Gooseberry Patch - Mom Knows Best

I love Gooseberry Patch cookbooks. My friend Carol and I have been best friends ever since we met in 1984, and every year we have bought each other your cookbooks for birthdays and Christmas. We cook for each other oftenyour cookbooks have the best comfort foods! You have brought us great joy through the years and we thank you. Valerie Bernhardt New Port Richey, FL My manager Lori purchased your display of cookbooks for my pharmacy. I want to tell you, as a single parent of three teenagers, how easy and tasty your recipes are. Good job! David Jeha El Sobrante, CA My mom ordered your Gooseberry Patch kids cookbook for me as a surprise.

It has some of the most awesome recipes that I cant wait to try. I would just like to thank you for writing these books, because you have inspired hundreds or thousands of kids and people all around the world and now Im glad to be one of those kids. Thank you! Logan Perry Trenton, FL A co-worker gave me a cookbook from Gooseberry Patch. I tried the easy potato soup recipe and it was just like my grandmother made. I had to go buy more Gooseberry Patch books! Martha Oliver Bay Saint Louis, MS Dear Friend, As a mother, you often hear those three little words that mean so much Mom, Im hungry! If youve ever felt at a loss for new family-friendly ideas for tasty home-cooked meals three times a day, take a look inside Mom Knows Best. Packed with easy, great-tasting recipes that moms just like you have shared with us, this cookbook offers mealtime solutions for any time of day. In the morning, Beckys Breakfast Pizza is sure to get everyone off to a cheerful start. Kids running late? Hand em a Speedy Salsa-Egg Roll-Up as they slip out the door.

For lunchtime, Ham-It-Up Salad Wrap is packable and kid-friendly. Youll find plenty of dinner ideas, like one-dish Comforting Chicken & Noodles, easy make-ahead Ravioli Lasagna and slow-cooked Alexs Meatball Subs. Watching your grocery budget? Theres Chuck Wagon Mac and lots more affordable options. To round out the menu, Honey-Ginger Carrots and Crisp Zucchini Sticks will delight even the pickiest eaters. And theres more! Mmm-Minestrone is simple enough that the kids can help, and after-school snacks like MacKenleys Cheesy Dip and Ediths Banana Muffins will keep em happy at that hectic time of day. Sprinkled with helpful tips for shopping, cooking and serving, the chapters also include clever ways to get kids involved in cooking.

With our help, youll never dread the dinner rush again. So, clear the homework off the table Lets eat! Jo Ann & Vickie Find us wherever you are! www.gooseberrypatch.com Gooseberry Patch 2545 Farmers Dr., #380 Columbus, OH 43235 www.gooseberrypatch.com 18008546673 Copyright 2014, Gooseberry Patch 978-1-62093-155-4
First Printing, October, 2014 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. ContentsDedicationTo families everywhere who agree that the dinner table is the heart of the home.AppreciationThanks to all who shared their very best answers to the question, Whats for dinner?Amy BradsherRoxboro, NCWe love our BECW! My kids think its hilarious to eat waffles with their hands, and it always makes them giggle. Its a fun breakfast at home or on the go. milk4 t. butter, divided1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese, divided1 lb. bacon, crisply cookedWhisk eggs and milk together. bacon, crisply cookedWhisk eggs and milk together.

Melt one teaspoon butter in a small skillet over low heat. Add 1/4 of egg mixture and cook omelet-style; top with 2 tablespoons cheese when nearly done. Repeat, making 3 more omelets. Meanwhile, make Waffles. To assemble sandwiches, slide one omelet between 2 waffles; top with several slices bacon. Slice in half along the waffles divider lines.

Serve immediately, or wrap with wax paper, place in plastic zipping bags and freeze. Serves 4 to 8.Waffles:3-1/2 c. white whole-wheat flour4 eggs, beaten3 c. buttermilk1/4 c. butter, melted2 t. saltIn a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients until smooth. saltIn a large bowl, whisk together all ingredients until smooth.

Add batter by 1/2 cupfuls to a preheated waffle iron; cook according to manufacturers directions. Makes 8 to 12 waffles.Set the breakfast table the night beforeyou may even get the kids to help you. Then enjoy a relaxed breakfast in the morning!Becky DreesPittsfield, MAThis recipe is very flexibleuse whatever ingredients you have on hand. Kids love it!13.8-oz. tube refrigerated pizza dough5 eggs, beaten1/4 c. dried oregano1/8 t. pepper1 c. cooked ham, chicken, turkey or bacon, diced1-1/2 c. mixed vegetables like mushrooms, tomatoes, peppers, green onions and olives, chopped1-1/2 c. shredded Cheddar, Swiss or mozzarella cheesePat dough into the bottom and up the sides of a greased 11"x9" baking pan or a large springform pan. shredded Cheddar, Swiss or mozzarella cheesePat dough into the bottom and up the sides of a greased 11"x9" baking pan or a large springform pan.

Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly golden. Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, milk and seasonings in a bowl; carefully pour mixture onto baked crust. Bake an additional 8 to 10 minutes, until egg mixture is almost set. Top with your choice of meat, vegetables and cheese. Return to oven and bake 5 to 10 minutes more, until cheese melts. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.