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Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Gooseberry Patch Book Giveaway!!

It’s been awhile since I’ve had a giveaway and today I am giving away one of my favorite things. A Gooseberry Patch Cookbook: Slow Cooking All Year Round.
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If you’ve hung around here long enough you know that I am a big fan of Gooseberry Patch. The obsession started many years ago with their Christmas book series but it’s since evolved into many of their other cookbooks as well.

Here’s one thing I love about their cookbooks. They are composed of real recipes from real people like you and me.

I also found that the recipes are easily converted to suit many needs. We for one are a gluten free family. I can easily take a recipe and make it gluten free by simply replacing a few ingredients.

Do you cook from scratch? I do. So if it calls for a can of cream of chicken soup or something just replace it with your homemade. It’s as simple as that. Don’t let ingredients scare you. You’re the boss. Who’s the boss? You’re the boss. *wink*

This particular cookbook was right up my alley. I don’t use my crockpot as much as I would like, so when I was sent this book to review, I got all excited.

If you like using your crockpot you’ll love the abundance of recipes in this book. Take a look at the Table of Contents:

Warming Winter Dishes
Simply Speedy Springtime
Slow and Easy Summer
Hearty Harvest Favorites

As you can see it will take you all through the year with their delicious recipes.
I’ve already tried a few that were easy peasy and got 5 thumbs up from my family.
Here’s one of them.

Thai Peanut Chicken
3/4 cup salsa
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
3/4 c. light coconut milk
2 T. lime juice
 1 T. soy sauce
1 T. sugar
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
2 T. fresh ginger, peeled and grated or 1 T. ground ginger
2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into pieces (I used chicken breasts and it came out fine)
Cooked Rice
Garnish: Chopped Peanuts and Chopped Cilantro
Combine salsa, peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, sugar, garlic and ginger in a slow cooker; mix well. Add chicken; stir to coat. Cover and cook on low setting for 8 hours (I did high for 4) or until chicken is very tender and sauce has thickened. Serve over rice; garnish as desired. Serves 4.
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It was really good. I’ve also tried the Skinny Italian Creamy Chicken. That was super good and easy too. The next recipe on the list is Crockery Chicken Parmigiana.

So what I’m saying is, if you love your crockpot you’ll love this book.  Use the rafflecopter below to submit your entries to win. Open to U.S. Residents and Canada.

You can also find Gooseberry Patch on their blog where they share more recipes and keep you up to date on their giveaways.

Gooseberry Patch provided me with a book to review and a book to giveaway in exchange for an honest review.
XOXO,
Kim

94 comments:

Susie said...

My favorite thing to make in a Crock pot is Beef Tips and Noodles

Donna Jones said...

I love Gooseberry Patch cookbooks. I had recipes published in two of them so far. :-)

Kathy C. said...

My favorite thing to make in the crockpot is chicken stock... and chili. :) You know where to find me! :) hee hee

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Jessica @Blessings in the Country said...

My favorite thing to make in the crock pot is stew! Thank you for the giveaway! I love GB books.

flowerchild said...

I love to make chilli in my crock pot
thanks
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Amy E said...

Okay, not working, I'll try again. My favorite thing to make is pork loin with dried onion soup mix, then served with egg noodles. Yum!

Amy E said...

I love these cookbooks, I only have three, since they are pricey, but I did get one for Christmas. So excited! and hope I win :)

Farmhouse prims said...

My favorite thing to do in a crockpot is a whole chicken. It gets so juicy and tender. Thanks for hosting such a wonderful giveway, hugs, Lecia123@verizon.net

cropnmoomsie said...

My favorite thing to make in my slow cooker is beef barley soup.

Mrs.B said...

Love using crockpots! Use one for lunch almost daily

nannyrae2003 said...

I really like Italian Beef Roast where you put a jar of pepperoncini in with the roast and slow cook it. I believe it's another GP recipe. nannyrae2003@yahoo.com

Heather's Blog-o-rama said...

My favorite thing to make in my Crockpot slow cooker is organic chicken and organic chicken stock. It's tasty good and the broth is so good for my body :) Love and hugs from the ocean shores of California, Heather

p.s. I have to eat gluten free, too. So I when I read that your family is gluten free, that made me smile :) :)

lisaf said...

My favorite thing in the slow cooker is Beef Burgundy - love to come home to this delicious aroma in the house!

Donna said...

I'm going to pass on the giveaway because we don't own a slow cooker! DH, the resident chef, uses a cast iron French oven on the gas stove to cook anything slow.

M.j. said...

There is a recipe I have for chicken and wild rice and cheese soup...it is so yummy...ciao4now64 at yahoo dot com.

Jenn said...

One of my favorite things I have ever made in the crockpot was a pork loin with cranberry sauce and chili sauce. I was skeptical at first but it was delicious!

Jenn said...

jenn.cap@gmail.com is the address to reach me at (Jenn / pork loin with cranberry)

rhondaarwood said...

I love Crockpot Macaroni and Cheese!

rhondaarwood said...

Contact me at: rhondaarwood@gmail.com

Elizabeth said...

I love to cook in my crock pot! My newest recipe is my new favorite,pork roast with cabbage.

dogsgonehome@yahoo.com said...

Bar-b-que chicken!

Jane said...

Anything! Scandinavian Dill Pot Roast, Chicken n Rice, Beef Stroganoff, etc., etc., etc.

Rachel said...

My favorite thing to make in the crockpot is classic chuck roast with carrots and potatoes--and it's my hubby's favorite thing to eat, too!

JenT said...
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JenT said...

I love my crock-pot and I was just thinking two things that would make the cookbook a lifesaver. One - I need more crock-pot recipes, and two - I was considering writing a cookbook using basic ingredients. It's true so many cookbooks use ingredients most of us don't have. I really need cookbooks that have recipes that are easy and simple with ingredients I already have at home. I would love to win this!
Ok - my favorite thing to make is a bean and ground beef taco mix for taco salad.

Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Chocolates said...

I love the crockpot! I need to use mine more again. I guess my faves right now are chicken chili and applesauce.

Big crock-pots-are-slow-cookers-but-are-all-slow-cookers-crock-pots size hugs to you!! Love you sweet friend!!

suburban prep said...

A slow chicken and dumplings.

Raise Them Up said...

I need to make better use of my slow cooker. :) I love to make chicken and dumplings, too.

That peanut chicken you tried looks really good!! I might have to try that with the boys. I wonder what they would think?

Kathryn Swift said...

My favorite thing to make is creamy chicken soft tacos...yummy!

Devi McDonald said...

My favorite thing is my husband's shredded beef that we use for burritos! Yum!

My email is:

diddlesanddumplings@hotmail.com

kayjax51 said...

My favorite thing to make in the crockpot is beef stew.

Denise said...

I love cheesey potatoes in the crock pot. I also make a Mexican casserole that my husband loves!

Anonymous said...

Love collecting these books. Great recipes!1

Kat @ Inspiration CAN be Found Everywhere said...

I love making many things in the crockpot ... stew is a given (both beef and venison) but bbq chicken is awesome ... falls apart to make bbq chicken sandwiches/sliders perfectly.

kathie1126 @ gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

beans with bacon

kbidoul@yahoo.com said...

My favorite thing to cook in the crockpot is beef stew, which goes so well with homemade bread, that I have to make that too.

Debra Brown said...

ATAZDEVIL1953@YAHOO.COM

I LOVE CROCKPOT CHILI OVER MACARONI.

Jane Talley said...

Even when it's not so cold outside, winter seems to bring out the favorite crock pot recipes to our table & I am a big fan of Gooseberry Patch cookbooks. Wishing everybody a flavorful winter with these recipes from our friends in Gooseberry Patch land:))

bbbbutler said...

My favorite thing is Baked Potato Soup

Jackie Hill said...

My favorite from my crockpot is old fashion Beef Stew with Dumplings. Nothing is better on cold winter nights.

pria35 said...

My favorite crock pot thing is chili. pria35@comcast.net

Deb said...

I use my slow cooker for lots of things...most recently, Chicken Tortilla Soup. I made a double batch and we ate on it for several days!

Heidi said...

My favorite food to make in the crock pot is roast beef.

Rebecca G (rgdowski77@yahoo.com) said...

I always make a roast with potato, onions and carrots in the crockpot.

Ellen said...

I love to make pot roast
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Lesa said...

I would love to have this cookbook. I love Gooseberry Patch cookbooks. I would love to add this one to my collection. Hope you have a very blessed day ! !

Kim said...

My favorite thing to make in the crockpot is lasagna!

~ Kim Lake

lakefamily @ eastlink . ca

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Anonymous said...

My favorite thing to make is a pulled French dip.

Amy G. amyanita2003@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

I like to make pot roast in my crock pot.

Anonymous said...

Love to make Split Pea Soup with Rice! Lovin' the Crock Pot life!
Thank you!
pdqolson@izoom.net

Bill said...

My favorite thing to do in a crock pot is Chicken Tacos ! So easy and sooooo good !!!

bmeacham12@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Beef Stew is my favorite thing to make in the crockpot!

Brenda said...

Farmer sausage or pork buttons in homemade BBQ sauce, and for the mornings....steel cut oatmeal with apples and cranberries

Crystal said...

My favorite thing to make in a crockpot is roast..

jasonandcrystal2@yahoo.com

Gert said...

I love Ggoseberry Patch cookbooks and have bee published in them before. This recipe sounded wonderful..we really enjoy using our crockpot.

Blessings,
Gert

Anonymous said...

My favorite crockpot recipe is apricot chicken with stuffing....soo good!

Unknown said...

Most favorite crock pot meal is pulled pork. So easy to make and family loves it.

Jane Talley said...

I want to make my fish chowder on the crock pot versus on the stove top this year. I hope I can get this cookbook to try out new recipes, bon a petit!!
My email:sixthsense1955@hotmail.com

Kim F said...

My favorite thing to make in the crockpot is spaghetti sauce or sloppy joes

babykf629 at gmail dot com

Kim said...

I like to make crockpot lasagna and chocolate covered peanuts.

susanlulu said...

I have never cooked in the crockpot, but I would like to start. I have an old one around here somewhere. Need some recipes.
susanlulu@yahoo.com

Kathleen said...

My Favorite thing to cook in a Crock Pot is a Chuck Roast. I love how tender and juicy it is and the taste is wonderful! I just found your site from Gooseberry Patch and will take a look around. Thanks for having a giveaway!

Brenda said...

I love to cook everything from Beef, to Chicken, to Pork in the Crock Pot. I especially love the Gooseberry Patch cookbooks and also their Christmas series!

Anonymous said...

I love cooking and I've used my crock pots for years. I also love Gooseberry Patch cookbooks.

Anonymous said...

Roast and potatoes! Chicken and Noodles too! I can't decide!

Michelle
mmwright@bex.net

Anonymous said...

Whatever did we do before slow cookers/crock pots?? I use my four for soups; stews; pulled pork; bbq beef; bread;etc. I'm always looking for something new to cook in them. Thanks for having a giveaway!!

Anonymous said...

There are several things, but, one of my all time favorites is pork and sour kraut! When i cook those two things in my slow cooker and their flavors marry and get all happy together, i say, "the only thing this meal needs is our mouths!" :-):-):-):-)

Anonymous said...

Chili

Laine said...

I like to make beef roast with carrots and potatoes in the crockpot. Love the GB cookbooks.

lsandes@comcast.net

Julie's Creative Crafts www.juliecamell.com said...

A whole chicken. Then when I pull out the chicken I add brown rice to the broth and let it continue to cook. Chicken and rice. Yummy!

Anonymous said...

I love to cook a roast in the crockpot. fishingjan@aol.com

Vicki B said...

I make cube steak in a mushroom gravy and serve over rice... mmm yum!!

Lisa Heilman said...

Thanks for chance to win - love slow cooker.

Anonymous said...

I love to cook in my slow cooker! Need new ideas as I have been married for 29 years. So I will be looking forward to better ideas on cooking in my slow cooker!

Joyce B said...

I love to make hearty soups and desserts in my slow cooker and winter usually sees them being used a great deal.

Kay Lynn said...

I Love to cook a Chicken Breast with garlic cloves under the skin, then smothered with herbs! Slow Cooking is probably my most favorite way to cook. No Muss, No Fuss.....:0)

Karla Sue said...

I love my crock pot to make my venison stew in! Chunks of pre browned venison, then add carrots, potatoes, onions and corn too! I add a little beef base to the slow cooker and salt and pepper and add the lid and leave it alone till done! Biscuit go well. Such a hearty meal on a cold Michigan day!

Beverley Williams said...

My favorite thing to do in the crockpot is beouf bourguignon,

Sharon Garrett said...

My favorite thing to cook is Beef Stew

dee ann fowler said...

My favorite thing to cook in the crockpot is enchilada soup.

Anonymous said...

A chili recipe that my family loves.
Cathy Griffith

The Wilbanks Family said...

White Chicken Chili! Mmmmm! marc1615 AT gmail DOT com

Nancy Wilson said...

I love making a beautiful rebeef roast with baby red potatoes, carrots and onions around it and let it cook slow Is always so tender and tasteful along with any spices that you choose to add to your taste

Erica P. said...

This would be a great cookbook to have!

Ruth said...

I love to use my crock pots. I have 2 of them. Would love this book too.

Anonymous said...

Just beginning to use more and like to make beef roast with all th veggies and puule dpork for sandwiches

Lambie said...

I'd love this cookbook, I'm new to slow cooking :)

Anonymous said...

I have 3 crockpots for everything from small to party size options. My favorite to make in a crockpot is Italian Beef. That is one awesome sandwich!

fourmonkeysmommy said...

hi! my fav thing to make in the crockpot is beef stroganoff! big hit with thte kiddos! thnks!!

zgobilu212@yahoo.com

Anonymous said...

My favorite things to make in the crockpot are Pork Chop Suey and Chili!! I just love Gooseberry Patch cookbooks...this would be a great addition to my collection!

Sharry M. shysaver2@yahoo.com

apple blossom said...

chili

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fstyne said...

Thank you for the chance to win an awesome cookbook. My favorite thing to make in the crockpot is homemade applesauce. We made it for Christmas and the house smelled wonderful!

Kris said...

What I make most in my crockpot is a pot roast...and love to add the veggies, which mostly, I am the only one to eat...and the more it cooks the more tender it gets..great when you are expecting out of town guests and dont know when they will come...doesnt ruin just gets better....
Kris 3gah1152@gmai.com

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