Quick & Easy Recipes for Gatherings

by Gooseberry Patch

Overview

Gatherings are full of all the things we love...getting together with family & friends, sharing conversation and laughter, and eating delicious food.

Whether you're celebrating a birthday or anniversary, hosting the kids' friends for a slumber party, or getting a few people together for a casual game night or backyard movie night, Quick & Easy Recipes for Gatherings will help you make it memorable. Fill the appetizer table with creamy dips and spreads, crunchy snack mixes, spicy chicken wings and savory sausages...there's something for everyone! Or make family night special, sharing a yummy dip with chips while watching sports on television. For heartier appetites, platters of sliders or sandwich loaves, cheesy nachos and saucy ribs are just the ticket. Cook up a big pot of chowder or bake a comfort-food casserole, and round out the menu with a big veggie-packed salad. Dessert is really the star of the show...a sheet pan chocolate cake or sweet fruit tart will feed a crowd.

You can plan a whole party menu with the recipes in this book, jazz up your tried & true favorites with one or two new-to-you treats, or even cook up a fun weeknight meal for the family. They're all so easy, you'll spend less time in the kitchen! You'll also find helpful entertaining tips to make planning a breeze. So start making your guest list...every day's a party when we gather together! 246 Recipes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781620934081
Publisher:	Gooseberry Patch
Publication date:	03/15/2021
Series:	Everyday Cookbook Collection
Pages:	224
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Gooseberry Patch was founded in 1984 by Vickie Hutchins and Jo Ann Martin, two moms looking for a way to do what they loved and stay home with kids too. 25 years later, they're best known for their collection of family-friendly, community-style cookbooks. Each book is created with today's time-strapped, budget-conscious families in mind and filled with recipes shared by cooks all across the country. Along with treasured family recipes, each book includes the stories the go along with these tried & true dishes.

With more than 200 titles and nearly 9 million copies in print, plus an ever-growing collection of eBooks, Gooseberry Patch has grown from a kitchen-table operation to a nationally recognized best-selling publisher. Check out their books below and visit their website (gooseberrypatch.com) to get thousands of free recipes and lots more free goodies.

Read an Excerpt

Spicy Sliders 1 lb. hot ground pork sausage 1 lb. ground beef chuck 2 10-oz. cans diced tomatoes with green chilies 16-oz. pkg. pasteurized process cheese, cubed 24 slider buns, split 1/4 c. butter, melted Cook sausage and beef in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until crumbled and no longer pink. Drain well; add tomatoes with juice and cheese. Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring often, until well blended and cheese is melted. Arrange bottom halves of 12 buns in each of 2 lightly greased 13"x9" baking pans. Spoon sausage mixture onto bun bottoms; add bun tops. Brush buns with melted butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for about 12 minutes, until heated through. Makes 2 dozen.