Make simple meals special and special meals simple...that's what Come on Over is all about! It's filled with recipes and tips for easy, come-as-you-are dining from morning 'til nighttime. Try cooking up some overnight coffee cake, sweet berry popover, spicy buffalo bites, pizza by the scoop, Dutch oven stew, herb biscuits supreme, Cheddar ziti bake, Santa Fe sandwiches, 4-layer cookie bars and red velvet cake. It's loaded with helpful ideas for memorable gatherings too. Hardcover, 224 pages. (9-1/4" x 6-1/2") Enjoy this recipe from Come on Over Cookbook. Cheeseburger Soup 3/4 c. onion, chopped 3/4 c. carrots, shredded 3/4 c. celery, diced 1 t. dried basil 1 t. dried parsley 4 T. butter, divided 3 c. chicken broth 4 c. potatoes, peeled and diced 1/2 lb. ground beef, browned and drained 1/4 c. all-purpose flour 2 c. process American cheese, cubed 1-1/2 c. milk 3/4 t. salt 1/4 t. pepper 1/4 c. sour cream Sauté onion, carrots, celery, basil and parsley in one tablespoon butter until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes; add broth, potatoes and beef. Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 to 12 mintues or until potatoes are tender. Melt remaining butter in a small skillet; whisk in flour until bubbly, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add flour mixutre to soup; bring to a boil. Heat and stir for 2 minutes; reduce heat to low. Add cheese, milk, salt and pepper; stir until cheese melts. Remove from heat. Blend in sour cream; serve warm. I wanted to tell you how much I appreciate your service, but I especially love your e-mails. It's like having a friend drop in (in the middle of a hectic day) with a great recipe...it's a welcome break! Judith Brightman South Berwick, ME I have been collecting your cookbooks for about 6 years...I love to just sit and read them and have been inspired by so many things inside. Thank you for allowing me to feel as though we are close friends each time I open one of my many Gooseberry Patch books and visit with you awhile. My collection of books grows slowly, but it is one of my most cherished possessions. Cathy Rutherford Tallapoosa, GA Dear Friend, You're invited! Come as you are...we've made it so easy for you to make simple meals special and special meals simple! Inside Come On Over you'll find tried & true recipes, effortless decorating how-to's, handy timesaving tips and great ideas for memorable gatherings that are sure to delight and inspire you all year long. Invite neighbors over for a morning brunch with Yummy Caramel French Toast and a Baked Garden Omelet or jazz up an ordinary cookout with Fabulous Baked Potato Casserole, Snappy Asparagus Dip and Strawberry-Banana Sherbet. Celebrate a special occasion with Country Club Salad, Classic Lasagna and Peaches & Cream Pie. An appetizer party is so easy with recipes like Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms, Honey-Glazed Chicken Wings and Mini Manicotti. Treat family & friends to Pumpkin Chowder, Elegant Chicken Roll-Ups and Mocha Brownie Cookies during a holiday get-together this year. We've also included fun ideas for bringing family & friends together more often along with tips for turning everyday dishes into crowd-pleasing delights. When it comes to setting the table, you'll just love our clever decorating ideas that leave big impressions. So stay in tonight and invite a few friends over...it's never been easier! We're glad you're here! Vickie & Jo Ann 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. Used Book in Good Condition
