Celebrate February 24, National Tortilla Chip Day,with a Free Recipe!

Feb. 17, 2011 - PRLog -- Did you know that February 24 is National Tortilla Chip Day? If you didn’t, you are probably not alone. But we think you’ll agree that the humble tortilla chip – the sturdy foundation of so many of our favorite dip and snack recipes – certainly deserves a day of its very own! Why not celebrate National Tortilla Chip Day with this warm, yummy snack from one of our latest cookbook releases, Homestyle in a Hurry? You’ll be glad you did!

Celebrate every day with Gooseberry Patch! And stay tuned for next month’s Silly Food holiday...  

BBQ Nachos Deluxe
Shared by Donna Roe of Merrimack, NH…thanks Donna!
1.5 lbs. ground beef
16-oz. can refried beans
18-oz. bottle barbecue sauce
20-oz. package tortilla chips
2.25-oz. can sliced black olives, drained
2 8-oz. packages shredded Mexican-blend cheese
Garnish: sour cream

Brown beef in a skillet over medium heat; drain. Stir in beans and barbecue sauce. Simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Spread tortilla chips evenly on an ungreased baking sheet. Spoon beef mixture evenly over chips. Sprinkle olives and cheese on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes. Garnish with sour cream. Serve warm. Serves 4 to 6.

From Homestyle in a Hurry, copyright Gooseberry Patch (2011). Now available at http://www.amazon.com; retailers nationwide; and http://www.gooseberrypatch.com

New Year-Round Series: Silly Food Celebrations with Gooseberry Patch
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About Gooseberry Patch
Back in 1984, Vickie Hutchins and Jo Ann Martin were next-door neighbors raising their families in the little town of Delaware, Ohio. They were two moms with small children looking for a way to do what they loved and stay home with the kids too. They shared a love of home cooking and making memories with family & friends. After many a conversation over the backyard fence, Gooseberry Patch was born.

Today, Gooseberry Patch (http://www.gooseberrypatch.com) is best known for its homestyle family-friendly cookbooks. With more than 150 titles and nearly 9 million copies in print, plus a new collection of e-Books, Gooseberry Patch has grown from a kitchen-table operation to a nationally recognized best-selling publisher. Affordably priced at under $17, the books are themed with today's time-strapped, budget-conscious families in mind. Many recipes include personal stories from readers, giving the cookbooks a warm community feel that has proven extremely popular among cookbook fans and collectors.

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Started by two moms, Gooseberry Patch has been publishing cookbooks since 1992 and their offering includes over 150 titles. Each is priced under $17, filled with easy & affordable recipes and geared toward today's time-strapped, budget-conscious family.