Cozy Up with Warm & Filling Autumn Dishes from '101 Hearty Recipes': Brand New from Gooseberry Patch

Sept. 8, 2011 - PRLog -- Shorter days and cooler weather are calling cooks across the country back into their kitchens and, with more than 100 recipes for satisfying meals, scrumptious sides and fresh-baked desserts, 101 Hearty Recipes from Gooseberry Patch is the perfect go-to cookbook for creating cozy family-friendly meals.

The latest addition to the bestselling 101 photo cookbook series from independent cookbook publisher Gooseberry Patch, 101 Hearty Recipes inspires satisfying and delicious menus for every occasion. From fun and flavorful appetizers like Nacho Chicken Dip and Pull-Apart Bacon Bread to family favorites like Farmhouse Chicken Bake and Bread Bowl Beef Stew, this cookbook is just right for the season. Marshmallow Graham Custard or Dark Chocolate Pecan Pie will provide the perfect sweet ending to any meal.

Even better, each recipe is accompanied by a mouthwatering full-color photo. Special chapters full of dishes ready in 30 minutes or less and simple entertaining recipes make this a book that will be used year 'round.

101 Hearty Recipes
Release Date: September 2011
Spiral-bound: 112 pages (101 recipes, 101 color photos)
Publisher: Gooseberry Patch
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1936283719
ISBN-13: 978-1936283712
MSRP: $14.95

Enjoy this free recipe from 101 Hearty Recipes:

Chicken & Barley Chili
Shared by Renae Scheiderer from Beallsville, Ohio

14-1/2 oz. can diced tomatoes
16-oz. jar salsa
14-1/2 oz. can chicken broth
1 c. pearled barley, uncooked
3 c. water
1 T. chili powder
1 t. ground cumin
15-oz. can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
15-1/4 oz. can corn, drained
3 c. cooked chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
Optional: shredded Cheddar cheese, sour cream

In a stockpot, combine undrained tomatoes, salsa, broth, barley, water and seasonings. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and reduce heat to low; simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add beans, corn and chicken. Increase heat to high; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for another 5 minutes, or until barley is tender. Ladle into bowls. Top with cheese and sour cream, if desired. Serves 8 to 10.

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Back in 1984, Vickie Hutchins and Jo Ann Martin were next-door neighbors raising their families in 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 is best known for its homestyle family-friendly cookbooks and line of art calendars. With more than 200 titles and nearly 9 million copies in print, plus a new collection of eBooks, Gooseberry Patch has grown from a kitchen-table operation to a nationally recognized best-selling publisher. Affordably priced from 99 cents to $16.95, the books are themed with today's time-strapped, budget-conscious families in mind. Many recipes include personal stories from contributors, giving the cookbooks a warm community feel that has proven extremely popular among cookbook fans and collectors.