Liven Up Lunchtimes with Gooseberry Patch's Newest Family-Friendly Cookbook

Sept. 29, 2011 - PRLog -- Whether families only have time for a quick lunch or are sitting down to a comforting supper, 101 Soups, Salads & Sandwiches has it all! The latest addition to the best-selling Gooseberry Patch photo cookbook series is packed with hundreds of combinations for fresh & filling nibbles, hearty mains and perfect potluck dishes. Even better, each recipe is accompanied by a mouthwatering full-color photo! A special chapter of condiments and garnishes provides extra ways to add more flavor to any of these recipes.

Whatever they're looking for, cooks will love the variety in 101 Soups, Salads & Sandwiches. Here's a taste of what's inside:

Soups: Tried & true soup recipes like Chicken & Dumplin' Soup, Spicy Sausage Chowder, Pioneer Beef Stew and BBQ Sloppy Joe Soup are sure to hit the spot.

Salads: Tarragon Steak Dinner Salad and Pasta Taco Salad make tasty mains, while Mustard-Thyme Potato Salad and Raspberry Chicken Salad are great for toting to potlucks and picnics.

Sandwiches: Bite-sized or stacked high, friends & family will love savory sandwiches like Cheeseburger Roll-Ups, BBQ Chicken Calzones, Tuna Paninis and Lasagna Buns.

Terrific Toppings: Enjoy homemade garnishes like Zesty Pita Crisps and Bacon-Onion Croutons, and pile more flavor on sandwiches with Lemony Sage Mayonnaise or easy Refrigerator Pickles.

Release Date: January 16, 2012
Spiral-bound, 112 pages
Publisher: Gooseberry Patch
Distribution: Retailers nationwide and http://www.gooseberrypatch.com
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1612810330
ISBN-13: 978-1612810331
MSRP: $14.95



Enjoy this free sample recipe from 101 Soups, Salads & Sandwiches:

Triple-Take Grilled Cheese
Shared by Abigail Smith of Worthington, Ohio...thanks, Abigail!

1 T. oil
8 slices sourdough bread
1/4 c. butter, softened and divided
4 slices American cheese
4 slices Muenster cheese
1/4 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Optional: 4 slices red onion, 4 slices tomato, 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Spread 2 bread slices with one tablespoon butter; place one slice butter-side down on skillet. Layer one slice American, one slice Muenster and 2 tablespoons Cheddar cheese on bread. If desired, top with an onion slice, a tomato slice and one tablespoon basil. Place second buttered bread slice on top of sandwich in skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cook until golden on one side, about 3 to 5 minutes; flip and cook until golden on the other side. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Makes 4 sandwiches.

*There are a limited number of advance review copies available; please contact Jill at media@gooseberrypatch.com if you would be interested in reviewing 101 Soups, Salads & Sandwiches.

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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.