Homestyle in a Hurry

We all love sharing cozy, comforting meals with family & friends. But how to put yummy homemade food on the table when our lives are so busy...that’s the big question!

Back by popular demand, updated with 20 yummy looking photos, Homestyle in a Hurry, has over 200 delicious, quick & easy recipes. Start the day right with a California Omelet and a basket of Quick Poppy Seed Muffins...yum! Share a cozy lunch of Triple-Take Grilled Cheese and mugs of Tomato-Basil Bisque, or invite friends over for Tailgating Taco Soup...it feeds a crowd, yet takes just minutes to make.

Feed your family well with flavorful casseroles and skillet dishes made simple with pantry staples. Serve up Parmesan Pork Chops, 3-Cheese Spinach Rigatoni or Stuffed Artichoke Chicken...they’ll all come running when you announce, “Dinner’s ready!” Round out the menu with speedy, veggie-packed sides and salads like Aunt Mary’s Calico Beans, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes and Sunshine Coleslaw.

But wait, there’s more! It’s a snap to treat your family to desserts like Berry Cream Tarts, E-Z Chocolate Chip Bars and Caramel Apple Cake that use just a few ingredients. For casual get-togethers and after-school snacking, Sweet & Salty Party Mix, English Muffin Pizzas and Yummy Onion Dip are sure to please.

We’ve added lots of shortcuts and quick tips to take you from the kitchen to the table in a jiffy. So come on in, everybody...it’s time to eat! 223 Recipes.

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. Gooseberry Patch is 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… with some from friends in Canada and occasionally “across the pond”. Along with treasured family recipes, each book includes the stories the go along with these tried & true dishes.