Classic Lasagna

You can’t review a Garfield Cookbook without making a lasagna recipe. I knew it would be a winner, you can’t go wrong with lasagna in this house. I even followed the recipe and cooked the noodles. Normally I’m a non pre noodle cooker kind of gal. Less mess and work and bakes in the same amount of time. I didn’t think there would be a difference in the texture but there was. I really liked the noodles better pre cooked. I even used gluten free lasagna noodles and Miss Finicky didn’t even notice. The only thing this meal was missing was some cheesy garlic bread and a glass of wine.

Recipe from Gooseberry Patch Garfield… Recipes with Cattitude.
Ingredients
10 oz package lasagna noodles, uncooked
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground Italian pork sausage
1 onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
14-1/2 oz can Italian seasoned stewed tomatoes
2 (6 oz) cans tomato paste
2 tbsp Italian seasoning
3 cups ricotta cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp dried parsley
salt and pepper to taste
16 oz package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Directions
Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, brown beef, sausage, and onion; drain. Add garlic, undrained tomatoes, tomato paste and Italian seasoning; simmer for about 10 minutes. Ina large bowl, blend together ricotta and Parmesan cheeses, eggs, and seasonings. Spread 1/2 cup of beef mixture in a lightly greased deep 13” x 9” baking pan. Layer as follows: 1/3 each of noodles, cheese mixture, beef mixture, and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers, ending with mozzarella. Cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 350 ⁰F for 45 minutes to one hour, until hot and bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serves 6 to 8.

Garlicky Parmesan Asparagus

I am so addicted! It’s asparagus season and my garden in overwhelmingly blooming. I’ve been eating asparagus every night for the past week. In fact after getting home way to last night to cook dinner I made up a batch of asparagus and ate guilt free. The Parmesan is must, don’t skip it.

Ingredients
1 tbsp butter, melted
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into bite-size pieces
2 tsp lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
Garnish: shredded Parmesan cheese
Directions
In a skillet over medium heat, combine butter, oil, and garlic; cook and stir for one to 2 minutes. Add asparagus. cook to desired tenderness, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Drain; sprinkle asparagus with remaining ingredients. Makes 4 servings.

Gooseberry Patch Cookbook Giveaway

Happy Mother’s Day!
What better to celebrate this beautiful than with a cookbook giveaway. Yeah!
Gooseberry Patch has out done themselves again. There are so many delicious recipes in this collection I had a hard time choosing which ones I would share. Even my finicky eater was drawn to this cookbook, thanks to Garfield. It’s definitely an entertaining read for all ages, lots of giggles throughout the pages.
Some of the recipes you can look forward to seeing here this week are Crispy Chicken Nuggets, Cheesy White Pizza, Good Ol’ Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garfield’s Pizza Bites, Cream Cheese Danish, Chicken Chimies, Caramel Apple Cake, Mom’s Meatloaf, Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Double the Fun Fudge, and Garlicky Parmesan Asparagus. O.M.G! I have made the asparagus every night this past week and I love it!
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Congratulations #56

Thanks to all for entering!
The randomly selected winner is commenter #56 ‘Gigi Lynn’. Congratulations! Please contact me right away with your information so I can get your cookbook in the mail tomorrow.
It has been a rough week of germs & snot, I will be back with more recipes to share from this delicious cookbook.

Brown Butter Gnocchi

Tonight’s meal is from the ‘Meatless Monday’ section of the book. Having the chapters broken down into the days of the week make menu planning a breeze. Haillie and I enjoyed this meal but my finicky Abby saw mushrooms and ran from the room. She doesn’t know what she’s missing. Next time I think I will add a little white wine while the mushrooms are sautéing. Due to my hectic day I did use the store bought gnocchi. Just another reason for Abby not to like it. Princess only eats her Pap’s homemade gnocchi.  Homemade would have blown this dish away.
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Recipe from Gooseberry Patch Weeknight Dinners.
Ingredients
24 oz pkg frozen gnocchi, uncooked (or homemade which is 100% more delicious)
2 tbsp butter
2 portabella mushrooms, sliced
Directions
Cook gnocchi according to package directions; drain. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter until browned. Add mushrooms and gnocchi to skillet; cook until lightly golden. Add warm Parmesan Sauce; toss to mix Serves 2 to 4.
Parmesan Sauce
Ingredients
1/3 cup all purpose flour
3 cups milk, divided
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp butter
Directions
Place flour in a saucepan over medium heat. Gradually add one cup milk; whisk until smooth. Add nutmeg and remaining milk. Continue whisking until mixture thickens and comes to a boil, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and butter.

Gooseberry Patch Cookbook Giveaway

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Mocha Peppermint Brownies

Oh no! I ran out of ingredients. Ugh. Guess I’m done baking for the night. Was really hoping to make a batch of peanut butter brownies next.
Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 cups white sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp peppermint extract
2 eggs
3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tbsp espresso powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup crushed candy cane pieces
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 ⁰F. Lightly grease a 9” x 9” baking dish.
Combine the melted butter, sugar, peppermint and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each, until thoroughly blended.
Sift the flour, cocoa powder, espresso powder and salt in a bowl. Gradually stir flour mixture into the egg mixture until blended. Stir in the chocolate morsels. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Bake in preheated oven until an inserted toothpick comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Remove, and cool pan on wire rack before cutting.