Library Journal

This latest in the popular series of Gooseberry Patch cookbooks focuses on, as the title says, quick-and-easy dishes. The recipes are smartly organized into "Breakfast & Brunch," "Snacks & Appetizers," "Soups, Sides & Salads," "Mains," "Desserts," and "Slow Cooker"; this allows the home cook to quickly identify the type of recipe needed. All the Gooseberry Patch recipes are submitted by readers with their own creations or recipes handed down through the family. Stories of where the dishes originated or their meaning to the family add to the appeal. Tips on family activities, food-based gifts, holiday decorations, and more are peppered throughout. For readers looking for home-style cooking or easy-to-prepare holiday dishes.