"Garfield...Recipes with Cattitude": Gooseberry Patch Review andGiveaway

Gooseberry Patch's Garfield...Recipes with Cattitude

 

You do remember Garfield, don't you? I am a fan from back in the day. I used to have a stuffed Garfield suction-cupped to the back window of my first car back in the late 80's. I hope I didn't reveal my age in that confession. And, while Garfield never really went out of style, he's back. He's current. He's in the kitchen. He's teamed up with Gooseberry Patch and written a cookbook, Garfield...Recipes with Cattitude!

Contrary to popular belief, Garfield is NOT a lazy cat. He's been busy developing, and definitely testing, recipes in these categories:

• Breakfast is Served...Time to Get Up!
• First Lunch, Then a Catnap
• Snack Attack!
• Lotsa Lasagna, Pasta and Pizza
• It's Dinner Time...Now!!!
• Dinner is Over...What's for Dessert?
   

In addition to the recipes, you'll be entertained by Garfield, John, and Odie graphics throughout the cookbook. The comic strips bring back happy memories for me. Those of you who know Garfield know what his favorite food is - lasagna! As you can see, there is a chapter dedicated to lasagna. There is a lasagna recipe to satisfy every Italian craving from traditional dishes such as Classic Lasagna, Bow-Tie Lasagna, and Cheesey Lasagna Rolls to updated versions such as Tex-Mex Chicken Lasagna and Creamy Chicken Lasagna.

Garfield has been known to eat a pizza or two...or three..so I chose to feature French Bread Sausage Pizza from the chapter, Lotsa Lasagna, Pasta and Pizza. My sons were in awe as I prepared this pizza. I guess I should make homemade pizza more often. They thought it was a sandwich and wanted a piece before I put it in the oven. I had to insist that they wait until it was cooked through. The pizza turned out perfect! My husband and sons quickly tore through it leaving nothing behind. It's definitely something I'm going to make again in the future.

French Bread Sausage Pizza

 

French Bread Sausage Pizza

1 loaf French bread
15-oz. can pizza sauce
1 lb. ground pork sausage, browned and drained
3-1/2 oz. pkg. sliced pepperoni
8-oz. pkg. shredded mozzarella cheese

Cut loaf in half lengthwise. Place both halves on an ungreased baking sheet, cut-side up. Spread with sauce; top with sausage, pepperoni and cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, or until golden and cheese melts. Slice to serve. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

 

My take: I added some diced red and green bell peppers because I already had some chopped up for another recipe. I also sprinkled on a little Italian seasonings before adding the cheese.

I think Garfield would approve.

 

Now, you know what's coming next. Do you want your own copy of this cookbook? You just have to have it! Whether you're a Gooseberry Patch fan, a Garfield fan, or both, you'll get a kick out of this cookbook. {Please allow a few moments for the widget to load.}

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Disclaimer: Gooseberry Patch provided me with a copy of this cookbook; however, the opinion expressed here is my own.