Review: Gooseberry Patch does it again!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 6, 2012
I'm an unabashed, long-term fan of Gooseberry Patch.  So, when I saw this cookbook of dips and spreads, I was delighted... I can never own enough Gooseberry recipes!These 25 recipes are a great, tried-and-true mix of from-scratch dips and spreads, as well as quick & easy recipes using prepared ingredients.  If you're looking for trendy or "nouvelle" cuisine that will make people pause and say cautiously, "Um, that's interesting...," this isn't that cookbook.On the other hand, if you want recipes that are sure to please and ideal for potluck dinners or home entertaining, Gooseberry Patch is always reliable.I was thrilled with the Cheddar Fondue recipe made from scratch.  I'm never happy with the "packaged" flavors in commercially prepared fondue products.What really sold me was the Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Spread, with just a touch of maple goodness.  Serving it with vanilla wafers is a stroke of genius.All in all, this is one of those wonderful little cookbooks I'll refer to often.  Dips and spreads are appropriate for almost any gathering, and these recipes are sure to be popular.  My advice: Make a second batch just for your family, because your guests (or others at the potluck) are likely to eat every morsel almost before you have time to blink.