Mix It Up in March Giveaway Hop: Win 3 Cookbooks!

Most days of the week, I really do try to serve my family healthy foods, and I depend on recipes to help me do that.  Growing up, we only had one cookbook in the house–it was big, it was red, and it said Good Housekeeping on the cover.  The Good Housekeeping name has always been associated with good-tasting food for me, and now it’s helping me make food that’s good for us too.  In Good Food for a Healthy Heart, you will find 185 low-fat, low-calorie, low-sodium, low-cholesterol recipes featuring vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, and fish.  From Energizing Breakfasts, to Sweet & Fruity Desserts, you’ll have a tons of recipes that are as yummy as they are healthy.  All Good Housekeeping recipes are triple-tested to ensure that they are delicious, family-friendly, healthy, and easy to make, and you can count on them working in any kitchen.  That’s a cookbook you can trust!

Here are some examples of recipes you’ll be cooking up with Good Housekeeping’s Good Food for a Healthy Heart:
Flatiron Steak with Chimichurri Sauce  •  Pork Roast with Salsa Verde  •  Chicken Parmesan Stacks  •  Ginger-Crusted Salmon with Melon Salsa  •  Glazed Rosemary Lamb Chops  •  Healthy Makeover Shepherd’s Pie  •  Cauliflower Mac ‘n’ Cheese  •  Slimmed-Down Potato Skins  •  Banana Berry Parfaits  •  and much more!

I know my readers are busy people, and I had you all in mind when I chose this one.  Yes, with just 5 ingredients and 15 minutes (sometimes fewer!), you can create satisfying meals every night of the week.  There are so many scrumptious options in here, including Main-Dish Salads, Chicken and other Meat dishes, Sandwiches, Tacos and Quesadillas, and Quick-Fix Desserts, you won’t even consider picking up fast food on the way home from work anymore.  Packed full of simple, fast, and delicious recipes and time-saving tips, 5 Ingredients 15 makes feeding your family easier than ever–even on weeknights.  Now you can spend less time cooking and more time connecting with your family at the dinner table.

Tex-Mex Chicken Tacos with Chili Onion Rings  •  Tuscan Tuna Salad  •  Beer Braised Pork Chops  • Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches  •  Rotini with Shrimp & Bacon  •  Ultimate Mashed Potatoes  •  Pizza Pronto  •  Chocolate-Hazelnut Panini  •  Grilled Peach Melba

Yes, more from our friends at Good Housekeeping!  What is it about comfort food that is so comforting?  Is it the warmth?  The heartiness?  The massive amounts of cheese?  Yes.  Give me noodles, casseroles, and pies, and I’m a happy girl, so it’s no surprise that this is the cookbook that puts the biggest smile on my face.  My favorite thing in this book, aside from the macaroni and cheese, is the section on freezing.  With their tips on how to freeze, thaw, and reheat, I’ll be able to make double the goodness and save some to enjoy on a busy weeknight.  With chapters for foods like Cozy Soups & Stews, Comfort Classics, Satisfying Sides, and Breakfasts & Brunches, you’ll be all set with everything you need to feel snug and warm from the inside out.  And for the slow-cooker fanatics out there, there is a section just for you.  Good Housekeeping Comfort Food is bursting with deliciousness, and knowing that I will be mainly dependent on Good Food for a Healthy Heart, I have no guilt about occasionally indulging.

Give your family a big, warm hug with these soul-warming classics:
New England Clam Chowder  •  Cajun Meatloaf  •  Potato Gratin with Gruyère  •  Lasagna Toss Bolognese  •  Salsa Verde Enchiladas  •  Chicken Gumbo Pot Pie  •  Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Panini  •  Milk Chocolate Cheesecake •  Cocoa Brownies with Mini Chocolate Chips

Thanks to the generous people at Sterling Publishing, you can enter to win all three of these fantastic cookbooks!  Open to US residents who are 18 and older.  Ends 3/25/15.  Good luck!