Autumn is here, bringing cooler weather, colorful trees, farm festivals, fields of pumpkins, favorite holidays and lots of reasons to get together with family & friends. In Welcome Autumn, you'll find delicious, easy-to-make recipes for every festive occasion. Fiesta Popcorn Cornbread This cornbread is fun to make and fun to eat! It goes well with fried chicken or barbecued ribs. 4 c. popped popcorn 1 c. yellow cornmeal 2 T. sugar 2 t. baking powder 1/2 t. salt 1 egg, beaten 1 c. milk 1/4 c. oil 1 c. shredded Cheddar Jack cheese 4-oz. can diced mild green chiles, drained 2-oz. jar diced pimentos, drained   Check popcorn for any unpopped kernels. In a blender, process popcorn until finely ground; transfer to a large bowl. Add cornmeal, sugar, baking powder and salt; stir well and set aside. In a small bowl, beat together egg, milk and oil; stir into popcorn mixture just until blended. Scatter cheese, chiles and pimentos over batter; stir until evenly distributed. Pour batter into a greased 8"x8" baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 minutes, or until lightly golden at the edges. Cut into squares. Makes 9 servings. Dear Friend, Autumn is here, bringing cooler weather, colorful trees, farm festivals, fields of pumpkins, favorite holidays and lots of reasons to get together with family & friends. In Welcome Autumn , you'll find delicious, easy-to-make recipes for every festive occasion. On tailgating Saturdays, you'll all cheer for Ham & Hashbrown Casserole and Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake. At lunchtime, Slow-Cooker Smoked Sausage Chili and Fiesta Popcorn Cornbread are sure to please. For busy-day meals, choose from favorites like Jim's Kielbasa Vegetable Stew, Cheeseburger Macaroni Skillet and Easy Tortellini with Spinach. Thanksgiving dinner will be glorious, with Delicious Brined Turkey Breast, Southern Cornbread Dressing, Savory Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Cranberry Waldorf Salad on the menu. Better be ready with copies of the recipes on hand to share! For all kinds of get-togethers, you'll love offering a spread of Phyllis's Shrimp Dip, Slow-Cooker Hot Nacho Dip, Juju's Marinated Wings and Spiced Maple Pecans. Add a pitcher of Lemon Cider...it's refreshing either hot or cold! We've saved the best for last...dessert! You'll find Grandma Teenie's Pumpkin Pie, Fireside Applesauce Cake, Justin's Amazing Chocolate Cake and other homemade goodies like Cherry Crunch Bars and Salted Fudge Brownies. Yum! You'll find sweet and funny family memories, plus creative kitchen tips and fun ideas to make every day special. Happy fall, y'all! Jo Ann & Vickie Gooseberry Patch was founded in 1984 by Vickie Hutchins and Jo Ann Martin, two moms looking for a way to do what they loved and stay home with kids too. Gooseberry Patch is best known for their collection of family-friendly, community-style cookbooks. Each book is created with today's time-strapped, budget-conscious families in mind and filled with recipes shared by cooks all across the country... with some from friends in Canada and occasionally "across the pond". Along with treasured family recipes, each book includes the stories the go along with these tried & true dishes.