Martin Jo Ann - Our Favorite Freezer-Friendly Recipes Cookbook

Two moms with small children, we were looking for a way to do what we loved and stay home with the kids too. We had always shared a love of home cooking and making memories with family & friends and so, after many a conversation over the backyard fence, Gooseberry Patch was born. We put together our first catalog at our kitchen tables, enlisting the help of our loved ones wherever we could. From that very first mailing, we found an immediate connection with many of our customers and it wasnt long before we began receiving letters, photos and recipes from these new friends. In 1992, we put together our very first cookbook, compiled from hundreds of these recipes and, the rest, as they say, is history. Hard to believe its been over 25 years since those kitchen-table days! From that original little Gooseberry Patch family, weve grown to include an amazing group of creative folks who love cooking, decorating and creating as much as we do.

Today, were best known for our homestyle, family-friendly cookbooks, now recognized as national bestsellers. One things for sure, we couldnt have done it without our friends all across the country. Each year, were honored to turn thousands of your recipes into our collectible cookbooks. Our hope is that each book captures the stories and heart of all of you who have shared with us. Whether youve been with us since the beginning or are just discovering us, welcome to the Gooseberry Patch family!

Welcome

Dear Friend, We know how hard it is to find time to make dinner each night, so we wanted to share with you our favorite dishes to make ahead of timejust pop them in the freezer for a tasty meal whenever you need one! In Our Favorite Freezer-Friendly Recipes youll find loads of yummy dishes and helpful tips to get you started. Freeze up some Swiss & Rye Bites for last-minute entertaining.

Treat your family to Johnny Marzetti and Easy Cheesy Enchiladasand dont forget to share a slice of Rainbow Sherbet Cake and a cup of coffee with your best girlfriend. So, what are you waiting for? Lets free up some time by making dinner ahead and Start Freezing!
Jo Ann & Vickie

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Light & Fluffy Pancakes

Makes 6 to 8 servings 1 c. all-purpose flour 2 T. baking powder 1/2 t. salt 1 egg, beaten 1 c. milk 2 T. oil Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. oil Stir together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

Add egg, milk and oil all at once to flour mixture, stirring until blended but still slightly lumpy. Pour batter onto a hot, lightly greased griddle or heavy skillet, about 1/4 cup each for regular pancakes or one tablespoon for silver dollar pancakes. Cook on both sides until golden, turning when surface is bubbly and edges are slightly dry. Freeze & Serve Instructions: Cool; store in freezer bags. To serve, place frozen pancakes in a single layer on a baking sheet.