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Back in 1984, we were next-door neighbors raising our families in the little town of Delaware, Ohio. 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 30 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!

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I use a 13x9 pan all the time for baking and cooking, so I knew 150 13x9 Pan Recipes would be useful. As soon as I opened it, I saw quite a few recipes I couldn't wait to try! I started with Pineapple-Cherry Crisp...it's super easy and we loved it served warm with vanilla ice cream. Love the color photos too. Thanks, Gooseberry Patch!

Shannon Wilson

Houston, TX

I love your Gooseberry Patch cookbooks! Every year I receive two or three of them for Christmas gifts. I read them over & over again and have given them as gifts, too.

Lynda McKinney

Norman, IN

I just got my new Gooseberry Patch cookbook today, Good-for-You Everyday Meals. Grabbed a steaming hot cup of coffee and sat down to "read" it. Just like every other Gooseberry cookbook I have, it is fantastic! I have marked some recipes that are going to be on my "Have to make list. Thanks Gooseberry Patch...once again, I was not let down!

Shirl Parsons

Cape Carteret, NC

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To everyone who knows that the most delicious home-cooked food can be found at church potlucks, socials and carry-in dinners.

Every Saturday morning, I serve these for family & friends... its fun, and the neighbors love it! The millet flour can be usually found in the same aisle as regular flour for baking.

3 c. biscuit baking mix

1 c. whole-grain millet flour

1/8 t. baking soda

1/4 c. canola oil

3 eggs, beaten

3 c. buttermilk

2 T. water

Garnish: maple syrup, fresh strawberries, whipped cream

In a bowl, whisk together baking mix, flour and baking soda. Add remaining ingredients except garnish and mix well. Drop batter by 1/2 cupfuls onto a preheated waffle iron; cook according to manufacturers directions. Top with maple syrup, strawberries and whipped cream. Serves 6 to 8.

Welcome your neighbors for breakfast or brunch with steaming mugs of coffee and frosty glasses of juice or milk. Serve morning favorites buffet-style...what a fun way to enjoy each others company!

French toast with a twist...yum! Put it together the night before, then bake and serve in the morning.

1 loaf French bread, sliced

8 eggs

3-1/2 c. milk

1 c. sugar, divided

1 T. vanilla extract

6 to 8 apples, peeled, cored and sliced

1 T. cinnamon

1 t. nutmeg

2 T. butter, diced

Garnish: warm maple syrup

Place bread in a greased 13"9" baking pan; set aside. Beat eggs, milk, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla together; pour half of mixture over bread. Layer apples over bread; pour remaining egg mixture over the top. Set aside. Combine remaining sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg; sprinkle over apples. Dot with butter; cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for one hour, until lightly golden. Remove from oven; let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Slice into squares and serve with warm maple syrup. Serves 8 to 10.