Ready, set, Christmas! easy recipes and handy shortcuts for a wonderful no-stress holiday

I love your Gooseberry Patch cookbooks and have lots of the Christmas books and others as well. They make wonderful gifts for anyone who enjoys cooking. I also love reading the stories about Christmas past, because they remind me so much of my own Christmas growing up.

Jean Johns-Schmehl
Saint Marys, OH

Christmas with Family & Friends is currently my favorite of your books. I have many, many Gooseberry Patch cookbooks and they are all well used!

Gwen Gooda
Manitoba, Canada

I absolutely love your books! Christmas Comfort Classics is especially fun. The hints at the bottom are always a must-read. I probably have most of your cookbooks and return to them over and over. Thanks!

Margaret Welder
Madrid, IA

Dear Friend,

Christmas is coming! Swirling snowflakes have us reaching for our coziest scarves and mittens, thinking about cookie baking and tree trimming. Ready, Set, Christmas! is filled with yummy tried & true recipes shared by home cooks across the country...sure to put you in the spirit in no time at all.

After a day of frosty winter fun with the kids, serve up Lauras One-Pan Chicken Dinner and Colorful Marinated Veggies. Relax with a steaming bowl of Tammys Taco Soup and a basket of warm Cheddar Cheese Muffins after shopping.

On Christmas morning, Cheesy Egg & Broccoli Casserole is perfect after opening gifts. Serve up a memorable holiday dinner of Fork-Tender Roast Beef & Gravy, Parmesan Potato Casserole and Honey-Ginger Roast Carrots. And since its Christmas, we cant forget the sweets! Sweetheart Sugar Cookies, Holiday Frosted Brownies, Peppermint Kisses and Christmas Fudge are all easy to make and sure to be welcome on cookie platters. Youll even find a full chapter of slow-cooker recipes for every occasion, plus freezer-friendly recipes indexed for easy reference.

So get comfy by a crackling fire, enjoy a steamy cup of tea and get ready to create sweet new memories for Christmases to come!

We wish you a merry Christmas! Jo Ann & Vickie

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For busy families everywhere who dont want to miss a bit of the Christmas season...but could use an elf or two to help get it all done!

A hearty thanks to everyone who shared their most-cherished recipes for making the season merry and bright!

Peter Kay
Naples, FL

This is a very easy and tasty breakfast dish with the consistency of a souffl. The taste is marvelous! Its great for guests...prepare it the night before, then just pop it in the oven in the morning. The aroma will wake up the sleepiest of guests or family. Use any type of sausage and add any other seasonings you might like.

12 slices white bread, crusts trimmed, cubed

1-1/2 lbs. ground mild pork or turkey sausage, browned and drained

8-oz. pkg. shredded Cheddar cheese

8 eggs, well beaten

4 c. milk

1/2 c. onion, grated

1/4 t. ground ginger

1 t. salt

In a buttered 13"x9" baking pan, layer bread cubes, sausage and cheese; set aside. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, onion and seasonings; pour over cheese layer. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, bake at 350 degrees for one hour, or until eggs are set. Let stand for several minutes before serving. Makes 10 to 12 servings.

Get a busy day of shopping, decorating or sledding off to a great start! Put together a hearty breakfast casserole and refrigerate. The next morning, just pop it in the oven.

Donna Wilson
Maryville, TN

This recipe is sooo tasty...so easy to make as well. Perfect for starting off a busy day!

1 doz. eggs, beaten

1-1/4 c. milk

2 t. sugar

1 t. cinnamon

7-oz. pkg. sweetened flaked coconut

12 slices bread

Garnish: warmed maple syrup

In large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar and cinnamon. Place coconut in a shallow dish; set aside. Add bread slices to egg mixture, a few at a time; allow to soak on both sides. Coat bread slices on both sides with coconut. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 475 degrees for 5 minutes; turn slices over and bake for 5 minutes on the other side. Serve with warmed maple syrup. Serves 6, 2 slices each.