Gooseberry Patch - Our Favorite Game Day Recipes

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, Tailgating, block parties, game night...whatever the occasion, we love sharing bold, spicy flavors with friends! In Our Favorite Game-Day Recipes youll find over 60 of our tastiest party foods with a kick. Hot-Hot Buffalo Wing Dip and Zesty Bean Salsa are terrific with a basket of crunchy chips. Crowd-pleasers like Cayenne Fried Chicken, Sassy Hot Wings and Sweet & Spicy Pork Ribs are packed with zingy flavor.

Warm Em Up Chili and French Bread Sausage Pizza are perfect for frosty tailgating days. Weve even included Spicy-Hot Brownies and Raspberry Pretzel Salad for dessert...scrumptious! Go team go!
Jo Ann & Vickie

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Gooseberry Patch
2500 Farmers Dr., #110
Columbus, OH 43235 www.gooseberrypatch.com 1-800-854-6673 Copyright 2011, Gooseberry Patch 978-1-62093-044-1
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Salty & Sweet Snack Mix

Makes 10 quarts 12-oz. pkg. pkg. doughnut-shaped oat cereal 10-oz. pkg. honeycomb-shaped corn & oat cereal 10-oz. pkg. mini pretzel twists 3/4 c. sugar 1/2 c. oil 1/4 c. margarine, melted 3 T. soy sauce 2 T. garlic salt In a large bowl, combine cereals and pretzels. garlic salt In a large bowl, combine cereals and pretzels.

In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients; stir until sugar is dissolved. Pour over cereal mixture; toss until mixture is well coated. Transfer to an ungreased large roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 275 degrees for 1-1/4 hours, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely; store in an airtight container. Getting the gang together for game day is fun and easy.

Celebrate with World Series Barbecue, Hoop Soups or Super Bowl Subs...theyll love it!

Old-Fashioned Kettle Corn

Makes 12 cups 2 T. sunflower or canola oil 1/2 c. unpopped popcorn 1/4 c. raw sugar 1/2 t. salt Place first 3 ingredients in a hand-cranked popcorn popper. Cook popcorn mixture over medium-high heat while turning the crank.

Alternatively, cook popcorn mixture in a large stockpot with lid, shaking to pop corn. Once kernels begin to pop, reduce heat to low and continue cranking or shaking until popping stops. Place popcorn in a large bowl; sprinkle with salt. Giant megaphones are great for serving grab & go snacks like popcorn, pretzels or chips. Just lay them on the party table and fill...a snap!

White Chocolate Crunch

Makes about 18 cups 3 pkgs. pkg. white melting chocolate 1/4 c. creamy peanut butter 2 c. salted peanuts 2 c. crispy rice cereal Place popped corn in a very large bowl or roasting pan; set aside. crispy rice cereal Place popped corn in a very large bowl or roasting pan; set aside.