Makes 4 cups 1 egg white 1 t. cold water 4 c. whole almonds 1/2 c. sugar 1/4 t. salt 1/2 t. cinnamon Lightly beat egg white; add water and beat until frothy but not stiff.
Add almonds; stir until well coated. Mix sugar, salt and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle over almonds, toss to coat and spread evenly on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for one hour at 250 degrees, stirring occasionally, until golden. Cool; store in an airtight container. Package your homemade goodiesfudge, peanut brittle or spiced nuts, in airtight containers, then slip them in gift bags tied with raffia.
Set several in a basket by the door so there will always be a treat waiting for guests to take home.
Our Story
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 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, Warm gingerbread fresh from the oven...it must be Christmastime! We look forward to a homemade Christmas dinner all year long. In Our Favorite Christmas Recipes , all of your favorites are right here in one handy little book! Youll enjoy welcoming appetizers like Parmesan- Bacon Dip and Christmas Cheddar Wafers, savory sides of Crockery Sage Dressing and Old-Fashioned Corn Pudding, the Perfect Prime Rib Roast and Easy Elegant Turkey. Holiday desserts like Triple Chocolate Bundt Cake and Santas Peanut Butter Fudge will make everything merry & bright! Tie on your Christmas apron and gather family & friends...its time to celebrate the season! Merry Christmas!
Vickie & Jo Ann
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Gooseberry Patch
2500 Farmers Dr., #110
Columbus, OH 43235 www.gooseberrypatch.com 1-800-854-6673 Copyright 2008, Gooseberry Patch 978-1-62093-053-3
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Holiday Cheese Ball
Makes one cheese ball 1 t. onion juice 1 t.
Worcestershire sauce 1/2 c. fresh parsley, chopped 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese 1/2-lb. sharp Cheddar cheese, grated 4-oz. crumbled blue cheese 3/4 c. chopped pecans, divided Garnish: pecans and fresh parsley Combine first 6 ingredients together in a mixing bowl, stir in 1/2 cup pecans and shape into a ball. chopped pecans, divided Garnish: pecans and fresh parsley Combine first 6 ingredients together in a mixing bowl, stir in 1/2 cup pecans and shape into a ball.
Roll cheese ball in 1/4 cup of pecans. Garnish with whole pecans and fresh parsley. Let stand at room temperature for one hour before serving. Single servingsroll your Holiday Cheese Ball into mini balls and place in paper muffin cups. Fill more muffin cups with crackers and pretzels and arrange alongside mini cheese ballsguests can enjoy one of each!
Sweet Pumpkin Dip
Makes about 9 cups 2 8-oz. cream cheese, softened 4 c. powdered sugar 30-oz. can pumpkin pie filling mix 2 t. cinnamon 1 t. ground ginger gingersnap cookies Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl. ground ginger gingersnap cookies Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar in a large bowl.
Blend in pie filling and spices; cover and chill. Serve with gingersnaps for dipping. Fill baskets with dippers like pretzels, bagel chips, veggies and potato chips. Set an inverted plate or shallow pan under one side of the bottom of each basket to create a tiltit looks so nice and guests can grab dippers easily!
Parmesan-Bacon Dip
Makes about 3 cups 2 8-oz. pkgs. grated Parmesan cheese 1/3 c. green pepper, diced 1/2 c. green onion, chopped 1/2 c. mayonnaise-type salad dressing 10 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled In a medium mixing bowl, blend together all ingredients; chill before serving.