Patch - Our Favorite Melts & Wraps Recipes Cookbook

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, Ever since we tasted our first patty melts at the local lunch counter, weve adored all kinds of sandwiches! Our Favorite Melts & Wraps Recipes has over 60 scrumptious sandwiches, wraps and roll-ups for casual meals and parties. Comfort foods like Cheesy Tuna Triangles, Grilled Bacon-Tomato Sandwiches and Italian Sausage Sandwiches...round-the-world treats like Hula Ham Wraps, Philly Turkey Panini, Chicken Ranch Quesadillas and Pepperoni Calzones. There are Fireside Reubens for your next campfire and Chili Dog Wraps and Grilled PB&J for the kids. Cool & crunchy or warm & ooey-gooey...we love em all and you will too! Mmm...melts!
Vickie & Jo Ann

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Hoagie Sandwich Bake

Makes 6 servings 2 8-oz. tubes refrigerated crescent rolls, divided 1/3 lb. sliced salami 1/3 lb. sliced pepperoni 1/3 lb. sliced deli ham 1/3 lb. sliced Swiss cheese 1/3 lb. sliced provolone cheese 4 eggs, beaten and divided grated Parmesan cheese to taste Flatten one tube crescent rolls and press into a greased 13"x9" baking pan. sliced provolone cheese 4 eggs, beaten and divided grated Parmesan cheese to taste Flatten one tube crescent rolls and press into a greased 13"x9" baking pan.

Layer salami, pepperoni and ham over top of rolls. Top with Swiss and provolone cheeses. Brush half of beaten egg evenly over cheeses; cover with remaining rolls. Brush remaining egg over crescent rolls; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cover with aluminum foil; bake for an additional 20 minutes.

Slice into squares. Theres so much to choose from when serving a sandwich supper! Whole-wheat bread, Hawaiian sweet bread, pumpernickel and hearty country white bread all make delicious sandwiches.

Hometown Diner Patty Melts

Makes 4 sandwiches 1 onion, thinly sliced 2 to 3 T. butter, softened and divided 1 lb. lean ground beef, formed into 4 thin patties seasoned salt and pepper to taste 8 slices rye bread 8 slices Swiss cheese In a skillet over medium heat, cook onion in one tablespoon butter about 10 minutes, until caramelized and golden. On a griddle over medium heat, brown beef patties about 6 minutes per side, or until no longer pink in center.

Season beef patties with salt and pepper to taste; set aside. Wipe griddle clean with a paper towel. Spread remaining butter over one side of each bread slice; place 4 slices butter-side down on hot griddle. Top each bread slice with a cheese slice, a beef patty, 1/4 of onion, another cheese slice and another bread slice, butter-side up. Cook sandwiches over medium-low heat until golden on both sides and cheese is melted. Get out Grandmas cast-iron skillet for the tastiest, toastiest hot sandwiches.