Since 1992, weve been publishing country cookbooks for every kitchen and for every meal of the day! Each has hundreds of budget-friendly recipes, using ingredients you already have on hand. Their lay-flat binding makes them easy to use and each is filled with hand-drawn artwork and plenty of personality. Have a taste for more? Call us toll-free at 1-800-854-6673 Find us here too! Join our Email Club and discover free recipes & crafts, plus giveaways & more! Find all your favorite Gooseberry Patch cookbooks through our Store Locator . Visit our website or blog to get even more goodies, watch our recipe & how-to videos on YouTube and be sure to follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Pinterest too.
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, Its almost magical, the way a favorite food can cheer you up! Our Favorite Comfort Food Recipes has over 60 creamy, cheesy, sweet and savory recipes that youre sure to love. Start the day with a smile and scrumptious Golden French Toast. Moms Sloppy Joes and Homestyle Chicken Pot Pie will bring the family together with a warm glow.
Chase away the sniffles (or the blues!) with Prairie Bacon-Corn Chowder. Spoil everyone a little with Double-Chocolate Brownies...nearly as good as a hug from Grandma! Its going to be a great day!
Jo Ann & Vickie
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Buttermilk Cinnamon Rolls
Makes one dozen 3 c. all-purpose flour 4 t. baking soda 1 t. salt 1/2 c. shortening 1-1/2 c. buttermilk 1/2 c. butter, softened 1/2 c. sugar 1/2 t. cinnamon Combine first 4 ingredients; cut in shortening until crumbs form. cinnamon Combine first 4 ingredients; cut in shortening until crumbs form.
Stir in buttermilk until well blended; knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 4 to 5 minutes. Roll out to 1/4-inch thickness; spread butter over dough to edges. In a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. Roll up jelly-roll style; cut into 1/2-inch slices. Place on a greased baking sheet; bake at 450 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Lots of favorite comfort foods are made with buttermilk.
If theres none on hand, just stir 3/4 cup plain yogurt with 1/4 cup milk and let stand for a few minutes...simple!
Hot Chocolate Supreme
Serves 8 1 c. sugar 1/2 c. baking cocoa 1/4 t. salt 5 c. water 2 c. whipping cream Garnish: marshmallows, whipped topping, crushed peppermint candies Combine sugar, cocoa and salt in a medium saucepan; whisk in water. whipping cream Garnish: marshmallows, whipped topping, crushed peppermint candies Combine sugar, cocoa and salt in a medium saucepan; whisk in water.
Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved. Reduce heat to medium; add milk and cream. Heat through; keep warm over low heat. Serve topped with marshmallows or whipped topping and sprinkled with crushed peppermint candies. Keep all your hot chocolate must-haves together in a vintage serving tray.
Golden French Toast
Serves 8 to 10 1 loaf white bread, cubed and divided 8-oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened and cubed 10 eggs, beaten 1-1/2 c. half-and-half 1/2 c. butter, melted 1/4 c. maple syrup Layer half the bread in a greased 13"x9" baking pan; top with cream cheese. maple syrup Layer half the bread in a greased 13"x9" baking pan; top with cream cheese.