At Christmastime I gathered all my Gooseberry Patch cookbooks and got busy baking up all kinds of cookies. They all turned out so delicious and were such a big hit with all my family & friends! Everyone wanted to know if I would share my secret recipes with themI told them the secret recipes all came from Gooseberry Patch!Cathy ElginSt. Louis Park, MNLooking through your cookbooks makes me feel happy, warm and cozy. Its like escaping to the world of how things used to be and how I wish they still wereall about the love and warmth of home and family.Diane JeffersWhittier, CAI made an order over the phone, got a sweet voice so I wasnt alone. No buttons to push, just let er go. I put in my orderend of show! Your company shows class and its prompt, thats sure.
I got my order in two days more. Thanks for your effort!Eleanor McCowenBertram, TXI just wanted to tell you how pleased I am with your website! I love visiting www.gooseberrypatch.comits like dropping in on a friendly neighbor. Thank you for your way of doing business!Barbara CochranStafford, VADear Friend,Christmastimeits the yummiest time of the year! On a snowy day, youll find us in the kitchen, cozily rolling out sugar cookies, stirring up a hearty, warming soup or sampling homemade jams before wrapping them up for gift-giving.Christmas Kitchen is filled with scrumptious recipes your family & friends will love. Spread the cheer at a holiday brunch with Sour Cream Streusel Coffee Cake and Savory Brunch Cups. Tote along Creamy Chicken Bake to a church bazaar & potluck. Snowy Day Chili with Honey-Corn Muffins is an easy supper after an afternoon of shopping or decorating the tree.For Christmas dinner, theres a mouthwatering feast of Grammys Beef Brisket, Cheddar Potato Gratin, Creamed Peas & Onions and Cranberry Dream Saladall special enough for serving on Moms prettiest holly-trimmed china.Of course it wouldnt be Christmas without delectable treats for sharing, so youll find lots of sweets like Aunt Julias Pecan Cookies and Red Velvet Cake, plus giftable goodies like White Chocolate Popcorn.
Weve tucked in easy tips for festive meals and clever ways to wrap up homemade gifts.So tie up your apron strings andJoin us in the kitchen!Vickie & JoAnnGooseberry Patch2500 Farmers Dr., #110Columbus, OH 43235www.gooseberrypatch.com18008546673Copyright 2008, Gooseberry Patch 978-1-62093-108-0Third Printing, February, 2010All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher.Do you have a tried & true recipetip, craft or memory that youd like to see featured in a Gooseberry Patch cookbook? Visit our website at www.gooseberrypatch.com, register and follow the easy steps to submit your favorite family recipe.Or send them to us at:Gooseberry PatchAttn: Cookbook Dept.2500 Farmers Dr., #110Columbus, OH 43235Dont forget to include the number of servings your recipe makes, plus your name, address, phone number and email address. If we select your recipe, your name will appear right along with itand youll receive a FREE copy of the book!
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Dedication
To our family & friends, we wish you a sweet old-fashioned Christmas filled with joyand homemade cookies & hot cocoa.Appreciation
Thanks for sharing your cherished recipes and sweet memoriesmay your days be merry & bright!Jeannette HirschbergSanta Barbara, CAThis tasty cheese ball turns any occasion into a party!6 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled2 8-oz. pkgs. cream cheese, softened8-oz. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese1/2 c. green onion, chopped1 clove garlic, minced3 T. pimento, diced3 T. fresh parsley, mincedassorted crackersCombine all ingredients except crackers, blending well. fresh parsley, mincedassorted crackersCombine all ingredients except crackers, blending well.
Form into a ball; cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to blend. Serve with crackers. Makes 8 servings.Shopping, wrapping and decorating neednt keep you from getting together with friends at Christmas! Invite them over for appetizersthe recipes are quick & easy to prepare, so more time can be spent enjoying each others company.
Mollie WongHouston, TXMy spinach patch is so abundant that a co-worker suggested that I make some spinach dip and bring it to work for everyone to taste. After much trial & error, I am pleased to present this final version. baby spinach, coarsely chopped8-oz. can water chestnuts, drained and coarsely chopped3 avocados, pitted, peeled and coarsely chopped3 pickled jalapeos, coarsely chopped1/2 onion, finely chopped1/2 red pepper, finely chopped2 cloves garlic, finely chopped16-oz. container sour creamNext page