Gooseberry Patch - Our Favorite Christmas 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!

Do you have a tried & true recipe

tip, 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 Patch
Attn: Cookbook Dept.
2500 Farmers Dr., #110
Columbus, OH 43235 Dont forget to include the number of servings your recipe makes, plus your name, address, phone number and email address. pkgs. 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. Use mini cookie cutters to cut toasted bread into holiday shapes to serve alongside savory dips and spreads.

Christmas Cheddar Wafers

Makes 6 dozen 8-oz. pkg. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. butter, softened 1/2 t. seasoned salt 1/8 t. cayenne pepper 1/2 c. chopped pecans Mix all ingredients, then form into a roll one-inch in diameter; wrap in wax paper and chill for about one hour. chopped pecans Mix all ingredients, then form into a roll one-inch in diameter; wrap in wax paper and chill for about one hour.

Slice 1/4-inch thick and bake on ungreased baking sheets at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Quickly dress up a table by filling a glass bowl with seasonal objects like pine cones and ornaments.

Mini Ham Puffs

Makes 2 dozen 1/4 lb. cooked ham, finely chopped 1 onion, finely chopped 1/2 c. shredded Swiss cheese 1 egg, beaten 1-1/2 t. pepper 8-oz. tube refrigerated crescent rolls Place ham and onion in mixing bowl. tube refrigerated crescent rolls Place ham and onion in mixing bowl.

Add cheese, egg, mustard and pepper; mix well. Lightly spray muffin pan with non-stick spray. Unroll crescent rolls and press dough into large rectangle. Cut rectangle into 24 pieces using pizza cutter. Press dough pieces into muffin cups. Fill each muffin cup with ham filling.

Bake at 350 degrees for 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. For stand-up parties, make it easy for guests by serving foods that can be eaten in just one or 2 bites.

Cherry Tomato Appetizers

Makes 2 dozen 1 pt. cherry tomatoes salt to taste 8 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled 1/2 c. mayonnaise 1 shallot, finely chopped Garnish: fresh parsley Cut a thin slice off the round end of each tomato; tomatoes will sit on the stem end. Using a small sharp knife or a melon ball scoop, remove the seeds and juice from the center of each tomato, leaving the shell.