Cozy Christmas Comforts (Seasonal Cookbook Collection)

Product Description

Warm gingerbread, the smell of fresh pine and loved ones gathered ’round…it’s Christmastime! Filled with heartfelt memories, the tastiest recipes and homespun gifts to delight family & friends,
Cozy Christmas Comforts
is sure to become a holiday favorite. For
Cozy Christmas Comforts
we’ve selected the yummiest recipes for the holidays. Warm up on a chilly evening with simmering Slow-Cooker Chicken & Apples…enjoy Peppermint Eggnog Punch and Snowdrift Snack Mix with family & friends while trimming the tree. On Christmas morning, gather everyone together for a scrumptious breakfast of Cream Cheesy Scrambled Eggs and Caramel Sticky Rolls just like Grandma used to make. For a memorable Christmas dinner, what could be better than Maple-Glazed Turkey Breast, Holiday Sweet Potato Puffs and Angel Cream Biscuits? We’ve included delightful desserts too, like Cran-Apple Cobbler and Cherry Snowballs. You’ll also find heartfelt Christmas memories plus simple decorating ideas and homemade gifts that everyone on your Christmas list will love. So pour yourself a steamy mug of hot cocoa and curl up by the fire…it’s that time of year again! 233 Recipes.

From the Author

Pineapple-Nut Coffee Cake

Shared by
Sandra Mirando, DePew, NY

“Delicious and easy to make!”

2 c. all-purpose flour

1-1/2 c. sugar

1 t. baking soda

1/2 t. salt

1 egg, beaten

2 c. crushed pineapple, drained

1/2 c. brown sugar, packed

1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Ina large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, egg and

pineapple.Mix well; pour batter into a greased and floured 13″x 9″ baking

pan.In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and nuts; sprinkle over batter.

Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare Topping about

10 minutes before cake is done. Spoon hot topping over hot cake as

soon as it is removed from oven. Makes 12 servings.

Topping:

1 c. evaporated milk

1/2 c. butter, sliced

3/4 c. sugar

1/2 t. vanilla extract

Mix together evaporated milk, butter and sugar in a saucepan. Boil over

medium-low heat for 2 minutes. Stir in vanilla

From the Back Cover

Dear friend,

The scent of sugar cookies baking, the sweet soundof children singing carols, a crackling fire in the fireplace…these are someof our favorite comforts at Christmas, and we can’t wait until it’s that timeagain!

For Cozy Christmas Comforts, we’ve gatheredscrumptious recipes for all occasions. Invite friends to a holiday brunch, withSpinach & Swiss Quiche and Pineapple-Nut Coffee Cake on the buffet…yum!Or host an afternoon open house, serving up delicious Brown Sugar Sausages,Roasted Red Pepper Dip and everyone’s favorite, Classic Party Mix.

For busy weeknights, you’ll find warm and heartydishes like Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry, Aunt Barb’s Pizza Casserole and EasyTurkey Tacos. Slow-Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup is perfect for taking the chilloff on a frosty day. And for special family gatherings, a menu of Braised PorkRoast with Onion Gravy, Grandma Miller’s Waldorf Salad and Mom’s Baked Cornwill help you create happy memories together.

Sweets are what we really look forward to atChristmas, though! Tie on your apron and bake up a batch of German ChocolateBrownies, Coconut Macaroons or jam-filled Thumbprint Cookies. Gram’sGingerbread & Pear Cobbler and Warm Winter Lemon Cake are special enoughfor holiday dinners, yet easy enough for weeknights. 
What are you waiting for?

We’ve included easy-to-follow directions usingfamiliar ingredients, plus tips for every holiday occasion and a collection ofsweet Christmas memories.

Wishing you a joyous holiday,

JoAnn and Vickie

About the Author

Gooseberry Patch was founded in 1984 by Vickie Hutchins and Jo Ann Martin, two moms looking for a way to do what they loved and stay home with kids too. Gooseberry Patch is best known for their collection of family-friendly, community-style cookbooks. Each book is created with today’s time-strapped, budget-conscious families in mind and