Christmas Pantry [Plastic Comb]

Gooseberry Patch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2000

Homemade holiday treats! You'll find so many ways to celebrate in Christmas Pantry...filled with heartfelt holiday memories and festive decorating ideas, our cookbook also shares the best recipes of the season like savory stuffed chicken, homestyle pot roast, brown sugar bread, sweet potato crunch, buttery chocolate-nut toffee and crazy quilt pie. Learn to make layered gift mixes for family & friends or create handmade garlands, memory jars and a nostalgic kitchen tree too. Hardcover, 224 pages. (9-1/4" x 6-1/2")

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

Enjoy this recipe from Christmas Pantry Cookbook.

Oyster Stuffing

2 bread loaves, sliced
2 sticks margarine, divided
1 celery bunch, chopped, reserving tops
2 onions, chopped
1 lb. oysters
48-oz. can chicken broth
4 to 5 dried sage leaves, crumbled
salt and pepper to taste
1 egg

To dry bread, place slices on a baking sheet and bake at 250 degrees fo one hour or until slices are dry and feel stale. If available, you could substitute stale bread you may have on hand. Tear dry bread into bite-size pieces and place in a large bowl. Melt 1-1/2 sticks margarine in a large saucepan. Stir in celery and onion and saute until transparent, about 20 to 25 minutes; set aside. Saute oysters in remaining margarine until edges begin to curl slightly. Set aside to cool, then chop. Add sauteed celery, onion and oysters to bread; toss gently. Add 2/3 of the can of broth and gently stir to moisten all bread. Add sage, salt and pepper to stuffing; gently stir. Add additional sage if stronger flavor is desired. Whisk egg in a small bowl and pour over stuffing mixture; gently toss. Spoon stuffing into a lightly buttered 3-quart casserole dish and pour remaining broth over top; don't stir. Bake at 325 degrees for one hour. If you'd like to use this recipe to stuff your turkey, spoon 2 to 3 cups of stuffing in the turkey cavity. Do not pack tightly, stuffing swells while cooking. Place turkey in a 325 degree oven and roast for 25 minutes per pound or until a meat thermometer registers 170 degrees in the turkey breast and 185 degrees in the thigh.

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Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 224 pages
• Publisher: Gooseberry Patch (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888052740
• ISBN-13: 978-1888052749
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,127,846 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More 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. 25 years later, they're 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 filled with recipes shared by cooks all across the country. Along with treasured family recipes, each book includes the stories the go along with these tried & true dishes.

With more than 200 titles and nearly 9 million copies in print, plus an ever-growing collection of eBooks, Gooseberry Patch has grown from a kitchen-table operation to a nationally recognized best-selling publisher. Check out their books below and visit their website (www.gooseberrypatch.com.com) to get thousands of free recipes and lots more free goodies.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding! TNT recipes from across the country, December 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Christmas Pantry (Plastic Comb)

Although I have over 2,000 cookbooks, this is one of my top favorites. It contains recipes from customers all over the country -- and almost all are preceded by descriptions of why their family loves them, how many people beg for them, etc. Many also include directions for packaging as gifts. The book also contains cute illustrations, many of which provide great ideas for decorating one's own gift containers. There are also a number of quotations, some of which you may want to incorporate in your own crafts. There is nothing fancy about this book or the recipes -- it is primarily down home cooking, and everything I've tried has been delectable -- from layered cookie mix in a jar to main dishes. VERY highly recommended.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding! Great TNT recipes and crafts from all over, December 23, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Christmas Pantry (Plastic Comb)

I LOVE this book, and everyone on my gift list to whom I have given it has loved it as well. The recipes are the tried-and-true favorites of Gooseberry Patch's staff members and customers from all over the country. Almost all are preceded by brief descriptions (usually about why they're family favorites and/or popular with guests), and many have unique packaging ideas. The illustrations are also warm and wonderful (and provide many ideas for one's own gift-giving).

This is a warm, wonderful book. I love it, and highly recommend it.