Made from Scratch (Gooseberry Patch) [Plastic Comb]

Gooseberry Patch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2001

The very best recipes are Made from Scratch! This homestyle cookbook is packed with tried & true (and easy) favorites that will remind you of year 'round gatherings with family & friends. Serve up a hearty helping of crispy oven-fried chicken with roasted potato salad or whip up some old-time ice box cookies. Make potluck dishes like saucy ham & potato bake and Mom's cherry cream pie. Hardcover, 224 pages. (9-1/4" x 6-1/2")

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Enjoy this recipe from Made from Scratch.

Great Grandma's Apple Fritters

oil for deep frying
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. milk
1 T. shortening, melted
1 c. apples, peeled, cored and diced
1 c. all-purpose flour
1 T. sugar
1 t. baking powder
1/4 t. salt
1 c. powdered sugar
1 t. cinnamon

Add enough oil to a deep fryer or Dutch oven to equal a depth of 3 inches. In a large mixing bowl, combine egg and milk; stir in shortening and apples. In a separate bowl sift together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Mix well and drop by tablespoonfuls into 365-degree hot oil. Fry about 4 minutes or until golden, turning to brown all sides evenly. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon; drain on several layers of paper towels. Toss powdered sugar and cinnamon together; roll fritters in the sugar mixture. Serve warm. Makes 6 to 8.

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Product Details

• Plastic Comb: 224 pages
• Publisher: Gooseberry Patch (November 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1888052872
• ISBN-13: 978-1888052879
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #386,275 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.

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Ok but the title is misleading, October 20, 2009

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This review is from: Made from Scratch (Gooseberry Patch) (Plastic Comb)

This is basically like all the Gooseberry Patch books. The recipes are fine but it wasn't what I was looking for at all. The title makes it sound like the recipes focus on cooking from scratch but instead you have a lot of recipes that call for premade ingredients. The "Fabulous French Bread" recipe starts with a loaf of French Bread. That is not scratch cooking. If you want a really lovely church supper style cookbook, this one is fine. If you are wanting to cook without canned soup, canned beans, processed cheese spread, and a loaf of french bread from the store, keep looking.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars love this book, May 13, 2009

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I am a big fan of these Gooseberry Patch cookbooks and this one did not disappoint! Loads of really good old-fashioned recipes but nothing too crazy or wild. Very easy to read and use. There are so many cook books out there today and it feels like most are either too reliant on prepackaged, prepared foods OR they use exotic methods and spices. This is old-fashioned food for those who aren't afraid to spend a couple of hours making a really nice meal on the weekend or whenever.

9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice little cookbook., March 22, 2005

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Kellie (Sulphur, LA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Made from Scratch (Gooseberry Patch) (Plastic Comb)

I received one for free a few years back in exchange for having my hush puppie recipe published (it's on page 153). Very easy to make recipes, all from scratch. Perfect for picnics, cookouts or church socials.