The scent of sugar cookies baking, the sweet sound of children singing carols, a crackling fire in the fireplace...these are some of our favorite comforts at Christmas, and we can't wait until it's that time again! For Christmas Comfort Foods, we've gathered scrumptious recipes for all occasions. Invite friends to a holiday brunch, with Spinach & 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 hearty dishes like Beef & Broccoli Stir-Fry, Aunt Barb's Pizza Casserole and Easy Turkey Tacos. Slow-Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup is perfect for taking the chill off on a frosty day. And for special family gatherings, a menu of Braised Pork Roast with Onion Gravy, Grandma Miller’s Waldorf Salad and Mom's Baked Corn will help you create happy memories together. Sweets are what we really look forward to at Christmas, though! Tie on your apron and bake up a batch of German Chocolate Brownies, Coconut Macaroons or jam-filled Thumbprint Cookies. Gram’s Gingerbread & Pear Cobbler and Warm Winter Lemon Cake are special enough for holiday dinners, yet easy enough for weeknights. What are you waiting for? We've included easy-to-follow directions using familiar ingredients, plus tips for every holiday occasion and a collection of sweet Christmas memories. Beef Wellington Loaves 2 eggs, beaten 2 10-3/4 oz. cans golden mushroom soup, divided 1/2 c. fine dry bread crumbs 1/2 c. onion, finely chopped 1 t. salt 1/4 t. pepper 2 lbs. lean ground beef 8-oz. tube refrigerated crescent rolls 1 c. water 2 T. fresh parsley, snipped cooked rice In a bowl, combine eggs, 1/2 cup soup, bread crumbs, onion, salt and pepper. Add beef and mix well. Shape mixture into 2 loaves, each 6 inches by 3 inches. Place in an ungreased shallow 13"x9" baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes; spoon off drippings in pan. Separate crescent rolls into 4 rectangles; press to seal perforations. Place 2 rectangles of dough crosswise over the top and down the sides of each loaf, overlapping slightly. Bake until dough is golden, 15 to 20 minutes longer. In a small saucepan, whisk together remaining soup, water and parsley; heat to boiling. Serve sauce with loaves and cooked rice. Makes 8 servings. Dear Friend, Christmas is almost here! The scent of sugar cookies baking, the sweet sound of children singing carols, a crackling fire in the fireplace...these are some of our favorite comforts. Christmas Comfort Foods is filled with delicious recipes shared by home cooks just like you. We've included easy directions using familiar ingredients, plus sweet Christmas memories and tips to make every holiday occasion special. Wishing you comfort and joy, Jo Ann & Vickie 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 filled with recipes shared by cooks all across the country… with some from friends in Canada and occasionally “across the pond”. Along with treasured family recipes, each book includes the stories the go along with these tried & true dishes.