At Christmas, we think of people and places that have meant so much to us, and of going home to them...even if only in our hearts. Christmas carols, fresh-cut pine, steamy hot cocoa and of course Mom's best cookies baking in the oven all bring cherished memories back to us. You'll find easy-to-follow recipes using familiar ingredients, clever tips for adding all the holiday trimmings and heartfelt memories of Christmases past. So get ready...we'll set a place for you! 235 Recipes. Toffee-Macadamia Nut Coffee Cake   1-2/3 c. all-purpose flour 3/4 c. brown sugar, packed 1/3 c. butter, softened 1 egg, beaten 1 c. milk 2 t. baking powder 1/2 t. salt 1/4 c. toffee baking bits, divided 1/4 c. flaked coconut 1/4 c. chopped macadamia nuts   In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, butter, egg, milk, baking powder and salt. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed for 30 seconds. Lower speed to medium and beat for 2 minutes. Stir in 2 tablespoons toffee bits. Pour batter into a greased 9"x9" baking pan. Sprinkle batter with remaining toffee bits, coconut and nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 32 to 35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely; cut into squares. Makes 12 servings Dear Friend, Christmas time is for sharing so many wonderful things...putting up special decorations, making favorite holiday foods, enjoying snow-day fun and most of all, time spent with family & friends. In Christmas for Sharing, you'll find easy-to-make recipes for every festive occasion, shared by cooks like you. Brunch favorites like Ham & Egg Casserole and Grandma Barr's Spiced Coffee Cake will be happily shared on weekend mornings. In wintry weather, warm everyone's tummies with Nancy & Harry's Chili and Sour Cream Corn Muffins at lunchtime. We've gathered supper recipes for all those busy December days, with Chicken & Broccoli Casserole, Egg Roll Noodle Bowl and Crazy Crust Pizza Bake on the menu. On Christmas day, make memories with Mom's Glazed Holiday Ham, Spiced Christmas Cranberry Sauce and Winter Sweet Potato Soufflé...delicious. Welcome guests with a delicious party buffet of Charcuterie Board Marinated Cheese, Smoked Pickled Eggs and Marinated Brussels Sprouts... Dilled Shrimp Dip and Curry Vegetable Dip, too! Throughout the season, share warm mugs of spicy Christmas Wassail. End holiday occasions on a sweet note with Pumpkin Crunch Cake and Triple Chocolate Pecan Pie...yum! Fill cookie plates with Cranberry Christmas Delights, Grandma's Sugar Cookies and Santa's Crunch Cookies. You'll find easy-to-follow recipes using familiar ingredients, plus sweet holiday memories and clever tips for creating your own sweet memories. Share the joys of Christmas with us! Christmas is a time for sharing, 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.