1990s HOLIDAY BRUNCH - Make Ahead Brunch Menu with Gooseberry Patch!

Need ideas for Christmas breakfast? Gooseberry Patch to the rescue with a make ahead brunch menu! This 1990s Holiday Brunch is sure to spark some holiday nostalgia. ITEMS FROM THIS VIDEO Gooseberry Patch Old Fashioned Country Christmas (1992) https://amzn.to/3VxsnIi USA Pan 1lb loaf pan https://amzn.to/4ffSJWh Can Opener https://amzn.to/4f7VpFx Breville Handy Mix https://amzn.to/4gu5tK0 Twist Whisk https://amzn.to/3DdgjWA Bread Knife https://amzn.to/3ZvFPxz Norpro Spatula/Server https://amzn.to/4ivrfin Geometry Retro Kitchen tea towel https://bit.ly/3OTYrmc (use code AnnaB15 at checkout to save 15%!) OTHER VIDEOS YOU MIGHT ENJOY 1970s Recipes for Two https://youtu.be/bfbbHpNSbNM 1980s Holiday Brunch https://youtu.be/ifzJypLqQo8 1960s Christmas Cookies https://youtu.be/dbNkUH10UgU 2024 Gift Guide https://youtu.be/pFNotX65u8U ------------------------------ PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/CookingAllTheBooks INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/_cookingthebooks_ FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/cookingallthebooks WEBSITE: https://www.cookingthebooks.net/ ------------------------------ CINNAMON NUT LOAF (pg 111) 1/4c brown sugar 1/4c chopped nuts (I used pecans) 2T butter, softened 1tsp cinnamon 1/2c shortening 3/4c sugar 1tsp vanilla 2 eggs 2c flour 1tsp baking powder 1tsp baking soda 1/2tsp salt 2/3c evaporated milk 1/3c water 1Tbsp white vinegar Combine brown sugar, nuts, butter, and cinnamon; set aside. Spray a 9" by 5" by 3" loaf pan with vegetable spray. Cream shortening, sugar, and vanilla thoroughly. Add eggs, one at a time; beat well after each addition. Sift flour, baking powder, soda, and salt together. Combine evaporated milk and water; stir in vinegar. Add flour mixture alternately with evaporated milk mixture to creamed mixture; blend well after each addition. Turn half the batter into prepared pan. Top with brown sugar-nut mixture. Spread with remaining batter. Bake at 325 for 45 to 50 minutes or until inserted toothpick comes out clean. Makes 1 loaf. GRAPEFRUIT SLUSH (pg 97) 1 medium can grapefruit sections 1c water 1/2c honey Boil all the ingredients for 5 minutes. Cool an freeze in serving dishes or plastic containers. Remove from freezer 15 minutes before serving and scoop into sherbet dishes. Pour ginger ale over all and serve. CHRISTMAS MORN CASSEROLE (pg 108) 6 eggs, slightly beaten 1c shredded cheddar cheese 1tsp dry mustard 1lb pork sausage, browned and drained 1c biscuit baking mix 2c milk 1tsp oregano Mix and pour into a 13" by 9" by 2" casserole dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake uncovered in preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour. Serves approximately 10. ------------------------------ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 0:50 Cinnamon Nut Loaf 8:06 Grapefruit Slush 9:55 Christmas Morn Casserole 13:58 Finishing and tasting the menu 19:35 Cookbook Chat - Gooseberry Patch Old Fashioned Country Christmas (1992) ------------------------------ MY FAV KITCHEN GEAR - seriously, I use this stuff ALL the time: - Twist Whisk: https://amzn.to/3tDvFPo - Geometry kitchen towels: https://www.geometry.house/?ref=AnnaB15 - use my link for 15% off! - 1/4 Sheet Pans (to hold my prepped ingredients!): https://amzn.to/46S9IKE - Ove Glove: https://amzn.to/3CkmyV5 - Small offset spatula: https://amzn.to/3GB9Rb7 - OXO Mini Angled Measuring Cup: https://amzn.to/3Gx2osz - GIR Silicone Spatula: https://amzn.to/3ImvNIs ------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: Links included above may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service with the links that I provide I may receive a small commission. You are not required to click through any of my links, and there is no additional cost to you.