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Gifts from the Kitchen

Homemade Gifts

Homemade gifts from the kitchen are cherished at any time of the year but especially during the holiday season. We have put together our most popular recipes perfect for gifting that special someone. Don’t forget to include a warm message for an added personal touch!

 

Gifting Know-How:

  1. Almost anything can be a gift: a dish completely prepared, a mix to use during the holidays or after, a recipe and ingredients in fun packaging. For family members, how about a copy of a family recipe and ingredients or equipment needed or the finished dish. 
  2. Think about the gift as an expression of you - What do you like to bake or make? Are you known for your bread, cookies, jam or pickles?  Think about the person you are giving it to, their age, likes and abilities. A baking mix in a jar is great for someone learning to bake. Spice mixes are great for anyone. 
  3. Include a card or tag with ingredients (for allergies) and instructions, if needed.   
  • Bake Ahead
    • Easy
      Holiday Macaroons
    • Easy
      Macadamia Cranberry Squares
    • Difficult
      Candy Cane Shortbread
    • Easy
      Eggnog Loaf
  • Make with Kids
    • Easy
      Candy Cane Popcorn Crunch
    • Difficult
      Popcorn Balls
    • Medium
      Cheese Twists
  • Mixes
    • Easy
      Trio of Dips
    • Easy
      Spicy Hot Chocolate Mix
    • Easy
      Spiced Pancake Mix
    • Easy
      Zesty Taco Seasoning
  • Candy
    • Easy
      Salted Caramels
    • Medium
      Creamy Chocolate Fudge
    • Difficult
      Grandma's Poppycock
    • Easy
      Irish Cream Truffles
  • Preserves
    • Difficult
      Spiced Cranberry Jam
    • Difficult
      Bruschetta in a Jar
    • Difficult
      Peach Chutney
  • Snacks
    • Easy
      White Chocolate Munch Mix
    • Medium
      Classic Nuts and Bolts
    • Easy
      Holiday Nut Mix
    • Easy
      Spicy Glazed Pecans

Try These:

  • Make with Kids
    Oatmeal Cookie Mix in a Jar
  • Candy
    Cranberry Pistachio Bark
  • Snacks
    Nuts Noodles and Sticks