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Contains more than 25 ways to use cast iron, including more than 50 recipes using cast-iron cookware. Have pulled together four guides that are packed full of articles that include tips, DIY projects, recipes, advice, and much more, all in this one Country Resource set. There are more than 150 keys and tips on using cast iron for cooking, earning a living on a farm, raising healthy rabbits, and producing a healthy and productive chicken flock. Allrecipes is part of the Dotdash Meredith publishing family. "These bath bombs are so simple to make — and so pretty! I plan to give some away as gifts for Christmas." Pickled eggs are a delightful Christmas gift with a homemade vintage flair.
Toasting the oatmeal before layering is worth the effort for added nutty flavor. Erin Cavoto is the Editorial Assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, covering food, holidays, home decor, and more. Healthy and holiday snacking don’t always go together, but these roasted chickpeas can fit both descriptions. They’re easy and affordable to make and packed with protein.
Caramel Apples
Turn a set of stockings into an advent calendar with special treats as you count down to Christmas. Old toys gain new life when they are repurposed into tree ornaments. For a quick craft that's also sweet, candy canes easily transform into the tails of festive mice party favors. Most of these crafts take mere minutes or less to complete, which means you can deck the halls and make things merry in speedy fashion. Be sure to relish this time, though—it isn't every day that you get to make something beautiful with the people you love most. Pickled Chillies can be whipped up in a flash when you need a homemade food gift that’s pretty in a jar and, at the same time, yummy.
The Jar of Nothing is a cheeky gag gift that might be perfect for them! Just be sure to follow it up with one of these other great presents to avoid looking like a real-life Scrooge. "WOW, I’m impressed! This isn’t greasy at all. I added a bit of sandalwood oil and it smells beautiful."
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Pour it into a glass jar and refrigerate until serving or until you're ready to give it as a gift to your friend with the biggest sweet tooth. Meet our top pick for a food gift for a holiday host, your friends at the office, or fellow book-club members. This relaxing tea mix features ginger, cloves, and dried apple chips, giving it the taste of apple pie in a cup. What would the holiday season be without some delicious drinks to go along with your delectable foods? Try your hand at some of these simple drinks, all of which you can bottle up and give as fun gifts, or just save for your fun holiday parties at home.
These infused liqueurs might be the hottest hostess gifts in town. Espresso martinis are back, and they're a lovely way to use our Espresso-Vanilla Liqueur. Kumquat-Tangerine Liqueur makes for a divine citrus drop, and it can be sipped on its own chilled like limoncello. Where you store your food can impact how long it stays fresh and reduce your risk of cross contamination.
Christmas Jam
So, why not gift this delicious homemade version of cinnamon raisin bread? Learn how to make this from At Home with Kathy; click here for the recipe. It makes the ultimate homemade edible Christmas present! Christmas coffee truffles are heavenly chocolates made with quality dark & milk chocolate, double cream, and barista-style instant coffee. Watch your friends’ amazement when you tell them that you made these!
First of all, a gift you make yourself will be unique, and secondly it’s one of the only gifts the recipient won’t want to return. Homemade granola is an ideal food gift—easy on the eyes, designed to be made in giant batches, and shelf-stable for up to six weeks. But all too often, granola recipes create jagged, overly sweetened oats that taste like a sad and stale crumbled cookie.
Snowball Truffles
Seasoning nuts is a time-honored way of dressing up profoundly simple ingredients with fairly minimal effort. If you've made our lemon syrup and have some to spare, try using it in a batch of crispy citrus-candied pistachios. For something a bit less labor-intensive, though, we have a few easy combos to spice up the holiday season.
Apple butter is a delicious, versatile spread that also makes a thoughtful gift this season – and it’s even better when you cook it up with your Instant Pot! Decorate your jar with the included print labels from Feast for a Fraction for the perfect finishing touch. For a unique homemade edible gift that no one else will think of, make these bite-sized delicacies of puffed rice cereal, marshmallows, and chocolate. They’re so easy, they whip up in less than 15 minutes with minimal cleanup! This Christmas, give these homemade caramels packaged up in Christmas wrapping to throw in as stocking stuffers.
Tins are a beautiful way to package homemade popcorn, but you can also share them in decorated paper lunch bags. This is an easy four-ingredient recipe for dog treats that will make your furry friend happy AND help you make room in the fridge! It’s an ideal way to use up turkey and sweet potato leftovers, and the best part is that they freeze well – thus, Fido has more than one Christmas whenever you bring them out! Photo via Maple PlannersYou can also try this fun peppermint Oreo bark recipe here, from The Gingerbread House.
Unopened in a cool, dark place, these pretty jars will keep for six months – making them an ideal make-ahead Christmas stocking filler. Treat your furry friends this Christmas to these home-made dog biscuits – made with natural, easy to find ingredients. Set some time aside to make these candied chestnuts, they're well worth the effort.
Whole-wheat flour and sesame seeds give these rustic crackers a nutty, earthy flavor that we can't get enough of. They would be a welcome addition to any cheese platter. To pack them up as a gift, find a small cheese board and roll dough just a tad smaller than the board.
Sprinkle Cheddar mixture over popcorn and toss well using a rubber spatula. If the mixture looks dry, add a little more melted butter. If you’ve ever sent someone a giant tin of gourmet popcorn, you know how expensive the good ones can be.
Rainbow Chocolate Truffles
Roasted tomatoes, dried peppers, almonds, and garlic unite in this bright, nutty Spanish sauce. Slather it on sandwiches, roasted or grilled meats and seafood, or serve it with crudité. Your recipient will need to eat it within five days, but that's hardly been a challenge in our experience. These are so much better than the snack you ate as a kid, we promise! All you need is fresh fruit , honey, and a couple of hours in the oven.
They're juicy, plump, go with just about everything, and are undeniably special. A light glaze of salt, sugar, and olive oil seasons the tomatoes as they roast. While a jar of raisins might not be the flashiest gift ever, but we guarantee whoever gets them will be impressed once they get a taste. No one will be able to resist these adorable snowmen in a jar. This simple trifle recipe uses purchased brownies and whipped cream.
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