Best Christmas Gift Ideas

Many of us like to give hand made holiday gift baskets. Christmas gifts from the kitchen are always welcome and Christmas gift baskets, especially home made food gift baskets are a real pleasure.

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the idea of making your own holiday gift baskets, but with some recipe ideas that is easy to create a personalized and attentive handmade Christmas gift food basket.

Any of these recipes are a wonderful gift packaging in a plastic bag or cellophane with a ribbon color or in a jam jar with a pretty fabric covered lid. Add a handmade card with the recipe attached to the herself and her gift is complete.

Herb Beer Batter Bread Mix

To make the mix you need:
2 3 / 4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 / 4 teaspoon each dried thyme and oregano
A pinch of dill dry

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, oregano, thyme and dill. Pack this mixture into an airtight container or bag. The mixture can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 month. 1 slice of bread will do.

Recipe to print on the card attached:
Beer Bread with Herbs

Herb Beer Bread Mix
1 can of beer at room temperature
1 teaspoon butter, melted

Place beer bread mix in a large bowl. With a wooden spoon, stir in the beer just until incorporated. Scrape into greased 8 "x4" loaf pan.

Bake in oven at 375 º F for 45 to 50 minutes or until crisp and golden. Let stand in pan for 5 minutes then remove to a rack and brush with melted butter. Makes 1 loaf.

Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookie Mix

To make the mix you need:
6 cups rolled oats
4 cups flour any use
3 cups brown sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1 / 2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking soda sodium
1 lbs butter
2 cups raisins
1 1 / 2 cups shredded coconut
1 cup chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and baking soda. With a pastry blender, cut in reducing until crumbly.

Stir in raisins, coconut, chocolate and nuts. This mixture can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 10 weeks. For about 5 batches of cookies.

Recipe to print on the card attached:
Old Fashioned Oatmeal Cookies

4 cups Oatmeal Cookie Mix
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons vanilla

In a bowl, combine biscuit mix oatmeal with egg, milk and vanilla until mixture forms dough. Shape into 1 1 / 2 "balls and place on greased baking sheet. Flatten balls with a fork.

Bake in oven at 375 º F for 15 to 18 minutes or until golden. Remove to racks and let cool. Makes 24 biscuits.

Spicy Mulled Cider Mix

To make the mixture is needed:
3 / 4 cup crushed cinnamon sticks
3 / 4 cup dried orange rind
1 / allspice 3 cup whole
1 / 4 cup cloves overall

Combine all ingredients in a jar. Makes 2 cups.

Recipe to print on the card attached:
Spicy Mulled Cider

4 cups apple juice, apple cider, or half apple juice and half cranberry juice
2 tablespoons spicy Mulled Cider Mix

In a saucepan, combine juice and cider mix. Cover and bring to a simmer. Gently simmer for 20 minutes. Strain into cups. Makes 4 servings.

Place some of these gems in a wicker basket, Christmas tin or other fun and seasonal containers. Fill the spaces with wrapped chocolates, holiday napkins or a bottle of wine and is sure to be beautiful and appreciated gift baskets for the holidays with a personal touch.

About the Author:

Karen Ciancio is a fan of all things cooking related. Her website Cookingnook.com contains recipes, cooking tips, diet and nutrition information. Visit the site for a free copy of our Holiday Gift Guide, with great ideas for everyone on your list.

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