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Gifts From Your Kitchen
Make your own holiday gifts. Here are a few ideas for food you can prepare and give to friends and family:
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Caesar Dressing
The great thing about this Caesar salad dressing is that it's made "egg-safe" but still has all the flavor and consistency of the original recipe. Packed full with flavors of lemon, olive oil, mustard, anchovies and garlic, all you have to do is give this dressing a quick shake and it's ready to drizzle over fresh greens. Packaged in a decorative bottle, this dressing makes a unique and flavorful holiday gift.
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Cranberry Orange Bread
The holiday season is a time for giving and gathering with family and friends. These times are perfect for sharing little treats fresh from your kitchen like this cranberry orange bread. It also makes a delicious gift that you can prepare ahead of time. Wrap the bread in holiday colored cellophane, print up a copy of the recipe on an index card and tie it onto a bow that you use to finish off this flavorful package.
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Chocolate Dipped Biscotti
These cookies get their crunchy texture from being twice-baked and are traditionally dipped in robust and flavorful coffees. They make an excellent holiday gift idea when paired with oversized coffee cups and saucers and a pound of Italian roast java.
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Wild Mushroom Bolognese Sauce
This pasta sauce is quite easy to prepare and makes a memorable gift. Served over pasta, it makes the hectic holidays just a little easier to survive. Freeze any leftovers for quick meals in a pinch.
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Chocolate Orange Sauce
Keep a large bar of chocolate in the pantry and this simple dessert sauce can be ready in minutes. Drizzle over home-baked desserts for that extra flavorful finish to your dish.
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