Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Antipasto is a delicious way to preserve the late summer harvest. Charcuterie boards are all the rage and this easy recipe is a winner, even to those who think they don’t like eggplant. The secret to this super tasty recipe? Most of the ingredients are roasted on a sheet pan.
Category: Gifts of Food
recipes for gifts of food treats
Whipped Shortbread Cookies
If you have a cookie press you can make Whipped Shortbread Cookies in various shapes. The dough is very stiff so the cookies maintain their shape during baking. And these cookies melt in your mouth. They make great hostess gifts around the holidays but they’re so good you’ll have a hard time giving them away.
Chicago Mix Popcorn
This unusual mixture of caramel corn and cheese popcorn is all the rage. My friend Marilyn told me she had some at Garret Popcorn in Chicago and they served it warm. I was surprised to learn that the popular mix actually originated in Minnesota and there have been lawsuits over the use of the title Chicago Mix Popcorn. I doubt I’ll get sued.
Hot Pepper Jelly
This recipe for homemade Hot Pepper Jelly has been tested multiple times to ensure perfect results every time. It’s a popular appetizer or addition to a charcuterie board and the little jars make great gifts.
Pickled Asparagus
Here are two versions of Pickled Asparagus using the same brine so you can make Dill and Garlic or Sweet and Hot. Or some of each. This is an easy pickling recipe and they’re ready to eat in as little as a few weeks, but they store for ages.