Imagine a melt in your mouth shortbread cookie with chunks of chocolate covered almonds inside. You can’t buy them from the Shriners any longer but you can now make your own.
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Category: Gifts of Food
recipes for gifts of food treats
Dill Pickles
For those of you who are new to home canning, Dill Pickles are, in my opinion, the easiest pickles to make. The brine is simple, the method is simple and there’s not much that can go wrong. But a few tips and tricks will definitely help so read on if you’re thinking of making the pickle plunge.
Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Antipasto
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.
Whipped Shortbread Cookies
Popular during holiday season, these cookies are light and not too sweet. They make great hostess gifts 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.