The Complete Guide to Homemade Holiday Food Gifts

Make Christmas gift recipes extra-special by presenting them in unique tins, festive bags, pretty baskets, decorative tissue, or to-go cartons. Add your signature touch by adorning with a homemade gift tag, colorful ribbon, or a keepsake like a small kitchen gadget or toy.

From rum-laced banana bread to mini cranberry panettone, sweet tea and yeast breads make perfect holiday gifts.

>Holiday Bread Winners

Give the gift of homemade chocolate (and white chocolate) goodies with these favorites from Christmas with Southern Living.

>Decadent Chocolate Gifts for the Holidays

Show your teachers how much you and your children appreciate them with these easy and affordable gifts.

>Teacher Treats

Homemade treats like crisp biscotti, decorated cookies, or moist loaf cake spread holiday cheer among friends and family.

>Gifts from the Oven

Savory or sweet, these less-than-$3 food gifts are easy on the wallet and the kind of thoughtful presents that recipients will enjoy throughout the holiday season.

>Food Gifts Under $3

These recipes require just a handful of ingredients for a big payoff in flavor and presentation.

>Gift-Worthy Jams, Spreads & Sauces

Take a little sugar and spice and create candy gifts for a hostess, a neighbor, or that special friend.

>Give the Gift of Candy

A favorite holiday gift, hostess offering, or breakfast treat, banana bread is welcome at the table any time of year.

>Banana Bread Bonanza