The Complete Guide to Homemade Holiday Food Gifts

Updated October 27, 2009

From savory breads and spicy sauces to decorated cookies and festive cakes, these easy and creative recipes will inspire you to prepare delectable gifts from the kitchen this holiday season.

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Holiday Bread Winners

Credit: Alison Miksch; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell

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

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Chocolate Holiday Gifts

Credit: Jonny Valiant; Styling: Blake Ramsey Murray

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

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Food Gifts for Teachers

Credit: Jonny Valiant; Styling: Blake Ramsey Murray

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

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Gifts from the Oven

Credit: Linda Pugliese; Styling: Kaitlyn Du Ross Walker

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

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Gifts in a Jar

Credit: Jonny Valiant; Styling: Blake Ramsey Murray

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

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Wrap Up a Loaf

Credit: photo by Jennifer Causey

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

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Holiday Candy Gifts

Credit: Linda Pugliese; Styling: Kaitlyn Du Ross Walker

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

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Budget Food Gifts

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.

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