Southern Living, December 2013 Page 6

Homemade Self-Rising Cornmeal Flour Recipe

Easy, homemade self-rising flour with cornmeal gives biscuits added texture.

Hot Fudge Pie Filling Recipe

A decadent fudge filling gives bakers a shortcut to pie nirvana.

Pecan-Cornmeal Dredge Recipe

Coarsely chopped pecans, shallots, and rosemary are part of this Southern-flavored Pecan-Cornmeal Dredge.

Bacon Waffle Mix Recipe

Crumbled bacon makes up part of the dry mixture in Bacon Waffle Mix.

Green Chile Chili Starter Recipe

Give your friends a way to warm up during the winter months with delicious Green Chile Chili Starter.

Hoppin' John Starter Recipe

Give your friends a way to warm up during the winter months with delicious Hoppin' John Starter.

Homemade Caramel Taffy Recipe

A gift of Homemade Caramel Taffy will be a sure hit for the caramel connoisseur on your list.

Boozy Caramel Fudge Recipe

Boozy Caramel Fudge has a hefty splash of dark rum in each sweet bite. Gift to the caramel connoisseur on your list.

Roasted Sweet Peppers Recipe

Roasted Sweet Peppers make a sweet bruschetta topper.

Garlicky Mixed Nuts Recipe

Spiced nuts make a great stir-in for pasta.

Smoky Bacon-Cheddar Cheese Ball Recipe

Update the cheese platter with a new cheese ball, spiced honey for drizzling, and marinated feta.

Lemony Garlic Feta Cheese Recipe

Update the cheese platter with a new cheese ball, spiced honey for drizzling, and marinated feta.

Chai Truffles Recipe

Chai Truffles make the perfect party bites. Chai-lovers will go crazy for these spicy-sweet desserts.

Coconut-Irish Cream Truffles Recipe

Coconut-Irish Cream Truffles make for beautiful gifts or party bites.These coconut-tinged truffles hit the sweet spot.

Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix Recipe

A gift of Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix is always a welcomed treat.

Honey Marshmallows Recipe

Show some neighborly kindness to your neigbhor with a cup of homemade hot cocoa with sweet homemade Honey Marshmallows.

Naughty Olives Recipe

Garnish your favorite cocktail with Naughty Olives or put them out for bar snacks. These spirited olives contain a heavy-handed serving of vermouth.

Lemon Simple Syrup Recipe

Add Lemon Simple Syrup to your favorite gin, vodka, or bourbon cocktails--or add the syrup to iced tea or lemonade.

Smoky Grill Rub Recipe

This all-purpose Smoky Grill Rub adds wonderful flavor to chicken, pork, or salmon.

Sweet Tomato BBQ Sauce Recipe

Sweet Tomato BBQ Sauce is the perfect gift for the grillmasters on your list. This sweet-and-stick sauce makes  3 (8-ounce) containers, so keep one for yourself.

Shrimp-and-Crab Boil Sachets Recipe

Break out the propane cooker and a big pot for a Lowcountry boil spiced with this mix. The mustardy dipping sauce pairs well with peel 'n' eat shrimp.

Carolina Mustard Sauce Recipe

The mustardy dipping sauce pairs well with peel 'n' eat shrimp.

Pickled Muffuletta Salad Recipe

Pickled Muffuletta Salad is a key ingredient for a Muffuletta sandwich. This savory sandwich condiment can also be put out on a relish tray.

Praline Drizzle Recipe

Give a gift of the Big Easy with Praline Drizzle. Lucky recipients can spoon this sweet pralilne syrup over pancakes or French toast, or serve with soft cheeses.