258 terrific gift Recipes

butter, softened, shortening, sugar, water, milk, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, vanilla extract, almond extract, egg whites, powdered sugar frosting, chewy fruit rolls by the foot, white sparkling sugar or edible glitter, gingerbread men cookies (3 to 3 1/2 inches tall)

vanilla frosting, cupcakes of your choice, coarse sugar, fruit roll-ups, starburst candies

shortening, semisweet chocolate, chopped, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract, divided, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, chopped nuts, salt, baking powder, sugar, heavy whipping cream

butter, softened, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, mashed ripe bananas (about 2 medium), mandarin oranges, drained, flaked coconut, semisweet chocolate chips, sliced almonds, divided, chopped maraschino cherries, chopped dates

ground beef, chopped onion, chopped celery, ketchup, brown sugar, worcestershire sauce, vinegar, dry mustard powder, lemon juice, white or wheat hamburger buns

unbleached flour, cornstarch, sugar, salt, baking powder, cinnamon, fresh strawberries, chopped, soymilk, canola oil

chili powder, salt, garlic salt, cumin, oregano, cayenne pepper, parsley, dehydrated onion, red kidney beans (dried ), pinto beans (dried ), ground beef, petite diced tomatoes, water

french toast, french pre-sliced bread, butter (enough to cover griddle or bottom of pan), milk (you can also use cream or butter, extra large egg, pure vanilla, ground cinnamon, powdered sugar, cinnamon butter, tub margarine, sugar or powdered, ground cinnamon or to taste, combine the three ingredients and mix thoroughly with a spoon., this will keep well in fridge ., syrup, aunt jemima s syrup, savannah cinnamon (sold at hallmark stores and fine gift shops) or any other liquid cinnamon syrup, heat through till very hot in microwave .

chicken, cooked and cubed, heavy cream, butter, onion, chopped, pepper, flour, salt, chicken broth or 2 chicken bouillon cubes, parmesan cheese, grated, canned mushroom slices, drained, sliced almonds, spaghetti or 8 oz thin pasta, cooked and drained

eggs, margarine (i use the cheap stuff), sugar, flour, vanilla extract, baking powder, cocoa powder

frozen artichoke hearts, boiling water, head romaine lettuce , torn up, mung bean sprouts, pimento stuffed olive, olive oil (or vegetable oil), red wine vinegar (or 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice), fresh dill, chopped, chopped fresh parsley, sugar, salt, dijon mustard, fresh ground pepper

woodchuck hard apple cider (granny smith flavor), chicken broth, milk, garlic cloves, minced fine, white button mushrooms , cut in half then chopped, celery ribs, cut in medium strips then chopped, onion , diced smallish, jalapeno , gutted and diced small, green onion, diced, broccoli , cut into bite sized pieces (enough that you can fill the pot, but still stir the soup! ), cornstarch, water (or just enough to dissolve corn starch), black pepper (to taste), salt (to taste), aged cheddar cheese, grated fine, smoked gouda cheese, grated fine, smoked provolone cheese, grated fine

extra virgin olive oil, onion, finely diced, garlic cloves, minced, bay leaves, red bell peppers, cored, seeded, and finely diced, tomatoes, halved, seeded, and finely diced, chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, ketchup, worcestershire sauce, sea salt, fresh ground black pepper, white bread, crusts removed , torn into chunks by hand, whole milk, ground beef, ground pork, eggs, fresh thyme sprigs, salt & freshly ground black pepper, bacon

whole lemons, cut in half and juiced ,reserve juice and empty lemon rind shells for later use, lemon, cut into garnishing slices (1/8 thick ), ice, lemon juice (store bought kind is terrific), splenda sugar substitute, red raspberries, leaf mint

cream cheese, softened, creamy peanut butter or 1 cup crunchy peanut butter, sugar, milk, graham cracker pie crust or 2 oreo chocolate cookie pie crust (9-inch)

new red potatoes, coarse salt , for boiling water, red bell pepper, seeded and chopped, red onion, chopped, chopped fresh mint , a couple of handfuls, chopped flat-leaf parsley , a couple of handfuls, red wine vinegar , eyeball the amount, extra virgin olive oil , eyeball the amount, salt and freshly ground black pepper, fresh green beans, washed and cut into 1/3, dijon mustard, sugar, red wine vinegar , eyeball the amount, extra-virgin olive oil , eyeball the amount, red kidney beans, rinsed and drained, garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained, flat-leaf parsley, chopped, salt and freshly ground black pepper

beets, tops trimmed, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, freshly squeezed orange juice, freshly ground black pepper, fresh tarragon (optional), stems discarded before measuring, chopped finely, strong goat cheese, diced into 1/8-inch cubes, toasted hazelnuts or walnuts, belgian endives, separated and washed (if you can not find endives, replace with the very inside section of a head of romaine lettuce or good old reliable flaky butter crackers)