Save time and money and warm hearts this holiday season with a special present from the kitchen. With “Taste of Home Food Gifts” you’ll find 143 thoughtful hostess gifts, yummy cookies, decadent fudge and so much more. Each no-fuss recipe makes a terrific surprise for neighbors, teachers, best friends, relatives and others. Need a gift for the person who has everything? You’ll find it here!

From cookies, brownies and brittles to snack mixes, herbed seasonings and homemade salad dressings, the ideal make-and-take present is at your fingertips. We’ve even included a colorful section of delightful jams, jellies and flavored butters friends will be thrilled to receive!

If you enjoy baking, “Food Gifts” also has ideas for heavenly breads, golden coffee cakes, sweet muffins and impressive scones. Simply tucked into a basic or wrapped up in cellophane, these all-time classics are a great (and delicious) way to say “Merry Christmas” to friends and family.

You’ll even discover a section of beverages and drink mixes you can easily stir together for a truly unique presentation. Hot Cocoa Mix, Spiced Tea Mix, and Hot Buttered Rum Mix are just a few of the change-of-pace ideas you’ll find here.

In addition to more than 140 recipes and 157 color photos, we’ve included numerous ideas for packaging your homemade gift! Best of all, most of these tips involve recycling items you likely have around your house!

Take a look inside and make this season particularly merry and bright. It’s easy with the simply delicious presents in “Taste of Home Food Gifts.”