If you’ve got a lot of people on your “to buy for” list this year, edible gifts are a great way to go and today, Jen Aaronson is here to help me make some of our favorites. Honey-Gingerbread Cookies are as good to eat as they are to look at double as ornament and you can gift someone’s next cocktail party with Meyer-Lemon Infused Vodka and Sweet & Savory nuts. These recipes are ones everyone will love to receive and are thoughtful, delicious and don’t break the bank.

Recipes:
Papaya Chutney
Gingerbread Cookie Ornaments
Sweet and Savory Nuts
Spicy Popcorn

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5 Comments
  • Tina
    December 14, 2011 at 8:49 pm

    Lucinda

    Love gingerbread cookies. I’ve been following John Contratti’s website this month and have gotten some good cookie recipes. Have you checked it out? Also, someone said you broke your ankle. Is that true? I hope not. Merry Christmas.

    Tina

  • Carrie
    December 15, 2011 at 5:36 am

    Lucinda,

    Did you break your ankle? I would feel terrible if you did. Say it isn’t so.

    Carrie

  • Karen
    December 15, 2011 at 6:07 am

    Hi Lucinda,

    Hope the above mentioned isn’t true about your ankle. I wish you well and a quick recovery if it is. Are there going to be new episodes. Will you be back filming soon (after you heal, if that’s the case) ? Happy Holidays.

    Karen

  • Katie
    December 15, 2011 at 12:44 pm

    Thanks for all the delicious recipies. Hope you are OK. We all are looking forward to more of your no nonsense, anyone can do it, style. I’m cooking more than ever thanks to you. Merry Christmas!!!!

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