With Christmas just around the corner, you might be feeling frazzled in terms of last-minute gift ideas. If so, worry no more! Grits and Pinecones and I have teamed up to bring you this Ultimate Easy Holiday Edible Gift Guide. Each of the 24 easy to make recipes that we’ve included are tried and true….
Sauces
Emeril’s Essence
Emeril’s Essence is my go-to Creole spice that I use in not only Creole dishes, but also Cajun dishes. I also use it in numerous other dishes. If you haven’t tried this wonderful combination of spices, you definitely should!
31 Yummy Peach Recipes
Nothing says summer like luscious, juicy peaches. Use them in endless ways to brighten and cool the hot summer days, and satisfy your every craving. You will be spoiled for choice with these easy Yummy Peach Recipes to choose from, shared by some of the best food bloggers around!
Classic English Lemon Curd
With only four ingredients, Classic English Lemon Curd is smooth and silky with a tangy and tart flavor that overwhelms your senses. It’s perfect for topping biscuits (a.k.a. cookies), scones, yogurt, ice cream, cheesecake, cupcakes, and so much more! In addition, it’s luscious on its own. What’s even better is that it only takes 10…
Vidalia Onion Confit
Vidalia Onion Confit is an amazing sweet and savory accompaniment to lots of dishes, from sizzling steaks to the lowly burger. Sliced onions are cooked to a jam-like consistency with a secret ingredient, and seasoned with salt, pepper and a bit of vinegar. The sweet and savory comes from the onions, with a hint of balsamic…
Make Your Own Espresso Powder
If you do much baking with chocolate, you probably know that many recipes call for a small amount of espresso powder. The reason is that a bit of espresso powder significantly enhances the chocolate flavor in cakes, brownies, etc., without causing your treat to have a mocha flavor.
Quick and Easy Traditional Tartar Sauce
Tartar sauce is a traditional accompaniment to fried seafood. It’s quick and easy to prepare, and only requires a handful of ingredients. I’ve been making this tartar sauce for years for fried shrimp, fish and chips and other seafood delicacies. It never disappoints!
Seville Orange Marmalade
Seville Orange Marmalade is prized in Great Britain. Legend has it that this perfect marriage of the intensely bitter Seville oranges and the sweetness of sugar occurred by accident in the early 1700’s in Scotland.
Make Your Own Vanilla Extract
Can you believe that Christmas is right around the corner? That means that it’s time to start thinking about that perfect gift for family, friends, and co-workers.
DIY Taco Seasoning
Why buy taco seasoning at the grocery store when you can easily make your own? It’s so much better than those little packets, and you know what’s in it!