Homemade gifts are the best, made even better if you can devour them. Culinary gifts are so personal and are a genuine gesture from the heart, using heirloom recipes that show the extra mile you ran to wrap it up in a pretty package. And who doesn’t love a present that will be gobbled up in no time, claiming zero space stuck in the back of a closet or a re-gift drawer?
From seasonings to Grandmother’s candy, to homemade Kahlúa, we have a collection of recipes perfect for a homemade culinary gift. No time to prep? Then dive into a perfectly curated online list for the food-lover in your life. Every year we put together a list of gifts for all wallets that are full of whimsy, collectible investment pieces, and stocking stuffers, along with those that give back through charitable organizations. Who doesn’t want to get an acre of sweet potatoes in Kenya? No weeding required! There is culinary gift for every foodie on your list.
Savoring Spring: Five-Minute Arugula & Scape Pesto
Finally! Ermahgerd!!!! Did you think that winter would ever end?? I for one did not. Today in NYC it was 90 and stickeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! But that means not only are the farmers' markets in full spring swing, they are pushing out the bounty that Mother Earth...
Going Crackers: Best-Ever Cheese Crisp
You’re driving me crackers, she said to this weather. Luckily this tasty little number is neither season- nor weather-dependent. I found my inspo for this recipe in a fancy store in California (Market Hall in Berkeley, if you must know), and I just might have eaten...
Winter Winds into Spring: Shrimp & White Beans + Minty Pesto
Winter Winds into Spring? Is that winds like a pathway or winds like gale-force nor'easter...AGAIN? It's the first day of spring and NYC is getting hit with the fourth nor'easter in three weeks. This one is coming with perhaps 16" of snow. My stomach says "winter...
Old World Meat Pie Spiced with Horseradish & Dill
I have had a tattered copy of the grandmother of this meat pie recipe since I first moved to New York – and I always read the faded title as Kulebvaka. Shared with me by an older Jewish woman who was very adventurous in exploring international flavors even in the...
Three Onion Soup with Parmesan Prosciutto Crust
I can't let #NationalSoupMonth roll by again without setting you up for another win. With only three types of onions and a couple of cans of tomatoes, this Cipolline Onion Soup will surprise you with its stick-to-the-ribs quality. Have you thought about having a...
Meet Katy
Well, hello there! I’m Katy. And I’m all about Palate & Passion & Purpose. I’ve spent my whole life weaving together a passion for food, entertaining, and enjoying family & friends with a purpose for improving the lives of others. There’s no better way to live with purpose than to break bread with others. See how that all came full circle? And…I was lucky enough to make a career out of doing so!