I have a few recipes for homemade gifts from the kitchen in a special section of my family cookbook. Whenever I need an idea for a quick gift, this “Homemade Gifts” section of my family cookbook never fails to inspire me or solve my immediate gift need. 

Even if I don’t have all the ingredients for a quick homemade gift from the kitchen, it is usually very easy to shop for the missing items since most recipes are made with standard measurements and readily-available package sizes.

My favorite homemade gifts from the kitchen are recipes for hot beverages that are great for the cold winter months. I usually give them in a Snapware or plastic storage container that provides use long after the beverage ingredients are gone. Here are three recipes for my most popular homemade gifts from the kitchen:

SPICED TEA
A wonderfully soothing and warming mixture to make individual cups or whole pots on chilly evenings.

1-1/2 cups instant tea powder
2 cups orange flavored instant breakfast powder
1 (3-ounce) package lemonade mix
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon cardamom
Place 2 teaspoons of tea mix in a cup, add boiling water, stir and enjoy!

MEXICAN COCOA
A tasty south-of-the-border beverage that even Montezuma would love!

2 cups powdered milk
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1/2 cup amaretto flavored non-dairy creamer powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
1/4 tsp nutmeg, ground
1/4 tsp almond powder
Add 2 tablespoons of this mixture in 1 cup water to make cocoa.

CHAI TEA MIX
An exotic blend reminiscent of the lovely chai tea served in Indian restaurants.

1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 cup powdered non-dairy creamer
1 cup French vanilla flavored powdered non-dairy creamer
2 1/2 cups white sugar
1 1/2 cups unsweetened instant tea
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon allspice
¼ teaspoon white pepper (for zip, optional)

Blend 1 cup at a time in a blender or food processor until mixture is the consistency of fine powder.
To serve: Stir 2 heaping tablespoons into a mug of hot water.

One of the great things about these gifts from the kitchen recipes is that they can be enjoyed hot or cold (if dissolved first and blended with ice). When you purchase the ingredients in bulk, you will be able to make several gifts from the kitchen at once. They are a great way to stay connected with friends and family well beyond the holidays. 

Happy Cookbooking,

Matilda

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