Christmas Gift Basket

Materials:

Attractive basket
Candy canes
Candles (scented or unscented, votive, tea lights or tapers)
Pine cones
Cinnamon sticks tied with a red ribbon
Greenery (spruce, cedar, holly, or pine)
Decorative Christmas ornaments
For any occasion add:
Potpourri
Hot cider, special tea bags, special coffee or cocoa mixes
Oranges, tangerines, or apples
Unshelled nuts or packets of roasted nuts
Wrapped candy or baked goods
Small toys or puzzles
Hand cream
Lip gloss or Chap stick
Clear gift wrap
Bow

Instructions:

Fill basket with any or all of the above items.

Place clear gift wrap under the basket, bring it over the top of the basket, and tie it up with a big pretty bow, attaching Christmas ornaments and candy canes!

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Cooking Tips:

Pumpkin substitute: At the last minute, you find that you thought you had pumpkin for a recipe, then you find out you don't. You might just have some sweet potatoes! Sweet potatoes are a good substitute for pumpkin, and pumpkin is a good substitute for sweet potatoes (in certain recipes).

Pie Crust: If you are having trouble with your crust browning too soon around the rim, place some tin foil around it prevent burning.

Frying Turkey: If you are frying a turkey, please use precautions, and the correct type of oil. Peanut oil is the best oil to use as it has a lower flash point, and doesn't catch on fire as easily as other oils. NEVER fry a turkey indoors!

Injecting a Turkey: There are several Cajun marinades (and others) that come with an injector to add more flavor. Personally, I like the marinades that Tony Chachere makes.

Christmas Gift Basket

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