Holiday Dinner Recipes

Chicken Bacon Dinner Salad

1 head red lettuce
1 head green lettuce
1 head iceberg lettuce
8 oz. mozzarella cheese, grated
1 cup dried cranberries
1 pound cooked, crumbled bacon
6 chicken breasts, cooked and cubed
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Toss salad greens, cheese, cranberries, almonds, bacon, and chicken. When ready to serve, drizzle with dressing, toss again, and serve immediately.

Dressing
1 cup sugar
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped red onion (blend thoroughly)
1 cup sugar
2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup canola oil

Blend first four ingredients together in blender and slowly pour in oil while blending.


Crock Pot Glazed carrots

5 pounds carrots
1 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup water
1/2 tsp salt

Peel carrots and cut into 1 to 1 1/2 inch chunks. Place carrots in crock pot and add remaining ingredients. Cook on high for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Turn crock pot to low and cook for 4 to 5 more hours, stirring once every hour. Turn to warm setting until ready to serve.


Pumpkin Pie Cake

1 box yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
3 eggs
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 large can pumpkin
1 tsp cinnamon
1 1/2 tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

Crust: Combine yellow cake mix (reserve 1 cup for topping), 1/2 cup melted butter (or margarine), and 1 egg. Press into 9 X 13 inch greased pan.

Pumpkin Layer: Mix together 2 eggs, milk, and pumpkin. Pour over unbaked crust.

Topping: Combine the reserved 1 cup yellow cake mix that was set aside, with the cinnamon and the 1 1/2 tablespoons butter (or margarine). Sprinkle over the pumpkin mixture.

Bake at 350 for 45 to 50 minutes. Test for doneness same as you would as pumpkin pie. Cool. Serve topped with Cool Whip.

Wonderful Wednesday Pie Crust Demonstration Recipe

October Cooking Class Recipes

Here are the recipes that were demonstrated in the October Cooking Class:


Stuffed Acorn Squash with Apple and Sausage

1 large (or two small) acorn squash
1 lb bulk sausage
1 onion
2 apples
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper

Brown sausage in a large skillet. Peel and chop onions and apples. Add to sausage, cook for 2 to 3 minute, until soft. Add seasonings. Half the squash and clean out seeds. Fill with stuffing, cover with foil. Bake at 350 for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, until soft.



Roasted Broccoli, Cauliflower, and Carrots

1 head of broccoli
1 head of cauliflower
3 carrots
3 or 4 tsp vegetable oil or olive oil
2 cloves (1 tsp.) garlic
salt and pepper

Cut the broccoli and cauliflower into florets. Peel and slice the carrots. Toss with oil, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Spread on a large baking pan. Bake at 400 for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tender. (Optional: Top with cheese in the last 5 minutes. Also try lemon/lime zest or a drizzle of honey.)



Cucumber-Peach Smoothie

1/2 cucumber, peeled and seeded
1 can (2 cups) peaches (frozen)
1 lemon, zest and juice
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1 -2 cups skim milk
2 tbsp. sugar, if desired

Blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Paper Bag Mixes

Rather than using jars or mugs, place your mix in a zipper bag, and then put in paper bag. Fold down top, punch two holes and tie with a piece of raffia. Glue label to outside of bag.

We displayed a hot spiced cider mix, a biscuit mix, a muffin mix, and a hot chocolate mix, all of which were in paper bags.

Mug Mixes

Brownie Mix in a Mug


4 T. instant brownie mix
Measure all small Ziploc baggie, seal.
Place in a Mug lined with Tissue paper, attach pretty tag.
Attach Tag:
Pour mix into mug add. 2 Tbsp water & mix well. Microwave for 1 minute.
Add ins: (Choose 1 of the following)
1 T. mini m&m's
1 T. Chopped Walnuts
1 T. Chopped Pecans
1 T. Dried Chopped Cherries



Jello Cake Mix in a Mug

1/3 cup any flavor cake mix
1 T. any flavor Jello
Measure into small Ziploc baggie, seal & shake to combine.
Combine the following into a small baggie & label as Glaze Mix:
2 T. Powdered sugar
1/2 tsp Jello
Place in a Mug lined with Tissue paper & attach tag & small wire whisk with ribbon.
Attach Tag:
Empty mix into mug, add 2 tsp oil, 1 T. Water & 1 egg white, Whisk WELL.
Microwave on high 2 minutes. In the meantime, mix glaze while cake is cooking by adding a couple drops of water to the glaze mix (mix it right in the bag!) snip off a corner and squeeze gently onto your cake

Jar Mix Recipes

Here are some of the Jar Mix Recipes we had on display.

There are so many others online that you are sure to find some you like.

Sand Art Cookie Mix

1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup crisp rice cereal
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Measure each item into layers in a quart jar.

Recipe Tag Directions:
Combine the following until well blended:
1 Pkg Mix
1 large egg
½ cup of margarine melted; mix well.

Form dough into 1 inch balls and bake at 350 on greased cookie sheet for 10 to 12 minutes. Makes about 2 dozen cookies.

Butterfinger Cookie Mix

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon powdered vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 butterfinger bars broken into little pieces

Layer all ingredients in jar. (This one we had on display, and we used a three cup container that was purchased at DI for 50 cents. It was really cute.)

Attach Tag:
Butterfinger Cookies
1 cup butter, softened
1 large egg
1 Jar Mix

Preheat oven to 350.

Combine mix, butter and eggs and mix well until combined. Shape into small 1 " balls, pressing them down with a fork. Bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes on greased cookies sheet. (My batch needed a little more flour than the recipe calls for.)

Brownie Mix

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
2 cups white sugar

Mix ingredients together and place in a jar or container. When you are ready to make brownies add

1 cup melted butter

3 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

Mix until well combined. Grease a 9×13 pan. Spread batter evenly and bake for 22-25 minutes or until done.

Texas Cornbread Mix

2 cups yellow cornmeal
2 cup sifted flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
8 teaspoons baking powder

Wash, rinse and thoroughly dry canning jar, lid and band.

Pre-mix flour, sugar, salt and baking powder. Alternate layers of flour-sugar mixture and cornmeal, as if doing a sand-art creation.

Cut a 7-inch circle from cotton fabric. Top jar with fabric circle, and tie with ribbon or raffia.

Attach the following instructions on a gift tag:

1 jar Texas Cornbread Mix
2 eggs
2 cups milk
1/2 cup shortening

Heat oven to 425. Grease one 9 X 13 pan, or large cast iron skillet, or cast iron cornbread mold.

Place cornbread mix into bowl, mix thoroughly. Add eggs, milk and shortening. Hand-beat until smooth, about one minute. DO NOT OVERBEAT!

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes for pan or skillet, 15 to 20 minutes for cornbread mold.

Catchy Sayings for Quick and Easy Holiday Gifts

1. "You're getting 'muffin' for Christmas" tied to a box or jar of muffin mix.
2. "May your holiday's be merry and sprite" on a jug of Sprite soda pop.
3. "Jelly is like love-you can't spread it around without getting some on yourself." Attach to a jar of homemade jelly or jam.
4. "We whisk you a Merry Kiss-mas." Fill a wire whisk with chocolate kisses and attach greeting.
5. "Have a jolly Christmas!" on a bag of Jolly Ranchers or Jolly Time popcorn.
6. "When Santa "Chex" his list, he won't find anyone nicer than you." Give with Chex mix.
7. "Hope you have a 'ball' this holiday season." Attach to popcorn balls.
8. "We're 'rooting' for you to have a Happy New Year" on a jug of root beer.
9. "We're nuts about you! Merry Christmas." Share with your special blend of nuts.
10. "Blot out your troubles and absorb the Christmas Spirit." Fill the center of paper towels with a favorite holiday treat. Hold in the treats with crumpled foil, tissue paper, or paper towels!
11. "Holiday hugs from me." Attach to a handful of Hershey's Hugs.
12. "No one matches you as neighbors! Merry Christmas." Stick to a box of matches; include a candle or scented fire-starter pinecones.
13. "May your holiday's bubble over with fun!" Send along with bubble-gum or bubble bath.
14. "Knew you'd need (or knead) a little extra 'dough' for Christmas." Tie to a tub of cookie dough or frozen bread dough.
15. "Snap, crackle, pop! We think you're tops!" Place on a plate of rice-crispy treats.
16. "Wishing you a souper holiday season." Tag along with soup mix.
17. "May your holiday's be sprinkled with love and laughter." Decorated sugar cookies or cookie decorating basket-sugar cookies, icing, cookie cutters, and sprinkles.
18. "Wishing you a sparkling holiday season." Tie around a bottle of sparkling cider.
19. "Your friendship has warmed us the whole year through." Send with hot cocoa mix.
20. "Raise a little cane this season." Attach to a large candy cane or bag of candy canes.
21. "I hear you've been naughty/ So listen, here's the scoop . . . / I'm running short on coal this year, / Enjoy this 'Snowman Poop." / Love, Santa Tape this poem to a bag of marshmallows sent along with hot cocoa mix. Or simulate a melted snowman by giving a bottle of water, two pretzel sticks, enough raisins for eyes, buttons, and mouth, and a handful of marshmallows in a reclosable sandwich bag.
22. Any sweet treat: "Wishing you a season filled with sweetness!"
23. A plate of cookies: "Wishing you a wonderful Christmas, from your "crummy" neighbors.
24. Barq's Root Beer: "Have a wonderful Christmas, it shows you're "Barqing" up the right tree!"
25. Any soda: "We're "soda-lighted" to wish you a Merry Christmas!"
26. Popcorn: "We just "popped" in to wish you a Merry Christmas!"
27. Loaf of bread: "For being there when you were "kneaded", for "rising" to the occasion, large or small. For never "loafing" on the job, for helping others "heel" with TLC. No matter how you "slice" it, you do a terrific job loving others."
28. Bananas: "If we could choose our friends, and we searched the whole world through, we'd go "bananas" trying to find a better "bunch" than you!"
29. Bear Shaped Honey: "Hoping our "honey" of a friend has a "beary" Merry Christmas".
30. Microwave Popcorn and 2-liter of soda: "Pop, pop, fizz, fizz, oh what a good friend you is!"
31. Mug with Hot Chocolate Mix: "To our special friends so dear, wishing you a cup of cheer."
32. Eggnog: "Have an "udderly moovalous" holiday!"
33. Ice Cream: "Have a cool yule!"
34. Hershey's Kisses in a Wire Wisk: "We "whisk" you a merry "kiss" mas.
35. Paper Towels: "Blot out your troubles, "absorb" the Christmas spirit!"
36. Candle: "Hope your Christmas is full of light"
37. Pencil and notepad: "Hope your Christmas is something to write home about!"
38. Matches: "To our matchless friends"
39. Bubble Gum or Bubble Bath: "May your holidays "bubble" over with fun!"
40. 7Up: "7 Up ideas for a wonderful holiday season" (include 7 uplifting thoughts/ideas)
41. Sprite: "May your Christmas be Merry and "Sprite"!"
42. Rootbeer: "We're "rooting" for you to have a Happy Holiday Season!"
43. Any Pop: "We're "soda-lighted" to have you as our friends!"
44. Popcorn: "We're "popping" by with a holiday HI!"
45. Chocolate Covered Cherries: "Wishing you a very "cherry" Christmas"
46. Mints: "We "mint" to wish you a Merry Christmas"
47. Snickers Candy Bar: "Don't "snicker" - just be glad you got something!"
48. Cookie Dough - "Here's a little extra "dough" for Christmas"
49. Jar of Jam: "Hoping your Christmas is "jam" packed with cheer"
50. Veggies & Dip: "Dip into the holidays and a healthy New Year!"
51. Pasta: Have a "pasta-tively" happy holiday!"
52. Muffins or Muffin Mix: "You're gettin' "muffin" for Christmas!"
53. Grater & Cheese: "To a "grate" neighbor"
54. Seasoning Mix: "Seasoned with love - Happy Holidays!"
55. Any Sweet Treat: "Wishing you a season full of sweetness!"
56. Whisk Broom: "Take a break, From a Busy Day, and Sweep All Your Cares Away!"
57. Basket of Bath Items: "When you feel like a basket case, take a break...and slow your pace"
58. Basket of Rolls and Honey Bear: "Have a honey of a Christmas"
59. Hershey's Kisses: "Merry "Kiss"mas"
60. Bath oils, bubbles, salts: "The holidays can be a strain on our body and brain, so when you feel stressed, a hot bath is best, it truly will help keep you sane!"
61. Soup mix: You're "souper" - Merry Christmas"
62. Wooden spoon w/ favorite drink or baking mix: "Not a creature was "stirring"..."
63. Oven Mitt filled w/ treats: "We have to ad-"mitt" you're a great neighbor!"
64. Frozen cookie dough w/ cookie cutters: "Bake up some Christmas cheer!"
65. Apple Cider w/wassail mix: "Spice Up Your Christmas!"
66. Bag/Box of Whoppers: "Hope you have a "whopper" of a Christmas"
67. M&M's: Have a Merry and Most Wonderful Holiday Season!"
68. Frozen or Ready-To-Bake Pizza: "Warm up to a wonderful holiday season "topped" with Christmas cheer!"
69. Apples and Hershey's Hugs: A teacher can't live by apples alone...she needs hugs too!"
70. Popcorn Balls: "Hoping you have a "ball" this Christmas season"
71. Jolly Ranchers: "Have a holly "jolly" Christmas"
72. Chex Party Mix: "Remember Santa "chex" his list twice to see who's been naughty or nice...so be good for goodness sake!!!
73. Box of Hostess Ho-Ho's:" Hope a merry "Ho-Ho-Ho" fills your heart the whole year through!"
74. Jar of Jelly: "Jelly is like love -- you can't spread it around without getting some on yourself!"
75. Christmas Tray: "We "tray"sure your friendship!"
76. Bell: "With each chime of this festive bell, may a Christmas wish come true, and bring you peace and happiness to last the whole year through!"
77. Yule Log: "We send you warm greetings this Christmas seasoning"
78. Potpourri: "May this weet scent bring back thoughts of warm Christmasses long ago!"
79. Cleaners: "You add sparkle and make our life brighter!"
80. Nuts: "We're nuts about you!"
81. Lifesavers: "You've been a life saver!"
82. Juice pitcher filled with candy canes: "We pitcher you raising a little "cane" during the holidays"
83. Broom or Feather Duster: "You're "dust" the finest neighbors we know!"
84. Measuring Cup or Spoons: "Wishing you a joy beyond "measure"!"
85. Star ornament: "Remember the reason for the season!"
86. Chocolate Mousse Mix: "Merry Christmousse to our "deer" friends!"
87. Wooden Spoon: "Whether stirring up cakes, cookies, soups or souffles; You'll find this sppon useful in so many ways. But whatever it's use, it says, "Merry Christmas from us to you!"
88. Flower: "If friends were flowers, we'd pick you!"
89. Heart Ornament: "May the joy and love you give away, come back to you on Christmas Day"
90. Cinnamon Sugar for toast: "May your Christmas be sprinkled with laughter and love!"
91. Christmas music: "May the sweet song of Christmas make your heart rejoice!"
92. Filled Basket: "Wishing you a basket full of Christmas blessings"
93. Salsa: "Add a little spice to your holidays"
94. Stocking or Filled Jar: "Have a fun filled Christmas this year!"
95. Candle: "May your days be happy, your heart be light, your Christmas merry and the New Year bright!!!"
96. Calendar: "Keep Christmas in your heart the whole year through!"
97. Sugar Cookies: "Rolling out a batch of Christmas cheer, for someone we think is very dear!"
98. Cherry 7-Up: "Just a little Christmas cheer from Happy Hearts this time of year!"
99. Sparkling Cider: "Wising you a sparkling hoilday season!"
100. Warm casserole or bread: "Bundled up with warm wishes"
101. Eggbeater: "Have an "eggstra" special holiday!"
102. Pie: "Wishing you a scrupmtuous Christmas"
103. Oranges: " Orange" you glad we're Friends!?" Merry Christmas!!
104. Chocolate Orange: "Orange" you glad it's Christmas? Hope your Christmas is a Sweet one!
105. Ice Cream Snowballs and Hot Fudge: "Here's some packaged"snowball" treats - Just Drizzle Hot Fudge and its ready to eat!...Enjoy!!"
106. Box of Light Bulbs: "Have a bright and radiant Christmas"
107. Anything Santa: "Ho - Ho - Hoping your Christmas is Heavenly!"
108. Anything Angel: "Hoping you have a Heavenly Christmas!!"
109. Gingerbread House: "Nibble, Nibble like a mouse, We hope you'll nibble at this house!" Merry Christmas!!
110. Mugs with Hot Chocolate Mix: "To our special friends who are so Dear, We wish you all a cup of Cheer!"
111. Cocoa Mix: "Wishing you a warm and wonderful Christmas!"
112. Gum: "By Gum, You're a great Neighbor!! "Have a Merry Christmas"
113. Christmas Shaped pasta: "Have a Pasta-tively Happy Holiday!"
114. Jar of Jam: "Hoping you have a Holiday "Jammed" packed with fun!!" "Have a "Berry" nice holiday season!!" Or "Hoping your Christmas is "Jam-packed" with Christmas Cheer!!"
115. Homemade Frozen Rolls - "Here's a little holiday treat. Rise and bake, it can't be beat! Warm fresh rolls just for you. Top with butter that's all you do! Warm Holiday Greetings to you"
116. Brownie Mix (or other mix): "Whip up this mix for a wonderful holiday fix! Wishing you a "rich" Holiday Season!!" (Attatch the recipe!)
117. Homemade carmels: Hoping you have a "Rich" and "wonderful" Holiday!!"
118. Pie: "Just a "Holiday Hi" and a tasty Pie!! Happy Holidays!!"
119. Divinity: "May your Christmas be "Devine" and your Holidays so Fine! Sweet Christmas Wishes!"
120. Rice Krispie Treats: "Snap, Crackle, Pop" We think You're really Tops!"
121. Toffee or Brittle: "Any way you break it, We think you're the greatest!"
122. Fudge: "Fudge" a little on the calories and enjoy the Holiday Season!"
123. Cheese Ball and Crackers: "We don't mean to sound "Cheesey", we just hope you have a "Ball" this Holiday Season! Or "Spread a little Christmas Cheer this Holiday Season!"
124. Apple Anything (pie, cobbler, crisp, muffins etc.): "Sending you a "Bushel" of love this holiday Season!!" Or " You are the apple of my eye, Teacher!"
125. Banana Bread: "Banana Bread just for you, because you have so much to do... We also love you a whole "Bunch" too! Merry Christmas!"
126. Cinnamon Rolls: "Here's a sweet treat "Rolled" up with warm Holiday Wishes! Merry Christmas!"
127. Homemade Chocolates: "You're so sweet...having you as neighbors is really a treat! Have a Heavenly Holiday Season!"
128. Cake or Cupcakes: "You take the "Cake" neighbor, We think you're first rate! Happy Holidays to you!!"
129. Cornbread or Mix: "We're not trying to be "Corny" we just want you to have Merry Christmas!"
130. Carrot Cake: " I Really "Carrot" alot about you!! Merry Christmas"
131. Spiced Drink Mixes: "Hoping your Holidays are "Spiced" Just right!"
132. Recipe: "Just like you friend...it's tried and true, just for you! Happy Holiday Baking or Merry Christmas Cooking!"
133. Pizza - "Hope your Holiday has a touch of "Pizza - z!!" Merry Christmas!!"
134. Crayons and Coloring Book: Hope your Holidays are Colorful!
135. Plant: "The kindness you showmakes our friendship grow and grow! Hope you have a Happy Holiday!!"
136. Stuffed animal: "Pawsing" to wish you a Merry Christmas!"
137. Donuts: "Donut" you know we love you??? Have a happy Holiday!!"
138. Tree shaped pasta, tree shaped container or a small Christmas tree: "Hope your Christmas is "tree-mendous"!"
139. Payday candy bar: "It's the "nutty" time of the year again, so please don't lose your cool! Relax, and much this little treat and have a happy yule!"
140. Squeeze-It Juice drink & a Hershey's Kiss: "Here's a "squeeze and a "kiss", to remind you you're loved all through the year!"
141. Salsa & Tortilla Chips: "Have a hot and spicy Christmas!"
142. Scouring pad/sponge: "I scoured the earth for a friend like you!"

103 Quick and Easy Christmas Gift Ideas

1. M&M's - "Have a Merry and Most wonderful Holiday Season!!"

2. Soup or soup mix - Wishing you a "Souper" Holiday Season!!

3. Frozen or ready to bake pizza - "Warm up to a wonderful Holiday Season Topped" with Christmas cheer!"

4. Apples and Hershey's Hugs - A teacher can't live by apples alone...She needs "Hugs" too!!

5. Popcorn Balls - Hoping you have a "Ball" this Holiday Season!

6. Loaf of Bread - For being there when you were "Kneaded", for "Rising" to the occasion, large or small. For never "Loafing" on the job, for helping others to "Heel" with TLC. No matter how you "Slice it", you do a terrific job loving Others. Merry Christmas!!

7. Jolly Ranchers - Have a Holly"Jolly" Christmas!!

8. Rootbeer - We're "Root"ing for you to have a Happy Holiday Season and a Wonderful New Year!!

9. Chex Party Mix - Remember Santa "Chex" his list twice to see who's been naughty or nice...so be good for goodness sake!! Merry Christmas!!

10. Box of Hostess Ho-Ho's - Hope a merry "HO - HO - H0" fills your heart the whole year through! (Put a Santa sticker on the label)

11. Wire Wisk - (Filled with Chocolate kisses) "We WHISK you a Merry KISSmas!!"

12. Jar of Jelly - jelly is like love - you can't spread it around without getting some on yourself! Merry Christmas!!

13. Christmas Tray - We "Tray"sure your friendship! Merry Christmas!!

14. Bell - With each chime of this festive bell, may a Christmas wish come true. And bring you peace and happiness to last the whole year through! Merry Christmas!

15. Yule Log - "We send you warm greetings this Christmas Season!!"

16. Potpourri - "May this sweet scent bring back thoughts of warm Christmases long ago!" Merry Christmas!

17. Cleaners - "You add sparkle and make our life brighter!" Merry Christmas!

18. Nuts - "We're nuts about you!" Merry Christmas!

19. Lifesavers - " You've been a life saver!" Have a great Christmas!

20. A juice pitcher filled with candy canes- "We pitcher you raising a little "cane" during the holidays!" Have a merry Christmas!!

21. Broom - You're "Dust" the finest neighbors we know! Merry Christmas!

22. Paper Towels - "Blot out your troubles; absorb the Christmas Spirit!"

23. Measuring Cup or Glass Measure - "Wishing you Joy Beyond Measure!

24. Bananas - If we could choose our friends, and we searched the whole world through, we'd go bananas trying to find a better bunch than you!!"

25. Any Star ornaments - "Remember the reason for the season!"

26. Chocolate Mousse Mix - "Merry Christmousse" to our "Deer" Friends!

27. Wooden spoon - Whether stirring up cakes, cookies, soups or soufflés; You'll find this spoon useful in so many ways. But whatever it's use, it says, "Merry Merry Christmas from us to you!"

28. Flower - "If friends were flowers, we'd pick you! Happy Holidays!! Or "You make friendship bloom all year round!"

29. Heart Christmas Ornament - "May the Joy and Love you give away, come back to you on Christmas day!"

30. Cinnamon Sprinkles - (Cinnamon & Sugar, or cookie sprinkles) "May your Christmas be sprinkled with laughter and love!" Merry Christmas!

31. Hershey's Hugs - "A friend always knows when you need a little hug!"

32. Christmas music CD or Tape - "May the sweet song of Christmas make your heart rejoice!" Or "May the merry sounds of Christmas bring a Joyful Melody to your holiday season" Merry Christmas!!

33. Filled Basket - "Wishing you a basket full of Christmas blessings"

34. Salsa - "Add a little Spice to your Holidays!" Merry Christmas!

35. Stocking or filled Jar - "Have a fun filled Christmas this year!"

36. Lamb - "Have "eweself" a Merry little Christmas!!"

37. Candle - "May your days be happy, your heart be light, your Christmas merry and the New Year Bright!!

38. Holly - "Happy Holly days!"

39. Calendar - "Keep Christmas in your heart the whole year through!"

40. Shaped Sugar Cookies - "Rolling out a batch of Christmas Cheer, for Someone we think is very dear!!"

41. Cherry 7-up - "Just a Little Christmas Cheer from Happy Hearts this time of year!! Merry Christmas!!"

42. Sparkling Cider - "Wishing you a Sparkling Holiday Season!"

43. Warm Casserole or Bread - "Bundled up with warm wishes!!"

44. Popcorn or Carmel Corn - "Just "Popping" by with a Holiday Hi!" Or "May your Holidays be Poppin'!"

45. Seasoning Mix - "Seasoned with Love" Merry Christmas!!

46. Eggbeater - "Have an "Eggstra" Special Holiday!!"

47. Hershey's Hugs and Kisses - "Christmas Hugs and Kisses to You " Or "Holiday Hugs and Kisses to you!"

48. Apple Pie of Apple Crisp - "Wishing you a Scrumptious Christmas!"

49. Fruit Basket - "May your New Year be Festive and Fruitful!!"

50. Any Sweet Treat - "Wishing you a season filled with sweetness!"

51. Oranges - " Orange" you glad we're Friends!?" Merry Christmas!!

52. Chocolate Orange - "Orange" you glad it's Christmas? Hope your Christmas is a Sweet one!

53. Sprite - " May your Christmas be Merry and Sprite!"

54. Ice Cream Snowballs and Hot Fudge - " Here's some packaged"snowball" treats - Just Drizzle Hot Fudge and its ready to eat!...Enjoy!!"

55. Snicker Bar - "Don't "Snicker", just be glad you got Something!!"

56. Mints - "Friends like you are worth a Mint!!" Merry Christmas!!

57. Matches - "No one Matches you as neighbors!" Merry Christmas!

58. Strainer - (With a Christmas bow) " We couldn't restrain ourselves from wishing you a very Merry Christmas!!"

59. Box of Light Bulbs - "Have a bright and radiant Christmas"

60. Bubble Gum or Bubble Bath - "May your holidays "Bubble" over with fun!!

61 Pencil and Notepad - "Merry Christmas from our pad to yours!!" or Merry Christmas to a "noteworthy" friend!"

62. Jar of Pickles - "Just in brine, Our wish for a merry Christmas!!"

63. Grater and Cheese - " To a Grate Neighbor! Merry Christmas!"

64. Ice Cream - "Have a "Cool" Yule!!"

65. Bear shaped Honey - "Have a Bear Sweet Christmas!!"

66. Santa - "Ho - Ho - Hoping your Christmas is Heavenly!"

67. Angel - "Hoping you have a Heavenly Christmas!!"

68. Eggnog - " Have an "Udderly Moovalous" Christmas!!"

69. Gingerbread House - "Nibble, Nibble like a mouse, We hope you'll nibble at this house!" Merry Christmas!!

70. Mugs with Hot Chocolate Mix - "To our special friends who are so Dear, We wish you all a cup of Cheer!" (One Mug would be a special gift for a Teacher. "To a Special Teacher dear, wishing you a "Cup of Cheer"!"

71. Cocoa Mix - "Wishing you a warm and wonderful Christmas!"

72. Muffins or Muffin mix - " You're getting "Muffin" for Christmas!!"

73. Gum - "By Gum, You're a great Neighbor!! "Have a Merry Christmas"

74. Veggies and Dip - "Dip into a wonderful Holiday season and a Healthy New Year!"

75. Christmas Shaped pasta - ( Or any Pasta and a bottle of Sauce ) " Have a Pasta-tively Happy Holiday!"

76. Jar of Jam - "Hoping you have a Holiday "Jammed" packed with fun!!" "Have a "Berry" nice holiday season!!" Or "Hoping your Christmas is "Jam-packed" with Christmas Cheer!!"

77. Cookie Dough - "Here's a little extra "Dough" for Christmas! Or "Everyone Needs a little extra "Dough" for Christmas!!"

78. Homemade Frozen Rolls - "Here's a little holiday treat. Rise and bake, it can't be beat! Warm fresh rolls just for you. Top with butter that's all you do! Warm Holiday Greetings to you"

79. Brownie Mix - (Or any Mix) "Whip up this mix for a wonderful holiday fix! Wishing you a "rich" Holiday Season!!" (Be sure to attach the recipe!)

80. Homemade caramels - Hoping you have a "Rich" and "wonderful" Holiday!!"

81. Pie - "Just a "Holiday Hi" and a tasty Pie!! Happy Holidays!!"

82. Divinity - "May your Christmas be "Devine" and your Holidays so Fine! Sweet Christmas Wishes!"

83. Rice Krispie Treats - "Snap, Crackle, Pop" We think You're really Tops! "

84. Toffee or Brittle - "Any way you break it, We think you're the greatest!"

85. Fudge - "Fudge" a little on the calories and enjoy the Holiday Season!"

86. Cheese Ball and Crackers - "We don't mean to sound "Cheesey", we just hope you have a "Ball" this Holiday Season! Or "Spread a little Christmas Cheer this Holiday Season!"

87. Apple Anything - (Pie,Cobbler, crisp, muffins etc.) "Sending you a "Bushel" of love this holiday Season!!" Or " You are the apple of my eye, Teacher!"

88. Banana Bread - "Banana Bread just for you, because you have so much to do... We also love you a whole "Bunch" too! Merry Christmas!"

89. Cinnamon Rolls - "Here's a sweet treat "Rolled" up with warm Holiday Wishes! Merry Christmas!"

90. Homemade Chocolates - " You're so Sweet...having you as neighbors is really a treat! Have a Heavenly Holiday Season!"

91. Cake or Cupcakes - "You take the "Cake" neighbor, We think you're first rate! Happy Holidays to you!!"

92. Cornbread or Mix - "We're not trying to be "Corny" we just want you to have Merry Christmas!"

93. Carrot Cake - " I Really "Carrot" a lot about you!! Merry Christmas"

94. Spiced Drink Mixes - " Hoping your Holidays are "Spiced" Just right!"

95. Homemade Ice cream of a Frozen Treat - "Here's the Scoop,,,,Hoping your Holidays are a "Blizzard" of fun!"

96. Recipe - "Just like you friend...it's tried and true, just for you! Happy Holiday Baking or Merry Christmas Cooking!"

97. Pizza - "Hope your Holiday has a touch of "Pizza - z!!" Merry Christmas!!"

98. Candle - "You Light up my Life!" Thanks for your friendship! May your Christmas be Merry and Bright!"

99. Crayons and Coloring Book - Hope your Holidays are Colorful!

100. Plant - " The kindness you show makes our friendship grow and grow! Hope you have a Happy Holiday!!"

101. Soda Pop - "I'd "Soda" like to wish you a merry Christmas!

102. Stuffed animal - (Beanie Baby) "Pawsing" to wish you a Merry Christmas!"

103. Donuts - "Donut" you know we love you??? Have a happy Holiday!

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