With an ardent passion for food and unique gifts, Muriel Miura shows us how to add the personal touch of aloha – island style – to the holidays. With over 40 recipes and ideas features, these homemade gifts come in all flavors and textures: there are herb-infused butters and oils, silky salad dressings, nutty fruit breads, spicy finger snacks, luscious fruit jams and jellies and more. The choices are deliciously endless and simple to make even for novice cooks. Complete with tips on wrapping and finishing touches to jars, baskets and boxes, anyone can create their own perfect gift from beginning to end all from scratch and all with local ingredients. So instead of going to the mall, put your apron on. Be inspired to fill your holiday baskets with sumptuous goodies made with your hands and from the heart.

RECIPES

Cakes, Cookies, and Breads

Guava Chiffon Pie
Rum Cake
Pumpkin Crunch with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Chocolate Shortbread
Christmas Cookies
Almond Cookies
Energy Bars
‘Ono Lemon Coconut Bars
Macadamia and Cranberry Scones
Cranberry Nut Bread
Pumpkin Bread

Munchies

Fudge
Chocolate and Macadamia Truffles
Coconut Candy
Sweet Party Mix
Caramalized Macadamia Nuts
Cinnamon-Sugar Spiced Macadamias
Microwave Mochi
Spicy Kaki Mochi
Homemade Arare

Jams and Jellies

Guava Jam
Papaya Pineapple Marmalade
Poha Jam

Gifts-in-a-Jar Mixes

Amaretto Cocoa Mix
Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix
Cornbread Mix

Salad Dressings and Sauces

Lilikoi Vinaigrette
Tomato Soup French Dressing
Poppy Seed Dressing
Delicious Chocolate Sauce
Papaya Curry Marinade
Maui Barbecue Sauce
Zesty Cranberry Sauce

Condiments

Raspberry Vinegar
Mixed Herb Butter
Garlic Oil
Provençal Spice Mix
Dried Herbs
Spiced Seasoned Salt
Pineapple Bell Pepper Relish
Pickled Green Papaya

Author: Muriel Miura

Little Hawaiian Holiday Gift-Giving Recipes

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