Red Rosemary Vinegar
To prepare as a gift, strain the vinegar into pretty bottles. Add a fresh sprig of rosemary to each.
Roasted Vegetables
Roast carrots, turnips, squash, and garlic for about an hour, stirring once or twice.
Catfish with a Kick
Rub the fillets with spices, Broil about 4 inches from heat for about 5 minutes. Turn fillets and broil 3 to 4 minutes longer.
Stuffed Peppers
This meal is generally lightly seasoned, which allows each diner to add condiments to individual taste.
Vegetable Dip Mix
These ingredients are in the right proportions for one batch of dip mix. For a gift jar, keep adding a round of all five ingredients until you have enough to fill the jar.
Cantaloupe Soup
This is a picture-pretty first course for a summer meal. Make in advance and serve chilled.