Using fresh or dried vanilla beans, you can make gourmet quality vanilla bean sugar at home that's a perfect holiday gift for the foodie in your life and a tasty substitution for regular sugar in an array of recipes.| The Rising Spoon
Learn how to make a gorgeous appetizer platter (charcuterie board) that'll impress everyone and disappear quickly at your next party. This one's loaded with cured meats, cheeses, seasonal produce (easy to swap out), and lots of sweet & savory bite-sized nibbles, so there's something for everyone. Prep & assemble the simple ingredients in about 30 minutes (so easy), pop open a bottle of sparkling wine or mineral water, and relax while everyone grazes and chats.| The Rising Spoon
An easy no-bake recipe for healthy peanut butter balls that are sweetened with maple syrup, coated in melted chocolate, then sprinkled with salt. These are just as satisfying as the classic version, but WAY less sweet. I promise you won't miss all that powdered sugar! The best part? You can make them ahead of time and stash them in the freezer until you're ready for dessert. (gluten-free with grain-free option)| The Rising Spoon
An easy strawberry salad made with mixed greens, goat cheese, walnuts, and shredded rotisserie chicken, then topped with an addicting maple balsamic vinaigrette. The sweet, tangy, crunchy & creamy flavors are incredible together! Fix this for a quick lunch or dinner during the spring & summer months while strawberries are in season.| The Rising Spoon
Need an easy gift for a foodie in your life? Make them a DIY breakfast gift basket with gingerbread pancake mix, syrup, and a few other fun goodies.| The Rising Spoon
Learn how to make a cozy hot cocoa gift basket in minutes with homemade hot cocoa mix, marshmallows, bar chocolate & a few other fun goodies. So easy!| The Rising Spoon
Do you have a friend, family member, co-worker, or neighbor who is going through a rough time in their life or who is extremely busy and not taking good care of themselves? Learn how to put together a simple self-care gift basket that will make them feel appreciated and encourage them to slow down, breathe, and take a moment to themselves. Keep reading for lots of ideas + inspiration!| The Rising Spoon
An easy recipe for savory rosemary spiced nuts you can prep & bake in less than 30 minutes. Each bite has an addicting blend of salty, herbaceous, and slightly spicy + sweet flavors. They taste even better the longer they sit, which makes them an excellent option for holiday & Christmas food gifts, hostess gifts, or even healthy road trip & game day grub! (gluten-free with paleo & vegan option)| The Rising Spoon
Learn how to make a simple citrus & herb-infused salt flavored with fresh rosemary, orange & thyme. It's perfect for seasoning & finishing foods like poultry, fish & vegetables and makes a wonderful homemade gift for the foodies in your life. You can even use it for natural personal care products like salt scrubs & bath soaks. Fix a batch today in less than an hour!| The Rising Spoon
A simple recipe for the best candied pecans that are crunchy, sweet & fragrant! Bake a batch in under an hour for snacks, salads, or homemade gifts!| The Rising Spoon
