From the beginner chef at home to the experienced cook in your life, Dutch Ovens make for the ultimate gift for the holidays. Show them the versatility of their newest piece of cookware by gifting them some inspiration alongside.
Build a DIY Dutch Oven Gift Kit
Stovetop simmer pot
The aroma of the holidays, brought together in a perfect stovetop potpourri mix.
You’ll Need
- 1 Large Orange, Sliced & Dried
- ½ cup Fresh Cranberries, Dried
- 1 Fresh Sprig of Rosemary
- 3 Cinnamon Sticks
- ¼ cup of Star Anise
- 1 Tbsp Cardamom Seeds
Assembly
Slice the oranges in to ¼-inch rounds. Lay the orange slices and cranberries on a Large Sheet Pan lined with parchment paper. Dry in a 200°F / 95°C oven for 5-7 hours, turning the orange slices every hour. The fruit is done once a light brown colour is developed. Remove the pan from the oven and let fully dry on the counter for 2-4 days.
Combine the ingredients in a large cellophane bag. Seal the bag and attach the gift tag. Optional: For a final touch, gift the simmer pot mix along with a spice infuser ball - perfect for easy clean-up.
Printable Gift Tag with InstructionsHarissa spice blend
Spice up the holidays with this fiery spice blend. Perfect as a rub on meats before cooking, as a seasoning in stews, or to dust on finished dishes.
You’ll Need
- 2 tsp Coriander Seeds
- 2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 2 tsp Caraway Seeds
- 2 tsp Black Mustard Seeds
- 2 tsp Chipotle or Ancho Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Kosher Salt
Assembly
Toast the whole seeds over medium heat until fragrant. Pour into the Mortar and, using the Pestle, grind the seeds as fine as possible. Add the chili powder and salt to the ground seeds. Continue grinding until fully mixed.
Add the spice mix to a half-pint mason jar. Seal the jar and attach the gift tag.
Printable Gift Tag with Instructions
Popcorn popping kit
Level up movie night with freshly-popped Dutch Oven popcorn. Add mix-ins of your choice for the ultimate sweet and salty snack.
You’ll Need
- 1/3 cup Popcorn Kernels
- 3 Tbsp of High-Heat Oil (either canola, vegetable, avocado or coconut oil is recommended)
Assembly
Add popcorn kernels to a cellophane bag and seal. Pour oil into a small oil bottle and close with cap. Attach the bag of popcorn kernels and the oil bottle together, and finish with the gift tag.
Printable Gift Tag with Instructions
