Recipe

A recipe book makes a thoughtful gift for a recent high school or college graduate just starting out in the world. Typically prone to surviving on canned soup, corn chips, and hot dogs, new grads (or anyone living alone for the first time) will greatly benefit from a cookbook filled with quick and nutritious recipes. For a complete gift package, you might consider throwing in a few staple ingredients and even a book filled with drink and dessert recipes for those wild and crazy parties. Not just for those new to independent living, a good recipe book also makes a practical gift for newlyweds. Once the honeymoon is over and it's time to get down to the business of daily living, the happy couple will need to know how to prepare healthy meals for two and will thank you for providing them with a book of easy-to-follow recipes. As an added benefit, throw in a collection of dinner party recipes--extremely helpful for impressing the in-laws.An easy-to-follow recipe isn't just a thrill to adults--children love to create in the kitchen as well. Instead of giving yet another toy to a child who already has many, give a cookbook. A cookbook geared toward children can provide hours of enjoyment and help children learn to prepare nutrient-dense meals. Furthermore, children get great reinforcement of math skills through the measuring required while cooking and following a recipe.In addition to giving cookbooks as gifts, consider giving a gift of recipe cards. Recipe cards often resemble decorative playing or index cards and can be filed in a stylish container. To make finding recipes easier, recipe card collections often include a handy index, making it easy to quickly find preparation instructions for any particular food. You can also pass down a recipe from generation to generation with elegant recipe cards.