Forgot someone on your list? No problem - let's do this! These charming, handmade gifts come together in 4 simple steps:

1. Mix your spices
2. Fill your jars
3. Add recipe tags
4. Tie on a bow!

Garlic & Chive

• 6 Tbsp. dried chives
• 5 Tbsp. dried "chopped" garlic
• 3 Tbsp. dried dill
• 1 Tbsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. ground pepper

Spicy Indian

• 3 Tbsp. each cround coriander, ground cumin and dried cliantro
• 2 Tbsp. each turmeric and crushed red pepper
• 1 Tbsp. each ground ginger and kosher salt
• 1 tsp. each ground fennel seed and ground pepper

Crazy Herb

• 4 Tbsp. dried parsley
• 3 Tbsp. each dried basil and oregano
• 2 Tbsp. onion powder
• 1 Tbsp. each celery seed, sugar and kosher salt
• 2 tsp. ground pepper

Turkish

• 6 Tbsp. paprika
• 3 Tbsp. dried mint
• 2 Tbsp. each cinnamon and garlic powder
• 1 Tbsp. each ground cumin and kosher salt
• 2 tsp. ground pepper
• 1 tsp. ground cloves

Make it a Dressing!

Shake 2 Tbsp. herb mix with 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/3 cup vinegar and 2 Tbsp. water in a jar. Makes 1 cup.

Make it a Dip!

Combine 2 Tbsp. herb mix with 3/4 cup plain greek yogurt, 1/4 cup sour cream and 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Makes 1 cup.

From eatingwell.com November/December 2015