This holiday season, mix and match specialty foods into tasty and unique meals that you and your family will enjoy.

Revitalize your holiday spread with creative recipes using some of the treats found in gourmet gift baskets from Hickory Farms.

* Unique ideas using HoneyGold Christmas ham

Pair award-winning HoneyGold Christmas ham with other favorite foods found in gourmet gift baskets for tasty holiday dishes that will have your mouth watering. Make a gourmet ham and cheese casserole combining cheddar cheese and ham. Sweet Hot Mustard adds spicy and sweet flavors to any pasta or potato salad. When it’s time for dinner, add some diced ham to your favorite stuffing for a hearty side. 

* Delicious ideas for enjoying creamy cheeses

Mix in ingredients found in gourmet cheese baskets to make all of your dishes taste better. Feed your holiday party guests an egg and spinach quiche using cubes of Mission Jack cheese and HoneyGold Christmas ham. For yummy snacks to munch on during cocktail hour, melt cheeses for gourmet dips and serve with crackers or vegetables.

* Unique ideas for fruit and nuts from hand-packed fruit gift baskets

Fresh fruit and nut gifts that accompany gourmet gift baskets make healthy snacks to share at any holiday party. Fruit salad can help kick start your party – chop a fresh selection of in-season fruits and mix in a decorative bowl. Your party guests will also love a crunchy trail mix made with dried fruit, gourmet mixed nuts and a handful of chocolate candies to snack on while they wait for the main course to be served.

* Unique ideas for summer sausage

Beef or turkey summer sausage can be simmered with vegetables and spices in a bowl of classic, hearty stew. Ham summer sausage can be added to your favorite seven-layer salad recipe to create a flavorful and satisfying appetizer option.

Take these simple ideas and combine them with your own recipes to make delicious dishes that will disappear by the end of any holiday gathering. Get creative and start mixing and matching the holiday treats found in your gourmet gift baskets to create unique and tasty dishes that everyone will enjoy.