For “Winter in New England” (season 2, episode 13), Weekends with Yankee headed to the kitchen with some suggestions for delicious New England food gifts that can be made quickly and easily. 

New England Holiday Food Gifts

Cranberry Cordial

This sweet, berry-infused liqueur from food writer Molly Watson makes a lovely variation on a Kir Royale when mixed with Champagne or sparkling wine. Pour this cranberry cordial into pretty bottles to give as a holiday or hostess gift. Everyone will think you went to a lot of trouble to make this cordial, but it’s actually as simple as simmering water.

Gingerbread Lemon Sandwich Cookies

It’s a combination of flavor, fragrance, and memory that makes these gingerbread cookies so special and guarantees their permanent place at the table. An easy lemon filling turns them into elegant sandwich cookies.

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