A Christmas potluck is all about food, and lots of it. Desserts are often the star of the show. If you drew the dessert card for this year’s celebration, think about single servings in take home style. Yummy cupcakes in a jar can do double duty as a potluck dessert and a holiday gift from your kitchen.

Homemade vanilla extract makes a great Christmas gift by tying festive bows around the neck and making personalized “From the Kitchen Of” stickers to put on the bottle.