To make this even more unique, I was able to use some home-grown, dried heirloom Jacob's Cattle beans. Of course, this red beans and rice gift can stand on its own as a hostess gift or "night off from dinner" gift along with a bagged salad. It took just a bit of creative thinking (and the use of a baggie and plastic wrap) to make this work for a mason jar gift, which I think turned out great! Not only is this presentation unusual, it shares that great thing about gifts in jars - the reusable container that can be used for storage.
Thinking about what type of recipes can be adapted to a gift in a jar, a favorite recipe for red beans and rice came to mind. Some links in this article are affiliate links and if you click on them I will receive a small commission at no cost to you.Īfter creating the recipe for Rosemary Focaccia in a Jar, I wanted a soup or other food to go along with the bread in a gift basket, but kind of wanted something as unique as the bread.
Use these easy instructions and printable directions to make a quick and unusual red beans and rice gift in a jar for holidays, hostess gifts and more.