A compilation of favorite recipes is a gift that keeps giving long after the snow melts. Jot down directions (and related memories, like when the oven caught fire while Grandma was making her famous roast chicken) in a notebook, or try one of these websites for professional-looking results (allow a week for processing and shipping).
TasteBook lets you use tested recipes from popular Internet sites, browse those uploaded by other site members, and build your own library for future use (from $20). (From $20; TasteBook.com)
The super-customizable program on Lulu offers several bindings and sizes (including a purse-friendly wallet option), an easy-to-fill-in template, and millions of photos. (From $15; Lulu.com)
Download Blurb's sophisticated (and free!) design program, or hire a pro from their directory to help you take your recipes from box to book. If the recipient has a favorite food blog, you can download entries from it for a print edition. (From $5; Blurb.com)
