Summer sausage comes in many different flavors and seasonings, but it’s always a fan favorite.

Energize your holiday spread with creative recipes using summer sausage found in gourmet food gifts from Hickory Farms. You can easily mix and match specialty foods into tasty and unique meals that you and your family will enjoy for any holiday gathering.

Find summer sausage in gourmet sausage gift baskets, all made with special recipes using quality meats, including beef, turkey and ham that can be added to any delicious holiday meal:

* Mix small pieces of summer sausage into a pasta salad made with noodles, carrots, peppers and olives for a hearty side salad.  

* Add diced summer sausage to your favorite stuffing complete with croutons, celery and carrots. 

* Feed your family a hearty breakfast the day after Christmas by using summer sausage and cubes of gourmet cheese in an egg and spinach quiche. 

* Simmer beef or turkey summer sausage with your favorite vegetables and spices in a bowl of classic, hearty stew.

* Use ham summer sausage from holiday appetizers to add 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 holiday dishes that will disappear. Get creative and start mixing and matching the holiday treats found in gourmet gift baskets to create unique and tasty dishes that everyone will enjoy.