• 1" white three-ring notebook binder; available at Wal-Mart, cheap.
• 10 to 20 clear plastic three-ring sheaths, also available at Wal-Mart.
• Majic Markers, several colors
• or
• Craft paint, available at Micheal's.
• Computer and printer.
• Pictures of family, flowers, and kitchen decor, in files stored on computer.

Take one binder, put in 10 to 20 plastic sheaths.  Print the recipes, with pictures to fill the blank spaces; 20 for 10 sheaths, 40 for 20 sheaths.  Put in alphabetical order.  Place first two back-to-back, and insert into first sheath.  Continue until all are done.

With Majic Markers, or craft paint, decorate the front of the binder.  On the back print you name and address.  Inside the front cover, print the Table of Contents page. 

These make wonderful gifts for seniors, brides, kids going away to college, birthdays, anniversaries; etc.