From fun gift tags to perfect pans, these holiday baking accessories are all you need to Bake a Second Batch and send some cheer to friends and family.Spread the CheerPresentation is everything and these products are just what you need to send incredible edibles as holiday gifts.First up, we thought these Floral Be Merry Tags were adorable.

The challenge: Everything I make in the slow cooker turns into mush.Our solution: Choose ingredients wisely, understanding that some simply aren’t meant cook that long—especially delicate vegetables and many lean, boneless cuts of meat and poultry. Here, whole-grain hulled barley works perfectly, cooking to a pleasantly firm, chewy texture after eight hours.

YieldServes 4 (serving size: 2 slices)A classic Vietnamese sandwich gets reincarnated as a cheesy pizza. Is this even legal? Carrots, cucumber, and radish are quick-pickled and piled high for superb crunch. The classic banh mi odyssey calls for pork and pâté, though our meatless version is plenty satisfying.

This salad of lentils with roasted butternut squash, carrots, and onions gets plated over a bed of creamy, lemon-scented Greek yogurt—so with each bite, you get the flavors of sweet caramelized veggies, earthy-nutty legumes, and tangy yogurt. We love the firm texture of French green lentils, but you can also use standard brown lentils.

Photo: Becky Luigart-StaynerPacked with flavor and heart-healthy fats, salmon can handle the grill, whereas flaky fish like cod, sole, and tilapia tend to fall to pieces. So delight friends and family with one of our delicious and healthy grilled salmon recipes at your next gathering, or whip up a favorite to incorporate more fish into your weeknight dinner menu.

YieldServes 3 (serving size: 2 tbsp.)Tahini is made from toasted ground hulled sesame seeds, which are especially rich in cholesterol-lowering phytosterols. Rich and nutty, we look to this pantry staple to add savory depth and sumptuous creaminess to salads and grains. Look for tahini that is well blended (little to no separation) and make sure to give it a good stir before using.