Then wrap the whole thing with colored cellophane. You can find all kinds of interesting cookie recipes on the Internet, but make sure you include some of your favorites. Quick breads like banana bread also work well for a gift basket like this. Alternatively, instead of baking the goodies, you can make up a mix for the cookies, breads, or pizza dough and sauces that could be stored in a jar. All of the dry ingredients could be included in plastic bags or in their respective containers and included in the basket.
Weddings are another good occasion to give a gift basket.
A basket filled with pasta, sauce, spaghetti pan with strainer, and utensils would be another good idea. For something more romantic, fill a basket with scented candles, champagne flutes, bottle of champagne, and a cd of soft romantic music for the newlyweds. Plan a special basket for their wedding night and include a split of champagne with glasses, some caviar, pate, and cheese with crackers and some fresh fruit, say grapes or strawberries. Pack it all into a basket into which you have set an ice pack to help keep things cool. Don't forget to include a caviar spoon and spreader for the pate.