Whether you're strolling the mini mall at the airport terminal or exiting the interstate in the middle of nowhere, choices for a tasty bite on the long trek home can be limited. The crowded dining car on the train isn't much better and packing in just to gnaw on some prepackaged cheese and crackers or somewhat stale Doritos doesn't seem appealing either.

But this year you won't be forced to swarm the drive thru because you've planned ahead. This year you're prepared and ready to take on the rush of the holiday season with seriously enticing, happily homemade treats. Choose good substitutes for fast food junk with twice the flavor at half the price.

Keep reading to learn these inventive and terribly tasty holiday bites for the long trek home.