I’ve got a special place in my heart for people who love cooking and entertaining. I think people who cook are more generous souls in our lives.
My mom is one of those gracious gastronomical people. So was my dad. My mother-in-law Sue can cook for an army. It runs in my family’s blood.
Cooks I love. Steve Doocy, Momma Maggie Knutsson, Elisabeth Hasselbeck from 2015
They are the friends and family members who spend more time in the kitchen than most. They can cook in the kind of way that brings them joy during the process. And for most, these special cooks get even more joy when sharing their kitchen creations with others.
And for those who are lucky enough to be on the receiving end of their incredible creations, these food heroes will love any of these amazing gift ideas for cooks.
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Place cut side of veggies or fruit into a food hugger to extend the life of fruit and vegetables with these Farberware Food Huggers that fit perfectly on a whole bunch of produce like lemons, tomatoes, bell peppers.
If you’re tired of spending hours marinating or tenderizing your meat and veggies, the STX International Meat and Vegetable Tenderizer is about to be your new kitchen hero. This handy gadget not only saves you time but also makes sure your meals come out perfectly tender and full of flavor. Easy to use and a breeze to clean, it’s perfect for both weeknight dinners and big family cookouts. Trust me, once you try it, you’ll wonder how you ever prepped without it.
Add ice and fruit to make smoothies, frozen cocktails, yogurt dip, and blend anything on the go. I love this little BlendJet2 wonder that gets about 15+ blends on a single charge. This 16-ounce capacity is small enough to transport and big enough to custom blend whatever anyone desires.
Fully recharge in about an hour and a half. The leak-proof lid comes with a carrying strap and is available in your favorite color here online. I love to give this as a host gift which beats any boring bottle of wine or 6 pack. It’s a big hit in a little package.
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Raise your hand if you’ve ever overcooked scrambled eggs? Yeah, me too. The Automatic Pan Stirrer is here for any pan that requires continuous stirring. Turn it on, and set it in the pan.
Get Automatic Pan Stirrer with Timer
This is what smart chefs use in the kitchen to access their phone and tablet. This secure way to prop up your device while cooking above the sloppy countertop even comes with a stylist so you don’t have to goop up your screen while navigating.
Get iPrep Adjustable Stand for phone or tablet
Toss the baking soda, this high-tech odor eliminator purifies the air inside your fridge. The result of this super compact, easy-to-use pureAir device will extend the life of food and keep food from tasting like the fridge. Recharge every 3 weeks.
Get Fridge Refrigerator Purifier
I just watched Chef Gordon Ramsay butterfly a chicken breast and cook it on a grill top inside like this. Gotham Steel makes this highly-rated indoor electric countertop grill with dishwasher-safe surfaces and even cooking with almost no smoke at all.
Get Smokeless Indoor BBQ Grill
I have and love this smart thermometer that gives me the perfect temp on food regardless of whether using it on an outdoor grill, oven or smoker. Pair it up with your phone and the free MEATER app for effortless cook perfection.
Get Meater plus wireless smart meat thermometer
Clean veggies, fruits, and scrub pans and other caked-on food residue once you get these. Tawashi brushes have been the go-to brushes in Japan for centuries and when you clean just one tough pan once, you’ll understand why with this set of 3 made of natural coconut fiber that does not scratch surfaces.
Put this cordless hand blender in your hand and blend away with four blades, a pan guard, and variable speed. The rechargeable lithium battery operated for about 20 minutes between charges.
Take two things, make them one and make them better. That’s what you get with this versatile 5-in-1 mandoline, bowl set, spiralizer, slicer, grater, and fruit juicer.
Get 5-in-1 Mandoline and Spiralizer
Got some Le Creuset dreams on a budget? The Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven is a kitchen must-have, whether you’re slow-cooking stews, baking bread, or whipping up a cozy one-pot meal. Its heavy-duty design ensures even cooking, while the gorgeous enamel finish adds a pop of color to your kitchen. Plus, it’s built to last, so you’ll be passing this down through the generations. With this beauty, you’ll be serving up comfort food like a pro in no time
This compact space-saving air fryer isn’t just a healthy way to make 1 quart or 1.5 pounds of great food with air instead of frying, it also is beautiful on the countertop. The mint color is shown from the four available choices.
Get Gourmet Space Saving Air Fryer
The hot foamy milk that comes out of this Breville frother is smooth and silky. Great for making cafe-style cappuccino and hot chocolate. Lift the jug off the induction heater to pour and toss the same jug in the dishwasher for easy cleaning.
Serious about coffee? Outstanding engineering in a portable size lets you brew espresso anywhere. You are going to want this optional Nespresso adapter to go along with it.
Get the portable Espresso Maker
The stainless steel rechargeable electric wine bottle opener with foil cutter does it all. In fact, it takes little effort to remove a cork in seconds. The maker Secura says you can expect to open up to 30 bottles per charge, but our tests far exceeded that many bottles opened on a single charge. This is a wine lover’s best friend.
No burning fingers trying to peel out stuck waffles from a flat griddle. This Cuisinart rotating 1-inch deep waffle maker is easy to handle. It browns evenly on both sides while the nonstick coating releases and cleans up easily. (Just heat up the maple syrup in the microwave or in warm water for the ultimate waffle.)
The fully automatic frozen yogurt, gelato, sorbet, and ice cream maker. It makes up to 2 quarts and has a unique countdown timer and auto-shutoff. The brushed stainless steel exterior and heavy-duty motor makes this a solid gift for cold sweets lovers.
Fresh herbs year-round with these energy-efficient LED grow lights that grow in any weather indoors. For green thumbs plant killers alike who want uncomplicated ease to grow with little effort.
Get the Click and Grow Smart Garden 3
The German-engineered scissors are perfect for cutting herbs. No more need to pull out a cutting board. Just grab a fist full of fresh herbs and cut with these 5 blade scissors. Toss them in the dishwasher to clean.
Get Stainless steel 5 blade herb scissors
This easy-to-use compact cordless food vacuum sealer works with FoodSaver zipper bags and storage containers. It’ll seal up to 60 bags on a single charge. Best part is that it does not take up valuable counter space.
Get the cordless food vacuum sealer
Berard makes exceptional quality kitchen creations including this beautiful olive wood salt keeper. Grab a box of flake salt to give with this such as my favorite Maldon Sea Salt Flakes
Get olive-wood handcrafted salt keeper
You can enjoy this great holiday cookbook, Cooking with Friends: Eat, Drink, & Be Merry featuring one of my favorite dishes, Arroz Con Pollo. This book has over 75 incredible recipes for you to make and enjoy with your loved ones for the holidays. Not only are the recipes great, but they’re also easy to make and are budget-friendly for those looking to save. At the time of publishing, this product had 24 global reviews with 77% giving it 5 stars.
Get Cooking with Friends: Eat, Drink, & Be Merry
Another great cookbook you can buy for your loved one is The Simply Happy Cookbook by Steve and Kathy Doocy. This one features over 100 delicious recipes, including some incredible comfort dishes like maple bacon cinnamon rolls, a lasagna grilled cheese sandwich, and more. The recipes use few ingredients, and the preparation is simple, so you can enjoy a great meal without a huge hassle. At the time of publishing, this product had over 5,500 global reviews, with 80% giving it 5 stars.
While you’re doing all of this cooking in the kitchen, why not have some beautiful plant life surrounding you?
After evaluating a wide selection of plants and suppliers, we highly recommend The Sill’s subscription boxes. Subscriptions begin at 3 months for $165 for three months, that’s $55 a month. However, if you prefer, The Sill also offers one-time purchases ranging from orchids to pet-safe options.
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