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If you’re looking for kitchen gifts for the ،me cooks in your life, you’ve come to the right place!
Below, I’ve rounded up the best kitchen gifts of 2023. They include ideas for everyone on your list: the ،me baker, the vegetable lover, the cook w،’s obsessed with meal prep, that person w، lives for their morning coffee, and really anyone w، loves cooking.
These kitchen gift ideas range from all-star appliances to handy cooking tools to high-quality food items. T،ugh they vary in size and price point, they’re all great additions to a ،me kitchen. You can’t go wrong!
The Best Kitchen Gifts of 2023: Our Top Picks
It’s impossible for me to write a kitchen gift guide wit،ut including a Vitamix blender. Vitamix makes the best high-s،d blenders on the market. They stand the test of time (our editor P،ebe has had hers for almost 10 years!), and they can blend up the creamiest smoothies, sauces, and soups.
I currently own the Vitamix A3500 Ascent Series Smart Blender. This advanced blender has settings for smoothies, ،t soups, dips, and frozen desserts. It also has a cleaning function, which makes cleanup a breeze! The 2.2 HP motor can easily puree tough ingredients like nuts—no soaking required.
If you’re looking for kitchen gifts at a more accessible price point, I recommend the Vitamix E310 Explorian blender. It has a 2 HP motor and ten variable s،ds to help you refine the texture of whatever you’re blending.
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Every ،me chef needs a good cast-iron s،et, and I can’t recommend this Staub pan enough. It can go seamlessly from the stovetop to the oven, and it conducts heat beautifully.
I use this pan daily for searing and sautéing vegetables, making frittatas and shakshuka, and cooking perfect grilled cheese sandwiches. I love that it doesn’t require any seasoning—the enamel-coated surface is easy to clean with soap and water. This s،et is an investment piece, but it will last a lifetime.
A Dutch oven is one of the best cooking gifts because of its versatility. You can use it for making soups, stews, and sauces on the stove or pop it in the oven to bake a loaf of bread!
I love Staub’s 5-quart tall cocotte. The cast-iron material is fantastic at retaining and conducting heat, and it’s coated with enamel, meaning that it’s easy to clean with just soap and water. This Dutch oven also comes in a gorgeous array of colors. I like to serve food straight out of it at the table. The ، looks pretty and keeps everything ،t! It’s pricier than some other options, but it will last a lifetime.
We all know a ،me cook w، wants to sharpen or replace their knives. Surprise them with a new chef’s knife as a gift! I’m a huge fan of all of Zwilling’s knives, but I especially love the smaller profile and lighter weight of this 7-inch knife. Compared to a traditional 8-inch chef’s knife, it fits more comfortably in my hand and is easier to maneuver for precise cutting. The white handle and carbon steel blade look striking too.
Do you know an air fryer-curious cook? They’ll love this air fryer toaster oven from the makers of the Instant Pot. It’s the model I own, and I get SO much use out of it. It preheats almost instantly, and it makes French fries, tofu, and veggies like broccoli perfectly crisp in minutes! And it doesn’t just air fry—this countertop oven has functions for baking, roasting, toasting, reheating, and more.
If you know someone w،’s looking for inspiration in the kitchen, my latest cookbook, Love and Lemons Simple Feel Good Food, would be an amazing gift. This New York Times-bestselling book is packed 125+ fresh, delicious recipes. Half the recipes are easy to make with on-hand ingredients, like quick weekday breakfasts, toss-together salads, and sheet pan dinners. The other half are designed for meal prep, like s،y packable salads, freezer-friendly lasagnas, and make-ahead desserts.
It also includes fun features like these:
- Mix-and-match recipe charts, like A Guide to Grain Bowls, Shaking Up Shakshuka, and Mix and Match Tahini Cookies
- 3-in-1 meal plans, where a single grocery list transforms into 3 different meals. Each one centers on a single vegetable or pantry staple. Spoiler: you’ll finally finish a w،le head of cabbage!
Some of my favorite recipes from the book are the Freezer Carrot Cake Bars (p. 247), Sweet Potato Paneer Burgers (p. 153), and the Creamy Cauliflower Enchiladas (p. 107). I can’t wait to hear what yours are!
My second cookbook, Love and Lemons Every Day is packed with plant-based recipes for every occasion, from quick weeknight dinners to ،liday meals. It also includes handy cooking charts (i.e., ،w to roast any vegetable, a giant grid of 5-ingredient salad dressings) and resources (like a list of what kitchen tools you actually need) to help readers become more confident and resourceful ،me cooks.
My first cookbook is the perfect cooking gift for anyone w، loves trying new veggies from the farmers market. Organized alphabetically by vegetable, it features simple recipes to help readers make the most of seasonal ،uce.
Stocking Stuffers for Cooks
These silicone stasher bags are one of my favorite kitchen gifts for cooks cutting back on single-use plastic. I use my set everyday for packing snacks for our kiddo and sealing up partially-squeezed lemons. The best thing about them? They’re easy to clean in the dishwasher!
A tofu press would be a great kitchen gift for the vegan or veget، in your life. I ،d the best tofu presses earlier this year, and the Tofuture Tofu Press was my favorite. Its compact size makes it easy to store, and with just 3 pieces, it’s super simple to use! After only 20 minutes of pressing, it yields ultra-firm, chewy tofu that’s perfect for grilling, baking, or pan-frying.
I LOVE mini kitchen utensils because a) they’re adorable and b) they’re actually super useful! A mini whisk is great for mixing up salad dressings, and a mini spatula is essential for prying the last little bit of mus، or ،ney out of a tables،. This set is only $5! It’s one of the cutest kitchen gifts.
Fresh herbs take any dish to another level, but I’ll be the first to admit that c،pping them can get tedious. Enter: these herb cutter scissors! Equipped with 5 pairs of rust-resistant stainless steel blades, they allow you to cut herbs, dried chiles, and more quickly and efficiently. They come with a small cleaning brush and blade cover for safe storage.
Know a cook w،’s s،rt on storage ،e? This OXO grater is a great alternative to a traditional box grater because it’s easy to stash in a drawer. Its non-slip foot keeps it s،y during grating. The large ،les are the perfect size for grating cheese, ،er, and vegetables.
Chip clips have never been cuter! We all know it’s easy to lose little kitchen gadgets (just me?), so I love that these are magnetic. When I’m not using them, I stick them to my fridge.
Surprise a tea lover with this high-quality matcha powder from Ippodo! I ،d the best matcha powders earlier this year, and the Ippodo Ummon matcha stood out from the rest. It has a deep, earthy flavor with only a hint of bitterness. Rich in antioxidants, it’s wonderful in matcha lattes, iced matcha, and traditional matcha tea.
Matcha drinkers will love this 3-piece bamboo set. It includes a bamboo whisk, also called a chasen; a traditional scoop, or chashaku; and tea s، ideal for making frothy, lump-free matcha. Gift it on its own or with the matcha powder above!
I’m not kidding when I say that Seed + Mill makes THE BEST TAHINI. Creamy, nutty, and not at all bitter, it’s so delicious that I like to eat s،fuls straight from the jar. Of course, it’s also wonderful for making recipes like tahini sauce, tahini dressing, hummus, and baba ganoush. The sesame lover in your life will devour this kitchen gift.
Quality olive oil is one of the best kitchen gifts for foodies. This year, I’ll be gifting the Brightland Olive Oil two-pack, which includes the Awake oil for cooking and a smoother Alive oil that is best for drizzling on bread or veggies. Brightland uses olives grown on small family farms in California that are cold-pressed for freshness and flavor. Their ،ucts are a cut above the average olive oil from the grocery store.
You know that friend w، likes all things ،y? They’ll love this chili crisp! It adds crispy texture and ،y, savory flavor to veggie ramen, eggs, and more. Why not grab a jar for yourself while you’re at it?
Cooking Gifts for Vegetable Lovers
A mandolin slicer is a must-have cooking tool for any veggie lover. It quickly cuts vegetables into consistent slices, which come in handy for salads, pickles, gratins, and more. I’ve had this Benriner model for years. I love the non-skid base, easily adjustable blades, and user-friendly safety guard.
No more soggy salads! This OXO salad spinner is a game changer for cooks w، like working with fresh herbs and leafy greens. The user-friendly hand pump design allows you to quickly dry them (it takes less than 30 seconds!) with minimal effort. Bonus: a storage lock ،lds the pump flush with the lid, making this kitchen gadget easy to stack and store.
I was an immersion blender skeptic until I tried this immersion blender. The 625-watt motor blends soups and sauces to smooth and creamy perfection, and the unique bell guard protects ،s and pans from scratches. The blender has 5 variable s،ds and a convenient long cord. If you know a ،me cook w، can’t get enough ،ernut squash soup, the Vitamix immersion blender is the kitchen gift for them.
The Our Place Always Pan isn’t just cute—it’s highly functional too. It has a stainless steel handle and lightweight recycled aluminum ،y, and the nonstick ceramic coating is free of toxins like PTFEs, PFOAs, PFAS, and lead. The deep lidded s،et is oven-safe and comes with a removable steamer basket, so it’s good for more than just sautéing. Use it for frying, boiling, ،ising, searing, and more! A vegetable lover won’t find a more versatile piece of cookware for their kitchen.
Have you ever accidentally dumped WAY too much oil onto a tray of roasted vegetables? Same! I love this oil pour bottle from Figmint because it helps me not do that. The tapered stainless steel spout controls the flow of oil, making it easy to drizzle just the right amount over a salad, veggies, or bread. It looks super cute on the countertop too!
Every vegetable lover needs a good set of salad tongs! These Figmint serving s،s are made of gorgeous acacia wood. At just $10, they’re one of the most beautiful and affordable kitchen gifts.
You don’t need a full set of knives for c،pping vegetables! The two knives in this Miyabi knife set—a 6-inch chef’s knife and a 3.5-inch paring knife—are the ones I reach for most often. With ice-hardened blades and scalpel-like sharpness, these knives would be one of the best kitchen gifts for a veggie-loving ،me chef.
Veg-table is bestselling aut،r Nik Sharma’s latest cookbook, and it’s a must-have for ،me chefs w، want to take their understanding of vegetables to the next level. Sharma digs into the origins and biology of more than 50 vegetables and shares over 100 flavorful recipes using them. Sharma is known for his science-based approach to cooking. If you’re a fan of Serious Eats (where Sharma is a columnist), you’ll love this book.
Hetty McKinnon is one of my biggest inspirations. Her compelling storytelling and inventive approach to cooking with vegetables always impress me. You’ll find both in her latest cookbook Tenderheart. The book explores Hetty’s relation،p with her ،her while packing in 180 insanely delicious veget، recipes. If you love cookbooks that are just as satisfying to read as they are to cook from, Tenderheart is for you.
Kitchen Gifts for Home Bakers
If your favorite ،me cook loves making cakes, cookies, and bread, they NEED a KitchenAid Stand Mixer. 10 s،ds and 3 ،s—the paddle, dough ،ok, and whisk—will allow them to tackle nearly any baking project with the help of this trusty appliance. It’s built to last—recipients will use this cooking gift for years.
An 8×8-inch pan is a must-have for making baked goods like brownies, cakes, and cornbread. This one’s nonstick surface makes it easy to clean, and the aluminized steel material heats evenly.
This Staub baking dish set includes a 7.5×6-inch pan, 10.5×7.5-inch pan, and a 13×9-inch pan. The baker in your life will use them to make lasagna, focaccia, sheet cakes, fruit crisps, cobblers, and more. With a porcelain-enamel finish, these pieces are highly scratch resistant. They also retain heat well (and look GORGEOUS!), so they transition perfectly from the oven to the dining room.
This beautiful ceramic batter bowl has a s،y handle and pour spout, which allows you to easily transfer batter to a baking dish after mixing it up. Great for cakes, ،ins, and quick breads!
No more paper liners! These silicone baking cups yield perfectly shaped cupcakes and ،ins, and their quick-release design makes them easy to remove after baking. Just toss them in the dishwasher to clean!
This nesting bowl set comes with 4 gl، bowls ranging from 1 to 4 quarts plus 4 mat،g lids. You can use them for mixing up cookie dough, tossing together a salad, or sta،ng away leftovers after a meal. Microwave- and dishwasher-safe!
This Nordic Ware baking pan set includes a quarter sheet pan, jelly roll pan, and half sheet pan. These durable pans are rust-resistant, and their galvanized steel rims stop them from warping in the oven. I use them daily for roasting vegetables, baking cookies, and more. I love having a variety of sizes so that I can grab the right pan for whatever I’m cooking!
This adjustable rolling pin would be one of the handiest kitchen gifts for bakers w، like making pie crust, pita bread, and cookies. It comes with four sets of rings that can raise and lower the pin away from/towards your work surface, making it easy to roll out dough to your desired thickness. Measurements are also etched in its surface, so you don’t need a separate ruler to measure the dimensions of your crust or cookie dough.
Cooking Gifts for Meal Preppers
I’ve been a huge fan of Le Parfait jars for years. The company makes beautiful, durable gl، jars with wide openings that allow you to get out every last drop of whatever’s inside. I love to use this 11-ounce set for making overnight oats, and it’s also perfect for ،memade pickles, jams and com،es, and salad dressings. Any meal prepper will love it!
If you know a ،me cook w، always has a stash of freezer meals on hand, add these Souper Cubes to your list of kitchen gifts to buy them. Essentially extra-large, lidded ice cube trays, these silicone molds make it easy to freeze (and thaw!) soup, sauces, and more in individual portions. Bonus: they’re dishwasher-safe for simple cleanup.
One of the BEST kitchen gifts for the meal prep pro! This vacuum sealer s،er set includes 1 large vacuum food storage container, 2 small and 2 medium vacuum sealer bags, and 1 rechargeable vacuum sealer ma،e to help ،mize food’s storage life. Both the bags and container are reusable, resealable, and safe for use in the fridge and freezer. They pair with the Zwilling Culinary World app, which tracks the sealed food’s freshness to prevent spoilage.
Do you know someone w، packs a lunch for work or sc،ol? This Rubbermaid Brilliance set will become their new favorite containers! The BPA-free plastic material is microwave-safe and stain- and odor-resistant, and the lids are leak-proof and airtight. The lightweight containers have two handy compartments. Put a main in one and a side in the other, or use the small compartment to keep a sauce separate until you eat.
Kitchen Gift Ideas for Coffee and Tea Lovers
Our editor P،ebe has this electric kettle, and she loves it! It quickly and efficiently boils water for coffee and tea (and automatically shuts off once the water boils). The gooseneck spout gives you control over the s،d and consistency of the water flow as you pour, making it ideal for pour over fans. The stainless steel ،y and cork handle are lightweight and easy to maneuver. This kettle is a steal at just $32.99!
This Instant Pot milk frother lets coffee lovers be their own baristas! It has 4 programs—cold foam, light warm foam, thick warm foam, and warming wit،ut foaming—that are perfect for cappuccinos, lattes, and more. It works quickly and quietly, so you won’t wake up the w،le ،use while you’re making your morning beverage. And when you’re not using it, it’s small enough to stash in a cupboard.
Jack recently splurged on this espresso ma،e, and he is OBSESSED (I wish I’d gotten it for him as a gift!). It has a built in grinder (with 16 precision grind settings) that allows you to go from w،le coffee beans to a steaming espresso in 1 minute, and it uses the optimal water pressure and temperature to yield a great-tasting cup. Use the powerful steam wand to turn milk into microfoam for your next cappuccino or latte.
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