As an enthusiastic home cook, there are quite a few things on my holiday wishlist this year. My bakeware could definitely use an upgrade, and don’t even get me started on rice cookers (I seriously need one). That’s why I’ve made a gift guide for all my fellow home cooks out there. It’s basically a wishlist for all my friends and family (take note, guys!).
Take a look at my top options below. And definitely consider them for that person on your list who can’t wait to cater your holiday get-together this season.
Top Gifts For Home Cooks
GreenLife Digital Rice Cooker
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GreenLife's Digital rice cooker can cook up to 2 cups of rice uncooked, making up to 4 cups of cooked rice. Its removable nonstick ceramic pot is PFAS-free and easy to clean. And with one-touch presets, you can make oats, quinoa, brown rice... the world is your oyster.
Caraway Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven
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Caraway's 8-quart dutch oven is coated with three layers of PFAS-free enamel. It's oven-safe and compatible with all stovetops. The charcoal color is beyond chic—you'll want to keep it out as a statement piece.
Woodenhouse Lifelong Quality 8-Piece Wooden Utensil Set
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This 8-piece teak wooden spoon set is super sturdy and easy to clean. The set comes with a spatula, turner, ladle, spoons, skimmer, holder, spoon rest and six hooks. And best of all, they won't scratch your cookware.
The Beast Mega 1200 Blender
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The Beast Mega 1200 is a small-but-mighty personal blender powered by a 1200-watt motor. Its 40-ounce to-go cup makes it easy to take your creation on-the-go.
Stasher Starter Kit 7-Pack
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The Stasher Starter Kit 7-Pack is for the home cook who's looking to lower their environmental impact in the kitchen. With multiple reusable silicone bags, you can save all your leftovers (sans the single-use waste!).
Cozy Vegan: 100 Delicious, Plant-Based Comfort Food Recipes (A Cookbook)
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Treat your food-loving vegan to a book of incredible recipes for everything from cheesy cauliflower pot pie to stone fruit cobbler! Written by Liz Douglas, a.k.a. Instagram's @GlowDiaries___, it's now available for pre-order to come out in the new year.
Woodenhouse Lifelong Quality Bamboo Cutting Board (Set of 3)
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These thick, durable wooden cutting boards have deep juice grooves to ensure it all stays on the board. Built-in handles make it easy to transport, and they're super easy to clean, whether you're prepping meats or veggies.
HexClad Essential Knife Set
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Shoppers absolutely love this 6-piece, Japanese Damascus Stainless Steel Blade knife set for its durability and craftsmanship. The Pakkawood handles are absolutely gorgeous, too, so any cook would be happy to show them off in a knife block.
KitchenAid Classic Series 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer
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Calling all bakers! This easy-to-use standing mixer has a bowl and multiple attachments like a dough hook, beater and egg whisk. And it'll look super chic on your countertop.
Ninja NC301 CREAMi Ice Cream Maker
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Make gelato, milkshakes, smoothie bowls and more! The seven one-touch programs are super easy to use, and the pint containers and lids make storage extremely easy.
Cuisinart 15-in-1 Extra-Large Digital Air Fryer Oven
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A love for cooking doesn't always mean difficult-to-make meals. The Cuisinart Extra-Large Digital Air Fryer Oven brings convenience to your kitchen with 10 cooking functions (air fry, toast, bake, broil, roast, warm, pizza, low, dehydrate and grill). Make anything from a 13-pound turkey to grilled veggies with the touch of a button.
Rachael Ray Cucina Nonstick Bakeware Set
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Make everything from muffins to bread with this 10-piece bakewear set! The latte brown color and cranberry red grips add a pop of color to your cabinets. Plus, it's easy to clean, simplifying the process from start to finish.
Cuisinart 77-11G Stainless Steel 11-Piece Cookware Set
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This premium stainless steel cookware set comes with 1.5-quart and 2.5-quart saucepans with glass covers; a 3-quart saucepan with a glass cover and helper handle; an 8-quart stockpot with a glass cover; an 8-inch skillet, a 10-inch skillet and a 7.08-inch steamer insert. It heats quickly and spreads heat evenly, with cool grip handles that make handling easy.
Secret Sauce: 200 Copycat Recipes to Re-Create Your Favorite Restaurant Sauces, Dips, and Dressings
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With 200 easy recipes, you can make all the dips and dressings your heart desires, from Chipotle guac to Chick-Fil-A's secret sauce.
Mannkitchen Pepper Cannon
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Get restaurant-quality cracked pepper at home. It's easy to use, and elevates a dish with a simple twist.
Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Set
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This casserole dish comes in a set of three. It's sophisticated, convenient and highly durable. Based on its 4.6-star rating, shoppers are seemingly thrilled with this purchase.