Kitchen Gadgets Gift Guide (2024)

Up your cooking game with these unique kitchen gadgets and take boring, everyday recipes to the next level. You might even find something to wrap up for the foodie in your life, like the Marcato Atlas Pasta Machine or a granite molcajete.

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Marcato Atlas Pasta Machine

The machine might be made in Italy, but that home-made pasta's going to be made right in your kitchen! And also Italy if you live in Italy.

Amazon

$74.99Wishlist

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Pepper Mill Imports Traditional Copper Coffee Spice Mill

This is what you pull out when you want everyone to know you're serious about your pepper.

Walmart

$71.99Wishlist

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BOJ Commercial Grade Manual Can Opener with Angled Bar

This is a can opener designed for the back of a busy restaurant, but there's plenty of great ways you could use it - a little catering business, a fundraiser or food service, tailgating, or a big group picnic.

Amazon

$76.95Wishlist

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Bella electric ceramic tea kettle

Combine the timeless style of an old fashioned ceramic kettle with modern features like a 1200 Watt heating element, LED lights, and more.

Amazon

$49.99Wishlist

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Instant Pot Duo60 6-quart 7-in-1 pressure cooker

I'm not even sure why we're writing a description about this. It's a 7-in-1 pressure cooker that could make yogurt if you want. If you don't have one already, you should. And if you do have one, you're probably too distracted thinking about the pot roast you're cooking right now.

Amazon

$99.99Wishlist

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OXA Powerful 4-in-1 Hand Blender

A hand blender like this might not get all the chunks out, but it's a lot less expensive and a lot easier to use than the big cahunas. Plus, who doesn't enjoy a chunky salsa or a little fruit pulp?

Amazon

$39.99Wishlist

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KitchenAid 7-Speed Digital Hand Mixer

Is there a better time for a digital hand mixer than the holiday season? So much baking! So many cookies. Plenty of stuff to use one of these on.

Amazon

$49.99Wishlist

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Bialetti 12-ounce Stovetop Espresso Maker

If you are into really strong coffee, and one tiny cup of espresso just isn't enough, you might want to invest in this. It doesn't quite make espresso because it doesn't have that much pressure, but the result is a drink that'll remind you of mornings in Italy.

Amazon

$26.74Wishlist

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Gourmia Cordless Electric Milk Frother & Heater

Everybody knows the best part of any coffee drink is the milk foam. If you search your heart and know that to be true, this is the machine you need to start with before making your daily cappuccino.

Amazon

$39.99Wishlist

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Star Wars R2-D2 coffee press

I mean, sure, if you need help hiding the technical layouts to the Galactic Empire's largest, most deadly weapon he can do that. But if what you really need is just a nice cup of coffee to wake up with, he can do that, too.

Think Geek

$29.99Wishlist

Victoria Cast Iron Bacon Press and Meat Weight

You'll feel like the shift cook in the back of a 60s-style diner with this meat weight. You'll also cook your bacon and paninis a lot faster.

Amazon

$29.17Wishlist

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Imusa 8-inch Granite Molcajete

This little mortar and pestle is perfect for guac or salsa. You can make it in the bowl and it's nice enough you don't have to transfer to something else. Just grind and serve!

Amazon

$13.99Wishlist

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Microplane Classic Zester/Grater

Shred your cheese and veggies with ease using this grater. Just, you know, don't grate too close. No one wants that.

Amazon

$10.36Wishlist

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Westmark Germany Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Wire Cheese Slicer

You know what kitchen gadget you should never have to worry about? Your cheese slicer. Do you have one? Is it working? Buy one of these and all the cheese you buy will know it's not staying unsliced forever.

Amazon

$12.79Wishlist

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Zalik 5-blade spiralizer

Pasta noodles are so old fashioned. Get with the times and make veggie noodles. They're healthier, more colorful, and some even add all new flavors to otherwise boring dishes. Also, Sweet Potato Noodles are awesome.

Amazon

$24.99Wishlist

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Lavatools Javelin Pro digital meat thermometer

No one likes undercooked meat. Take the mystery out of your cooking with this meat thermomter and cook like a pro.

Amazon

$49.99Wishlist

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Tempered Glass 10-piece nesting bowls

There's nothing worse than wasting space to store your bowls all around the kitchen, and then wasting time to find the right one. These nesting bowls fit inside eachother, saving space and time.

Bed Bath and Beyond

$29.99Wishlist

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Music Notes Measuring Spoon Set

Measuring spoons are a critical thing in everyones kitchen, but they don't have to be boring and plain. These musical note ones add some style and fun to the everyday task of measuring your stuff.

Uncommon Goods

$52.00Wishlist

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Bottle Cleaning Beads set of 2

Use these cleaning beads to reach the bottom of those long tumblers and water bottles that you just can't reach otherwise.

Uncommon Goods

$5.99Wishlist

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Star Wars R2-D2 Measuring Cup Set

This set breaks R2-D2 down into different measuring cups at every level. There are no hidden tactical plans inside, so I don't think this is canon.

Amazon

$20.00Wishlist

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Pioneer Woman 6 Quart Portable Slow Cooker

Slow cookers speak for themselves, but these beautifully designed options are even more desirable. Treat your loved ones to a slow cooker they won't be ashamed to have on the counter.

Walmart

$25.00Wishlist

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Kitchen Gadgets Gift Guide (2024)

FAQs

What is a thoughtful gift for someone who likes to cook? ›

These thoughtful gift ideas range from artisanal olive oils and professional knife sets, to beautiful cutting boards and handy kitchen tools via colourful oven mitts, durable cookware, high-quality pasta makers and modern pizza ovens.

What to get a cook for Christmas? ›

The Best Gifts for Every Type of Home Cook
  • Material Kitchen The Forever Peeler. $28. ...
  • Maldon Sea Salt Bucket. $14. ...
  • Saltverk Birch Smoked Salt. $10. ...
  • Peugeot Line Manual Salt & Pepper Mills Gift Set. $100. ...
  • AeroGarden Sprout. $82. ...
  • 'Herb: A Cook's Companion,' by Mark Diacono. $19. ...
  • New York Shuk Preserved Lemon Paste. $24. ...
  • Zab's Hot Sauce.
Apr 19, 2024

What are kitchen gadgets called? ›

A cooking utensil is a utensil for cooking. Utensils may be categorized by use with terms derived from the word "ware": kitchenware, wares for the kitchen; ovenware and bakeware, kitchen utensils that are for use inside ovens and for baking; cookware, merchandise used for cooking; and so forth.

What is the most useful thing in the kitchen? ›

The 25 Kitchen Products Every Home Cook Needs
  • A Chef's Knife. Mac Knife 8-Inch Hollow Edge Chef's Knife. ...
  • A Wood Cutting Board. John Boos Chop-N-Slice Maple Cutting Board. ...
  • A Cast Iron Skillet. ...
  • A Versatile Knife Set. ...
  • A Large Capacity Stand Mixer. ...
  • A Sharp Paring Knife. ...
  • A Large-Capacity Food Processor. ...
  • A Hand Mixer.
Apr 26, 2024

What is the most bought food item on Christmas? ›

Nationally, these are the most popular Christmas foods in America:
  • Roasted potatoes (91%)
  • Scalloped potatoes (83%)
  • Roast beef (77%)
  • Red velvet cake (76%)
  • Ham (76%)
  • Christmas nuts (76%)
Aug 1, 2023

What should I gift to a chef? ›

Kai Premium Kitchen Knife Set of 4, Stainless Steel Nakiri Knife, Santoku Knife, Utility Knife & Serrated Knife and Free Ceramic Knife Sharpener,
  • chef.
  • gifts for chefs.
  • gift for men.
  • gifts for chef men.

What is a smart kitchen device? ›

Smart kitchen appliances work by connecting to your home Wi-Fi network and communicating with your smart kitchen hub. Once your smart appliances are connected, you can control them via an app on your smartphone or through voice commands.

What are the 10 kitchen tools and their uses? ›

10 Best Kitchen Tools Names and Their Uses in the Kitchen
  • Wood and Stone Mortar and Pestle. A mortar and pestle is a traditional kitchen tool used for grinding, crushing, and mixing items. ...
  • Salad Tongs Kitchen Tool. ...
  • Lemon Squeezer Hand Juicer. ...
  • Oil Bottle for Kitchen. ...
  • Chopping Board. ...
  • Ladle Spoon. ...
  • Water Jug. ...
  • Bottle Opener.
Jan 4, 2024

What are kitchen essentials? ›

From cooking utensils to pots and pans, to prep stuff and measuring tools, these staples will be used in everyday cooking. Kitchen essentials: the basics cover everything you need to simmer, boil, braise, sear, fry, mix, measure, pour, whisk, chop, cut, stir or strain.

What do you bring when someone is cooking you dinner? ›

A top-shelf olive oil.

It goes without saying that your host likes to cook (otherwise they wouldn't be throwing a dinner party). A high-end olive oil is the perfect gift for their culinary craft. It's a great way to acknowledge your host's cooking skills, and it's a great treat for them to try in future meals.

What do you give someone who needs food? ›

A gift card to a restaurant or a bag of snacks and grocery staples is very often just the thing to get your friend through a trying time. Households often need to replenish milk, bread, coffee, soft drinks, cereal, and paper goods.

What food should everyone have in their kitchen? ›

16 Foods You Should Have in Your Kitchen By the Time You're 25
  • Eggs. Eggs are incredible. ...
  • Butter. Again, butter is used for just about everything. ...
  • Milk (or a Dairy Substitute) Milk can be a pain to buy, I know. ...
  • Pasta Sauce. ...
  • Dijon Mustard. ...
  • Ketchup. ...
  • Grapes. ...
  • Apples.

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