Gift Guide: Flavorful, Functional Gifts for People Who Love Cooking

For the Fried Egg Enthusiast:

This pre-seasoned skillet can handle everything you throw at it, and it’s perfect for everyday usage. It’s forged in the USA, and it has a lifetime-guarantee. “I’ve admittedly been a fan of Smithey Ironworks for years. In fact, I’ve steadily collected these pans over the course of a few years and their latest pan, the Little Farmhouse Skillet, is their most approachable carbon steel pan ever. It’s my designated egg pan and its use is my favorite part of my breakfast routine,” says Shop With Us Executive Editor, Tercius Bufete!

For the Speedy Eater: 

By now, you probably know about the greatness of air fryers, and this one from Cosori elevates that reputation! It has nine cooking functions and comes with an extensive catalog of chef-created recipes for easy cooking. Also, it has a six-quart holding capacity, and it’s dishwasher-safe!

For the Knife Aficionado: 

When it comes to getting the best dices and slices in the kitchen, investing in sleek, top-of-line knives is the only way to achieve it. This Shun Nakiri knife is perfect for chopping and mincing, and it’s made by employing the traditional Japanese process, kasumi, which is also how Samurai swords are created. “A Japanese Knife is the epitome of a cool and useful gift. Beautiful, functional and guaranteed to delight the chef in your life—Shun knives are the favorite of celebrity chefs like Iron Chefs Bobby Flay and Masaharu Morimoto. This particular piece is perfect for chopping fruits and vegetables thanks to its broad, rectangular silhouette and super-sharp edge,” says Shop With Us Executive Editor, Tercius Bufete!

For the Person Who Lives for a Perfectly-Cooked Steak: 

From 12/1 to 12/31/23, you can choose your offer — free chicken wings for a year, free premium steak tips for a year or free ground beef in every order for a year! *Offer valid for new members only.

For the Person Who Needs to Upgrade:

Shopping for someone who loves to cook but still has an old-school toaster oven? It’s time to introduce them to Tovala: a smart oven that toasts, bakes, air fries, steams, broils and reheats. It can even scan barcodes to automatically set the right mode and temperature for whatever you’re cooking. For a limited time, grab your giftee the oven and a meal plan for a massive discount!

For the Food Preservers: 

Ambrosia is known for making nifty kitchen tools, and this produce bag set is very useful. This set consists of four different types of bags that work to help make vegetables, berries, leafy greens and mushrooms last longer. I’ve saved so much money and wasted so much less produce with these linen refrigerator bags! They create an ideal environment for fruits and veggies, extending their shelf lives by up to two weeks. This set is a brilliant gift for eco-conscious people, home chefs and those on a budget,” says Shop With Us Commerce Writer, Savannah Born!

For the Person Who Lives for Umami: 

If you really want to excite your giftee’s tastebuds, grab them this trio of addictive Sichuan sauces. They’ll receive a hot and crispy Sichuan Chili Crisp, a sweet and tangy Zhong Sauce and a savory and spicy Chengu Crunch. They’ll want to put these sauces on everything!

For the Person Who Appreciates the Magic of Butter: 

Butter is key for elevating so many foods — but spreading it onto bread (or whatever else) when it’s cold and hard? A nightmare. This knife is the ultimate stocking stuffer for anyone who loves butter. Use it to cut slices — or use the different sides to cut spreadable, meltable strips, curls or shreds!

For the Person With Four Burners Going at Once: 

Cooking an elaborate meal can mean some serious stress — especially when continuous stirring is involved. No need to worry about burning sauces or tired arms with this handy little sous chef. Just stick it into any simmering or low-heat liquid and let it do the work!

For the Pizza Lovers: 

In today’s food landscape, nothing is as easy and quintessential as pizza. If you’re looking for a way to give them the gift of hot, fresh and authentic pizza whenever this year, think about splurging on this Ooni indoor/outdoor pizza oven. It has volt 12 capacity (it’s very powerful) and it can make stone-baked pizza in just 20 seconds! “I love my Ooni Volt. It’s made ordering pizza a thing of the past, and as a New Yorker, that’s saying a lot. This electric pizza oven makes it easy to bake restaurant-level pizza at home,” says Shop With Us Executive Editor, Tercius Bufete!

For the Chef Who’s Very Precise:

Uneven, fluctuating temperatures can screw up a lot of dishes, which is why cooking sous vide is a preferred method for many people. This tool lets you accurately control time and temperature for the perfect results every time — no guesswork!

For the Person With Rusty Knives: 

Everyone who loves to cook knows the importance of high-quality knives and tools. For this set, Misen asked chefs what tools were most indispensable to them. Each purchase comes with a chef knife, a paring knife, a ceramic honing rod, a bench scraper and a fish spatula!

For the Commuter: 

Chances are, the person who loves to cook already owns an Always Pan, but Our Place has several other amazing gift options for all budgets. Forget cheap, plastic containers. This ceramic travel bowl is perfect for taking their carefully cooked food to work, on picnics or wherever else!

For the Outdoors Cooker: 

When it comes to fall and winter, having a bonfire is a must for many. But what if you could make pizza — or cook anything for that matter — on top of your bonfire without worrying about the flame going out? We introduce you to Solo Stove. The brand’s Bonfire 2.0 smokeless fire pit is a powerful, versatile option that can live up to any task. It’s portable, comes with a removable ash pan, and has a high-heat ceramic coating to make sure it lasts for years to come. “When I got the Solo Stove Bonfire 2.0 fire pit, I instantly took it out of the box and set it up in my backyard! It was so easy to get working, and the fire I got going lasted for over eight hours. This is the perfect service to have on a cold night when you want to be outside, or when it times of distress during cold weather months — like when the power goes out,” says Shop With Us Commerce Writer, Jacorey Moon!

For the Person Always Burning Their Hands: 

Protecting your hands is super important when using the oven or even handling certain pots and pans on the stove, but mitts can severely limit your dexterity and lead to spills. We’re obsessed with these cooking gloves as an alternative. They can even be used to hold a kettle of boiling water from the base!

For the Person With a Sharp Tongue:

 In this case, when we say a sharp tongue, we mean someone who can pick out different flavors in an instant — and they definitely know if an olive oil is extra virgin or not. For them, we choose this elevated set. Awake pairs well with anything from soup to eggs and pasta, while Alive is essential for dipping and drizzling!

For the Person Who Loves a Personal Touch: 

A new cutting board is always a nice gift, but this personalized one is next level! Customize it with your giftee’s first or last name (or the names of them and their partner), and they’ll receive a custom, hand-cut board made just for them!

For the Person With Limited Space:

The more you love to cook, the more tools, spices, oils, plates, etc. you’ll likely own. With limited cabinet and counter space, things can become quickly cluttered. That’s why we adore this simple yet majorly effective riser as a gift!

For the Person Who Wants a Pristine Kitchen: 

Even when your kitchen is totally clean, burn marks, stains, grease and grime often remain. It happens to us all. But there’s no need to replace anything just yet! Try the legendary Pink Stuff first — a “miracle” cleaning paste that’s outstanding for pots, pans, stovetops and more!

For the Person With Limited Space:

The more you love to cook, the more tools, spices, oils, plates, etc. you’ll likely own. With limited cabinet and counter space, things can become quickly cluttered. That’s why we adore this simple yet majorly effective riser as a gift!