15+ Fun Gifts for Cooks

Available in blue or white, this elegant enameled cast iron braiser is perfect for making comforting meals all through the winter. And with the long-lasting quality of Le Creuset, it's guaranteed to be a gift that's passed down through generations. 

Demystify the process of fermenting with this helpful kit. It contains everything you need (except the fresh peppers) to create wow-worthy hot sauces at home and gives the giftee an introduction into how to ferment. 

Give the gift of versatility with the four-in-one ChefCubii, which acts as a steam oven, air-fryer, convection oven, and dehydrator. Small enough to fit on a countertop, but big enough to serve a family, the ChefCubii is a must-have for any tech foodie.

For the adventurous eater, "Gastro Obscura: A Food Adventurer's Guide" should be at the top of their reading list. Including features on dishes, ingredients, and techniques from every corner of the world, they're sure to learn something new.

Salt can make or break a dish, so give the gift of high-quality Jacobsen salt this holiday season. This handy starter kit includes everything from fine to flaky salts, alongside flavored varieties and a dainty salt cellar for storage. 

Even the most experienced of cooks sometimes find themselves without time to make a dish in the morning. Throw together a hearty breakfast in a flash with the Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker, which allows you to easily layer up ingredients and have a delicious meal in minutes. 

For the heat seekers on your gift list, introduce them to the world of Red Clay hot sauces with The All Stars sampler. Ranging from classic vinegar-y red sauce to sweet and hot barrel-aged honey, the recipient will never have a boring meal when using this trio of products. 

Perfectly portable at an astonishing 12 pounds, the nomadiQ Grill is exactly what an outdoorsy cook needs. Not traveling? It's just the right size for using on small patios or in tiny backyards. 

This New York Times cookbook is ideal for those who are looking to move beyond the basics of recipes. With flexible dish formats that can be customized to your heart's desire, this clever book will guide you on how to cook without too much hand holding.  

Give the gift of a favorite condiment or seasoning this holiday. The Omsom Asian Pantry Staples Gift Box has everything a home cook will love, from tangy Japanese barbecue sauce to vibrant ground turmeric. Whether these products are new-to-them finds or classic choices for stocking up their pantry, it's sure to be a welcome gift.

Everybody loves a good food pun, and what better way to display it than this vibrant dish towel? Made with 100 percent cotton and eco-friendly dyes, it's easy to toss in the washing machine for a quick clean up. 

For that cook who seems to have all the tools, a baking slab is probably what's missing from their kitchen arsenal. Beautifully crafted with white porcelain and a colorful rim, the Made In x Nancy Silverton Baking Slab is perfect for the ideal ratio of filling to crust on everything from berry cobblers to pot pies. 

Whether you're gifting these to the king of cheese plates or the queen of thumbprint cookies, these flavorful jams from Uncoi Preserves will make any dish distinctly delicious. The tasty spreads are just one of the many gift-worthy foods featured in Samuel Adams' Brewing the American Dream Marketplace, an initiative to bolster small businesses affected by the pandemic.

The CHEF iQ Smart Cooker has all the bells and whistles for a foodie to geek out over. With 300 pre-set cook modes, a built-in scale, and 6-quart capacity it's already a great appliance, but the real selling point is the CHEF iQ app. This allows you to monitor your cooker from afar, calculate cooking times for ingredients, and features step-by-step recipes made specifically for the Smart Cooker.

For the friend who's always trying out new techniques, the "How to Sous Vide" book breaks down this popular cooking style into manageable steps and over 100 delicious recipes.  

Easy to store and even easier to enjoy using, the Philips Compact Pasta Maker can fit in your kitchen cabinet and be pulled out for a wealth of decadent meals. The appliance does the mixing, kneading, and extruding, featuring discs for making spaghetti, fettuccine, and penne.