10 of the Very Best Kitchen Gifts of All Time
updated Aug 14, 2021
Here at Kitchn some of our favorite gifts to give and receive are the ones that help us make magic happen in our favorite room of the house: the kitchen (duh!). Kitchen gifts are the best gifts! A roasting pan that produces a perfect sear, a new appliance that cuts down on prep time — we can see your own wish list getting longer already.
Whether you’re picking out something for yourself, or grabbing a gift for a home cook extraordinaire, you can’t go wrong with any of these picks. We promise!
Note : We’ve started this list with just 10 things, but we’re going to be adding to it as the holiday season gets closer. Because, you know, it’s key gifting season! (Double duh!) The point? Be sure to check back again soon.
Cookware
Some people are lucky enough to have heirloom cast iron pans passed down from older generations to them. The rest of us can hope that someone buys us a high-quality pan that we can season and love enough to pass down to someone else one day. This is that pan: Classic, sturdy, and just the right size.
Carbon steel pans offer a surface that provides optimum heat distribution and is naturally nonstick. They’re a staple in many restaurant kitchens because chefs know they're going to get a superior sear when they use them. And they’re nearly indestructible. This roasting pan is sized just right for a small, 12-pound bird, so it won’t take up too much space in the cabinet. But we’re sure it will spend more time in or on the oven than in storage.
Most of the people we know would be thrilled to get anything from this beloved brand that is still making handcrafted cookware in France. And while many home cooks already have a classic Dutch oven , they might not have a braiser in their collection yet. Mostly used to sear and cook meats to perfection, this model also boasts handles that are 45 percent larger so they’re easy to grab — even when using bulky oven mitts.
This soup pot is overflowing with smart features like a steel core for heat distribution, a tight-fitting lid, and a beautiful ceramic finish that resists chips and stains. But our favorite feature is the dripless pouring rim — give the gift of sauce-free stovetops and counters!
This stoneware casserole dish came out late last year and Kitchn editors were quick to fall for it . It results in an even bake, cleans up incredibly easily, and has the best (read: easiest to grab) handles out of any other casserole dish we've ever tested. Plus, it's super cute!
Small Appliances
Time and again this item shows up on wedding registries, and for good reason. It’s a classic workhorse that would be appreciated in any kitchen. It has a generous 14-cup capacity and it’s super simple to use. There are only two buttons — On and Off/Pulse — so there’s no learning curve when someone is using it for the first time. It also beat out every other food processor during our Best List testing .
Many consider Vitamix to be the GOAT when it comes to blenders — and we have to agree. This model is one of the most intuitive to use, with 10 speeds and a pulse button. And it has a 48-ounce container plus that powerful motor that's beloved by home cooks and pro chefs everywhere.
If an appliance is going to take up significant counter space, it better earn it. This workhorse sure does! With settings to air fry, roast, broil, reheat, and dehydrate, we’re confident it will get more than its fair share of use in any kitchen.
No one enjoys transferring hot soup to their blender to make it smooth and creamy. With an immersion blender, home cooks can skip that step and make the butternut squash soup dreams are made of — right there in the pot. It can also be used to make smoothies, pesto, batter, or a quick bowl of fresh whipped cream. Get this for a loved one who's been feeling like they need to mix things up lately.
Nothing beats fresh pasta. And while it’s fairly easy to make at home , it does always seem to turn into a messy production. Help a loved one save time, both prep and cleanup, with this impressive little machine. All they have to do is add the ingredients, turn it on, and 15 minutes later they'll have perfectly uniform pasta — and no hand cramps from endlessly cranking the wheel on an old-school roller.
Source : food
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