21 Game-Changing Tools and Gadgets That Make Great Holiday Gifts
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We see a lot of new products on a daily basis. (It’s all part of the job!) Some are good, others are not-so-good, and some are total game-changers. It doesn’t happen often, but every once in a while we get our hands on something that makes us stop and think, “Well, that’s smart,” or “Where has this been all my life?”
This is a list of those super-brilliant products. Here, you’ll find gifts to make time spent in the kitchen easier, cleaner, more organized, and a heck of a lot more fun. The way it’s meant to be! Shop this list for yourself or pick out some things for a loved one who could use an upgrade or three.
Cookware
Lots of pans have one or two cool features like high sides, a truly nonstick surface, or a built-in spoon rest. But this one has ALL of the features in one attractive piece of cookware. It replaces eight common pieces in the kitchen and it works on induction cooktops, too. Proof that it's really a game-changer? It's often sold out and you've likely seen it all over Insta this past year.
Lots of us are big fans of this brand’s bestselling Holy Sheet . It performs beautifully, it will not warp, it's nonstick, and it's stunning (available in blue or green). The only thing that could make the Holy Sheet better is having more Holy Sheets. This collection includes the classic half-sheet pan and two quarter-sheet pans, so there’s plenty of room to roast veggies, bake cookies, and more.
A roasting pan is a versatile piece of kitchen equipment. It works equally as well when used for quick weeknight dinners as it does when someone's hosting a holiday dinner. This one is made from carbon steel, an excellent conductor of heat, so veggies and meat will get a nice sear every single time it’s used.
Help someone set up a new kitchen or replace their hodgepodge collection of pots and pans with this Instagram-famous set. Available in a variety of beautiful colors, this cookware doesn’t just look good, it performs beautifully, too. The ceramic-coated interior provides a nonstick surface that is free of PTFEs (that’s the bad stuff you’ve read about in the news), it’s oven safe, and it’s surprisingly lightweight.
This cast iron skillet gets made with a special triple seasoning process, which means the pan will arrive perfectly seasoned out of the box, ready to take on anything. This feature eliminates the learning curve many beginners need when first starting to cook with cast iron.
Small Appliances
We’ll admit that a toaster with a touch screen seems a little extra, but that's part of what makes it so amazing. Get this for a serious toast lover and they'll never have to deal with burnt bread ever again: Once they select their ideal level of donness (on that full-color touchscreen) sensors inside make sure whatever is toasting turns out exactly how it was intended to. It also does so in a fraction of the time a traditional toaster would take.
We named this pick the best multitasking air fryer of 2021. It’s extra roomy inside so it can crisp up an entire bag of fries or tots, or fit a 9x13-inch baking pan. The convection mode cooks food up to 30% faster — perfect for when the cook of the house needs to get something on the table ASAP.
Fresh pasta is one of those little luxuries that can really turn a mundane dinner into a truly pleasurable experience. But, let’s get real, who has the time to make pasta? With this machine, your friend will! They'll just have to add the simple ingredients and turn it on, and in a few minutes the pasta is done. It’s the next best thing to having an Italian grandma in the kitchen.
There are some people in the world who just need coffee in any form/flavor/strength they can get it. Then there are others who can actually taste and appreciate the nuances of different blends and roasts. This brand-new single-serve Keurig coffee maker is for the latter person. It automatically recognizes the pod being brewed and adjusts the temperature, brew time, and the like to make the ultimate cuppa every single time.
You can do a lot of things in a Vitamix blender — blend, crush, purée, and more — but there are some tasks that really need a food processor to get the job done. For those, this handy attachment can transform the countertop appliance into a whole new machine. This attachment sits atop the motor base and can be used to chop, mince, mix, and knead ingredients. It works with the Ascent and Venturist models, so check to see what the person you’re shopping for has before you purchase this.
Tools
Upgrade your favorite home cook’s go-to cutting board to this revolutionary model. Hear us out! It’s got a large surface so someone can prep lots of different ingredients, the juice-catching well is deeper than most and has a handy pour spout, and our favorite feature, a handy slot that holds a phone upright so it’s easy to check a recipe or read that Slack message from a coworker.
Handmade in Pennsylvania from durable cherry wood, this spoon really stands out from the rest — because of the way it rests. A smart grove in the handle allows it to effortlessly balance on the side of a pot or pan so the drippings go back into where they belong, and not on the counter.
A butter dish is something that many people don’t realize they need until they use one. Other than looking great, this one packs a few clever features: Stoppers on each end prevent the butter stick from sliding around, and the top rests securely in place so there’s no need to worry about it sliding around when going from fridge to table. Fun fact: We tested five different butter storage options and this one was the cream of the crop.
We all know that we should be using reusable storage bags, but their often-hefty price tag can be a huge barrier. Treat someone to this set so they can wave goodbye to plastic baggies for good. These can withstand time in the freezer, microwave, and dishwasher. And they stand up on their own for easy filling.
For some home cooks, there is nothing more sad than a dull knife. It’s also pretty dangerous. And while a honing steel and a sharpening stone may take some practice to get the hang of, this easy-to-use sharpener can be used by anyone right out of the box. Users just pull their dull knife through the sharpening blades a few times to get a razor-sharp edge.
Before you wrap up a vacuum, it’s important that you make sure the person you’re buying this gift for will appreciate it (we love the idea, but understand that some people don’t enjoy a gift as practical as this). For those that do, this will be the ultimate pick. It’s slim and lightweight, making it an ideal way to reach all the crumbs hiding in hard-to-reach spaces. Our Tools Editor LOVES this thing.
Organizers
Help someone get their clutter off of the kitchen counter and into an unused space — the side of the fridge. This ingenious organizer can hold a roll of paper towels and several spice jars, and it has hooks for tools and towels. The magnetic back will stick to the side of most fridges (even if the front is stainless steel, the sides are usually still magnetic).
If you never thought a drawer organizer could be gift-worthy, you haven't met this one. It has a unique, stacked design that creates more space, allowing a higher capacity than similar products. Get this for a friend who is tight on space.
Dish racks tend to take up a lot of counter space and they’re usually not the most stylish thing on a countertop. This one , however, has a modern, sleek look that people will actually want to leave out. It also folds flat for easy storage, just in case it has to be put away.
Help someone eliminate the frustration we all feel when we can’t find something in the kitchen cabinets. This tiered shelf expands and contracts to fit a variety of spaces and elevates spices, so they’re always easy to spot. Plus, it's from Marie Kondo, so it's sure to spark all sorts of joy!
If there's someone in your life who loves their Instant Pot as much as they love their own family, then you should get them this cart. It's so perfect for an Instant Pot, it's like it was made specifically for it.
Jennifer Beck Goldblatt
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Jennifer Beck Goldblatt has never passed a sale without slowing down to take a look. She’s a freelance editor and writer who was previously on staff at many lifestyle magazines including Rachael Ray Every Day, Shape, Fitness, Food Network Magazine, and more. These days, she entertains her two kids and hangs out with her husband in New York between deadlines.
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