66 Kitchen Gifts for Every Type of Cook in Your Life

This handy gadget makes sure everything in your pan stays consistently stirred—perfect for those tricky recipes that require a lot of attention.

If their level of mastery in the kitchen is only boiling water, give them this chic kettle to pull off the task. Whether they're getting ready to make hot tea or instant ramen, they will appreciate this useful gift. If you need another reason to love it: this is also one of Oprah's Favorite Things for 2023.

Penned by London-based food writer Bre Graham, this deliciously simple cookbook is designed for two, so if you want to gift your partner or roommate a new tome for nights at home, you can't go wrong with this one. It includes dishes for breakfast, lunch, aperitivo, dinner, and dessert—all of which are illustrated with adorable drawings.

Plenty of people have a spoon rest for utensils covered in sauce, but do they have the crab-shaped silicone alternative? If not, we highly suggest offering them a playful upgrade. It's heat-resistant, so feel free to perch the crab right on the edge of your searing hot pot or pan.

This silicone splash guard is a game-changer for anyone whose countertop that surrounds the faucet is constantly covered in water. No matter how much water spills across the guard, it will funnel back into the sink, leaving your counters nice and clean (and dry).

We can't get enough of this salad spinner (it won a Live Better Award in 2022)! With one pull of the handle, this must-have will dry your salad and keep it within the basket so there's no green left behind. To stop the spinning, just press down again and lunch is ready!

This stand makes it even easier to follow a recipe from your phone or tablet. It comes with a stylus so you don't get flour all over the screen.

The cook in your life will appreciate this natural antibacterial cutting board made from 100 percent sustainable camphor laurel trees in Australia. Each slab is unique and smells like the great outdoors upon arrival. It will become a staple in their cooking routine.

"These craft cocktail gifts have been a go-to gift for years," says Associate Shopping Editor Janae McKenzie. "They're perfect for when you don't know what to get someone." There's plenty of flavors available, so an Old Fashioneds, pineapple jalapeño lemonade, or peppermint bark martinis are super easy to craft. Simply infuse with water or the liquor of your choice for a delicious cocktail or mocktail base.

Leave food biases behind this holiday season. Veggie-packed meals are way too versatile to be synonymous with flavorless. For the vegan or vegan-curious person in your life, gift this guide to flavorful, unique recipes free of meat. They'll be ready to prepare everything from the perfect snack board to chipotle tacos. Plus, it's available on Amazon Prime, so it's perfect for last-minute shoppers.

Sometimes, a McDonald's run is all the cooking you want to do. This in-car sauce holder clips onto the car's A/C vents for an easy way to access your dips for all the drive-thru snacking your heart desires. This is the white elephant gift that everyone will fight over. No more dry nuggets in the name of safety.

One of the most popular gifts this Christmas, this is perfect for the pitmaster in your life. Sure, they've probably got a meat thermometer from the grocery store, but this upgrade is so worth it, especially for those long, slow-cooked meats. This high-tech, long-range bluetooth thermometer will save them the headache of constantly checking their grill, so they can check its status from the comfort of the couch.

This flavor-packed cookbook makes a great gift for the spice fanatic in your life. Plus, it serves as a fabulous, albeit somewhat passive aggressive, gift for anyone in your life with a fear of flavor. Regardless of their heat preferences, help any home cook step up their chef game with these magical recipes that incorporate chili crisp into everything from cornbread to ice cream.

There's no need to use plastic bags from the grocery store thanks to these reusable mesh bags that are perfect for stashing produce. If going green is on their New Year's resolution list, this gift is a must.

This chopper isn't just easy to use—it also makes for easy cleanup once you're done cutting up those nuts and veggies. "I breathe a sigh of relief whenever I'm cooking at my parents' and pull this out of the drawer," says McKenzie. "No more onion tears!"

When you've worked so hard to make your meals, you probably don't want to throw away the tasty leftovers. With this portable Crock-Pot, now you can enjoy a second or even third servings of your favorite dishes at work or on the road. Just plug this lunch box into an outlet to heat your food right up!

​​Great for the frequent entertainer and dinner party host, this cheese board swivels into itself for easy storage.

Oprah's favorite Le Creuset piece is a must-have for any at-home brunch. The cast iron minimizes sticking from the dough itself, and the gorgeous Shallot colorway makes for a beautiful reveal of a fresh loaf. "You know how I feel about bread, so I was very happy to see this enameled cast-iron piece that brings brick-oven baking to a home oven," Oprah says about the pan. "In other words, it makes a crust to die for."

This customizable rolling pin uses slip-on rings to flatten dough to the exact millimeter, for perfect crusts (or cookies) every time.

For the salad maker who loves to garnish with fresh herbs, gift this apron. They'll clip rosemary and thyme and bring them to the kitchen with ease, and look cute while doing it. "Busy chefs will appreciate this sturdy double-stitched denim apron by a former jeans designer," Oprah says. "But so will some gardeners. I put mine on to keep track of my pruner and phone when I’m clipping roses."