Next up on our holiday gift guides is all about the home cook. We all know and love the home cook lover in our life. This is the perfect opportunity to take their passion to the next level and splurge them with a great item.
One thing to consider is that if the person enjoys cooking, they probably have the basics and seek new quality materials. They enjoy the process of creating a well-crafted meal. No junky kitchen gadgets or lazy Instant Pot (no shade at Instant Pot). Think about quality materials that are designed for people who LIKE to cook. It is likely they already have the essential tools and may need further tools to expand their skill set.
Today I have 15+ items that someone who loves to cook will appreciate. These items will hopefully expand their skills and give them more time to craft food, not to add irking gadgets that will never be used.
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1. KitchenAid Mixer Attachment
Chances are the home cook already has a KitchenAid Mixer, so this attachment is perfect for extending their potential and bring more value to the mixer they already love. This spiralizer is perfect for peeling, coring, and slicing.
2. Commercial Grade Manual Juicer
A commercial grade juicer will take your cooking-lover a long way. This manual juicer will get every drop out of citrus. It looks great too!
3. Imperia Pasta Maker
When you are making a pasta dish from scratch, you need a pasta maker to embark a fully handcrafted meal. This pasta maker comes with a traditional hand roller for full control. It comes with different attachments to make various shapes!
4. Smeg Retro Kettle
5. Ultra Cute Kitchen Towels
Beautiful kitchen towels are a must-have for the master cook. It's nice having a big bundle to go through during the week. I love these ones because they are absorbent, durable, and are 100% cotton.
6. Honey Dip Jar
Sometimes we need just a dab of sweetness and honey is the way to go. I love having a honey dip jar for easy access. Plus, it's beautiful for the counter.
7. High Quality Kitchen Knife
When it comes to food prep, nothing is more important than a good knife. This WÜSTHOF knife is perfect for prepping meat, fruit, and veggies. The high-quality knife will WORK with you.
8. Airtight Storage
Many home cooks (who actually enjoy cooking) like to have ingredients on display for easy access and inspiration. What better way to store food than these beautiful glass canisters. Best of all, the wood lids are airtight and allow for stacking.
9. Protection Against Splatter
Someone who loves to cook understands the messiness of some recipes. A nice linen apron always works with a cook. It seems an apron turns 'making food' to 'crafting a meal.'
10. The Better Cast Iron Dutch Oven
A nice quality cast iron dutch oven will get you through many years of craft. Every cook likes to share their creation over a nice dutch oven. This will be cherished by the cook and the guest when serving in this beauty.
11. Wooden Utensils
Let's not forget reliable cooking utensils. Every person who likes to cook uses their tools heavily and might appreciate replacements. I love using wooden cooking utensils because the are gentle on my pots and pans and are resistant to high temperature.
12. Serving Platters
A good meal deserves a good presentation. These serving bowls are perfect for laying out that zesty summer salad, the handcrafted pasta, or even the hearty salad. A cook loves something versatile and stylish serve on. Chris Loves Julia refers to them as the 'blank canvas for an artist to paint on.'
13. Touchless Soap Dispenser
Obviously someone who likes to cook works hand in hand with the sink area. It is possible they are using a touchless sink faucet, but do they have a touchless soap dispenser? These are perfect for avoid cross contamination, especially when cooking for guests.
14. Mandolin Slicer
Let us not forget a mandolin slicer. One of these rock stars will gives a cook speed and precision. This perfect stainless steel one comes with 7 razor-sharp blades for all types of slicing. Best of all, its safe.
15. Roasting Pan
Let's get the party starting with an awesome roasting pan. Your cooking-lover will be all over a nice roasting pan. This means there is a large meal coming!
16. More Inspiration For Craft
I can't let you go without a cookbook suggestion. A person who loves to cook often looks for inspiration. Cook with Me might just do the trick. Alex Guarnaschelli details her recipes with love, technique, and nourishment.
I hope this gift guide has given you ideas for finding the perfect gift/s for your cookin lover. Remember, someone who LIKES to cook is always looking to expand their skills. They need something that will support passion and maybe save time.
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