Every foodie has their own unique tastes, so why settle for a one-size-fits-all gift? From the chic and simple to the innovative, my 2025 Gourmet Christmas Gift Guide features gadgets perfect for every kitchen personality. This Christmas, give them the tools to turn their passion for cooking into a masterpiece!
I’ve done the shopping for you, so put your feet up and relax this holiday season!
Table of Contents Gifts for the Home Cook Stocking Stuffers for the Home Cook Pizza Night Gifts Gift Guide for Breakfast Lovers Gift Guide for Pasta Night Lovers Gifts for Hostess Under $35 Gifts for Bakers White Elephant Food Themed Gifts
gifts for home cooks
Whether you’re starting out, starting over, or upgrading your storage, these tried-and-true kitchen essentials will make any cook feel like a pro.
8-inch or 10-inch chef’s knife: The first tool for aspiring culinary students and the most popular knife in the kitchen. This everyday knife is perfect for chopping, dicing, and slicing. Measuring Cups and Spoons: Ensure recipe accuracy (and success!) every time with a set of durable, easy-to-clean, and easy-to-read measuring cups. Pro tip: Look for a cup that stays upright when placed on the counter. Cutting Board: A hardwood cutting board is a gorgeous and useful tool in any kitchen. Knife-friendly, antibacterial, and versatile, this durable cutting board will be your kitchen companion for years to come. Crockpot Slow Cooker: For generations, crockpots have been a “set it and forget it” time, money, and effort saver, and this double-sided crockpot is sure to become your new favorite. Cast Iron Skillet: Long-lasting, affordable, and sturdy enough for campfire cooking, baking, roasting, or on the stovetop, cast iron makes cooking incredibly easy. Nesting Mixing Bowls: When storage space is tight, versatile nesting bowls offer a variety of sizes for any cooking task. Pro tip: Look for a set with a matching lid. Holly Nilsson: Everyday Comfort at Penny: Family Dinner Recipes from Fresh to Cozy: Cookbook (Hardcover): My new book covers delicious recipes for every occasion, with step-by-step photos and tips for home cooks of all skill levels.
Stocking Stuffers for Home Cooks
Children and children at heart love the “first course” of opening Christmas presents! I love useful (and cute!) kitchen gadgets for stocking stuffing.
KITCHEN MEASUREMENT CONVERSION MAGNET: Easy to read and easily accessed from your refrigerator, range hood, or microwave, this magnetic math converter eliminates all the guesswork. Herb Stripper: Compact and easy to clean, the herb stripper quickly removes delicate leaves from stems in seconds. Oven Mitts: Instead of stockings, hide your kitchen gifts in stylish oven mitts. Colorful Paper Straws: Stock up on seasonal straws to make your holiday drinks a little more fun. Cooking Salt Gift Set: These small but flavorful treats are flavor inspiration for any home cook. Window Sill Herb Garden: Add *chef’s kiss* flavor with snips and snips of fresh culinary herbs. Christmas Cookie Cutters: These cookies are sure to be a hit at your party with their unique shape.
pizza night gifts
Pizza night is a deck dinner for everyone at our house. Create a pizza night kit and give the gift of a fun and “luxury” pizza night with all the fixin’s!
Bench Scraper: Perfect for scooping, scraping, and shaping pizza dough, the bench scraper is also great for making scones and biscuits, and can even be used to level the top of frosted cakes. Box grater: Freshly shredded cheese melts better than pre-shredded cheese. The durable multi-sided box grater makes shredding quick and easy. Pizza Spices: Stock up on a carefully selected collection of delicious spices to perfect your pizza!Pizza Stone: Rise alongside the pros with this pizzeria essential!A ceramic or corderite pizza stone distributes heat evenly and creates fluffy dough. Pizza Cutter: A pizza cutter, wheel, and scissors allow you to cleanly cut pizza of any thickness and place all the delicious toppings on your slices.
Gift guide for breakfast lovers
Whether it’s a busy weekday or a lazy weekend, you want a fresh, fun and flavorful brekkie. This collection of gadgets and goodies is sure to bring a smile to everyone at the table.
Coffee Bean Grinder: For coffee lovers, freshly brewed, aromatic coffee is the perfect way to start your day. French Press Coffee Maker: A simple but very good French press extracts maximum flavor from your favorite beans. Electric Griddle: Perfect for large families or gatherings, an electric griddle lets you cook multiple breakfast favorites at the same time. Pro tip: Also great for burgers and grilled cheese sammies. Waffle Maker: Why wait in line for a seat at a diner? Make your own waffles for $1! Take the plunge and buy a Belgian waffle maker or make kid-sized “waffles” in a chaffle maker! Pancake pans: Favorite themed pancake pans for kids are very popular and are a great way to get kids to help out in the kitchen.
Gift Guide for Pasta Night Lovers
Pasta night is a real celebration in our house! Spaghetti, lasagna, ravioli…all delicious! These fun gadgets and goodies are guaranteed to create lots of fun pasta night memories.
Pasta Bowl: Set the mood with a beautiful ceramic pasta bowl. Olive Oil and Vinegar Set: High-quality oil and vinegar add a gourmet touch to all types of pasta and are perfect for dipping or dipping bread. Microplane Parmesan Grater: With its ultra-sharp etched blade and easy-to-store Microplane, you can grate hard cheeses like Parmesan and Parmesan-Reggiano with ease. Pasta Measuring Tool: Never make too much or too little spaghetti again. Adjustable Pasta Cutter: Cuts even strips of pasta for fettuccini, tortellini, and ravioli. Pro tip: Also great for lattice pie crusts. Italian Seasoning Gift Set: Cute little containers of Italian herbs and spices are perfect for adding to pizza, pasta, pesto, or in bread dipping oil.
hostess gifts under $35
What would you give to the “most hostess”? Keep these unique, useful, and incredibly adorable gifts on hand.
FANCY ICE CUBE TRAY: Take your ice cream game to the next level with special shaped ice cube molds. STAINLESS STEEL WINE STOPPER: Remove the cork and use some stainless steel wine stoppers to store your wine. Jam Sampler Set: Cute little jars of gourmet jams and freshly baked scones make for a delicious snack. WOODEN CHEESE BOARD: This beautiful cutting board is the perfect focal point for arranging, cutting, and serving cheese. Wicker Basket Picnic Set for 2: Everything you need for a picnic for two – adventure awaits. Citrus Scented Kitchen Candles: Make your kitchen smell pungent with fresh, sensory-enhancing lemon or orange scented kitchen candles.
gifts for bakers
Budding bakers love new gear as they grow. Pros will also appreciate the upgrade.
SILICONE BAKING MATS: Reusable and versatile silicone mats keep food in delicate bakeware and distribute heat evenly. And it’s easy to clean! DIGITAL SCALE: Accurate baking starts with the right amount of ingredients, especially flour. A small and compact digital scale is a kitchen essential. French Rolling Pin: The tapered tip gives you better control over the dough and is easier to grip than a handle. Cake Decorating Set: Complete with tips, mini icing spatulas, and piping bags, this set is perfect for beginners and professionals alike. Baking Sheets: You can never have too many baking pans of any size. Aim for high quality for best performance.
white elephant food themed gifts
From goofy gadgets to cozy comforts, any lighthearted or unusual item makes the perfect White Elephant gift.
FUNNY MUG: A mug with a message is always a great gift. Choose a set of two or four with cute sayings. Chia Pet: Let a grinning celebrity grow some vegetables with this classic gag gift. It’s good for you too. Lobster Claw Oven Mitt: Secure this bright red claw to your lobster pot for crab boils, clam roasts, and more. Kiss the Cook Apron: A fun and functional apron with cheesy sayings to brighten the mood and keep the cook clean. Burrito Blanket: Wrap yourself up like a burrito with this cozy cover-up. Star Wars Wookiees Cookie Cookbook: The flavors of hyperspace are waiting to take off with recipes like C-3PO Pancakes and Death Star Popcorn Balls! BBQ Sauce Sampler: Sweet and spicy, always the first thing at the party, the sauce sampler is perfect for grill gourmets.
