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Below, I’ve rounded up the best kitchen gifts of 2024. They include ideas for everyone on your list: the home baker, the vegetable lover, the cook who’s obsessed with meal prep, that person who lives for their morning coffee, and really anyone who loves cooking.
These kitchen gifts range from all-star appliances to handy cooking tools to high-quality food items. Though they vary in size and price point, they’re all great additions to a home kitchen. You can’t go wrong!
The Best Kitchen Gifts of 2024: Our Top Picks
I was an immersion blender skeptic until I tried this immersion blender. The 625-watt motor blends soups and sauces to smooth and creamy perfection, and the unique bell guard protects pots and pans from scratches. The blender has 5 variable speeds and a convenient long cord. If you know a home cook who can’t get enough butternut squash soup, the Vitamix immersion blender is the kitchen gift for them.
Fresh herbs take any dish to another level, but I’ll be the first to admit that chopping them can get tedious. Enter: these herb cutter scissors! Equipped with 5 pairs of rust-resistant stainless steel blades, they allow you to cut herbs, dried chiles, and more quickly and efficiently. They come with a small cleaning brush and blade cover for safe storage.
If you know someone who’s looking for inspiration in the kitchen, my latest cookbook, Love and Lemons Simple Feel Good Food, would be an amazing gift. This New York Times-bestselling book is packed 125+ fresh, delicious recipes. Half the recipes are easy to make with on-hand ingredients, like quick weekday breakfasts, toss-together salads, and sheet pan dinners. The other half are designed for meal prep, like sturdy packable salads, freezer-friendly lasagnas, and make-ahead desserts.
If you already have our newest cookbook, I highly recommend our second cookbook! Love and Lemons Every Day is packed with plant-based recipes for every occasion, from quick weeknight dinners to holiday meals. It also includes handy cooking charts (i.e., how to roast any vegetable, a giant grid of 5-ingredient salad dressings) and resources (like a list of what kitchen tools you actually need) to help readers become more confident and resourceful home cooks.
These silicone stasher bags are one of my favorite gifts for cooks cutting back on single-use plastic. I use my set every day for packing snacks for our kid, freezing smoothie ingredients, and more. The best thing about them? They’re easy to clean in the dishwasher!
We all know a home cook who wants to sharpen or replace their knives. Surprise them with a new chef’s knife as a gift! I’m a huge fan of all of Zwilling’s knives, but I especially love the smaller profile and lighter weight of this 7-inch knife. Compared to a traditional 8-inch chef’s knife, it fits more comfortably in my hand and is easier to maneuver for precise cutting. The white handle and carbon steel blade look striking too.
My Favorite Kitchen Gadget Gifts
A tofu press would be a great kitchen gift for the vegan or vegetarian in your life. I tested the best tofu presses earlier this year, and the Tofuture Tofu Press was my favorite. Its compact size makes it easy to store, and with just 3 pieces, it’s super simple to use! After only 20 minutes of pressing, it yields ultra-firm, chewy tofu that’s perfect for grilling, baking, or pan-frying.
Frequent bakers will love this KitchenAid rolling pin. It’s a step up from your average rolling pin thanks to its extra-wide carbon steel barrel, which is ideal for rolling out everything from pizza dough to pie crust. It’s also nonstick, and its offset handles provide a stable, comfortable grip.
I’m obsessed with this little set that includes a mini mandoline, a medium grater, and a coarse grater. All of the pieces store neatly inside the compact case, which doubles as a container to catch your food as you slice. This set is a great gift for new cooks or for those who love functional gadgets that don’t take up a lot of storage space.
This julienne peeler is one of the best kitchen gifts for home cooks who love veggies! It helps you quickly and efficiently julienne vegetables like carrots, cucumbers, and zucchini. The thin, noodle-like strips are fabulous in spring rolls, salads, soups, and more. I particularly love this peeler because it has a non-slip ergonomic handle. Plus, it’s dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.
I bought this salad spinner a few years ago, and it is has been a total game changer for my salad making. It allows me to dry leafy greens and herbs in seconds! It boasts a non-slip base, a locking touch button, and a one-touch brake for quick and firm stopping. Plus, it doubles as a serving bowl! Every salad lover needs this gadget in their life.
My Favorite Unique Kitchen Gifts
If you know a home cook who loves making dressings and sauces, this mini KitchenAid food processor would be the perfect gift for them! I use it to make small-batch salsas, dips, salad dressings, and more. It has two speeds and a pulse option, along with a handy locking blade, a spout for easy pouring, and dishwasher-safe parts. Bonus: it’s super cute!
I love using tahini in dressings, sauces, and even cookies! Seed+Mill makes some of the best tahini available. It has an insanely smooth texture and rich, nutty flavor. It’s so good that I could eat it off a spoon! It’s one of my go-to kitchen gifts and would be a lovely surprise for anyone on your list this season.
Surprise the tea lover in your life with this matcha whisk set from BambooWorx! It includes a scoop, spoon, and chasen (a traditional matcha whisk), which will help them make frothy, lump-free matcha lattes and matcha tea. Pair it with high-quality matcha powder (see below) for the ultimate gift!
Every home cook needs a high-quality wood cutting board! This set from Caraway includes a small, medium, and large board, and the non-toxic birch material will help preserve the sharpness of knives. These boards are pretty too—I love their light color and natural grain. They’d be a wonderful kitchen gift.
These salad tongs would be a perfect gift for any vegetable lover! They’re made of gorgeous acacia wood. At less than $15, they’re one of the most beautiful and affordable kitchen gifts.
If you know a home cook who always has a stash of freezer meals on hand, add these Souper Cubes to your list of kitchen gifts to buy. Essentially extra-large, lidded ice cube trays, these silicone molds make it easy to freeze (and thaw!) soup, sauces, and more in individual portions. Bonus: they’re dishwasher-safe for simple cleanup.
Nisha Vora, the founder of Rainbow Plant Life, is one of my favorite recipe creators. Her new book Big Vegan Flavor came out earlier this year, and it is a must-have for anyone who is vegan or curious about incorporating more vegan meals into their diet. In the first half of the book, Nisha breaks down how she adds AMAZING flavor to plant-based dishes. The second half is packed with mouthwatering recipes like a chai-spiced custard tart, oven-baked polenta with tomatoes and white beans, and more.
The Coolest Gifts for Cooks
This ice cream maker from Cuisinart is an awesome gift for dessert lovers! It can churn 1½ quarts of homemade ice cream or frozen yogurt at one time, all in 20 minutes or less. It even has a double-insulated freezer so you don’t have to add any ice. Pair it with ice cream toppings like sprinkles or hot fudge for a fun and unique gift.
When it comes to matcha drinks, I have one BIG tip: choose a high-quality matcha powder. Good-quality matcha is grown in Japan and has a bright green color and rich—but not overly bitter—taste. For trustworthy, farm-direct matcha I recommend Matcha.com with their selection of ceremonial and organic matcha from Japan. They specialize in rare blends of the best Japanese matcha cultivars.
I’ve been a huge fan of Le Parfait jars for years. The company makes beautiful, durable glass jars with wide openings that allow you to get out every last drop of whatever’s inside. I love to use this 11-ounce set for making overnight oats, and it’s also perfect for homemade pickles, jams and compotes, and salad dressings. Any meal prepper will love it!
Have you ever accidentally dumped WAY too much oil onto a tray of roasted vegetables? Same! I love this oil pour bottle from Figmint because it helps me not do that. The tapered stainless steel spout controls the flow of oil, making it easy to drizzle just the right amount over a salad, veggies, or bread. It looks super cute on the countertop too!
More Great Gifts for Home Cooks
This Instant Pot milk frother lets coffee lovers be their own baristas! It has 4 programs—cold foam, light warm foam, thick warm foam, and warming without foaming—that are perfect for cappuccinos, lattes, and more. It works quickly and quietly, so you won’t wake up the whole house while you’re making your morning beverage. I also like that it’s small enough to stash in a cupboard when you’re not using it.
Our Place is the brand behind the iconic Always Pan, but I recently became obsessed with the Wonder Oven—a 6-in-1 air fryer and toaster oven. It’s super versatile and awesome for home cooks who don’t have a ton of space in their kitchen. It can air fry, toast, roast, bake, reheat, and broil, and it has a maximum temperature of 450°F and a 60-minute time range. It’s also available in four different colors: Blue Salt, Char, Spice, and Steam. Pick the option the home cook in your life will like best!
Our editor, Phoebe, has this electric kettle, and she loves it! It quickly and efficiently boils water for coffee and tea (and automatically shuts off once the water boils). The gooseneck spout gives you control over the speed and consistency of the water flow as you pour, making it ideal for pour-over fans. The stainless steel body and cork handle are lightweight and easy to maneuver.
This beautiful glass batter bowl has a sturdy handle and pour spout, which allows you to easily transfer batter to a baking dish after mixing it up. I like that it has measurement marks so that you can measure how much you pour out at one time (great for muffins and pancakes!) or use it to measure liquid ingredients when you’re making a batter. It’s a fantastic gift for home bakers!
Busy home bakers will also love this cookbook from my friend Michelle of Hummingbird High. It includes a ton of awesome everyday recipes like Almost No Mess Shortbread, Vegan Peanut Butter Pretzel Pie, and Modern Red Velvet Cake. Yum!
This nesting bowl set comes with 3 stainless steel bowls ranging from 1.5 quarts to 5 quarts. They’ve become my favorite mixing bowls because their non-slip bottoms keep them from sliding around on the countertop as I mix. You can use them for whisking scrambled eggs, mixing up cookie dough, or tossing together a salad. Dishwasher safe!
This Nordic Ware baking pan set includes a quarter sheet pan, jelly roll pan, and half sheet pan. These durable pans are rust-resistant, and their galvanized steel rims stop them from warping in the oven. I use them daily for roasting vegetables, baking cookies, and more. I love having a variety of sizes so that I can grab the right pan for whatever I’m cooking!
Jenny Rosenstrach’s philosophy is simple: You don’t have to be a vegetarian to eat like one. Her simplistic sans-meat cookbook zeroes in on delicious, easy-to-cook recipes like Sheet Pan Gnocchi with Butternut Squash and Crispy Eggplant Bowls. It’s the perfect pick for anyone who is looking to dial back their meat consumption or recently went veg!
Any home chef will love this gorgeous set of non-stick, non-toxic cookware from Caraway. It includes a 10.5-inch fry pan, a 3-quart lidded saucepan, a 6.5-quart Dutch oven, and a 4.5-quart lidded sauté pan, all of which are coated with non-stick ceramic. The cookware works beautifully on gas, induction, and electric stoves and is oven-safe up to 550°F. The set also comes with 4 magnetic pan racks and a canvas lid holder to help keep your kitchen organized.
If you have a pasta lover in your life who already has a KitchenAid stand mixer, the KitchenAid Pasta Roller & Cutter Attachment would make a great gift. It’s what I use to make my Homemade Pasta, and I love how small it is for storage and that it allows me to get even more use out of my stand mixer. It’s super easy to use and can roll 6-inch sheets of pasta dough into 8 different thicknesses. The cutter tool also makes it easy to enjoy fresh spaghetti and fettucini in your own home!
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