What does the kitchen of your dreams look like? That's the question we asked ourselves when coming up with our annual list of gifts for cooks. We're not talking about granite countertops and a refrigerator that talks to you, but the utensils, cookware, and gadgets that make everyday cooking, serving, and hosting a little nicer—and a lot more stylish. In the spirit of gift giving, we dreamt big—why have onePyrex measuring cupwhen you can have the whole set? Why not treat the home cook in your life (or yourself) to Breville's newest espresso machine or the most beautifulnonstick panwe've ever seen? Keep scrolling for the best gifts for cooks in 2018.
Duralex Picardie Colored Tumblers
玻璃杯Duralex显然庇卡底地区就是一切drinking glass should be: stackable, affordable, virtually unbreakable, and of course, tasteful. A case is a smart purchase for yourself, but a case of them in different colors? That’s gift territory. This set of six is bright and fun but also functional—since no two colors are the same, guests will never second guess which glass of wine belongs to them.
BUY IT:Duralex Picardie Colored Tumbler Glasses, six for $37 on Amazon
Opinel No. 08 Foldable Knife
An excellent gift idea for a MacGyver type, this classic and convenient knife from Opinel can be stowed away and pulled out when the need arises, whether it’s christening thecheese plateat a cocktail party or cutting up an apple at work. The versatile folding knife features a curved, Yatagan-style carbon steel blade, a sturdy French beechwood handle, and a rotating ring lock to secure the blade in place when it’s both open and closed.
Tiered Fruit Basket
This three-tiered copper hanging basket will save counter real estate and show off the produce in any farmers' market regular's kitchen. Made of iron with a plated-copper finish, the nearly four-foot basket is suspended by sturdy hooks and will add subtle sparkle—and a lot of storage for seasonal fruits and vegetables—to someone's space.
BUY IT:Hanging Copper Fruit Basket, $68 at Anthropologie
Milo Dutch Oven
Of all thedirect-to-consumer kitchen brandsthat popped up over the last year or two, Milo stands out for specializing in one product: the classic Dutch oven. Available in black or white, the 5.5-quart Milo cast-iron oven is as durable as any other brand name product, but sold at a fraction of the cost. It’s an especially great cooking gift for people who want a bang-for-your-buck Dutch oven from a brand that’s disrupting the old guard.
BUY IT:Milo Dutch Oven, $95 at Huckberry
Ember Temperature Control Mug
For the person who savors a perfectly hot beverage or the forgetful type whosecoffee is always getting cold, this stainless steel mug with a ceramic coating keeps drinks at your preferred temperature for hours. The Ember Mug connects to an app that lets you remotely adjust the temperature, save drink settings, and switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius for good measure. The charging coaster is unobtrusive and will keep a cup of coffee warm all day long. It’s available in white, black, or shiny copper, making any choice feel ultra-modern and chic.
BUY IT:Ember Temperature Control Ceramic Mug, $80 on Amazon
Food52 x GreenPan Nonstick Skillet
From the brand behind our favoritenonstick skillet, this ceramic pan stands out from the average nonstick thanks to its sleek brass handle, cream interior, and sage-blue exterior. It’s scratch-resistant and dishwasher-safe, and best of all, it comes in a set of two so you can keep one for yourself and the recipient will be none the wiser.
BUY IT:Food52 x GreenPan Nonstick Skillet, two for $99 at Food52(Update: this pan has sold out, but the Padova line of ceramic pans by GreenPan is a great alternative, availablehere。)
Seletti Hybrid Porcelain Cake Stand
A wild juxtaposition of aesthetics, this porcelain cake stand from pop art brand Seletti combines two different pieces as one. A colorful, intricately patterned Bone China piece, the cake stand shows itself off even when there aren't any baked goods to display. It’s surprisingly sturdy and chip-resistant, and useful for plating anything from festive cupcakes and savory party snacks to asplit decision pie。For those who like bold prints but can never decide on a favorite, this piece delivers two in one.
BUY IT:Seletti Hybrid Porcelain Cake Stand, $130 at 2Modern
All-Clad Waffle Maker
Show the breakfast lovers in your life some love with the best of thebest waffle iron。If you’re going to makehomemade wafflesevery weekend (which you should), why bother with mediocre results? Truly unbeatable, this hefty All-Clad appliance—made of the same 18/10 stainless steel as the brand's prized cookware sets—turns out batch after batch of five-star hotel buffet-quality waffles that are golden brown, crispy, and deep-pocketed. The two-square size is easy to store and effortless to clean.
BUY IT:All-Clad 2-Square Stainless Steel Belgian Waffle Maker, $130 on Amazon
J.K.亚当斯可爱的擀面杖
Rolling out dough seems simple enough, but some of us need a little extra help getting the right thickness. This ash wood rolling pin from J.K. Adams is designed to yield an even 1/4-inch thickness every time. It's a great baking gift for people who value accuracy above all else, no matter if they’re making a batch ofsugar cookies, a thin-crust pizza, orapple pie。
BUY IT:J.K.亚当斯可爱的擀面杖, $28 on Amazon
Five Two Double-Sided Cutting Board
No cook should have to settle for a cheap cutting board. Enter this 18”x13” maple version that has more special features we thought a cutting board could have. One side is designed like a traditional carving board, featuring an extra-deep juice groove and a well in the corner to catch drippings. The other side doubles as a chopping block and a cheese board, complete with a slot for your smartphone—especially useful if you’re following a recipe on your phone.
BUY IT:Five Two Double-Sided Cutting Board, $99 at Food52
Mushi Nabe Donabe Steamer
A nice way to combine health and aesthetics, this artisanal piece of Japanese pottery doubles as a steamer and earthenware pot. Made from a porous clay that naturally has high absorbency and heat retention, it can be used for cooking on the stovetop or in the oven, and transitions seamlessly to a serving dish. It steams vegetables, rice, and fish quickly without letting any flavors escape, making it a great gift for cooks already thinking about clean eating in the new year.
BUY IT:Medium Mushi Nabe Donabe Steamer, $153 at Jinen Store
Chef’n Microgreens Grower
For the person in your life with urban farming dreams, or just a green thumb and not a lot of land, this microgreens grower harvests edible, nutrient-rich greens from any countertop or windowsill. All you have to do is fill the tray with soil (included), sprinkle with seeds (included), water the platform, and let your Seattle Seed microgreens grow. This will up anyone’s salad and garnish game.
BUY IT:Chef’n Microgreens Grower, $30 on Amazon
Yield Design Double-Wall Glass Set
We’re all aboutinsulated cupsthis year, especially ones that look good while keeping temperature constant. This two-piece tumbler set by Yield Design has a double wall to maintain your beverage’s temperature and a visually deceiving shape that makes the contents look like they’re suspended in the center of the glass. It’s great for modern design enthusiasts who value both form and function.
BUY IT:Yield Design Double-Wall 6-ounce Glass Set, $50 at Need Supply Co
含氧的双壁Glass Server
Speaking of insulated glassware, this double-wall borosilicate glass pitcher is great at keeping ice water cold andfreshly brewed coffeehot for weekend brunches, dinner parties, or just everyday use. In fact, pour over coffee can be directly brewed into the 24-ounce carafe. A heat-retaining cork keeps contents warm while the handle and base remain cool—no trivets or pot holders necessary—so it can easily be passed around the table.
BUY IT:含氧的双壁Glass Server, $29 on Amazon
Cole & Mason Granite Mortar & Pestle
This mortar and pestle is more than just the sum of its parts. It’s small but mighty with a two-cup capacity and thick walls, and it can withstand serious grinding thanks to the weight of pure granite. It’s a sleek stage for herbs and spices to shine, so give it to the home cook with a New Year's resolution to cook spicier, more flavorful foods in 2019.
BUY IT:Cole & Mason Granite Mortar & Pestle, $40 on Amazon
Farah Pasta Fork
A chic update to a simple tool is the best gift for cooks who have everything. This gold-plated zinc and silicone pasta fork will handily replace the half-melted slotted spoon that’s been sitting in a utensil crock for years. The sturdy fork has just enough pizzazz to impress dinner party guests but enough functionality to get thatpantry pastaon the table.
BUY IT:Farah Pasta Fork, $16 from Anthropologie
Pulltap's Classic Corkscrew
There’s nothing wrong with bringing a bottle of wine as a hostess gift, but why not consider adding a little something extra, like thebest wine openerfor the job? Pulltap’s waiter-style corkscrew turns opening a bottle of wine into a simple two-step process, virtually eliminating the relentless fear of breaking the cork before it’s out of the bottle. The contoured steel handle, serrated knife blade, and Teflon spiral make for a strong but sleek tool that even the most casual wine drinker will appreciate.
BUY IT:Pulltap's by Pulltex Classic Corkscrew, $30 on Amazon
Mason Cash Cane Mixing Bowl
Wondering what to get the person on your list with an affinity forThe Great British Bake Off? The mixing bowl that the contestants furiously whisk their dry ingredients in each week is a good start. Mason Cash began as a small pottery studio in 1800s England, and its signature Cane design mixing bowls became more sought-out than ever before after getting so much camera time on GBBO. The patterned exterior of the earthenware bowl isn’t just about looks—it’s designed to help keep your hand steady when mixing.
BUY IT:Mason Cash Cane Mixing Bowl, from $39 at Sur La Table
Zwilling Multi-Purpose Kitchen Shears
Don’t dismiss the gift of kitchen shears just yet. They’re an invaluable tool that makes tasks you’d usually use a knife for easier, like cuttingsoft breadssuch as focaccia and preparing poultry before cooking. This pair from knife specialist Zwilling J.A. Henckels is quite possibly the best looking pair out there, and it has extra features like a bottle opener and jar lid lifter. No matter what needs cutting—herbs, meat, flower stems—these are up to the task.
BUY IT:ZWILLING J.A. Henckels Forged Multi-Purpose Kitchen Shears, $60 on Amazon
Mescolare Salad Bowl
Top Chef alum and restaurateur Fabio Viviani is well-versed in hospitality and serveware, and his oversized salad bowl is a prime example of his expertise at work. Not only does the solid acacia design make for a beautiful dinner table statement piece, but it has slick serving utensils that fit flush inside the bowl to make for easy serving. It’s a functional gift idea with thoughtful enhancements—suitable for the most practical party host whose menu is never complete without asalad。
BUY IT:Mescolare Salad Bowl, $74 at Nordstorm
Breville Bambino Plus
Love someone who can’t function without their morning espresso? Get them the Bambino Plus. Released this fall from Breville, the sleek espresso machine is billed as the smallest non-pod model on the market right now. Despite its compact size, it comes with all the bells and whistles of Breville'stop-rated espresso machines, including temperature control and milk frothing abilities.
BUY IT:Breville Bambino Plus Espresso Maker, $500 on Amazon
Stoneware Pie Plates
These stoneware pie plates with a hand-stamped blue pattern are a no-fail gift for your mother-in-law whose taste you can never quite pin down. They have a classic look (seriously—you can't go wrong with blue and white) and work great for servingpie,quiche, or the best appetizer of them all,baked brie。
BUY IT:Art et Manufacture Stoneware Pie Plates, $85 at Food52
Sabre Flatware Set
Finding silverware that’s both functional and classy isn’t an easy feat, but this five-piece French bistro-style set ties together any place setting. The smartly designed acrylic handles and hearty stainless steel base have a sophisticated feel—even one set will upgrade that 10-year-old silverware collection.
BUY IT:Sabre Bistrot Flatware Set, $90 at One Kings Lane
OXO Anniversary Edition Uplift Tea Kettle
For those who will never replace their stovetop kettle with anelectric countertop version, there’s OXO’s sleek and stylish Anniversary Edition tea kettle. The polished stainless steel is rust-proof and the cork handles are heat-proof, while the spout is designed to open whenever you lift it to pour. Like all traditional tea kettles, its loud whistle will never let you forget that you left boiling water on the stove.
BUY IT:OXO Good Grips Anniversary Edition Uplift Tea Kettle, $77 on Amazon
Falcon Enamelware Plate Set
Since we’re obsessed with all things British, we can’tnotrecommend these enamelware plates from the British company that made the ice-white and blue rim combination iconic. The simple design is nothing short of classy, and they’ve got all the well-made cookware requisites going for them: they’re dishwasher-, oven-, and stovetop-safe. The best part? If you drop them, they won’t break.
BUY IT:Falcon Enamelware Plate Set, four for $30 at Huckberry
Pyrex Glass Measuring Cup Set
Each size of measuring cup in the Pyrex pantheon offers something different: the 1-cup is every cook’s ride-or-die; the 2-cup is a safety net with a little extra space; the 4-cup is a nice-to-have; and the 8-cup morphs into a bowl perfect formixing pancake batter。因为一个量杯并不完全是两厢车ndout gift, it only makes sense to give the whole set.
BUY IT:Pyrex 4-Piece Measuring Cup Set, $34 on Amazon
Yield Design Glass French Press
A French press is a staple in every coffee-lover’s kitchen, but this amber hued glass version takes it one step further. The beautiful press pot looks more delicate than it is—made from sustainably produced borosilicate glass, it has superior heat retention and won’t shatter from the shock of boiling water. Plus, it has an ergonomic handle and is dishwasher safe, making it an ideal gift for anyone who loves French press coffee, the planet, and easy clean-up.
BUY IT:Yield Design Glass French Press, $85 at Need Supply Co
Menu Bottle Grinder Set
Because of the bottle-like shape of these grinders, you’d expect them to hold salad dressing or olive oil, not salt and pepper. That’s exactly what the Danish designer behind them was going for. The ceramic grinder is situated towards the top of the bottle—an inverted design tweak that prevents spillage. They’re easy to grip and to refill, and are available in a variety of neutral colors.
BUY IT:Menu Bottle Grinder Set, $75 on Amazon
Staub Cast-Iron Pan with Beechwood Handle
Cooking with cast-iron is all fun and games until you burn yourself on the dangerously hot handle. Staub’s cast-iron pan eliminates the problem with a beechwood handle that stays cool to the touch. The final product is one of the most beautiful cast-iron skillets we’ve ever seen, but beware: it’s only safe to use on the stovetop, that wooden handle won’t fare well in the oven.
BUY IT:Staub Cast-Iron Pan with Beechwood Handle, from $134 at Food52
Epicurious Colander Set
Since we write about cooking, it only made sense that we start making our own cookware, too. We particularly love our colander set—it comes with two hard anodized dark grey colanders that are perfect for everything from strainingspaghettito washing berries. Gift both of them—or just keep one for yourself.
BUY IT:Epicurious Colander Set, $22 at Epicurious Kitchen
Benriner Mandoline
Professional chefs swear by the Benriner mandoline, a great gift for amateur cooks who love anything healthy. It turns fibrous whole vegetables—raw beets, sweet potatoes, carrots—into thin, uniform slices. Wondering how the pros turn oblong zucchinis into elegant ribbons? Or full radishes into tiny rounds? It's all about the mandoline.
BUY IT:Benriner Mandoline, $48 on Amazon
#COOK90 Cookbook
We're so excited about our new cookbook (out December 11) that we couldn't not recommend it. COOK90the bookis the complete guidebook to COOK90the challenge, an event we've been hosting every January since 2016 where you cook three meals a day, every day in January. It's packed with over 100 recipes, 140 gorgeous full-color photos, and four weeks of meal plans—aka everything you need to succeed.
BUY IT:COOK90: The 30-Day Plan for Faster, Healthier, Happier Meals, $18 on Amazon, $18 on Amazon
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