Believe it or not, the holidays are sneaking up on us rather quickly. So today we’re going to help you get a leg up on gift giving, by sharing one of our first gift guides of the season. Looking for a present for the home cook, amateur chef or grill master in your life? Perfect. Read on! Â Â Â Â
1. Three-in-One Essential BBQ Tool – Take the guesswork out of it with this clever digital thermometer perfect for those who love to cook meat on the grill (it’s also equipped with a bottle opener and corkscrew!). Buy it here. $50
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2. Pasta Machine – Looking for a gift for an Italian food lover? They’ll love this copper pasta machine from Williams-Sonoma. $100
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3. Commercial Citrus Juicer – Squeezing lemons and limes by hand can be a pain… but not with this fantastic commercial grade citrus juicer. Pick it up here. $56
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4. Digital Kitchen Scale – If the chef in your life could benefit from more precise measurements, why not give them a handy kitchen scale? Buy this one here. $15
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5. Culinary Torch – For the baker or pastry chef, you might consider a culinary torch as a gift. Get this one here. $50
6. Tabletop Spiralizer – Pasta dishes replaced with julienne vegetables are all the rage right now, so why not try it at home with this handy spiralizer? Buy it here. $40
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7. Wood Fired Pizza Oven – Get fancy with your pizza with this beautifully designed wood fired pizza oven from Uuni. $299
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8. Meat Cleaver – Upgrade your cook’s knife collection with a meat cleaver, perfect for slicing large cuts of meat. Buy this one here. $40
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9. Mortar and Pestle – Grind spices to release the full extent of their flavors with a mortar and pestle. Buy this gorgeous copper and marble one from Williams-Sonoma. $50
10. Rice and Pasta Cooker – Gift this handy rice and pasta cooker so your chef can concentrate on the rest of the recipe, without having to worry about the pot boiling over. Buy it here. $52
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11. Bamboo Steamer – Is the person you’re buying for into healthy eating? Then they might enjoy a bamboo steamer, perfect for cooking vegetables and fish the healthy way. Buy it here. $13
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12. Herb Mincing Scissors – Slice herbs quickly and easily with these scissor cutters. Get it over at Amazon. $18
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13. Nonstick Roasting Pan – This handy pan will allow its recipient to whip up amazing meals all in one pan. Head over to Sur La Table to check it out. $80
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14. Poultry Shears – Step up your poultry game with these handy shears made specifically for chicken, duck, etc. Get them here. $50
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15. Meat Grinder and Sausage Stuffer – If the person you’re buying for is serious about meats, then they are sure to love this meat grinder and stuffer. Check it out here. $50
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16. Double Boiler – These can be very handy for making candy, delicate sauces, custards and more. Get this one here. $80
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17. Rotary Grater – Expedite your favorite chef’s prep process with this handy rotary cheese grater. Get it at Williams-Sonoma. $37
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18. Mandoline – Slice potatoes and apples the easy way with a mandoline. Get this highly-rated one here. $60
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19. Apple Peeler and Corer – Looking for a gift for that person who just loves fall (and therefore everything apple)? Then they’re sure to love this handy apple peeler and corer from Sur La Table. $30
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20. Dutch Oven – Slow cook roasts and stews the right way, with a dutch oven which will cook more evenly than other pots. Get this one here. $70
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