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Gift Guide: Beyond The Basics – 20 Gifts To Take Your Cooking To The Next Level

by on Oct 31, 2019

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!       

BBQ Thermometer
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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

 

Gift Guide: Beyond The Basics - 20 Gifts To Take Your Cooking To The Next Level
Williams-Sonoma

2. Pasta Machine – Looking for a gift for an Italian food lover? They’ll love this copper pasta machine from Williams-Sonoma. $100

 

Gift Guide: Beyond The Basics - 20 Gifts To Take Your Cooking To The Next Level
Amazon

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

 

Gift Guide: Beyond The Basics - 20 Gifts To Take Your Cooking To The Next Level
Amazon

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

 

Kitchen torch
Crate & Barrel

5. Culinary Torch – For the baker or pastry chef, you might consider a culinary torch as a gift. Get this one here. $50

Gift Guide: Beyond The Basics - 20 Gifts To Take Your Cooking To The Next Level
Bed Bath & Beyond

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

 

Wood fire pizza oven
The Grommet

7. Wood Fired Pizza Oven – Get fancy with your pizza with this beautifully designed wood fired pizza oven from Uuni. $299

 

Meat cleaver
Amazon

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

 

Mortar & Pestle
Williams-Sonoma

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

Gift Guide: Beyond The Basics - 20 Gifts To Take Your Cooking To The Next Level
Wal-Mart

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

 

Gift Guide: Beyond The Basics - 20 Gifts To Take Your Cooking To The Next Level
World Market

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

 

Herb mincer
Amazon

12. Herb Mincing Scissors – Slice herbs quickly and easily with these scissor cutters. Get it over at  Amazon. $18

 

Nonstick roasting pan
Sur La Table

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

 

Gift Guide: Beyond The Basics - 20 Gifts To Take Your Cooking To The Next Level
Williams-Sonoma

14. Poultry Shears – Step up your poultry game with these handy shears made specifically for chicken, duck, etc. Get them  here. $50

 

Electric meat grinder
Amazon

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

 

Gift Guide: Beyond The Basics - 20 Gifts To Take Your Cooking To The Next Level
Sur La Table

16. Double Boiler – These can be very handy for making candy, delicate sauces, custards and more. Get this one  here. $80

 

Gift Guide: Beyond The Basics - 20 Gifts To Take Your Cooking To The Next Level
Williams-Sonoma

17. Rotary Grater – Expedite your favorite chef’s prep process with this handy rotary cheese grater. Get it at Williams-Sonoma. $37

 

Gift Guide: Beyond The Basics - 20 Gifts To Take Your Cooking To The Next Level
Bed Bath & Beyond

18. Mandoline – Slice potatoes and apples the easy way with a mandoline. Get this highly-rated one  here. $60

 

Apple peeler
Sur La Table

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

 

http://www.worldmarket.com/product/10-inch-bamboo-steamer.do
Amazon

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

 

Gift Guide: Beyond The Basics - 20 Gifts To Take Your Cooking To The Next Level
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