In this Home Cook Holiday Gift Guide, I’m sharing 12 of my favorite gift ideas for the home cook. And, there’s a bonus gift surprise for the men in the kitchen! These lovely gifts will go nicely in my dishwasher which I learned more about at Dishwasher reviews for 2019.
Now that we’ve survived the Thanksgiving holiday and Black Friday – it’s time to get serious about our Christmas shopping. Are you with me?
Before I get started sharing my holiday picks with you, I want to be sure you understand one thing. The photos are real. What I mean is – these are items used heavily in my kitchen. They are not fresh off the store shelves, as yours will be if you buy them. Mine are real work horses in my kitchen, and the photos will reflect that. You, my readers, will be buying brand spanking new ones that are sparkly and bright-shiny-object-like. 🙂 With some of these products, you might be able to use some promotional coupons to lower the price of them. Do your research before you buy any of these items! There are a load of other things that you can get for your kitchen though, it’s not just about the items that you use. What about the way it looks with the furniture that you have in it? If you are thinking about getting a new dining table for example, then you might be interested in taking a look at this glass dining table and chairs clearance.
With that said – let’s get to my list of favorites!
J.A. Henckles Classic 7-inch Hollow Edge Santoku Knife
When I use it:
- daily
What I love about it:
- super sharp
- my favorite go-to tool
- feels great in the hand
- is a work horse in the kitchen
- great for herbs, vegetables and meat
Where you can get it:
Sur La Table Citrus Juicer
When I use it:
- 2-3 times per week
What I love about it:
- easy to clean
- the bright color
- easily fits small hands
- makes juicing lemons, limes and oranges a breeze
- heavy metal, won’t bend or break like the plastic ones will
Where you can get it:
Fante’s Papa Verino’s Non-Stick Meat Tenderizer
When I use it:
- weekly
What I love about it:
- super durable
- easy to clean
- heavy duty, but relatively lightweight
- easily tenderizes meats, crushes crackers
- reliable – the head won’t fly off when tenderizing meat, like the wood ones do
Where you can get it:
When I use it:
- daily
What I love about it:
- stackable
- functional
- pretty on the counter
- super cute design for the kitchen
- easy to add salt and pepper while cooking, as it’s similar to a salt pig
Where you can get it:
Stainless Steel Measuring Cups Set – Stackable 6 Pieces By Superb Chefs
When I use it:
- daily
What I love about it:
- portable and stackable
- stainless steel, easy to clean
- the short handles feel great to the touch
- easy to store, taking little room in the drawer
- 1/4 and 1/2 measurements can be seen inside each cup
Where you can get it:
CIA Masters Collection 6 Piece Measuring Spoon Set
When I use it:
- daily
- baking
- cooking
What I love about it:
- nests for easy storage
- 6 teaspoons, includes 1/8 teaspoon
- weight-y and feels good in the hand
- long handles for reaching into deep containers
- ring keeps them together so they’re easy to find
Where you can get it:
Checkered Chef Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set, 4 Metal Prep Bowls
When I use it:
- daily
- baking
- mixing
- cooking
What I love about it:
- stackable
- easy to store
- takes a beating
- dishwasher safe
- lightweight
Where you can get it:
Kitchen Supply 14-Inch x 16-Inch Aluminum Pizza Peel with Wood Handle
When I use it:
- several times a month
What I love about it:
- easy to clean
- pizza dough does not stick to surface
- thin design easily slides under pizza crust
- large size accommodates big or small pizzas
- long handle keeps you safely away from the oven
Where you can get it:
Hamilton Beach Set ‘n Forget Programmable Slow Cooker With Temperature Probe, 6-Quart
When I use it:
- several times a month
What I love about it:
- cooks evenly
- clasp lid makes traveling easy
- truly set and forget technology
- manual or pre-set programmable
- large 6 quart size accommodates a lot of food
Where you can get it:
Cuisinart HM-90S Power Advantage Plus 9-Speed Handheld Mixer with Storage Case, White
When I use it:
- multiple times a week
What I love about it:
- 9 speeds
- easy self-storage
- classic white color
- built-in carry case
- several mixing attachments
Where you can get it:
Epicurean Kitchen Series Cutting Board, 14.5 by 11.25-Inch, Natural
When I use it:
- daily
What I love about it:
- large size accommodates chopping many vegetables
- easily stores upright in cabinet
- easy to wash and clean-up
- knife doesn’t slip on the surface
- is a work horse in the kitchen
Where you can get it:
And last, but certainly not least – BONUS GIFT – for the man in the kitchen:
Klein Tools Screwdriver Bottle Opener
Where you can get it:
Enjoy! I hope you’ve found some ideas you can use this holiday season. Happy shopping!
Home Cook Holiday Gift Guide
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