GIFT IDEAS for HOME COOKS

Shopping for the foodie in your life who loves to cook can seem daunting. With so many cookware and appliance options on the market, how do you decide which items are worth splurging for?h Luckily, the Reviewed kitchen team spends a lot of time testing the best (and worst) products on the market, so you don’t have to do any of the work. From reliable Dutch ovens to unexpectedly fun hydration machines, these are some of the best kitchen gifts on the market — approved by our editors — to help you shop confidently for a gift you know they’ll love.

For the baker who deserves better: The KitchenAid Professional 600 Series Stand Mixer

A little extra help is always welcome in the kitchen, especially around the holidays, and the KitchenAid 6-quart Professional 600 Series BowlLift Stand Mixer is the perfect helper for your favorite baker. One of our picks for the best stand mixers, this professional-grade stand mixer can handle everything from heavy bread dough to airy meringue with ease.

Plus, with a large capacity, powerful motor, 10 speed options and the ability to attach many different accessories such as a pasta roller, meat grinder and spiralizer – the culinary creations they can make with this appliance are endless.

$550 at KitchenAid

For the fashionable chef: A Hedley & Bennett Apron

There’s nothing like a special gift you know the recipient won’t buy for themselves. One of our favorite aprons from Hedley & Bennettis that special kind of gift – one that every special chef deserves.

The crossback apron comes in beautiful colors as well as gorgeous special prints in collaboration with Rifle Paper Co. You can even have the aprons personalized for the ultimate gifting wow factor.

Prices vary at Hedley & Bennett

For the holiday baker: Emile Henry Modern Classics Pie Dish

Every holiday party has one—the amazing person who arrives with a freshly-baked pie in their arms. Thank the baker in your life with the best pie dish we’ve tested, the Emile Henry Modern Classic Pie Dish.

It’s deep enough to hold plenty of filling and made with ruffled edges to support that perfect, flaky crust they’re looking for. Oh, and it’s available in three gorgeous colors, so you can find one to match their other cookware. $55 at Amazon

For the pizza lover: The Solo Stove Pi Pizza Oven

We fell in love with the Solo Stove Pi outdoor pizza oven for helping us create restaurant-quality pizza at home, and the pizza lover on your gift list will, too. The Solo Stove Pi offers a multi-fuel option to experiment between wood-fired and propane heat sources, and can produce temps up to 900°F. And the excellent airflow of its convection design results in delicious pizza. That’s why it tops our list of best outdoor pizza ovens.

Shop at Solo Stove

For the comfort-food cook: The Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Forever a staple of comfort food cooking, the enameled cast iron Dutch oven is often a huge investment piece. Indeed, some of our favorites come close to $400, but the Lodge Dutch oven performed equally well in our testing and costs a fraction of the price.

Whether your favorite home cook wants to braise, fry, or bake – this Dutch oven is the perfect companion. We particularly love baking bread in our Dutch ovens. You may save some dough on this holiday gift, but you certainly won’t be skimping on quality.

$77 at Amazon

For the outdoorsy chef: The GSI Outdoors Knife Set

Just because they’re cooking outdoors doesn’t mean they need to sacrifice culinary skills. With a complete GSI Outdoors knife set—including chef’s knife, paring knife and serrated knife— there’s no limit to what they can prepare.

The set also includes safety guards, a knife sharpener, a small bamboo cutting board, a microfiber dish cloth and a compact carrying case to neatly store it all. Pair it with the GSI Outdoors Camping Chef Toolset and a cast iron skillet for everything they need to make delicious food over an open fire.

$80 at Amazon

For the retro chef: Galenz Retro Appliances

The immersion blender comes with all the attachments that lend modern convenience to its retro design, and the hand mixer comes with a stand that makes it easy to display the adorable appliance when it’s not in use. Your giftee will love the ability able to mix, blend, and create all of todays recipes with all the charm of a bygone era.

$35 at Amazon

Add a pop of retro color to your favorite chef’s kitchen. The Galenz immersion blender and hand mixer bring classic aesthetics to modern kitchen tasks.

$43 at Amazon

For the pasta-loving entertainer in your life, help them flex their creativity skills with an old-school pasta maker. The Marcato Atlas 150 was ranked as the best pasta maker we tested thanks to its durable construction, intuitive design, and attention to detail. It makes fresh homemade pasta more achievable for any home cook.

$66 at Amazon

For the carnivore: Typhur InstaProbe Digital Meat Thermometer

Whipping up perfectly grilled steaks or a juicy Thanksgiving turkey is nearly impossible without the help of a reliable meat thermometer. If you’re on the hunt for the best when it comes to both speed and precision, the Typhur InstaProbe is a no-brainer. This thermometer delivers results in under a second and with impressive accuracy. Plus, it’s fully waterproof for easy cleaning, displays results in large font, and features a magnet for easy storage.

$109 at Amazon

For the trend lover:

Our Place Always Pan 2.0

This multifunctional, ceramic-coated nonstick pan continues to be popular, especially on social media influencer videos. It can make omelets and stir fry, as well as cook steamed foods and one-pot pasta. The Always Pan 2.0, which was just upgraded this year, can also be placed in the oven to extend its capabilities even further.

$150 at Our Place

Prices were accurate at the time this article was published but may change over time.

Reviewed, part of the USA TODAY Network, is a team of product experts (geeks, in truth) that put in the hard work of testing products so that you can shop with confidence during the holiday season and beyond.