Holiday gift buying for home cooks is not a simple task. There are presents that seem like a good idea at the time, but are a total hassle in reality (hello, ice cream maker). Then, there are those go-to kitchen tools ambitious cooks will actually use (hopefully, to make you dinner). Below, what to buy for those amateur chefs in your life (and maybe yourself).
Oxo Handheld Mandolin, $25 on Sur La Table
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Slicing carrots for stew, or apples for pie is infinitely faster with a mandoline. It’s also more precise, meaning everything will cook more evenly when it’s chopped within the same quarter-inch. This one comes with a guard too, which protects all digits.See It
Aunt Martha’s Gray Striped Dish Towels, $7.75 on Amazon
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One can truly never have enough clean dish towels, which double as oven mitts, a mat for sliding cutting boards, and napkins in a pinch. They’re also a pain to launder, so trust us when we say that no one will turn away clean dish towels. No. One.See It
Farberware Stainless Biscuit Cutters, $11.87 on Amazon
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Even if you don’t make biscuits that often, this set of three cutters will surely come in handy when it’s time to cut sugar cookies or make ravioli.See It
Cuisinart SmartStick Immersion Blender & Chopper, $45.36 on Amazon
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Blenders and food processors aren’t a bad thing to have, but nothing is easier than an immersion blender, which can be dipped into soups, salsas, and smoothies. And the clean-up is a total breeze. Tell that to your giant plastic food processor that came with a million attachments.See It
Oxo Good Grips Pop-Up Cookbook Holder, $16.70 on Amazon
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Not only does this sleek cookbook holder keep your recipes from falling over, a splatter-proof guard means that your bolognese won’t ruin your pages, or worse, your iPad.See It
Jenaluca Herb Scissors, $14.87 on Amazon
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Even though single-use items aren’t the most economical things to keep in a crowded kitchen drawer, this one is worth having on hand. From slicing through chives to mincing cilantro fast, herb scissors elevate any salad, and in record time.See It
Stainless Steel Splatter Screen, $14.95 on Sur la Table
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It seems like something you don’t really need—until you take a look at your stovetop after whipping up some stir-fry. This splatter screen is simple and uncomplicated, and you’ll be glad you have one when it’s time to deep fry, well, anything.See It
Silpat Perfect Cookie Baking Mat, $26.95 on Sur la Table
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Anyone who’s ever baked a batch of chocolate chip cookies knows how important spacing is—and how expensive and wasteful rolls of parchment paper can be. This non-stick silicone mat is a must for even the occasional cookie-maker.See It
Columela Extra Virgin Olive Oil, $22 on Sur la Table
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Nothing’s more annoying than running out of olive oil while you’re in the middle of making a dish. Save the day by gifting your favorite home chef a bottle of the good stuff.See It
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It’s more eco-friendly than plastic wrap, and the warmth of your hands helps makes it mold to almost any food item. It’s a total lifesaver for a chef who always has leftovers.See It
For more great gift ideas, see our Gourmet Food and Drink Gift Guide, and our Best Kitchen Gadgets, Tools, and Appliances Gift Guide.
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