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18 Holiday Gifts That Will Transform the Way You Cook
If you haven’t purchased any of your Christmas gifts yet, you might want to hurry up because the holidays will be here before you know it. Not sure where to start? It’s likely there’s someone on your list that either already loves to cook, is looking to learn, or simply wants to speed up the process. With this in mind, we pulled together a bunch of products that will make time spent in the kitchen much more enjoyable. (And for those that’ve already purchased your gifts, you might as well take advantage of all deals currently going on and treat yourself!)
From a smartphone-operated Sous Vide that will keep you from overcooking your meat or fish and an affordable set of matching utensils to an organizational racked filled with organic spices and a clip-on gadget that’ll make straining easier than it has ever been before, take a look at 18 items that will instantly transform the way you cook.
ChefSteps Joule Sous Vide
With ChefSteps’ Joule Sous Vide, you’ll never have to worry about overcooking your meat or fish ever again. All you do is place the gadget into a water-filled pot with your bagged meal and then choose the temperature and time using the brand’s app and cooking guides on your smartphone. You can also see what your dinner will look like dependent on which temperature you choose.
Marcato Atlas Pasta Machine
Making homemade lasagne, fettuccine, and tagliolini has never been easier thanks to Marcato’s pasta machine. You can choose between 10 different thickness settings or purchase some add-on accessories to be able to prepare other shapes like spaghetti, pappardelle, and capellini.
Air Fryer XL
This appliance prepare some of your favorite foods using 70% less oil than a traditional deep fryer. As a bonus, the products comes with a cookbook full of recipes.
Digital Kitchen Scale
Follow recipes to a T by measuring your ingredients with this easy-to-read scale.
Kitchen Gizmo Snap 'N Strain Strainer
Clip this gadget onto just about any pan or pot and you’ll never have to transfer food into a colander ever again.
Simply Organic Filled Spice Rack
This handy organizational rack comes with 16 popular, organic spices like cayenne pepper, parsley, cumin and thyme.
Cuisinart Griddler Deluxe
This appliance can be used as both a grill and griddle, or both at the same time, to make things like omelets, pancakes, bacon, burgers and more. It also doubles as a panini maker and can be used to melt cheese on or brown the top of your meal.
Meater+ Wireless Thermometer
Perfectly cook your meat with this wireless thermometer. All you have to do is insert it directly into the meat, and then through the brand’s app, you’ll receive step-by-step directions and notifications as it cooks.
Rachael Ray Cucina Aluminum Cookware Set
For just about $125, you’ll be getting a covered pot, covered sauté pan, two skillets, two saucepans and a slotted spoon and turner. That’s less than $13 for 10 quality kitchen essentials.
Brightland Alive and Awake Olive Oil Set
The olive oil you use to prepare a dish can completely change the way something tastes — for worse or for better. This is why you should be extra careful when choosing the product for you. Brightland’s extra virgin olive oils are made from hand-picked olives with no fillers or artificial preservatives.
Instant Pot 6 Quart Pressure Cooker
Make yogurt, cakes, or rice, sauté, steam, slow cook and more with Instant Pot’s pressure cooker. This appliance allows you to easily monitor and adjust your meal using the brand’s app.
Kitchen Utensil Set
If you’re looking for an affordable set of matching cooking utensils, this one from Mr&Mrs White is perfect. It comes complete with three spatulas, a skimmer, two spoons, a ladle, a pasta server, tongs and a whisk.
Milo Classic Dutch Oven
This cast iron dutch oven evenly disturbs and retains heat as you slow-cook or roast. Even more, the outer enamel is elegant enough to serve your food in.
Hamilton Beach Food Processor
This food processor comes with a reversible slice and shred disk and a blade so you can chop things like nuts and cheese or puree fruits and vegetables.
Dash Rapid Egg Cooker
Quickly hard boil and poach eggs or make an omelet with Dash’s Rapid Cooker. All you do is press a button and it’ll automatically shut off and buzz when the eggs are ready.
Material The Iconics Kitchen Tool Set
This luxurious set comes complete with three knives, tongs, a wooden and metal spoon, a slotted spatula and spoon, air whisk and a stand to hold the tools and free up space.
Live Edge Walnut Cutting Board
This 100% walnut cutting board doubles as a serving plate. There’s no need to splurge on one or the other when you can get a quality 2-in-1. Plus, this kitchen accesory will add a modern touch to whatever dining table or island you put it onto.
Electric Kitchen Knife Sharpener
Whether you’re a beginning or a seasoned chef, a sharp knife is key for a safe and precise cooking experience. Using professional-grade belts, the E5 will quickly sharpen dull knives of any size or style. It has three settings, one for restoring damaged blades, one for 90-second sharpening, and one for touch-ups.
