66 Kitchen Gifts for Every Type of Cook in Your Life

This handy gadget makes sure everything in your pan stays consistently stirred—perfect for those tricky recipes that require a lot of attention.

If you love accuracy when creating the perfect pancake, this dispenser will measure out exactly what you need without making a mess. It also works for cupcakes, waffles, crepes, and other sweet treats.

Choose from functions like milkshake, sorbet, smoothie, and gelato to create the dessert of your choice in one touch. It's a compact gadget and includes two pint containers for when your friend wants to save their tasty creation.

The backyard barbecue just came indoors. Get charred burgers even in the middle of winter on this countertop cooker. Bonus: The nonstick griddle cleans much faster than the traditional grate.

This stand makes it even easier to follow a recipe from your phone or tablet. It comes with a stylus so you don't get flour all over the screen.

This chopper isn't just easy to use—it also makes for easy cleanup once you're done cutting up those nuts and veggies. "I breathe a sigh of relief whenever I'm cooking at my parents' and pull this out of the drawer," says McKenzie. "No more onion tears!"

​​Great for the frequent entertainer and dinner party host, this cheese board swivels into itself for easy storage.

Oprah's favorite Le Creuset piece is a must-have for any at-home brunch. The cast iron minimizes sticking from the dough itself, and the gorgeous Shallot colorway makes for a beautiful reveal of a fresh loaf. "You know how I feel about bread, so I was very happy to see this enameled cast-iron piece that brings brick-oven baking to a home oven," Oprah says about the pan. "In other words, it makes a crust to die for."

This customizable rolling pin uses slip-on rings to flatten dough to the exact millimeter, for perfect crusts (or cookies) every time.

Composting may not be for everyone, but if someone on your gift list considers themself an environmental champion, you can't go wrong with a compact composter. According to the National Resources Defense Council, "Recycling food and other organic waste into compost provides a range of environmental benefits, including improving soil health, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, recycling nutrients, and mitigating the impact of droughts."

Plenty of people have a spoon rest for utensils covered in sauce, but do they have the crab-shaped silicone alternative? If not, we highly suggest offering them a playful upgrade. It's heat-resistant, so feel free to perch the crab right on the edge of your searing hot pot or pan.

Seasoned cooks know there's nothing more flavorful and satisfying than fresh herbs. Good thing these scissors make the chopping experience faster and hassle-free.

This clever device lets you bring new life to oil and butter. Add items like garlic, herbs, or even edible flowers to infuse it with your favorite flavors!

Cuisinart's family size-steamer circulates heat from the top down for more evenly cooked veggies, fish, and meat.

"These craft cocktail gifts have been a go-to gift for years," says Associate Shopping Editor Janae McKenzie. "They're perfect for when you don't know what to get someone." There's plenty of flavors available, so an Old Fashioneds, pineapple jalapeño lemonade, or peppermint bark martinis are super easy to craft. Simply infuse with water or the liquor of your choice for a delicious cocktail or mocktail base.

One of the most popular gifts this Christmas, this is perfect for the pitmaster in your life. Sure, they've probably got a meat thermometer from the grocery store, but this upgrade is so worth it, especially for those long, slow-cooked meats. This high-tech, long-range bluetooth thermometer will save them the headache of constantly checking their grill, so they can check its status from the comfort of the couch.

There's no need to use plastic bags from the grocery store thanks to these reusable mesh bags that are perfect for stashing produce. If going green is on their New Year's resolution list, this gift is a must.

When you've worked so hard to make your meals, you probably don't want to throw away the tasty leftovers. With this portable Crock-Pot, now you can enjoy a second or even third servings of your favorite dishes at work or on the road. Just plug this lunch box into an outlet to heat your food right up!

There's salt in pretty much everything, even the sweet stuff. If you want to add a kick to your dishes, opt for a seasoned salt. This set from Momofuku features three different varieties, including a spicy, savory, and tingly salt.

Growing your own food (indoors, no less!) just got a lot easier. This kit grows spinach, kale, arugula, and lettuce. A veggie lover's dream, if you will.