Gift Guide for the Master Chef
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Shopping for someone that loves spending time in the
kitchen? Look no further than this gift guide! I’m definitely
not a chef by any means, but my cookbook challenge has
really opened my eyes into the world of cooking and I feel
like I have crafted a pretty decent list of things that would
make any kitchen master happy.
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Wood Salt and Pepper Mills
Image from Amazon
These are definitely not a necessity, but man are they pretty
to look at! Honestly that is the only reason they are on my
wish list. Lol They have great reviews on Amazon and I like
how they have a very clear (yet chic) P and S on them so your
chef won’t get them mixed up. These would be especially
great for your chef who has a boho style kitchen because they
would match the aesthetic perfectly.
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Wooden Salt and Pepper Grinders
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Cookbooks
One thing almost every chef has in their kitchen is
cookbooks! My cookbook challenge has allowed me to try
out a lot of different cookbooks and these are my top favorites.
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Pioneer Woman: Dinnertime (honestly you cannot go wrong
with gifting any of the Pioneer woman cookbooks)
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Another great cookbook option is one you make yourself!
When I was a senior in high school I chose for my senior
project to be to create a cookbook. Inside I put some of
my favorite recipes, favorites of friends and family, and little
memories of making each one. It is so special to me and I
guarantee your chef will think the same of the one you make for them!
Image from Etsy
One of my biggest struggles in the kitchen (aside from
the actual cooking part lol) is trying to keep my recipe
book open to see the recipe. A cookbook holder would
be a great gift idea for someone who spends a lot of time
in the kitchen and if you want to make it an extra
special gift you can get a personalized one.
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Does your chef use their phone for recipes more than
they do physical cookbooks? No problem! Get
them one of these phone stands!
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Image from Amazon
Phone Stand (I personally like this one because the height is adjustable.)
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Air Fryer
Everyone I know that has an air fryer swears it is the best
thing ever and that they use it all the time. I personally
haven’t given mine much of a chance, but I will say that
it does a killer job of reheating leftover french fries so
that alone makes it worth it to me. Lol
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Pioneer Woman Cooking Set
I received this as a gift a few years ago and it was honestly
one of my favorite gifts. It has everything you need in
it to do any type of cooking or baking you would want. This
would be a great gift for someone who just moved
out on their own and loves to cook.
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Immersion Blender
Image from Target
I hear this is a product that you didn’t know you needed
until you actually have it. If you have someone who might
be cooking for only one or two people, or someone who
likes to make smoothies this would be a good gift idea for them.
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Our Place Always Pan
Image from Our Place
I have been seeing people talk about this pan EVERYWHERE
and now I want one for myself! Not only is it extremely nice
to look at, but it is also said to be one of the
best non-stick pans out there.
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Dutch Oven
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Getting a dutch oven was honestly one of the best
decisions I have made when it comes to pots and pans
for the kitchen. It is so versatile! I guarantee any chef will
be happy to receive one of these if they don’t have one already.
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KitchenAid Mixer
I cannot remember the last time I actually mixed
something by hand. My KitchenAid mixer is a total game
changer in the kitchen and would be loved by
anyone who really loves to bake.
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Does your chef already have a KitchenAid? Well then
get them some attachments for it! Last year for Christmas
I got an attachment for mine to make my own pasta!
Image from Walmart
I don’t know a chef out there that doesn’t season their
food and I guarantee that most of them have a
go-to, can’t live without, uses a jar of it a week, seasoning
you could gift them for Christmas!
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Everything but the Bagel Seasoning
Truff Hot Sauce (I know this isn’t a seasoning, buuut I figured
I’d include it anyway cause I know a lot of people that love it.)
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Dishware
There are two things I feel are pretty common with
chefs. 1) They like to take aesthetically pleasing pictures
of the food they create and 2) they like to host. Getting
your chef some nice dishware would be a great way
to help them with both of these things!
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The plates in the photo above are actually from Dollar Tree!
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Hamburger Masher
Image from Walmart
A simple and affordable tool that might just
change your chef’s life. Lol
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Food Scale
This is a great gift for the chef that is trying out those
fancier recipes that don't measure in dashes and pinches.
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Mini Blowtorch
Image from Walmart
This is something that has been on my kitchen wish list
for a couple of years now. So much easier to make
crème brûlée when you have one of these.
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Foodie Dice
Image from Etsy
This is a unique gift idea for the chef who maybe likes to
challenge themselves in the kitchen or has fallen into a meal
rut. These foodie dice have different foods on them that can
provide your chef with inspiration for their next meal
creating a new and fun way to cook dinner!
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Personalized casserole dish
Image from Etsy
I think this is a great way to get your chef something a
little more special. I personally like the ones that have the
funny sayings in the bottom like “You’ve just been
poisoned” or “Kickasserole.”
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“Bonnie’s Kitchen” Casserole Dish
“You’ve Just Been Poisoned” Casserole Dish
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Along with the casserole dish you could get them a
casserole dish holder to make transport easier. This is
something on my Christmas list this year!
What is a kitchen without some tunes? Sad. That’s what
it is. Lol Keep your chef from having a sad kitchen
and give them one of these.
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