20 Best Gifts For People Who Like To Cook (2023 Updated)

The French tart baking kit was a gift for my sister. She wasted no time, jumping right into the kitchen as soon as she received the gift. She proudly sent finished photos that same afternoon. She loved the gift! I loved finding a gift that made her so happy.

The customer service at this company was amazing also. Highly recommend their products!.

I loved the box design, even more so the layout of the baking tools inside. The pamphlet with instructions and tart picture was placed on top, a helpful visual, and the baking tools were individually wrapped, making them feel special.

This part of the kit was excellent and enjoyed. As far as the taste, the lemon custard filling was my favorite part—it was smooth, creamy and not too sweet. I though the crust was tasty as well, and complemented the custard.

The tarts were definitely enjoyed and I will surely make them again.

If you love nostalgia, add this to your collection. Don’t hide it; you might want to display it as art. This mitt is comfortable and fits well. It is high quality material and colorfast print. It even works just fine while — oops, being drunk while in the kitchen.

Share a glass of wine with your family and friends while sporting this thick-lined mitt. No hot spots here. Enjoy!.

This was a big hit. My daughters loved them especially since they are both wine drinkers. They thought they were the cutest things. Thank you Hallmark for such cute items.

Thick and cushy. Smaller hand size, so for the wife it’s perfect. A little tight on me. Overall very satisfied with color, design, material and utility

I got this as a funny gift for my significant other. I didn’t really know what to expect, and thought it would be more funny than anything. Instead we were both blown away! Not only are the recipes funny, they are also original, thought-out, and DELICIOUS! The author really did her research with the show and was able to tie in the recipes incredibly well, and she also really put the work in to make sure they are not just true to the series, but as yummy as possible too.

We are amazed by how often we wind up reaching for this book! Definitely would recommend to anyone, but especially to fans of the show!.

My wife loves it. I bought it for her for Christmas and she already made a couple things from it. The only bad side is The picture shows it has a black cover (which I was hoping to get) but it came with the normal cover.

If your a supernatural fan like my wife and daughter it’s a must have highly recommended it.

I believe people who love the show will love the recipes in this book. I bought this for my daughter, who’s a big fan of the show, and she loves the book.

This cookbook is good even if you have been cooking for 50 years. If you have a question about what you are about to cook, this is the one to get. I love just sitting down and reading it.

I bought this for my son when he moved into his first apartment. He loved it. It listed everything he would need to stock his kitchen – cookware, utensils, and food – so he was able to purchase most of the stuff before he moved in.

The biggest selling point for him was that it was given a great review by Bobby Flay. The recipes are for things he already knows he likes and make it very easy for him to eat something other than fast food.

This book is amazing! I have used it every day since I bought it. The recipes are simple and easy to follow and have plenty of variations. There are recipes from a variety of cuisines. Each food section has a introduction that is extremely helpful in explaining all you need to know about various pastas, rices, meats, vegetables and how to prepare them.

There are also plenty of simple but sophisticated recipes that rival any gourmet cookbook. Anyone who says the internet has eliminated the need for cookbooks hasn’t read this one! I am thoroughly pleased and recommend this to any aspiring cook.

This cleaver is everything good! It is pretty and well as a great vegetable cleaver. The cutting is precise and clean. Even the box it came in is so elegant.

Very good chef knife I brought it cause. I wanted something bigger then the standard one love it use it the most. Good weight to it and perfect feel in your hand.

Great steak knife, I have some company who came to dinner with us and placed the set of knifes on the table, We were slicing nyc strip steak and it cut straight trough. I recommend

This slow cooker is the BEST! It cooks very evenly, is so easy to clean, and is lightweight and easy to handle. I really like that I can brown the meat in the oval pot on the stovetop and then move it to the slow cooker on the counter to add more ingredients and start the cooking.

No extra pot to clean! I highly recommend this slow cooker.

Once again Green Pan does not disappoint. The inside pot can be used on the stove top then back in the slow cooker. Easy cleanup. 3 settings of low, medium and high. And, this crockpot is so light to pick up.

No more bulky, heavy crockpot. Best crockpot I have owned.

Unfortunately, im disappointed. i was so excited to have a healthy solution and i do love that the insert is light and easy to clean. As far as cooking goes-its just ok. takes way long to soften vegetables even on high setting so not practical for me.

i bought 2, 1 for my niece. i hope she appreciates it more than I.

Sometimes a song will cement a place and time in your mind. Thats the way I remember discovering Rick Bragg. I was at my local tire store thumbing through a worn copy of Southern Living magazine. His writing of rural Alabama as a young boy took me back to my childhood in Texas.

Hes genuine. A true craftsman with our language. Any subject, whether a cook book or Alabama football, when touched by Bragg, will make your brain smile. Get this book. and everything else hes written.

Jump on the Bragg train. Hmmmmm. I think I need new tires!.

This is a great read. The stories are so true to the Southern reader. However, I think anyone would enjoy it. I am never disappointed in a Rick Bragg book!

Rick Bragg is a fantastic writer and sure has honored his mother and his heritage here. I ‘ate’ this book up. It made me long for one more taste of my grandmother and mother-in-laws’ cooking. There are times when I’d give anything to have one more bite of that meatloaf or that thin gravy made from a beef roast.

It was the richest thing I have ever tasted in my life. I’m glad Rick decided to honor his mother while she is still here.

This book is for people who are very new to cooking. It contains many good pictures and it seems to focus on technique rather than packing in recipes. Just be aware that it really does focus on “the basics” and recipes with minimal ingredients.

More advanced home cooks might be disappointed and be better off purchasing “How to Cook Everything” than this one.

Gorgeous photos of key cooking techniques and steps. Basics for at home cooking covered. Great tips on how to personalize or wing-it. I borrowed this book from my library twice before finally purchasing so I can cook everything from beginning to end.

I bought this book, ‘How to Cook Everything The basics’ for my Grandson who just graduated from college. He once made the comment about cooking ramen noodles 10 different ways, I thought this would be a good introduction to better cooking.

I looked it over, boy, do I wish I had a cook book like this when I first got married!! I intend to get another for my Granddaughter when she graduates college this December.

I recently started baking with my daughter and even though she’s the actual Baker, I end up covered in chocolate and everything else. I decided that an apron would be a good idea. This apron came with a matching oven mitt and pot holder and I’m loving the pattern! I do wish that the material was a bit softer, but maybe once I wash it won’t be so stiff.

Also, I wish I didn’t have to tie it around and my neck, that’s a bit of a pain but otherwise I have no complaints. This is a really cute set and I’m very satisfied.

The pictures on the site made me think that the apron fabric would be thicker and of a better quality. It also doesn’t have the best appearance aka the apron is crinkled on the bottom and middle. The pot holder is durable and great for using to pull a pan of delicious food out of the oven! The oven mitt is rather thin though and I could feel heat immediately when trying to remove same pan I used the pot holder for.

Overall, not too bad but still a bit disappointed.

I cannot believe how I got along without this handy little pickle spear-er before. It is right there on your pickle jar whenever you’re craving one, and it’s got sharp little tines that work so well to spear your pickle.

You don’t have to reach for a regular fork, this one is johnny-on-the-spot ready. Just use it and then put it back in it’s holder. Absolutely adore, and you will, too. You may not believe it, but this little item is a sure thing!.

We’re always trying to stab pickles with a fork and they always seem to get away. This has thin, sharp tines that seem to stab through the skin easier. And it comes with 2 sizes to go around the lid so will accommodate big and small jars.

Great purchase.

My husband loves pickles. This helps keep his hands out of the jar and cuts down on how many forks he uses! I have also noticed it does allow you to grab which pickle you want faster. A little pricey but I had a coupon and a gift card from our wedding.

That helped!.

I have thoroughly enjoyed my Four Star Henckels knife set, including a 7-inch chef’s knife, for 35 years. But I wish I had bought the 8-inch knife years ago. My son has a 10-inch chef’s knife and it’s a bit unwieldy.

The 8-inch is perfect – perfectly balanced, useful for almost all cutting situations. My son actually has two of them, also. I have given many Henckels Four-Star knife sets as wedding gifts, typically with the 7-inch chef’s knife.

From now on I will try to include the 8-inch instead.

I received this knife as a Christmas gift in 2021 after repeatedly badgering my father for a duplicate of his chef’s knife. In something of a mix up, I got what appears to be the “economical” version of his knife, complete with a rigid plastic handle.

While this knife is a tad less evenly weighted than the knife I was after (which I think is a letter or two off in in the model number), it’s brilliantly sharp and still a good quality chef’s knife for a beginner or a new homeowner – anything in that genre.

Don’t accidentally shave your finger pad off on first use like I did!.

If the 8-inch is too big and the 6-inch is too small, then this knife will be ‘juuuussstt’ right. It’s a ideal size if you’ve been trying to decide what length to get. It is like a 7-inch santoku and has all the usability of that knife (and it does almost everything in the kitchen), plus it has the shape and the arc of a Western style knife that goes so well with chopping with a rocking motion.

(Another knife to consider is a the Four Star 7-inch rocking santoku. ) Whichever way you go, get off the fence and get cooking. You will be thrilled with the quality of the Four Star. There’s a reason the Four Star line has been a part of Zwilling’s lineup forever.

It was designed with professionals in mind, so the focus was on safety, comfort and durability. The ‘grippy’ polypropylene handle is proportionate to the blade and the work – therefore no excess weight.

The blade steel and method of construction is proprietary and at the forefront of technology. The blade can both take a beating and hold an edge, ideal for daily use and hard work. Although dishwasher safe, all knives perform and look better if they are hand washed.

I’ve had a Four Star in my collection for decades. And it stilllooks almost new.

Tried a set of these several months ago and both my husband and I agreed they were good enough to buy a second set. so we did! The only thing missing from this set was the smallest pan. There’s just the two of us and the small one gets used frequently.

I stack them carefully between bubble wrap to avoid potential damage. So far-NONE! Being 70 years old, I’ve been through my share of pans. They are used every day. Never put in the dishwasher and they ALL clean up with no elbow grease at all.

Keep the stovetop temps low and maybe a medium when boiling water for pasta. Looking for a one-quart saucepan and then I’ll have it all in my kitchen! A true bonus from the design of these pans are NO rivets inside the pan.

I really enjoy that design perk.

I’m not too fond of aluminum, and I did not receive tracking information. Nevertheless, the 13 piece set is perfect for my family’s needs. I could have used a smaller pot. However, this works out because I am not ready to part with an older one.

In addition, I like how the large pot is narrow and tall, giving more space on the stovetop. I would have returned if the pans felt wimpy, but the thickness is suitable, so this is a keeper. I ordered these pans because I wanted to eat healthier.

Perhaps, the manufacturers will make sure they use lead-free, non-harmful material.

OMG! Where do I even start. First of all the art work alone is amazing! The pictures are so detailed and beautifully drawn. The customer service is A1. Very responsive, helpful and polite. They made sure I was ok with every single detail before processing.

Placed my order 2/5, for a 2/21 bday gift which arrived in CA on 2/19 just in time. Dr. T absolutely loved the art work. I can not wait to surprise another friend with your work. Simply amazing! Thanks again.

The costumer service was incredible! They made sure to include me in every step of the process. The mug ended up looking great and my dad really liked it! Would definitely recommend.

Freakin awesome gift idea! Came out perfect!! I want one for myself now lol

I bought this recently and I’m very happy with the pan so far. It’s not cheap but you can tell right away this is a high quality product that will last. The construction feels high end (no one will ever think it’s a T-fall.

) with a modern look. I used it on a gas range and for everything I cooked so far the non stick works great, nothing burns (even those sweet marinades!). It has a good even heat distribution and I did not notice any hot spot.

Most time a quick rinse is all it takes to clean. I also put it in the dishwasher with no issues and the detachable handles makes it easier to fit it in and store (especially given the serious size!).

I love the Cristel Casteline products! Wish I had them earlier. I ummed a bit at the price initially, but they are worth every centre and more! They are quality products, look great and their removable handles make storage, washing up and having multiple saucepans on the cooktop at once easy to manage.

Love being able to stack the saucepans without handles getting in the way, especially great in a small kitchen with limited cupboard space. Highly recommend.

The quality of this pan did not compare with that of two larger ones by the same manufacturer that I bought in France. Maybe this is what’s meant by “Bloomingdales Exclusive. ” Though a cookware sale and coupon made the price reasonable for this brand, I decided to return it.

Mediocre but do the trick. PROS: they came well packaged and included all the promised letters and numbers in bright colors. Inexpensive. CONS: these are actually made of soft foam that seems extra tempting for small kids to put in their mouths.

maybe it’s just my kids but I suspect not. Will not stand up to this kind of abuse, they can be easily damaged. The magnets are also flexible and not very strong and don’t stick well if the foam gets deformed at all.

All in all they were cheap and work, but may not last long and probably aren’t the best option out there.

The knife is the size and shape I expected but pulling it out of the package and cutting with it was another story. The blade came extremely dull which I’ve never had before with a brand new knife. Some of my knives at home that I’ve used for months have more sharpness.

I decided to use my sharpener and that seemed to help. Plan on using/buying a knife sharpener if you get this.

These knives are so amazing. They will cut through steak so easy. The serrated blades never need sharping and are corrosion resistant. The serrated blades will help to imitate cuts and get through tougher meats.

The handles are designed for a confortableu grip.

I love the design on this hot mitt. It makes me laugh regularly. The quality of the hot mitt is not the best but I’m paying for the enjoyment every time I use it

Love this gift for my amaater chef female friend who is always experimenting in the kitchen. It’ll bring a smile to her face, every time she used it.

I bought this one and one that says “do you wanna a piece of this?” That one is reserved for those intimate dinners for two. But this one describes me to a T. As-in-right-the- middle-of-*****-T. I use it everyday to remind myself and anyone who happens to be in MY kitchen, just how special I am, and what a damn good cook I am.

This apron is nicely made and fits plus size people. I also like that it is not too heavy. However, they need to make it in a wider selection of colors. QVC offers most women’s clothing in plus size to 3X and almost no aprons.

This does not make much sense since these same women also purchase a lot of kitchen goods from David’s shows. So, great apron, but please offer colors like David wears in his shows. Denim would be great too.

This apron is well made and exactly what I was looking for. I would be very happy except for the fact that the material wrinkles very bad. I hate to iron. I followed the washing instructions and removed it from the dryer immediately.

It’s not just a little wrinkled. It is very wrinkled. I like it enough to keep, I think. I guess I will iron it.

I’ve been wanting to buy an apron for a while. I wanted something simple, yet sturdy. This apron looks like good quality, plus I love the color. It’s a nice price as well!