Basically, theyre an expert in all-things food, but they can be hard to shop for.
They likely already have everything they need.
And cooks tend to be very particular about the tools they use in theirkitchen.
gifts that all cooks can benefit from using and owning.
This one from Silpat is also the easiest for clean up.
Just toss it into the dishwasher and youre good to go.
Allison Schaaf is a chef, dietitian, and founder of PrepDish.com
They probably have multiple.
I think in terms of cookware, a good cast iron pan is super essential, he tells Well+Good.
I mean, nothing heats up as well, nothing sears as well… cast iron is great.
If not, its time to introduce them to one.
And Drew Barrymores (from her cookware line) is worth adding to your kitchen.
Its one kitchen appliance that you will be proud to keep visible on your counter.
Just toss the pot in the dishwasher and its ready to go again tomorrow!
says Brigitte Zeitlin, RD, registered dietitian and owner ofBZ Nutrition in NYC.
This sheet tray duo (aptly named Holy Sheet) fromGreat Jonesis aesthetically pleasing and durable as heck.
Allison Schaaf is a chef, dietitian, and founder of PrepDish.com
The bright, primary colors will look great no matter where your giftee chooses to store them.
The enameled inside ensures a non-stick surface, and is also an absolute breeze to clean.
However, a cook-in-training could totally benefit from a high-quality knife set they may not buy for themselves.
The set includes three knives that are really all you should probably tackle any kitchen task.
A good-quality, sharp chefs knife ensures speedy and more precise chopping.
She recommends the 7-inch Shun Santoku knife, which is handcrafted in Japan.
Schaaf recommends sharpening your knives every few months.
Theyre also great for sauces, soups, and stews.
Get the most out of your leftovers by transferring the containers from fridge to freezer.
BPA-free and with tight lids, these glass Ball mason jars will keep your leftovers fresh.
Bonus they make attractive and easy drinking glasses, too.
Theyre also extremely versatile, since theyre stovetop-, dishwasher-, freezer-, sous vide-, and microwave-friendly.
This 4-slot freezer tray is perfect for storing sauces, purees, or even mirepoix for soups.
Instead, Chavez recommends getting a strainer, like this one from New Star Food Service.
Many people naturally stick to a swivel peeler, which has a narrow and straight handle.
In professional cooking we really dont use cups and teaspoons, we weigh everything, Chavez says.
Plus, you’re free to scale up and down your recipes.
And this OXO scale is a chef-favorite.
you’re able to put a big bowl on there because the little display pulls out.
Its a great, great tool.
I love it, Chavez says.
Its a punch in of machine that finely purees, refines, and strains ingredients.
This one from Hamilton Beach comes with five stackable drying trays and a 48-hour timer.
But not just any thermometer: A probe thermometer like this one from Taylor Precision Products.
It has razor-sharp edges that makes grating parmesan cheese, or chocolate flakes, a breeze.
Its great for beginners who want to know the ins and outs of classic meals.
Its the one gadget I always keep out on my counter.
Zeitlin says herAerolattemilk frother is the single most-used item in her kitchen.
Its obviously ideal for frothing the milk in lattes and cappuccinosbut its also perfect for matcha tea or lattes.
The electric whisk blends the matcha powder so perfectly that I never have any clumps, she says.
Using the traditional wooden whisk took more time and was less consistent with its blend-ability.
WellToBe 6-Blade Vegetable Spiralizer $35.00
Love veggie noodles?
Make a lot of pies?
Or, enables you to peel all those apples for your latest pie.
With a little prep work, your fruits and veggies are ready in 10 minutes or less.
This spiralizer includes six different blades to give you plenty of options for all your meals.
A food processor can make prep work a little easier.
Plant-based chefKatie Simmonssays she uses herBrevilleat least five times a week.
Its worth the extra cost to get a brand that lasts for a long time, she says.
Tilit Utility Cross Back Apron $75.00
Every chef needs the perfect apron.
Enter: the Tilit apron, beloved by home cooks and professionals alike.
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