If you’re looking to surprise your favorite bakers with the perfect gift this holiday season, check out this list of kitchen essentials that are perfect for gifting {and getting!}. Each of these items can be found in my own kitchen and have become some of my favorites! There is something for everyone on this list of gifts for the home baker.
KitchenAid Mixer
Mix up to nine dozen cookies in a single batch with the KitchenAid Artisan Series 5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer. This mixer also features ten speeds to thoroughly mix, knead and whip ingredients quickly and easily and is available in a variety of colors to perfectly match your kitchen design or personality. Click here to shop.
Stainless Steel Ball Whisk
The PomeloHome stainless steel ball whisk creates fluffy eggs and smooth, creamy sauces with less effort than traditional whisks. High-quality stainless steel construction resists rust and corrosion. Perfect for making creams, eggs, sauces, gravies, emulsions, and even whipped coffee. Click here to shop.
Stainless Steel Mincing Garlic/Ginger Press
This press has a spacious loading chamber that can handle unpeeled garlic cloves easily, as well as peeled ginger. In addition, the fold-out sieve makes this garlic press easy to clean under running water and is dishwasher-safe. Click here to shop.
Rice Cooker
Rice is cooked perfectly in a short amount of time. Automatically switches to ‘Keep Warm’ after cooking is complete. Keep your rice piping hot for up to 12 hours. A “must have” for any household that eats rice regularly. Click here to shop.
Bartender Cocktail Set
Each piece of the kit is designed to help you craft cocktails like a pro. Stylish and sturdy, the bamboo display stand has convenient tool slots and a water-resistant finish that lets you proudly showcase your kit on any countertop or bar cart. Set includes a bamboo display, shaker, liquor pourers, strainer, muddler, jigger, corkscrew, ice tongs, long-handled spoon. Click here to shop.
Silicone Baking Mats
Silicone baking mats are non-stick, eliminating the need for parchment paper or oils. In addition, they provide even heat transfer that helps your baked goods to brown evenly without burning. Fits standard 13 x 18-inch baking sheets. Click here to shop.
Insulated Baking Pans
Made of 100-percent aluminum, AirBake Natural insulated baking pans decrease bake times by up to 15% over traditional insulated bakeware. Two heavyweight aluminum sheets surround a layer of air. The air reduces the temperature of the metal that comes in contact with the food, which means better browning, no burning, and moister baked goods. Pan measures 16-inches x 14-inches. Click here to shop.
Mini Tart Pans
These mini tart pans can be used to make mini pies, mini tarts, mini cheesecakes, quiches, and other delicious desserts. The best thing about these mini tart pans is the removable base which helps you remove the dessert from the fluted pan with little effort; just push up and remove the dessert. This set includes twelve 3-inch tart pans. Click here to shop.
Lemon/Lime Juicer
Having freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice just got easier with the Zulay Kitchen Lemon Squeezer. The bowl is designed with smooth threaded grooves that extract every drop of juice from any lemon-sized citrus. The built-in strainer of the squeezer effectively filters out pulp and seeds. The squeezer’s unique appearance is gorgeous and will go seamlessly with the rest of your home bartending set or cooking tools. Click here to shop.
Oven Mitts
Durable, flexible high-grade oven mitts with a textured surface for a firm grip. Made using BPA-free food-grade silicone, this oven mitt set is durable, non-toxic, heat-resistant, and stain-resistant. Heat-safe up to 500 degrees F. The 15-inch extra long oven mitts safeguard hands and forearms from hot cookware and boiling water. Click here to shop.
Ninja Blender
Ninja professional blender with Nutri Ninja Cups has 1100 watts of professional performance power with three speeds, pulse and single-serve functions. It comes with two 16-ounce Nutri Ninja cups with to-go lids that are perfect for creating personalized, nutrient-rich drinks to take on the go. Dishwasher safe and BPA free. Click here to shop.
Pie Weights
With Mrs. Anderson’s Ceramic Pie Weights, you can bake empty pie shells, known as blind baking, without them shrinking, bubbling, or buckling. Made from natural, food-safe ceramic stoneware; heat resistant to 480-degrees Fahrenheit. The individual beads are easy to place and arrange as needed. Comes with a convenient storage case. Click here to shop.
Mortar and Pestle
One hundred percent natural polished granite; ultra-durable and incredibly sturdy. Easily crush and mash food, herbs, or spices while releasing essential flavors, oils, and aromatics effortlessly with the heavy-duty pestle. It comes with an optional foam bottom to provide a cushioned underside for the mortar to help prevent scratching on countertops. Click here to shop.
Salt & Pepper Grinder
The Sleek Salt and Pepper Mills feature a grind selector that locks into five different positions to adjust from fine to coarse. The top-grind design allows for mess-free storage, and the ceramic grinders won’t corrode or absorb flavors or odors. In addition, it has a wide opening that allows for easy refilling. Click here to shop.