Whether a first-time cook or a self-proclaimed Martha Stewart, the loved one who loves to whip up new creations deserves some new kitchen gadgets or gleaming, glossy cookware.
Here at Post Wanted, we’ve reviewed plenty of items that we turn to each time we’re prepping with our cutting boards, from the Instagram-buzzy Our Place Always Pan to time-saving portable blenders. What we learned? Good kitchenware is appreciated, long-lasting and worth every penny.
That said, our team compiled the ultimate edit of 60 kitchen gifts anyone would love. Most items are ones we’ve put to the test ourselves, gifted and received. Divided by recipient, we also included special pieces we adore — and, have possibly ordered ourselves — from Anthropologie, Crate & Barrel and more.
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Ahead, shop the best products and gifts for every kind of recipient. We can assure you that these items should be baked into anyone’s kitchen routine.
The amount of times we’ve recommended the SMEG 50s Retro-Style Electric Hand Mixer is unheard of. With a chic, blast-from-the-past look and quality make altogether, it’s one of Post Wanted’s favorite kitchen items to date. Not to mention, it’s a bit more practical than a quite enormous stand mixer.
We love Anthropologie anything, so it comes at no surprise that the Anthropologie Faye Pie Dish is at the top of our it-list. This hand-painted glazed stoneware is dishwasher-safe and looks beautiful to keep out on the kitchen island or cabinetry shelf to double as decor. Oh, and pie dishes are something that not everyone has, but nearly everyone can appreciate when wanting to bake a sweet treat.
For more options, check out our guide to the best Anthropologie gifts.
Meet our go-to baking bundle: the Caraway Bakeware Set. Available in both five- and 11-piece sets, the ceramic nonstick coating is the hallmark of the brand by far, and it’s the ultimate baking starter pack.
Inside, you’ll receive an 18×13″ Baking Sheet, 15×10″ Baking Sheet, 12-Cup Muffin Pan, 13×9″ Rectangle Pan, an 18×13″ Cooling Rack, a 9″ Square Pan, a 9×5″ 1-Lb Loaf Pan, two 9″ Circle Pans and storage solutions. It’s the nicest baking set we’ve used, by far.
A baker can never have too many tools, and the Engraved Rolling Pin is less than $30 on Etsy for the meaningful and personalized kitchen gift. It holds nearly 11,000 rave reviews among happy customers and is the sweetest addition to anyone’s kitchen.
For more options, check out our guide to the best Etsy gifts.
The Sur La Table Wild Strawberry Apron has captured our attention and never left. With a sweet and dainty pattern, it’s the perfect tie-around option for the baker you know that doesn’t compromise quality at the same time. Basically, we’re obsessed with anything from Sur La Table.
We’ve gifted the Uncommon Goods Dove Personalized Bread Warming Set to the loved one we know who’s all about baking fresh bread and, let us tell you, it was a hit. You can opt to personalize it as well and it’s the ideal situation to house your warm loaf out of the oven.
For more options, check out our guides to the best bread makers and best gifts from Uncommon Goods.
The Ninja Woodfire 8-in-1 Pizza Oven remains one of the best products we reviewed, all for its innovative and ergonomic design that has seriously amped up the ante on our alfresco dinner parties. Made perfect for the pizza lover you know, it comes with wood pellets, a pizza stone and a pro-heat pan.
The secret’s out: Harry & David is one of our favorite brands to order gift baskets and delicious treats from, so it’s safe to say the Pizza Kit is worth your hard-earned coin. For less than $75, you’ll receive the Sonoma Gourmet Organic Heirloom Tomato Marinara Pizza Sauce, roasted red and yellow peppers with garlic, Olli Salumeria sliced pepperoni, Colby Jack cheese, Sicilian Jack cheese and two organic 10-inch thin pizza crusts. Delizioso.
There’s nothing like a handy dandy pizza stone to round out your purchase — literally. Shop the Personalization Mall Family Pizzeria Personalized 3-Piece Wood Pizza Peel Gift Set, one of our favorites from the retailer. It’s also budget-friendly at less than $50, and we’ve loved all of the personalized gifts we’ve previously ordered from the brand.
You can never have too many pizza pans, especially if you’re whipping out several pies for a large dinner party. Fit for job, the Crate & Barrel Slate Blue Carbon Steel Pizza Pan are less than $20 a piece and boast a durable design that won’t let you down.
Unique and practical, the Uncommon Goods Oven-to-Table Warming Stone is an item we have our eyes on ourselves. With the built-in stand and tea light slots, you won’t have to worry about your Margherita pizza getting cold. It’s made from cast iron and cordierite stone to withstand years of good, happy-eating use.
The kitchen gift that’ll take you through the history and fanfare of pizza is the “Joy of Pizza: Everything You Need to Know” by Dan Richer. It doubles as a coffee table book and looks wonderful when displayed on your kitchen island for some impromptu reading while cooking.
The Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker is the ultimate gift for the sandwich lover because, with this gadget, you can create your own single-serve sandwiches in the morning. It’s a hit among nearly 9,000 shoppers and is the ideal situation for personalized English muffin sandwiches, croissant sandwiches and more, perhaps with a sunny-side-up egg.
Post Wanted wouldn’t have a section of this guide devoted to sandwich lovers without a mention of a good ol’ panini press. The Chefman Panini Press Grill is our personal favorite as it’s reasonably priced, doesn’t take up too much space and delivers the perfect char each time. No more deli runs.
Ready to join you for lunchtime is the Crate & Barrel Farmhouse 2-Piece Soup and Sandwich Plate Set, otherwise known as the dynamic duo you didn’t know you needed. It’s crafted by artisans in Portugal and glorious for its ribbed, hand-thrown pottery look.
The Brightland The Duo 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil (2-Pack) is perfect for gifting and is one of the best olive oil brands that we just so happened to review ourselves. Years later, we’re still using the brand’s quality kitchen essential, with its taste and aesthetically pleasing packaging being incredibly luxurious.
You’ll never have to worry about what sandwich to munch on again, thanks to the “Wow! 1001 Homemade Sandwich Recipes” by Mary Thompson. It’s the perfect kitchen item for foodies who want to spark some new lunchtime inspiration.
The Our Place Main Plates are some of the best we’ve used, boasting exceptional quality and a fair price point. You can opt to grab a set of four or eight in any of its dreamy colors, with each plate receiving more brownie points for being microwave– and dishwasher-safe.
We must say, the Anthropologie Icon Juice Glass is one of the trendiest, useful and simply stunning creations in the kitchen space (and that’s a tall order!) For less than $75, grab four of them and enjoy how they’ll add a bit of beauty to your day while you’re sipping on your iced latte or juice.
The toaster that adorns our kitchen countertops is the HADEN Dorset Putty Beige 2-Slice Toaster. Isn’t it adorable and uniquely designed? No more stark, unpleasing stainless steel designs; this one matches beautifully with any neutral kitchenscape.
Upgrade your breakfast setup with the Breville The Smart Waffle Pro 2-Slice Maker, the splurge-worthy kitchen item we wholly recommend. It’s not just any waffle maker, either; it’s a smart waffle maker that features five different darkness settings and a manual option to customize your waffle color from light to dark.
To this day, the Nespresso Vertuo Plus Deluxe Coffee and Espresso Machine with Milk Frother remains one of the best kitchen gifts we’ve received. If you’re a coffee lover and have been on the hunt for a new coffee maker, let it be this bundle that serves barista-style brews in a flash. Plus, the included frother is the cherry on top.
Whimsical yet oh-so-practical, the Hoan The Original Bagel Guillotine Universal Slicer is the less-than-$30 Amazon buy we so encourage you to buy. It truly hasn’t been easier to enjoy your morning sesame.
As one of the best blenders we’ve used, the Beast Mini Blender is a newer release from a quality brand that’s both powerful and impossibly chic. Coming in a range of colors just shy of $100, it’s the perfect accompaniment to your smoothies, marinades and more.
The Shutterfly Classic Recipe Border Slate Plaque is one of our favorite personalized finds for yourself, mom, grandma or anyone else who treasures family recipes and finds their kitchen to be a safe haven. By including photos and your recipe of choice, it’s one of the most unique gifts and also incredibly heartfelt.
Perfect for hosting dinner parties and offering your gift recipient a one-of-a-kind salad bowl, the Personalization Mall Personalized Salad Serving Bowl with Acacia Wood Base is our tried-and-true favorite. It even comes with a well-made base that’ll have people asking, “where’d you buy that?“
The Crate & Barrel Personalized Nkukuo Towuro Organic Dish Towels are worth the buy as far as kitchen gifts go, a three-piece set that you can add a monogram, initial, last name or other type of text to. Plus, multiple shade variations are available to choose from.
We’ve given and received the Custom Engraved Wooden Stirring Spoon from Etsy, the less-than-$10 gift idea that will certainly be put to use. This shop can customize anything onto the center of the spoon, and more than 3,000 shoppers vouch for its originality.
The Papier Vegetable Medley Spiral Recipe Journal is one of our personal favorites because it allows you to keep track at your favorite dishes and desserts in one place. Its spiral-bound design makes it easy to reference while it’s on your countertop as well.
We’ve gifted the Personalization Mall Wedding Wreath of Love Personalized Bamboo Cutting Board to a bride-to-be and her reaction was priceless. It’s a step up from your drab cutting boards, allowing you to personalize the kitchen essential with their last name and wedding year.
The gadget you certainly need in the kitchen is a pasta maker. But, not just any pasta maker — the KitchenAid Pasta Roller & Cutter Stand Mixer Attachment.
Hooking right onto your KitchenAid Stand Mixer, this KitchenAid attachment is one of the most prized of them all, coming with a full fettuccine and linguine cutter.
The kitchen gadget Post Wanted readers seriously love is the fullstar Vegetable Chopper, the less-than-$30 time-saver that helps dice and dash your onions, zucchini and other veggies for easy meal prep. Surely, it’s worth it.
Another kitchen gadget that is oh-so-genius is the Gizmo Snap N Strain Pot & Pasta Strainer. It’s less than $15 on Amazon and helps save space in your kitchen. That’s right — it hasn’t been easier to prep pasta at home.
When you chop or mince garlic, that smell isn’t ridding itself off your hands for a good while. To combat the struggle, pick up the OXO Good Grips Etched Ginger & Garlic Grater that’s readily available on the market and is the handy life-saving kitchen product anyone who cooks can appreciate.
Ah, the cherished KitchenAid All Purpose Kitchen Shears with Protective Sheath. They’re some of the best kitchen shears we rounded up, with Post Wanted readers flocking to them every time they’re on sale. We own them and, seriously, nothing compares to them.
We reviewed the Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker and can attest it’s the fun kitchen gadget that will truly sweeten up dessert hour. It’s a standout ice cream maker for making delectable gelato, mix-ins, milkshakes, sorbets, smoothie bowls and more. With seven one-touch programs, it’s quite customizable as well.
Shop the Crate & Barrel Monogrammed Serving Board, one of our favorite charcuterie boards we reviewed that saves space and adds a touch of originality to your otherwise “blah” kitchen gift. We love the two-tone marble and wood finish as well.
Have you ever seen a more stunning platter? The Anthropologie Botanica Platter has been one we’re all heart-eyes for, thanks to its vibrant colors and floral design. Oh, and did we mention we’re pretty much obsessed with all things hailing from Anthropologie?
The Williams Sonoma Honeycomb Marble Two-Tier Fruit Bowl is the star of anyone’s kitchen island, the exceptionally crafted, all-marble (and heavy!) fruit bowl that you didn’t know you needed, but absolutely do. It’s the kitchen showpiece that everyone will adore.
We reviewed the Our Place Always Pan 2.0 and love its chic aesthetic and effective charm. Yes, it replaces 10 pieces of cookware, is easy to clean and doubles as a stovetop decor piece when it’s not in use.
We’ve gifted the Personalization Mall Initial Accent Personalized Tumbled Stone Coaster Set and love how it adds something customized for one’s kitchen. You can never have too many coasters, either, and these are undoubtedly well-made and perfect for a dinner party.
The Lenox Portola 2-Piece Dessert Set is one of our personal favorites we own that we always recommend people add to their wedding registry. For less than $50, they’ll come in handy for every dessert hour your loved one hosts.
We can’t stop raving about the Williams Sonoma Glass Domed Cake Plate/Punch Bowl. It’s the most unique concept imaginable, serving you well as a glass-topped cake dome and punch bowl alike. That said, it’s the two-in-one entertaining piece anyone can appreciate.
Unique for its beautiful floral exterior and practical storage potential, the MacKenzie-Childs Wildflowers Utensil Holder is a less-than-$100 gift idea for anyone who loves exceptional additions to their kitchen. Plus, it keeps all of the cook’s tools at arm’s reach.
Yes, you can host s’mores indoors. Thanks to the Indoor S’mores Fire Pit, all you have to do is place it on the table, fill the pit with food-grade chafing fluid for fuel and get to roasting. The flame burns for 35 to 45 minutes so you can indulge in that ooey, gooey chocolatey goodness.
Handmade in Illinois, it comes with a base, stainless steel skewers with a glass to hold them, a roasting pit and a snuffer for when you’re ready to put out the flame.
Retro, chic and simply adorable, the Anthropologie Bistro Harden Tile Salt & Papper Shakers are the $22 grab we want to add to our carts right this minute. They’re a showpiece to say the least and a unique, out-of-the-box gift to grab.
We’ve received the Custom Handwritten Recipe Platter as a gift to honor our grandmother’s family recipe and everything — from the design to the ability to handwrite the text — adds the most meaningful touch to whoever you’re gifting it to. Whether displayed or used to serve, it’s one of our favorites to date.
With the Williams Sonoma Stainless Steel Taco Holder, it can be Taco Tuesday every night. Made perfect for lovers of Mexican food, it’s a unique gift idea they likely don’t already own. Plus, it’s a budget-friendly find you can stock up on.
Dozens of recipes we’ve made have stemmed from the “Half Baked Harvest Super Simple” Cookbook by Tieghan Gerard, one of our all-time favorites. Not only does it have ideas for every time of day and occasion but there are helpful notes on what to always have on hand in your pantry, how to make staple doughs and sauces and more.
Similarly, the “The Defined Dish” by Alex Snodgrass is another great cookbook filled with healthful meals that are easy to make. We especially love all the beautiful pictures and relatable tips and tricks to make each dish truly special.
New to hit the cookbook shelf, the “At My Italian Table: Family Recipes from My Cucina to Yours” by Laura Vitale isn’t the chef’s first cookbook but chock-full of traditional fan-favorite dishes that are all simple to make. It makes a lovely gift for anyone who loves flipping through cozy, homemade meals.
Finally, a cookbook geared to beginner chefs who call Trader Joe’s their second home. The “Trader Joe’s 5 Items or Less” by Anna Lisa is original, practical and full of great ideas to inspire their next TJ run.
We love “Preppy Kitchen: Recipes for Seasonal Dishes and Simple Pleasures” by John Kanell, filled with unique recipes that are easy to make, great for each season and rich with detail. Plus, it’s less than $20 on Amazon right now.
The “The Modern Proper: Simple Dinners for Every Day” by Holly Erickson and Natalie Mortimer has some of the best date night meals and family-geared dinners you’ll find. Unique yet not out-of-reach to concoct yourself, this cookbook has the it-factor, for sure.
We can’t stop using our Uncommon Goods Kabob Grilling Baskets in the spring and summertime as they help keep your skewers contained and grilled to perfection. This set of four is only $20 and makes a unique idea for anyone who loves to sizzle up the flames outside.
Pairing well with their outdoor grill, the Crate & Barrel Wood-Handled 9-Piece Barbecue Tool Set is the less-than-$100 idea that comes with everything your gift recipient will need for flipping burgers and turning veggies. It’s storage vestibule is a nice touch, too.
Meet our favorite grill pan of all time: the GreenPan Paris Pro Hard Anodized Ceramic Nonstick Grill Pan. It’s fairly priced, evenly cooks any type of meat, poultry or vegetable and is easy to clean, even with a ton of grease.
When grilling, you need a plate or cutting board to plate your well-charred creations onto. The Personalization Mall Personalized Extra Large Hardwood Cutting Board is one we recommend most, an item we’ve given to a loved one that makes firing up the BBQ that much more special.
When grilling, you need a good meat thermometer. Shop the MEATER Plus Long Range Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer, the smart tool that ensures the ideal cook each time. With more than 41,000 rave reviews on Amazon, you’ll adore how it’s Bluetooth-compatible as well.
The Made In Cookware Knife Set are some of the most well-made knives we’ve used, ideal for that special someone who loves to grill. Because, let’s face it — good chops need to be cut into with quality blades.
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