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What the home chef really wants this year.

By

Valet. Staff
@valetmag

Published

December 8, 2025

Published

December 8, 2025

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For the friend who’s always tinkering in the kitchen, the one eager to feed you at the slightest excuse, and the curious cook who never skips a culinary fad, consider this your cheat sheet. We’ve pulled together a sure-to-please lineup of gadgets, gear and crave-worthy ingredients that are destined to earn a permanent spot on their counters. From practical tools to indulgent upgrades and bona fide grail appliances, these thoughtful picks are guaranteed to impress—and maybe even score you a dinner party invite or two.

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The Best Holiday Gifts for Home Cooks

Our Place Wonder oven

A stylish, 6-in-1 compact air fryer toaster oven.

Our Place Wonder oven,

$185
/
$155
at
Amazon.com
Made In Japanese Damascus steel knife

Japanese Damascus steel knife,

$149
at
Made In
ZARA HOME Terracotta storage jar

Terracotta storage jar,

$19.90
at
ZARA HOME
Staub 7-Quart cast-iron Dutch oven

Staub 7-Quart cast-iron Dutch oven,

$470
/
$300
at
Bespoke Post
Unicorn Magnum pepper mill

Unicorn Magnum pepper mill,

$59
at
Amazon.com
Heilala Premium vanilla paste

Heilala Premium vanilla paste,

$14.97
at
Amazon.com
WÜSTHOF Stainless kitchen shears

WÜSTHOF Stainless kitchen shears,

$55
at
Amazon.com
Naomi After-cooking hand scrub

This hand scrub breaks down food odors like garlic and seafood.

Naomi After-cooking hand scrub,

$29
at
Amazon.com
Nude Glass Climats wine glasses

Made of pure, lead-free crystalline glass that contains minerals to strengthen the glass.

Nude Glass Climats wine glasses (2-pack),

$40
/
$28
at
Huckberry
Marcato Atlas pasta maker

Marcato Atlas pasta maker,

$134.95
at
Amazon.com
Hedley & Bennett Essential apron

Essential apron,

$68
at
Hedley & Bennett
Material The Forever peeler

The Forever peeler,

$24
at
Material
Crate & Barrel Acacia wood cook book stand

Acacia wood cook book stand,

$59.95
at
Crate & Barrel
Fly by Jing Chili crisp duo

Fly by Jing Chili crisp duo,

$18.99
at
Amazon.com
Bruce Hill Chef’s press weights

Bruce Hill Chef’s press weights (3-pack),

$58
at
The Chef's Press
Anova Culinary vacuum sealer

Anova Culinary vacuum sealer,

$154.99
/
$109
at
Amazon.com
Flamingo Estate Pamela’s pickles

Yes, these are pickles created by Pamela Anderson. Who would’t want them?

Pamela’s pickles,

$38
at
Flamingo Estate
Harry & David Royal Riviera pears

Harry & David Royal Riviera pears,

$44.99
/
$33.74
at
Bloomingdale's
Iliada Kalamata extra virgin olive oil

This big tin is filled with mild, yet peppery olive oil made in Greece.

Iliada Kalamata extra virgin olive oil,

$58.79
at
Amazon.com
Caraway Dual-sided cutting board

It’s got a grooved prep side and smooth presentation side.

Dual-sided cutting board,

$245
/
$208.25
at
Caraway
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