Us foodies have a soft spot for kitchen gadgets and trinkets when it comes to holiday gifts, so if you’ve got a food lover or two on your gift giving list, I’ve got a few ideas for you. Here are 47 gift ideas for foodies! I’ve broken it down by category to help you find that perfect something:
Gift Ideas for Cooking Enthusiasts Edible Gifts Kitchen Gadgets and Appliances Giftable Recipes Gifts For The Cookbook Hoarder
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Gift Ideas for Cooking Enthusiasts
For that person in your life who loves cooking and you think might already have everything…I bet they don’t have one of these unique cooking gifts!
Herb Keeper
Healthy eating doesn’t rely on fat and carbs for flavor, but rather clever combos of herbs and spices! Keep those herbs happy with this herb keeper.
The Perfect Cutting Board
They’re going to need to know how to cut the perfect julienne. Gift them this OCD chef cutting board.
Kitchen Glossary Apron
Cooking times, a kitchen glossary, conversions, temperatures … everything a home cook needs right at their fingertips with this apron!
Kombucha Brewing Kit
My guide to homemade kombucha is the most popular recipe on the blog, and for good reason…brewing kombucha is so fun and rewarding! This starter kombucha brewing kit makes a unique gift and tasty winter project.
Foodie Dice
What’s for dinner? Roll the dice and find out with these fun foodie dice!
Smoker Kit
This smoker kit is a fun unique gift perfect for adding an elegant touch to cocktails and recipes!
Hydroponic Indoor Garden
I’ve been using this hydroponic garden for a few months now and love seeing all my little herbs grow! The perfect gift for any home cook.
Mushroom Growing Kit
A cup of mushrooms has only 21 calories but a ton of vitamin D and iron. Grow them at home with this mushroom farm!
Magnetic Fridge Knife Holder
I have and adore this knife holder! It makes it simple to store my knives right on the side of the fridge for easy access!
Epic Charcuterie Board
This epic setup comes with everything they’ll need for the perfect cheeseboard spread! Perfect for the snack lover.
Spice Organizing Jars
I’m obsessed with my spice organizing jars! It makes cooking so much quicker (pro tip: they can keep the leftover spices from their original containers in a closet or pantry for easy refilling when needed). Bonus points if you fill the jars for them!
Edible Gifts
Maybe the person you’re buying for is bigger on the eating than the cooking? These holiday food gifts are some of my favorites that I’ve tried this year!
Stone Hollow Farmstead Gift Box
Listed in “Oprah’s Favorite Things 2023”, this Breakfast Gift Box is a handcrafted assortment of gourmet delights that promises to awaken your senses and transport you to a world of culinary delight!
SAltverk Flavored Salts
Saltverk is a hand-harvested sea salt from Iceland and the flaky sea salt is a luxe upgrade to any home chef’s pantry!
Pizza My Heart Pizza Kit
Give them the gift of a fresh, homemade pizza from Cabot Creamery!
Vermont Maple And Cheese Box
Cabot Creamery also offers this Vermont Maple and Cheese box, an assortment of award-winning cheese from Cabot and Jasper Hill Farm that pair beautifully with Vermont maple products.
Camping Meals and Snacks
For the outdoorsy folks, we love these camping meals! An out-of-this-world gift for the holidays is Boulder-based Astronaut Foods, the original source for freeze-dried astronaut ice cream developed with NASA in 1974. We tried the Cookies & Cream and Mint Chocolate Chip freeze-dried sandwiches and were obsessed. And its sister company, Backpacker’s Pantry makes for easy gifts (great stocking stuffers!) for the outdoorsy folks in your life. Freeze-dried meals that just require water are great options for quick, easy meals on the trail, road or slopes.
Growing Kits
If you’re shopping for a green thumb, check out True Leaf Market for a bunch of seed and greens growing kit gift options!
Stock Their Bar Cart
When in doubt, you can always stock their bar cart! For the foodie or mixologist-in-residence, these 19th Century Style Cocktail Cherries would be perfect!
Really Good Olive Oil
These Brightland infused olive oils are next level good. We’ve got an option for making your own infused oil further down, but these are a great option as well!
Meati Cutlets, Steaks, and More!
Meati’s delicious and nutrient-rich MushroomRoot provides a juicy, tender, and animal-free whole protein to add to favorite dishes. They have a bunch of holiday packages in their Meati Marketplace that I’ve tried (like the vegan jerky). SUCH a great gift idea they won’t be expecting!
Kitchen Gadgets and Appliances
What’s a foodie without their gadgets? These are some of the kitchen appliances and gadgets I can’t live without!
A Really Good Blender
For the foodie who has been really good this year, give them the gift of possibility with a Vitamix, one of the most powerful blenders out there.
Le Creuset Dutch Oven
Cast iron is at the top of my wish list this year. It’s just so perfect for every occasion! This cast iron Dutch oven will become the oldest, most cherished piece in your Michelin star chef’s arsenal.
Air Fryer
Are you shopping for someone who still doesn’t own an air fryer? This is my favorite air fryer! It’s affordable, good quality, and is the appliance I use more than any other!
Cast Iron Skillet
The classic that never goes out of fashion (just make sure they won’t have to fly home after the holidays, this big boy is heavy). A pan that they’ll have their whole life!
Spice Grinder
Great for coffee, spices, herbs, you name it!
Cookie Scoop Set
I’ve had this set of cookie scoops for a few months now and use them so much more than I thought I would! Great for home cooks and bakers.
A really good baking sheet
You can’t go wrong with a really good baking sheet. This nonstick gold baking sheet and these Nordic Ware sheets are my favorites.
Ninja CREAMi
Turn almost anything into ice cream, sorbet, milkshakes, and more!
Really Good Knives
A great cook needs great knives! Here are links to the knives I personally use and love everyday!
Mandoline/Spiralizer
This little wonder saves on space by combining many slicers in one. Great for the vegetable lover!
Giftable Recipes
Some of my favorite kinds of gifts are the homemade kind! Here’s a collection of recipes that you can make this year to give as gifts.
Infused Olive Oil
I love gifting these homemade flavor infused olive oils. Try all five flavor options: Italian, tomato basil, garlic, lemon thyme, and chili!
Truffle Butter
This truffle butter recipe is perfect as a decadent gift (and it’s so easy to make!)
Homemade CHili Seasoning
Gift them a big jar of this homemade chili seasoning (a McCormick’s Copycat). They’ll be enjoying delicious chili all winter!
Cookie Butter
This homemade speculoos cookie butter would be so great as a stocking stuffer!
Maple Pumpkin Granola
This maple pumpkin granola recipe packed with cozy flavors and is a simple way to spruce up yogurt, breakfast cereal, and oatmeal.
Homemade Pesto
This Easy Homemade Pesto has just 7 simple ingredients and is so delicious, you’ll never want to eat store-bought again!
Black Bean Brownies
With over 400 five-star reviews, these black bean brownies are perfect for healthy dessert lovers, gluten-free diets, or anyone who just wants to try a fun new recipe.
Gifts For The Cookbook Hoarder
Fact: you can never have too many cookbooks. Here are a few of my personal favorites this season!
For the Love of Popsicles
My very own cookbook! For anyone who loves an icy treat, grab the a copy of my popsicle cookbook.
Love and Lemons Simple Feel Good Food
This is just a beautiful vegetarian cookbook with an emphasis on cooking by ingredient (kind of like what we do here on the blog).
The Flavor Bible (or The Vegetarian Flavor Bible)
This is less a cookbook and more an index of flavors. I use it religiously to figure out which ingredients pair well together.
The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs
From America’s Test Kitchen comes their usual scientific know-how, rigorous testing, and hands-on learning…but for kids in the kitchen!
From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg’s Kitchen
You’ve seen Snoop Dogg work his culinary magic on VH1’s Emmy-nominated Martha and Snoop’s Potluck Dinner Party, and now Tha Dogg’s up in your kitchen…with his first cookbook.
That Sounds So Good
Carla is one of my favorite internet chefs, and her book is naturally one of my favorites! The recipes in That Sounds So Good are split between weekday and weekend cooking. When time is short, turn to quick stovetop suppers, one-pot meals, and dinner salads. And for the weekend, lean into lazy lunches, simmered stews, and hands-off roasts.
Sweet Potato Soul
Southern classics with a vegan twist! This post contains affiliate links, which means if you buy something after clicking a link, I may get a commission. I’ve done my best to find you the best products for the lowest prices. Enjoy browsing these gift ideas for foodies, happy shopping, and very happy holidays!
