If you haven't finished your Christmas shopping yet and have any cooks on your list, I have a few suggestions to make your last-minute shopping easier:
Kitchen tools
BeaterBlade for KitchenAid Mixers
- A built-in spatula/scraper for your mixer. I haven't tried this product, but it looks like a great idea!Le Creuset Skillet
- A groundbreaking product this is not; however, anyone who uses a skillet could benefit from having a Le Creuset. Cast iron skillets heat evenly and are a healthier option (both for people and for the planet) than using a nonstick skillet coated with Teflon.Thermapen Professional Infrared Instant Read Ther
mometer
- Thermapen thermometers are recommended by the folks at Cook's Illustrated/America's Test Kitchen . . . think of it as an investment . . . the dividends will be perfectly cooked meat.Stocking Stuffers:
Garlic Zoom
- This is my favorite new gadget - yes, it looks silly . . . but it works! It chops garlic in a fraction of the time it would take to use a knife. And it is easy to clean (open at the seam in the middle and remove the blades - it's dishwasher safe). I actually look forward to recipes that call for fresh garlic because of the Garlic Zoom.
Kuhn Rikon Paring Knife
- Nothing new here, but these are still must-have items. Not only are they 
cute, they also have a protective cover (great for brown bag lunches or picnics) and they cut - and release food - perfectly.
Microplane Zesters and Graters
- 
The "must-have" of all "must-have" kitchen gadgets. Recipes calling for citrus zest, grated Parmesan, nutmeg, chocolate, etc. are instantly accessible with a Microplane. Like the Garlic Zoom, Microplanes are easy to clean. I know most serious cooks already have a Microplane (or two), but if yours doesn't - get them one. Now.
Cookbooks:
Barefoot Contessa - Back to Basics
- One of the hottest new releases this 
holiday season. Great for Ina Garten fans or anyone looking for something new - or a good version of a classic recipe. I just got this book, but I already have tabbed several recipes I want to try and I've always had good luck with Ina Garten's recipes.
Any books from the editors of Cook's Illustrated - In America's Test Kitchen, they test every recipe 30 to 70 times before publishing it, making it practically foolproof. All their books and recipes are awesome, but if I were forced to live with only one cookbook, I would pick The New Best Recipe.
The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper
- If you read my blog regularly, you already know I'm a huge fan of How to Eat Supper. Check out some of the recipes I've sampled: fettuccine alfredo, flash chicken saute and roasted chicken with preserved lemon. I'm not always a fan of their food politics - but the good content and great recipes outweigh that aspect. This would be a great gift for anyone who enjoys cooking dinner and/or needs new weeknight recipes.
Magazine Subscriptions:
Magazine subscriptions are great gifts for people who love to cook because they give the recipient 12 months of fresh new recipes and inspiration. Here are a few of my favorites:
Bon Appetit
Everyday Food
Cooking Light
Watch for gifts of food and gifts for kids in part two of my holiday gift guide!
- This is my favorite new gadget - yes, it looks silly . . . but it works! It chops garlic in a fraction of the time it would take to use a knife. And it is easy to clean (open at the seam in the middle and remove the blades - it's dishwasher safe). I actually look forward to recipes that call for fresh garlic because of the Garlic Zoom.Kuhn Rikon Paring Knife
- Nothing new here, but these are still must-have items. Not only are they 
cute, they also have a protective cover (great for brown bag lunches or picnics) and they cut - and release food - perfectly.Microplane Zesters and Graters
- 
The "must-have" of all "must-have" kitchen gadgets. Recipes calling for citrus zest, grated Parmesan, nutmeg, chocolate, etc. are instantly accessible with a Microplane. Like the Garlic Zoom, Microplanes are easy to clean. I know most serious cooks already have a Microplane (or two), but if yours doesn't - get them one. Now.Cookbooks:
Barefoot Contessa - Back to Basics
- One of the hottest new releases this 
holiday season. Great for Ina Garten fans or anyone looking for something new - or a good version of a classic recipe. I just got this book, but I already have tabbed several recipes I want to try and I've always had good luck with Ina Garten's recipes.Any books from the editors of Cook's Illustrated - In America's Test Kitchen, they test every recipe 30 to 70 times before publishing it, making it practically foolproof. All their books and recipes are awesome, but if I were forced to live with only one cookbook, I would pick The New Best Recipe.
The Splendid Table's How to Eat Supper
- If you read my blog regularly, you already know I'm a huge fan of How to Eat Supper. Check out some of the recipes I've sampled: fettuccine alfredo, flash chicken saute and roasted chicken with preserved lemon. I'm not always a fan of their food politics - but the good content and great recipes outweigh that aspect. This would be a great gift for anyone who enjoys cooking dinner and/or needs new weeknight recipes.Magazine Subscriptions:
Magazine subscriptions are great gifts for people who love to cook because they give the recipient 12 months of fresh new recipes and inspiration. Here are a few of my favorites:
Bon Appetit
Everyday Food
Cooking Light
Watch for gifts of food and gifts for kids in part two of my holiday gift guide!
I'm going to have to check out the Garlic Zoom, that looks fun! Plus my husband loves garlic. I'll second the Everyday Food subscription, I love that magazine!
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