The 42 Best Gifts For Foodies

Handwritten recipes will always be in style. This citrus-covered tin comes with 40 recipe cards and eight dividers, so they'll be able to jot down family favorites and always have them within easy (and neatly organized) access. 

Go ahead and splurge on the good olive oil. Not only is this EVOO produced and packaged in Italy, but it comes in the chicest splatter-painted vessel, handmade in Puglia. Even after they've used up the last drop, they'll be able to decant other oils into this and keep it as a countertop accent piece.  

Speaking of stylish countertop accessories, this Ettore Sottsass pepper mill is an iconic design that'll bring a splash of Memphis Milano brightness to any kitchen. 

Le Creuset's enameled dutch ovens are a classic, and any Julia Child-devotee is guaranteed to love this bright red pick. They'll be able to do everything from slow-roast stews to bake bread in the cast iron pot. 

Made in Portugal, this ceramic piece is stovetop eye candy—it's also oven-, microwave-, and dishwasher-safe, meaning it's low-maintenance. 

Treat your foodie pal to luxury salt, courtesy of this gift set. It's hand-harvested sustainably in Iceland, and features an array of infused salts they'll love to kick their dishes up a notch. 

A coffee maker has never looked this good, so you won't think twice about displaying it on your countertop. 

For grinding spices and making homemade pesto, this olive wood mortar and pestle is sure to come in handy. 

If you can swing a higher budget, Material's knife set is basically the only one they'll ever need. It comes with a chef's knife, serrated knife, and paring knife, all made of Japanese stainless steel for a truly long-lasting investment. 

If they love to cook, chances are they love entertaining too—gift the resident dinner party host of your friend group these sleek servers. 

An Instant Pot is the kind of appliance some people are still wavering on—which is why it makes the perfect gift! Once you know the wonders of crazy-fast meals, you want to pass that knowledge on. 

For the frequent baker, this rolling pin duo makes a great present. The design mimics the one used by French pastry chefs, for an easy-to-grasp silhouette.  

Ideal for the beginner foodie, this two-pack of restaurant-level pasta sauces will help them dip their toe into dinner prep. The black truffle arrabbiata and black truffle pomodoro are so delicious, you'd never even guess they came from a jar (bonus: They're also vegan and gluten-free, so if your friend has dietary restrictions this duo ticks all the boxes!). 

This small but mighty machine busts out some seriously good waffles. Keto fans in particular are obsessed. Word on the street is that it's the best waffle maker for chaffles (low-carb cheese + egg waffles).  

To celebrate its 100th anniversary, KitchenAid created a bright red Queen of Hearts collection. Your favorite cook will appreciate having one of the limited-edition pieces in their kitchen.

This mug is literally designed to keep your donut (or cookie, or croissant) warm. How genius is that?!

The gift of delicious desserts for the rest of time.

If they fancy themselves the next Ina, they'll love this pretty ceramic pie dish.

Gone are the days of piping churros into a sizzling hot vat of oil. This waffle maker-like contraption lets you squeeze batter onto it and press to make four insanely delicious churros at a time. The added park? No oil = way healthier. 

For the person who loves dipping their cookies in milk and does NOT like their fingers getting wet in the process, we bestow upon you the Ultimate Cookie Spoon.