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23 Gifts That'll Make Cooking More Fun

Now they'll have no choice but to thank you... with some seriously delicious meals.

1. A ceramic Mr. Sneezy egg separator that's just as efficient as it is entertaining. It can even be used to contain and dispense other liquids like gravy or syrup; aka this gift will keep them laughing throughout breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Photo of model hand using egg separator over bowl

2. A copy of From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg's Kitchen by Snoop Dogg so the recipient can try out some soulfully seasoned recipes! This Martha Stewart-approved cookbook features mouthwatering dishes like "Mack and Cheese" and "Baby Got Back Ribs." BRB, ordering this for my mom ASAP!

3. A Dracula garlic crusher that cuts, dices, and minces in seconds. This adorably spooky device is not just a one trick pony! It works on nuts, herbs, fruits and vegetables — simply load, twist, and voila!

4. A penguin-shaped egg cooker for the impatient person that's never heard the phrase "a watched pot never boils." Not only is this fun to look at, but it's multi-functional to boot! This three-in-one cook, store, and serve holder can be prepped the night before and instantly dropped into a pot the next day.

5. A silicone cat egg mold that's purr-fect for the cat lover who is tired of the same old boring breakfast. Simply set the mold on a frying pan, crack one egg in each of the eyes, and let the mold work its magic.

Reviewer photo of eggs made with silicone egg mold over vegetables in bowl next to coffee

6. LED Light saber chopsticks so you and your bestie can show off your most impressive jedi food tricks, like making an entire sushi roll disappear in under 60 seconds. May the force be with your stomachs!

7. A mini animal waffle maker that would make even Gordon Ramsey crack a smile. Perfect for the professional who is drowning in work and meetings before 9 a.m. with no time to cook. All they have to do is drop the batter in — they can set it and forget it!

Reviewer photo of animal waffle maker next to completed animal waffles on a plate

8. A chicken herb infuser for the jokester that can also whip up a delicious stew or soup. This is made from food-safe silicone and can be used in temperatures up to 450 degrees!

9. A pair of shredder claws so they can shred meat faster than Wolverine shreds villains. These claws are dishwasher-safe, melt proof (up to 450 degrees), and BPA-free.

Reviewer photo of shredder claws in use on chicken breast next to bowl of shredded chicken

10. A colorful knife set that's so pretty, it basically doubles as decor. This will brighten their kitchen *and* their meal prepping process.

11. A copy of The Burn Cookbook: An Unofficial Unauthorized Cookbook for Mean Girls Fans by Jonathan Bennett for the honorary Plastic in your crew. This is chock-full of Mean Girls-approved meals so you can finally make "Fetch-uccini Alfredo" happen or scarf down some "Are Buttermilk Pancakes A Carb."

12. A rooster pot spoon holder that's possibly the cutest sous chef they've ever seen. It'll keep their messy spoons off of the counter and provide a little comic relief in the process.

13. A piggy wiggy timer for the person who is always one minute too late to achieving perfect cookie-making perfection. When Pillsbury says 10-14 minutes, they really mean it!

Reviewer photo of the piggy wiggy timer on table

14. A hilariously absurd cat-and-unicorn kitchen apron – it may get more compliments than their food.

Reviewer photo of man wearing cat and unicorn kitchen apron

15. A Barry the grater that makes the entire grating process ~beary~ easy. This big guy holds all the gratings in his belly which means no mess, less work, and more fun.

16. A Disney Pixar slow cooker because the sweetest gift is the gift of nostalgia. The slow cooker features beloved characters from Toy Story, Monster's Inc, Finding Nemo and more. Now they'll have plenty of time to enjoy a classic as they wait for their delicious meal.

Reviewer photo of  Disney Pixar slow cooker with meat inside

17. A ferociously funny pair of bear hand oven mitts that require a minimum of five bear puns per use.

18. A fun cookie cutter and stamp set so cute, they'll be tempted to save their creations instead of eat them. This hilarious set includes cookie cutters in the shape of a heart, pi symbol, poop emoji, and a regular cookie stamp, plus it includes Rosanna Pansino's delicious vanilla almond sugar cookie recipe.

19. A spaghetti monster strainer for the fun pasta lover who's generosity and absurdity is rivaled only by Oprah. "You get a bowl of pasta! You get a bowl of pasta! And you get a bowl of pasta!"

A spaghetti monster strainer full of noodles on table next to various herbs and vegetables and a block of cheese

20. Mitten tongs that will turn them into a lean mean ice-picking and meat-flipping machine. I mean seriously, they won't be able to resist picking up even the most random things with these delightful mitten tongs.

21. An olive oil and vinegar dispenser for lovers of birds and elegant design. This sleek bottle prevents the oxidation of the oil and vinegar so it remains fresh and tasty.

22. A squirrel-shaped paddle spoon that actually makes turning and serving rice fun. Your carbohydrate loving friend will thank you as they proudly perch this beauty atop their kitchen counter.

Photo of squirrel paddle on table next to bowl of noodles and broccoli

23. A mini pop cake maker for the person with a super sweet tooth who's about to go broke from buying a dozen a day at Starbucks. This compact cutie can bake up to nine cake pops in under five minutes so it basically pays for itself in one use.

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