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1. A milk frother that'll transform their hot chocolate into one out of a Hallmark Christmas movie scene. Delish.
2. An automatic pan stirrer with a timer, perfect for any aspiring chef who tends to get a little absent-minded while following a recipe.
3. A colorful set of salt and pepper grinders that'll look *chef's kiss* perfect in anyone's kitchen.
4. A Le Creuset cast-iron pan for the serious chef who has been dying to get the *perfect* crust on their steak but hasn't had the right pan to really GET there.
5. A Mastering the Art of French Cooking book pin they can wear in honor of the, dare I say, greatest TV chef of all time. Love you, Julia.
6. A pack of oven liners to protect the bottom of their oven from any overflow/oozing and let them continue on pretending they're competing on The Great British Baking Show worry-free.
7. Adorable cat measuring spoons that'll make them want to stop opening gifts and whip up a fresh batch of cookies right ~meow~.
8. Oven mitts they'll love ~beary~ much — especially because they're actually heat-resistant.
9. Or a brown sugar bear that is as cute as it is functional and'll keep their sugar from getting hard as a rock over time. When the mood strikes to bake something delicious they won't have to head out to the store for an extra ingredient.
10. Momofuku seasoned salts from the great David Chang (you may know him from watching Netflix's Ugly Delicious) that'll help them bring all new flavors to their boring weeknight dinners.
11. An ironic garlic chopper inspired by Dracula that'll make any chef smile and prevent their fingers from smelling like pungent garlic all day.
12. A bottle of Truff truffle-infused hot sauce they'll probably want to start planning their meals around — it's THAT good.
13. Cut resistant gloves — a must-have for anyone who isn't super confident in their knife skills and would like to keep all of their digits.
14. A set of LED light saber chopsticks you'll probably misplace in their utensil drawer but then have the opportunity to exclaim "THESE are the ones I've been looking for!" once they finally find them.
15. An immersion blender from BuzzFeed's Goodful collection to upgrade your pal's kitchen gadgets and help them create smooth soups and and sauces in a snap.
16. A microwave two-cavity egg poacher they can use to recreate their favorite overpriced brunch order in a snap from the comfort of their own home.
17. Claire Saffitz's book, Dessert Person that'll inspire them to try out a whole slew of new recipes (and hopefully share 'em with you).
18. Guitar-shaped bamboo kitchen utensils for your musician friend who moonlights as a chef on their off-hours.
19. A gourmet butcher subscription that'll ensure they always have something delicious to whip up for an impromptu celebratory dinner.
20. A handheld knife sharpener they can use to bring their most-used kitchen utensils back to life in a flash without destroying their countertop or cutting boards.
21. A new set of nonstick pots and pans, free of toxic metals so they can keep on cooking without fear of ingesting anything they shouldn't be.
22. And felt pot and pan protectors that'll keep their new ones (or old ones!) in tip-top shape.
23. A devilish gadget they can use to pull out pesky toaster trays or oven racks without burning their fingers.
24. A rustic wooden stand that'll hold their cookbook or tablet so you'll be able to follow along with any recipe hands-free.
25. A breakfast sandwich maker for those rainy Sunday mornings where all they want is a cure to their hangover but can't physically venture farther than the kitchen.
26. Or a rapid egg cooker that'll make their breakfast faster than they can say, "Which came first, the chicken or the egg?".
27. A tortilla press that'll help you take their Taco Tuesdays to the next level without going above and beyond their cooking skill level.
28. A Little Tikes Tasty Jr. kitchen set so the budding chef in your life will feel prepped and ready to create some delectable faux treats.
29. An 8-in-1 kitchen gadget tool complete with a funnel, a juicer, a grater, an egg cracker, a shredder, a can opener, an egg separator and a measuring cup. They'll never be without a must-have tool again!
30. A reversible silicone baking mat to keep their baking sheets nice 'n' clean. Let's be honest, no one enjoys scraping pans for an hour after making dinner.
31. A brass and marble serving stand that'll let them host a tea party the Queen of England would approve of — tiny finger sandwiches and all.
32. A set of Kai Pro knives which comes with four different stainless-steel knives, a honing steel and a slim knife block, a great gift idea for anyone who recently moved or got into cooking at home.
33. Or nonstick donut pans they'll be so glad they own come the middle of summer when they irrationally find themselves craving an apple cider donut.
34. A starter set of spices from Spice Tribe that'll help them take the flavor of their boring weeknight recipes to the next level with just a shake.
35. A floral tin recipe box from Rifle Paper Co. to help you *try* and help your not-so-confident chef buddy break the habit of calling their mom to ask "how long do I bake the cookies for?" since they'll be able to pull the instructions out as needed.
36. A pastasaurus serving spoon they'll love as much as they loved Jeff Goldblum's character in the original Jurassic Park.
37. And a spaghetti monster colander to go with it. I don't know about you, but I'd suddenly want to make pasta every single night.
38. Iridescent stemless wineglasses so you both can toast to how delicious the meal your cooking fiend of a friend just made.
39. A picture-perfect Kate Spade kettle they'll probs want to display on their counter because it's just SO pretty!
40. A festive pie dish that'll slowly reveal a wintry scene of penguins in adorable winter garments as they serve up their famous pumpkin pie.
