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1. A bestselling KitchenAid stand mixer that'll unleash their inner Martha Stewart. The KitchenAid is the holy grail of cooking appliances and it comes with a flat beater, a dough hook, and a wire whip to do all the heavy lifting.
2. Or if they already own a KitchenAid Mixer, you could get them a spiralizer attachment. It transform regular fruits and vegetables into long noodles. Say hello to homemade zoodles!
3. An Instant Pot that combines nine different kitchen appliances into one and saves space while doing it! It's a great gift for anyone who doesn't have a lot of time to make elaborate meals or just hates cleaning multiple pots and pans for one meal. Now they can cook everything in one pot, making it easier to clean up afterward.
4. A fun cookbook that'll inspire them to make all the recipes their favourite celebrity chefs make on TV! This cookbook has over a 100 tasty recipes by Mary Berg, the winner of MasterChef Canada and host of Mary's Kitchen Crush. Reviewers loved how easy the recipes were to follow, especially for the amateur cook.
5. A mini waffle maker, because there's nothing better than having a stack of perfectly golden waffles for breakfast. The compact size makes it easy to travel with and even easier to store, especially if they live in a small space.
6. A small and savvy knife sharpener that'll restore their knives to their former glory. It'll protect their knives and countertop from unnecessary damage. It's designed with two slots: one that sharpens dull knives and another to polishes them to perfection.
7. A stainless steel pasta measurer that'll help them measure the perfect portion of pasta every time. It's made of stainless steel, so it's super durable and won't rust. Plus, it'll prevent them from make extra servings of pasta, so nothing goes to waste.
8. A pack of spacious storage containers that'll keep their pantry looking super tidy. The button on the lid locks the canisters with an airtight seal, keeping their dry foods fresh AF!
9. A colourful cast iron Dutch oven that they'll want to use every night. This multipurpose pot can bake, broil, and roast just about anything and can withstand oven temperatures of up to 400°F. It's both spacious and easy to clean, making it the ultimate cooking companion.
10. A game-changing batter dispenser tool that'll make cooking pancakes infinitely easier. It can hold up to four cups of batter and has a small lever along the handle, so they can control how much batter gets distributed.
11. A heavy-duty pot and pan organizer for the person who has a lot of cookware, but doesn't have a lot of storage space. They can position the rack either vertically or horizontally to save space. It's made of sturdy metal wire and accommodates a range of frying pans, lids, and cooking pots.
12. A 3-in-1 herb cutter that'll make slicing and dicing their herbs so much easier. This multipurpose device can strip, mince, and scrape herbs in minutes, so they can spend more time cooking and less time prepping ingredients.
13. A set of mixing bowls that are are made with stainless steel, so they can mix, whisk, and serve food in the same extra-durable dish. Plus, they can easily stack and store the bowls in the fridge or freezer because they come with airtight plastic lids.
14. A pair of salad scissors, so they can slice fruits and vegetables as fast as Edward Scissorhands. They can easily chop produce right into the bowl, so they won't need a cutting board. Making a salad just got ten times easier!
15. An emulsifying bottle for the person who really likes making homemade salad dressings, sauces, and marinades. The bottle comes with a built-in blender ball that'll keep oil and vinegar mixed for up to an hour and a handy spout on the lid, so they can drizzle the perfect amount of tasty dressing over their salad.
16. A microplane with razor sharp edges, so they grate or zest with ease. They can use it on cheese, garlic, citrus fruits and more to add an extra bite of flavour on their favourite meals.
17. A heat-resistant rack puller that'll make it easier to push and pull the racks in the oven. The silicone stick is easy to clean and keeps their hands and arms out of the oven.
18. A set of heat-resistant cooking tools that even Julia Child would approve of. These non-stick silicone utensils are super durable and won't scratch their pots and pans while they're whipping up their next meal. Also, the two-toned aesthetic of this adorable utensil set provides a certain je ne sais quoi, no?
19. A collapsible colander that will stand the test of time — and save them storage space, too. It can extend right over the sink, making fruit rinsing and pasta straining, easier than ever.
20. An egg cooker that'll prepare hard-boiled eggs, poached eggs, omelettes, and scrambled eggs in minutes. It's an ~eggcellent~ gift for someone who doesn't have a lot of time in the morning to make a full spread or for the person who loves to host brunch on a regular basis.
21. An animal-shaped utensil holder that clips right onto the side of a pot or pan. It will chomp right onto your spoons or spatulas, keeping them secure and keeping your countertops spotless.
22. A nonstick lasagna pan that's split into sections, so they can make THREE different recipes in ONE pan. It's the perfect gift for anyone who loves lasagna as much as Garfield, because they can sample three different types of lasagna and only clean a single dirty pan.
23. A thick canvas apron that'll protect their clothes from getting dirty and provide them with a bunch of helpful cooking info. The apron has a measurement conversion chart, a meat doneness scale, and veggie cooking time chart, and it's all printed upside down, so they can read it easily. It's the ultimate life hack for any amateur cook.
24. A pair of shredder claws, so they can shred meat like Wolverine in the kitchen. It'll protect their fingertips from getting burnt and make it way easier to prepare that pulled pork recipe they've been dying to try out.
25. A Breville smoking gun that'll take their food to the next level. The machine uses cold smoke technology, so they can even use it on ice cream, butter, or cocktails as well as meats and cheeses! It has two speeds, so they can choose a gentle or intense smoky flavour, and comes with hickory and applewood wood chips, so they can use it right away.
26. And finally, a Click and Grow countertop garden, that'll turn their kitchen into a personal vegetable plot. It's a super low maintenance garden and is spacious enough to fit up to nine plants. Now they can grow their favourite herbs and vegetables all year around and use fresh produce in their cooking that's completely free of harmful herbicides or pesticides.
Them preparing their next meal:
