During the holiday season, the kitchen is the place to be. This Christmas, give an awesome gift that makes the kitchen better all year long! There are all kinds of neat little gadgets and ideas out there, but here are ten of our favorite Christmas gift ideas for the kitchen!
1. Shaped Ice Trays
Even if the recipient has an ice maker in their refrigerator, they’ll still appreciate a new, fun way to enjoy ice! Silicone ice trays are available in a wide variety of shapes to cater to anyone’s drink-cooling fancy. Cat-shaped, heart-shaped, cactus-shaped, you name it! Plus, these silicone trays can also be used to make shaped chocolate or candy, if they so choose. Fun all the way around!
Check out this gallery of cool shaped ice trays on Oddity Mall!
2. Spice Samplers
Whether your friends and family like to experiment with different salts, barbecue rubs, or grill spices, a spice sampler can give them the room to create a new culinary experience! Give the gift of taste this Christmas...and hope they invite you for a taste test!
Check out these southern-inspired barbecue rubs on Etsy!
3. Rapid Egg Cooker
Making hard-boiled eggs can be a pain, especially if you’re too busy to hover over your stovetop. A rapid egg cooker gives your friend or family member peace of mind that their hard-boiled eggs will come out right every time! You might get a weird look when they open this Christmas gift but don’t worry, they’ll appreciate it more than they think!
Check out the Dash 7-Egg Everyday Egg Cooker at Target!
4. Customized Cutting Board
If you’re looking for a thoughtful Christmas gift, a customized cutting board is a great way to go! You can find cutting boards with single-letter monograms carved into them, or you can get one emblazoned with a traditional family recipe. The options are endless for the message, but your friend or family member will think of you every time they cut fruit, vegetables, or meat on the cutting board!
Check out this personalized cutting board on Etsy!
5. Salt & Pepper Shakers
The perfect Christmas kitchen stocking stuffer? A salt and pepper shaker set! The varieties are endless when it comes to materials, shapes, and styles, and finding the right one to fit your friend or family member’s personality makes this a stand-out gift. They’ll be excited to see how well you know them, and you’ll be on their mind every time they season their food!
Check out these vintage Christmas tree salt & pepper shakers on Etsy!
6. Make-Your-Own Hot Sauce Kit
For the person who approaches cooking like the science it is, a make-your-own hot sauce kit will give them the gift of experimentation! They’ll be able to create their own combination of flavors and spiciness, and feel awesome because of how great it tastes. Plus, you might get to help taste-test as well!
Check out this Artisan Hot Sauce Making Kit on Etsy!
7. Reusable Silicone Storage Bags
If there’s one thing that everyone uses a lot of, it’s plastic sandwich bags. With some reusable silicone storage bags, you’ll not only be cutting down on plastic waste, but you'll also be giving your friend a great way to save time and money! These bags can come in a variety of colors and sizes, making them a great Christmas stocking stuffer!
Check out the Stasher silicone bag gift guide!
8. Personal Butter Churner
The only thing better than butter is fresh butter! Now, you can give that gift to your friends and family! A personal butter churner makes it easy to prepare not only regular butter but flavored butter or butter with herbs. The usefulness of this gift won’t be missed!
Check out this Kilner Butter Churner at Bed Bath & Beyond!
9. Meat Thawing Tray
It can be hard to remember to get the meat out of the freezer when you’re running around getting ready for work in the morning. That’s why a meat thawing tray is a great gift for anyone! Lessen the stress of your friends and family when it comes to meal prepping, and become a Christmas hero!
Check out this THAT! Inventions’ Premium Defrosting Tray at The Grommet!
10. Food Subscription Boxes
Looking for a gift that literally keeps on giving? Get your friend or family member a food box subscription! Choose the frequency (typically each month) and the amount that you’re comfortable spending each month, and your friends can receive fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, or other cool foodstuffs all throughout the year.
Check out this list of the best food subscription boxes on Urban Tastebud!
