Here are 12 of the best stocking stuffers for the home cook. Small in size, big in kitchen value!
When shopping for a serious home cook, skip the gimmicky gadgets like a garlic press or chop-chop and look for high-quality tools to elevate their kitchen. These 12 stocking stuffers for the home cook are favorites in my kitchen. They are small in size but pack a lot of value!
Grab a foodie stocking like this kitchen utensil, dill pickle or sushi and fill it up with these affordable items for your favorite cook!
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Here are the top 12 stocking stuffers for the home cook. Scroll below the list for descriptions of each item.
Tovolo Spatula Set
ThermoPro Digital Meat Thermometer
Brightland Pizza Oil
Maldon Sea Salt
OXO Kitchen Scissors
Kitchy Pizza Cutter
Magnetic Measuring Spoons
Cake Tester with Cover
Misen Pairing Knife
Babbish Mini Whisks
Zeppoli Classic Dish Towels
OXO vegetable peeler
Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls
Tovolo spatulas are a kitchen necessity and this 5-piece bundle is a perfect starter set. They are perfect to scrape out bowls and pans to make sure you every last bit. The metal handles have a nice feel when cooking and make them dishwasher safe unlike wood. The long thin spatula is perfect for scraping out jars.
ThermoPro Digital Meat Thermometer
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No more guessing or wiggling your meat for doneness, a digital thermometer is necessary in any home cooks kitchen. The ThermoPro thermometer features a magnetic back so you can store it on any metal surface in your kitchen. I’ve had mine for years and the battery is still going strong.
Brightland Pizza Oil
Brightland pizza oil is so popular right now it was even recommended by Goop. But is not just for pizza. It’s perfect for dipping bread or drizzling on cooked veggies. Visit their site or check your local Whole Foods for availability. If you are looking for a daily use oil, Graza Oil also makes a great gift.
Maldon Sea Salt Flakes
Maldon Sea Salt Flakes is the finishing salt choice of professional chefs and home cooks alike. The small box is a perfect fit for stockings, but you might even be able to squeeze a 20oz tub in!
OXO Kitchen Scissors
OXO Kitchen Scissors are the perfect stocking stuffer for the home cook in your life. With over 11k reviews and a 4.8 star rating, they are a customer favorite!
Kitchy Pizza Cutter
Although it has kitchy in the name and I promised no gimmicks, this Kitchy Pizza Cutter is the real deal. I recently retired my mezzaluna pizza cutter for the Kitchy and haven’t looked back. It has a nice hand feel hand and doesn’t drag the pizza.
Magnetic Measuring Spoons
No more misplacing measuring spoons with this magnetic set. They nest together for storage and even include a leveler. The long thin side is perfect for getting into spice jars.
Farberware Cake Tester with Cover
Stop using toothpicks to test my cakes and brownies for doneness and get a metal tester instead At first It thought it might look like gimmick, but it will become a favorite baking item. The tester is long enough to get into the middle of thick cakes or quick breads. The Farberware tester even comes with a cover to protect it when in storage.
Misen Pairing Knife
The Misen 3.5 inch pairing knife is perfect to cut fruit and handle smaller details when cooking. The Misen not only looks cute and works well, but it even comes with a protective cover.
Babbish Mini Whisks
You don’t really know how much you need a mini whisk until you have one! Babbish mini whisks are perfect for whisking an egg or anything in a mug or small bowl. They are also so adorable.
Zeppoli Classic Dish Towel
Zeppoli Classic Dish Towels come in a pack of 15. These durable dish towels have a classic elevated look.
OXO Good Grips Swivel Peeler
Less exciting than some of the other items on this list, but equally as useful. The OXO vegetable peeler has a slight swivel that makes peeling potatoes and other vegetables a breeze. It will fit perfectly in a stocking and is sure to last a long time.
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