The Foodie’s Ultimate Gift Guide 2018

If you’re like me, THE BEST gifts are ones that belong in the kitchen!  Which is why I went all out with this ultimate gift guide for foodies – the paleo ones and the not-paleo ones, we aren’t discriminating here!

From the best kitchen gadgets to cookware, bakeware, and fun stocking stuffers, you’ll find all the good stuff in this guide.

Many of the items are ones I use and love, others are on my wish-list in a big way!  Show the foodie in your life (and yourself!) some love this holiday season with a gift (or two) that will become a beloved kitchen companion!  Happy cooking, baking, and eating!

Small Kitchen Appliances and Gadgets

1. The Instant Pot

You all know I’m a big fan of my Instant Pot and it deserves every bit of the hype!  It can brown and pressure cook at the same time, which makes it a truly one-pot wonder.

The 6-qt. version above is the one I have, but you can also go big with this 9-in-1 8 qt. model.

2. Breville 12 Cup Food Processor

A good food processor that can do it all is essential if you love cooking and baking.  This 12 cup one from Breville is top rated and on my wish list this year!

3. Vitamin Blender, Refurbished

I own this refurbished Vitamix and it’s definitely a rockstar blender that’s much more budget friendly than a brand new one.  From soups to smoothies to vegan cheesecakes, this blender has all the smooth moves you need.

4. Vitamix Professional Series 750 Blender

The new version is of course amazing too!

5. Belgian Waffle Maker

Is there anything more fun than waffle making?!  Replace your old one or gift a friend a brand new one (and try my highly rated paleo waffle recipe, too!)

6. Breville Smart Oven Pro Convection Toaster Oven

I bought this rockstar toaster oven at the start of our kitchen renovation and 100% fell in love – it does everything an oven can do!

7. Air Fryer

So many of my readers have gotten me excited about trying out an air fryer – and now this one is on my wish list!  Any healthy foodie would have a blast trying out their favorite recipes with this!

8. KitchenAid Classic Stand Mixer

A classic stand mixer needs to be in every foodie’s kitchen!  While there are fancier mixers, I still love my original!

9. KitchenAid Stand Mixer Attachment Pack

Shredding and slicing and even meat grinding is made easy with this attachment pack!  Attachments fit any KitchenAid stand mixer.

10. Immersion Blender

I couldn’t live without my immersion blender.  From homemade mayo to creamy soups right in the pot, this little blender always has my back!

11. Nespresso Citiz Espresso Machine

This one is a major wish-list item for my newly renovated kitchen!  More budget friendly than many and highly rated.

Skillets and Cookware

1. Lodge Cast Iron 5 Piece Set

I’ve been a fan of Lodge skillets and cookware since I first started eating paleo.  I love them for basically anything, BUT they’re especially great for making my breakfast hashes and skillet cookies!

2. Calphalon Nonstick 10 Piece Set

For reliable nonstick cooking, my calphalon skillets are always my go-to!  This 10 piece set has everything you need, including tempered glass lids.

3. Emile Henry Ruffled Square Casserole Dish

I have a total kitchen-crush on ruffled baking dishes!  This one is gorgeous and great for smaller casseroles and side dishes.

4. Emile Henry Ultimate Ruffled Baking Set

If you want to go all-out ruffled, this 5-piece set would be an absolute dream gift!

5. Calphalon Gourmet 10-Piece Baking Set

This set has everything you need to bake all the things!  High quality, non-stick, and dishwasher safe, too.

6. Le Creuset Signature Cast Iron Fry Pan

The white one is on my wish list!  This heavyweight frying pan can cook anything and it comes in so many fun colors, making it perfect for gifting!

7. Staub Cast-Iron Dutch Oven, 4 Qt.

This one is almost TOO pretty to cook in!  Comes in several colors and is perfect for soups, chili, stews and more.

8. Le Creuset Cast-Iron Rectangular Skinny Grill

Indoor grilling is a must!  You can use this one over a burner on the stovetop, under the broiler, OR over the grill outdoors.

9. USA Pan Bakeware 6 – Piece Set

I personally love the look and quality of this bakeware and bake almost all my banana breads and bars in the loaf pan and square pan!

10. Calphalon Elite Nonstick 8 Cup Egg-Poacher 

For the love of a perfectly poached egg on everything!

Stocking Stuffers/Fun Kitchen Things

1. Large Silicone Donut Pan

Donuts pans are just plain fun!  Plus, you can pretty much make any of my muffin recipes in one of these pans.  Or, try out my chocolate frosted chocolate donuts!

2. Spiral Veggie Slicer (Spiralizer)

The best spiralizer I’ve tried!  It tackles sweet potatoes and butternut squash like a champ.

3. Handheld Vegetable Chopper

This veggie chopper makes salsa and chopped salads a breeze!

4. Small Cast Iron Skillets (3.5 or 6.5″)

These skillets are seriously the best for making skillet cookies and brownies!  I love the 6.5 ones especially.

5. Silicone Chocolate Mold

AND

Silicone Chocolate Bar Mold

Because making chocolate is just awesome all around!

6. Stainless Steel Ultimate Silicone Spatula Set

I seriously can’t ever have enough of these!  An awesome stocking stuffer for anyone who loves to cook.

7. Stainless Steel Measuring Cups and Spoons

 

Love the look and function of these measuring cups and spoons for baking all your favorites.

8. Vintage Steel Cookie Storage

I think these canisters are just the cutest!

9. Cherry Pitter

These are the best when you need to pit tons of cherries or olives.  After getting mine last year I can’t live without it!

10. Set of 5 Olivewood Pastry Tools

11. Tortilla Press

This cast-iron tortilla press might be a touch too heavy for a Christmas stocking but it’s a FUN foodie gift all around.  Makes it super easy to create your own from-scratch tortillas!

12. Tosterona

This simple gadget allows you to make perfect to tostones (twice fried plantains) every time.  If you’re a Whole30’er and/or a plantain lover – this is just THE BEST!

A Few More For the Paleo Foodie

1. 4th and Heart Grass Fed Ghee Butter Variety Pack

My favorite ghee and these flavors are seriously uh-mazing!

2. Binnie’s Coconut Butter Sampler Pack Top 3 Flavors 

The vanilla flavor is out of this world, but I love all of them!

3. Hu Salty Dark Chocolate Bars, 4 Pack

This paleo friendly dark chocolate is soy-free, dairy-free, and sweetened with unrefined coconut sugar.  Plus, it’s DELISH!

4. Chicken Mushroom Bone Broth

My favorite for cooking AND sipping.

5. Pique Tea 

Delicious teas that can be made hot or cold that actually help you maintain a healthy gut flora.

6. Multi Collagen Protein

I swear by this collagen and use it in my coffee every morning.  Flavorless and blends right into hot or cold beverages and smoothies!

7. Primal Palate Organic Spice Blends

I literally LOVE every single one that I’ve tried, and I’m full on obsessed with the breakfast blend!