One of my favorite things about language is double entendres, especially across languages. Chef means boss in German, and I think about that any time I call a cook a chef- because they are the bosses of food. IF you have a boss cook in your life, the likes of which can’t get enough of cool kitchen gadgets- here are some quality ideas for cooking gifts! Note: The links below the pictures are affiliate links.
Air fryers have gotten so much attention lately… It’s time to recognize that deep fryers are still arguably more delicious inducing kitchen gadgets… Though if your friend is the healthy type we better include a good air fryer suggestion too just in case! But if your chef friend needs to be able to make donuts, homemade fried chicken, easy fry bread, etc… This is the way to go. The one we have is a hamilton beach, and we are really happy with it. Definitely the best fried chicken I’ve ever had has come from here, and I am working up to trying a batch of bread machine yeast rising donuts in it!
All the cool kids are messing with the charcuterie boards these days, so consider buying your madame or monsignor or them one for dinner parties and netflix sessions. This one is my favorite because it has room for ALL the trimmings, plus dainty little hor d’oeuvres forks.
Even if your friend isn’t into raw fish, there is a ton of versatility to sushi! There are vegetarian options, cooked fish options… even interesting (cooked!) land animal sushi types. If your adventurous cook friend doesn’t have one yet, consider getting them a sushi maker. This one gets good reviews, and is the one I got my sister for Xmas. Bonus points for having cute soy sauce bowls and whale shaped chopstick holders!
The makers of instant pot also made an extremely versatile air fryer with 6 qt capacity. Great reviews, and if you can’t justify the deep fryer then this is almost as flavorful and twice as healthy!
This one is similar and will work just as well. If you’re not sure, check those 7500 ratings!
This is probably my favorite bread machine recipe, light sweet easy dinner rolls. I have also engaged in some Outback knock off bread recipes though AKA Bushman honey wheat bread, which I personally love and enjoy that they are a little healthier with the whole wheat.
https://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/bread-machine-dinner-rolls/d958dcf1-5fd4-4b8e-bea8-ff817e6227ce
I got a bread machine for my birthday last year, and I have used it even more than I expected. I actually prefer using it to make my dough then baking the dough in the oven, but a bread machine often times also comes with settings for jam, yogurt, sometimes even icecream! And more, I cannot recommend them enough. Sadly, the brand I know and love is out of stock, who knows for how long. That’s this one.
This one is almost a no brainer, but it comes with a hefty price tag so make sure you… ya know. Like the person you’re getting it for! Kitchen aid mixers are SO versatile, especially for the bakers and pastry chefs among us. MAKE SURE you know what color your person wants- I have absolutely seen these sold for half price on facebook marketplace just to rebuy the right color! With a kitchen gadget this big, if it’s sitting on your counter most often- you want it to match.