Kitchen tools make great holiday gifts because they can save your loved ones lots of time and they make cooking more fun. Here are 10 great kitchen gifts under $30 that both home chefs and inexperienced cooks will appreciate!
Spice Jar-Friendly Measuring Spoons | $18
Unlike round measuring spoons, these have a narrow design and four-inch long handles to fit easily into spice jar containers or tins. (These options from Sur La Table are also great options.)
All-in-One Slicer | $30
Slice, dice and spiralize veggies in a fraction of the time with this all-in-one chopper. It’s a game changer, especially for salads, soups, and dicing those tear-inducing onions.
OXO Kitchen and Herb Scissors | $20
Spare your good knives. These kitchen scissors can cut through cardboard, twine, meat, vegetables and more. It even has a handy herb-stripper which quickly removes fresh herbs from their stems. Hooray for no more painstaking parsley picking!
OXO Good Grips Box Grater | $23
Keep cleanup to a minimum by grating right into your measuring cup that also doubles as a storage container for freshly grated foods. This one stores well too.
Salad Dressing Emulsifier | $13
A salad dressing maker is a fun gift for folks who love to make homemade dressings, marinades, and vinaigrettes. Instead of using a hand-whisk, you get a fully blended dressing with the shake of the container, and you can use the same container for storage.
Salad Chopper | $29
Ideal for the time-constrained salad lover, this tool quickly and easily transforms vegetables into chopped salad. Stainless steel blades safely and quickly slice lettuce, vegetables, cheese, fruit, even cooked chicken breast.
Reusable Food Wraps | $18
Washable, reusable and compostable, these eco-friendly food wraps are made from organic cotton, sustainably harvested beeswax, organic jojoba oil, and tree resin. Use them in lieu of plastic wrap and aluminum foil to cover a bowl, pack a snack or wrap up cheese, fruit, vegetables, and bread. They last about one year when used several times each week, a great gift to give year after year!
Instant Pot Silicone Lid | $17
A must for the Instant Pot enthusiast in your life, this lid creates an airtight, spill-proof and watertight seal on the Instant Pot’s stainless steel inner pot — perfect for potlucks and leftovers!
Water Infuser Pitcher | $17
Who doesn’t love flavored water? Help someone improve their hydration with this durable and heat-tolerant glass pitcher features a stainless steel strainer lid, perfect for infusing water with fresh fruit, sliced cucumbers, and herbs.
Reusable Produce Bags | $10
The perfect gift for your eco-friendly friend or family member, these lightweight, reusable produce bags keep single use produce bags out of landfills. They’re durable yet see-through enough to save you time at the register. Oh and did we mention they are washable? If you don’t already own some, you’ll want a set for yourself.