The best kitchen gifts for mom are ones that are actually necessary, but not too boring to be considered presents. These are tableware, gadgets and small appliances that make a mother's life easier, made of high-quality materials and with luxurious finishes.
If you're shopping for your own mom here, you can probably think of some kitchen tools that you should have replaced decades ago. This is your chance to upgrade your mom's kitchen with a nonstick pan, a new set of measuring cups, or an easy-to-clean casserole dish. You can also find cooking gifts for busy moms who don't have time to make coffee in the morning or stay up all night washing dishes.
Whether you're shopping for your mom, mother-in-law, stepmom, grandmother, wife, or any other mother figure in your life, here are 16 of the best kitchen gifts for mom in 2023.
Easy-to-clean casserole dish
Your mom's tater tot hot dish recipe is still the same, and that's a good thing. But if she's still baking it with the same Pyrex you used in her childhood, she's definitely due for an upgrade. The retro olive glaze of this stoneware casserole dish from Le Creuset has all the vintage charm, without the decades-old cream of mushroom soup.
nespresso machine
If you have a mom who loves a Keurig coffee maker, gift her with a pod option that actually makes great coffee and espresso. It also comes with a free recycling program. This gift-perfect bundle includes Epicurious' top-rated single-serve coffee maker, coffee and espresso pod starter set, and Nespresso Aeroccino frother to quickly and easily make lattes, cappuccinos, flat whites, and more can do. Mothers with young children will appreciate this maintenance-free method of making coffee, and grandma will love showing off her new kitchen gadgets when inviting her friends over for Wednesday brunch. . Because that's something a retired person can do.
luxury olive oil
If your mom is ready to step out of her culinary comfort zone, this infused olive oil gift set from Brightland is a great way to help her get started. Each of her four flavors – chili, garlic, lemon and basil – is unique without being overpowering, and the artist-designed bottles double as kitchen décor. A little drizzle instantly upgrades everything from soups and salad dressings to grilled chicken and vegetables.
kitchen aid pasta roller
Do you know an empty nester who's finished three sourdough cookbooks and needs a new challenge? This pasta maker set includes three attachments for her trusty KitchenAid stand mixer: roller, spaghetti cutter , fettuccine cutter).
New knob for her Le Creuset
Le Creuset Dutch Ovens are built to last a lifetime, and with proper care, they can last even longer. So if you know a mom who's been using iconic French cookware for more than a few years, chances are her lid still has the original basic black knob. Give her an aesthetic upgrade with her signature stainless steel knobs from Le Creuset. Also available in gold-tone or iridescent finishes.
Dishwasher safe cutting board
Before I had kids, my knife skills were rudimentary at best. But about three months after my first child started eating solids, my trusty chef's knife and I were well on our way to mastering most of the classic French knife cuts. I spent a lot of time obsessively chopping fruits and vegetables, and I was doing it all on a wooden cutting board. Because that's what I had. Materials' colorful, dishwasher-safe reBoard would have saved me. So I could have also skipped my favorite cheese board, which ended up warping after being left in a wet sink overnight because I spent so much time hand washing it.
New set of non-stick pans
If your mom's ancient “non-stick” cookware is actually quite sticky because it probably lost its toxic coating years ago, we ask you to please Get the perfect holiday gift wrapping for this gorgeous set of 3 GreenPan Reserve frying pans. The gold-tone handle looks and feels luxurious, the smooth ceramic coating will revolutionize your breakfast routine, and her one of five color options will match well with her kitchen décor.
A lightweight cast iron pot.
My mother-in-law has made it clear that at this stage in life she wants the lightest version of everything. This can be a difficult task when it comes to cookware, where weight is often an indicator of quality. Luckily, this Japanese cast iron pot defies all expectations. It's extremely thin, weighing less than half the weight of comparable cast iron pans from Le Creuset and Staub, but with comparable performance. The cold-resistant handle allows you to use it on the stovetop without an oven mitt, and the textured black enamel interior makes it dishwasher safe.
silicone spatula
If your mom is like me, specialized cookware doesn't matter, stupid. But if she's going to invest in a new ceramic-coated frying pan for her kitchen, she'll need your girlfriend to help care for it. It's true that nonstick ceramic cookware won't last forever, but if you wash it by hand, it will last much longer. Do not approach with metal utensils. Use a set of heat-resistant silicone spatulas to help get mom off on the right foot. Each of the GIR (short for Get It Right) spatulas is made of one piece of silicone, so you don't have to worry about small bits of food getting stuck around the handle. Unlike expensive frying pans, you can put them in the dishwasher.
air fryer oven
If your mom hasn't jumped on the air fryer bandwagon yet, get her a smart countertop oven that can also air fry. Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer His toaster oven is a little less high-tech than similar models, and although it looks a lot like an old-fashioned toaster oven, it does so much more. Not only can you air-fry a variety of foods to crispy perfection, you can also grill, broil, slow cook, and reheat pizza with the twist of a knob. The only thing she has to worry about is abandoning her full-sized oven in favor of this much more convenient oven.
colorful wine glasses
If your mom loves relaxing with a nice glass of red wine, consider a set of colorful wine glasses from Estelle Colored Glass. Hand-blown in Poland and delivered in a ready-to-wrap (or no-wrap) gift box.
stainless steel measuring cup
My mom doesn't really like baking, so I can see how she managed to get by without a 1/3 cup measuring cup since I was in middle school. If you're short on mom's set as well, a full set of high-quality stainless steel measuring cups makes a great gift. The handles on this set from Oxo are magnetic, so they all fit together in the drawer, reducing the risk of losing one cup.
electric kettle
Does your mother drink tea every day? Does she still boil water the old-fashioned way (on the stove)? Modernize her morning routine with this beautiful electric kettle from Zwilling. The electric kettle always reaches one of her six preset target temperatures and never boils over.
recipe diary
While we at BA are big fans of saving recipes in apps, there's also something to be said for handwritten records. This recipe journal is the perfect gift for the sentimental mom who's always talking about sharing her favorite recipes with her family. You can also customize it like a little DIY cookbook.
indoor herb garden
This countertop herb garden has everything mom needs to grow her own fresh herbs, including seeds. No, it's not quite the same as living a Nancy Meyers-inspired dream life where you walk outside and snip an endless supply of fresh herbs with expensive antique scissors, but it's possible. You still have instant access to the freshest herbs possible. . What home cook doesn't love that?
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