Maybe you’re looking for the best Amazon food gifts because you’re in a bind and you need that speedy two-day shipping to come through. Maybe you’re trying to save on holiday shipping costs, so you’re determined to get everything through your Prime membership. Whatever your reason, the possibilities are really endless when we’re talking about gifts for people who love to cook and eat that are also available on Amazon. You can find most of our favorite kitchen appliances and tools on the major retailer, along with plenty of noteworthy edible gifts if you (like me) sometimes treat Amazon like an online grocery store. And of course, most of these items ship within 24-hours with an Amazon Prime membership (hello reliable last-minute gifts).
To help you narrow down the sheer abundance of options, we’ve selected kitchen appliances, tools, cookware, and delicious edible stuff or every kind of food people in your life It’s a great idea to package a few of these Amazon food gifts together to create a gift basket, or stock up on stocking stuffers this holiday season.
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For your favorite home cook
The person in your life who loves to cook likely goes through liters and liters of olive oil every year, but they might not always spring for the fancy stuff, like Brightland. Sure, the matte white bottle with a bold geometric label looks nice and will make you feel chic when you’re drizzling it into one of our favorite Dutch ovens—but Brightland was also one of our favorite tasting olive oils when we put it up against competitors in a taste test. It’s light, bright, and aromatic, so you may want to save it for drizzling rather than sauteing—or for a stunning olive oil cake. Throw in our pick for the best chef’s knife or a stylish paring knife, assemble it all in that Staub Dutch oven, and you’ve got the perfect gift box (or gift oven, I suppose).
For the coffee enthusiast
Any coffee lover will probably lose their mind if you present them with an espresso machine for Christmas. An appliance like that, while a great gift idea, can get pretty expensive (even our best budget pick, the Bambino Plus, is $500). We think it’s worth it for the extra-special person in your life who’s making a lot of spendy trips to the coffee shop. But if a coffee maker like an espresso machine’s a bit out of your gifting price range, opt for the Le Creuset French press—which contributor Anna Fitzpatrick says symbolizes everything to love about adulthood. Whichever you pick, make sure to also grab a bag of beans to get them started.
For the baker in your life
We recommend Raaka’s non-GMO dark chocolate variety pack as a great go-to chocolate gift for anyone who wants to eat the stuff straight. But it also makes a helpful and thoughtful gift for a regular baker who likes to keep a few bars of high-quality chocolate on hand for chocolate chip cookies, ganache, and brownies. Raaka roasts fermented cacao beans, which offers a more vibrant, robust flavor—think fruity and savory and lightly sweet at the same time. This sampler includes assorted chocolate flavors like oat milk, sea salt, and coconut milk. They’ll be able to use it when they’re baking with the new KitchenAid stand mixer you get them (or our pick for the best hand mixer if that’s more your budget).
For the breakfast lover
Breakfast should never feel like an overthought meal, and it won’t with some of these gadgets and condiments. A mini waffle maker from DASH is affordable and small-apartment-friendly. Yes, it kind of looks like something you’d find in a toy kitchen set, but our testing revealed the DASH to be a reliable mini waffle maker. It’s ideal for solo mornings when you’re craving a continental, hotel-inspired breakfast, but don’t want the hassle of making a ginormous stack of waffles. The GreenPan mini nonstick pan is perfect for pancakes or single-serve eggs—don’t forget to complete the breakfast-inspired gift set with some garlic and shallot butter to cook the eggs in, and a bottle of luxe truffle-infused hot sauce from TRUFF to drizzle on top.
For the entertainer
For the person in your life who’s always hosting, whether it’s a movie night or an elaborate dinner party, consider giving a quality wood cutting board. They’ll be able to use it every single day—not just for meal prep, but as a serving board. Our Test Kitchen loves the classic Boos Block. It’s a sturdy piece of wood carved into an elegant cutting board that can last a lifetime with the proper care. The host in your life can set it up on their counter and use it for dinner party prep or a charcuterie board for years and years to come. Or you could give a set of new wine glasses to help revitalize their stemware collection. Either way, make sure to pair it with some sort of gourmet food, like a tin of Fishwife’s smoked salmon infused with Fly by Jing chili crisp that they can serve during their next party. (Also a lot of gifts for hosts also make great housewarming gifts, so make sure to bookmark these for the next time one of your friends makes a move.)