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What do you buy the home cook who has everything? – Holiday Gift Buying Guide

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The holiday season is fast approaching, and many of us have avid home cooks on our gift-giving lists! The problem with avid home cooks is that it seems like they have everything! But have no worry, we are here to suggest several unique items that a discerning home cook will truly appreciate! All these items are used in Sizzle and Sear’s test kitchen.

Stocking Stuffers - Small Kitchen Gifts for the Chef who has Everything!

Small price tags but these tools will be greatly appreciated by an avid home cook.

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Microplane
Why do we recommend the Microplane?
  • A must have in the toolkit every home cook. It easily grates lemon zest and creates fluffy parmesan!
  • Easy to use at the table to add a little bit of extra parmesan cheese
  • Pricing last updated on April 17, 2024 - 23:22 MDT. Pricing and images from Amazon Product Advertising API. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

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    Best Mini Measuring Cups for Mise en Place
    Why do we recommend the Mini OXO Good Grips Angled Measuring Cups?
  • Each measuring cup has a 4 tablespoon (1/4 cup) capacity, making it perfect for small quantity ingredients like spices, sugar, oils, and more
  • Perfect for Mise en Place cooking; a technique where you prepare and measure all your ingredients prior to cooking so that they are at hand for quick use
  • Buy in multiples for easy mise en place
  • Pricing last updated on April 18, 2024 - 8:41 MDT. Pricing and images from Amazon Product Advertising API. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

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    Best Salt Container
    Why do we recommend the Zero Japan Bee House Salt Box?
  • Easy access to seasoning salt while cooking
  • Keeps moisture out but is still easy to access while cooking
  • Super stylish and comes in a variety of colors
  • Pricing last updated on April 17, 2024 - 23:22 MDT. Pricing and images from Amazon Product Advertising API. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

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    Best Prep Bowls and Best Mixing Bowls
    Why do we recommend the Anchor Hocking Glass Prep and Mixing Bowls?
  • Nesting for easy storage
  • Smaller prep bowls for mise en place cooking; a technique where you prepare and measure all your ingredients prior to cooking so that they are at hand for quick use
  • See through glass mixing bowls, so you can see how well you've mixed your ingredients
  • Pricing last updated on April 18, 2024 - 8:41 MDT. Pricing and images from Amazon Product Advertising API. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

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    Best Kitchen Scale
    Why do we recommend the MyWeight KD8000 as the best kitchen scale?
  • Removable stainless steel platform makes for easy cleaning
  • Large platform for larger ingredients
  • Screen at the perfect angle making it easy to read weight without ingredients obscuring the view
  • Super accurate measurements
  • Long lasting battery life
  • Pricing last updated on April 18, 2024 - 8:41 MDT. Pricing and images from Amazon Product Advertising API. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

    Small Appliance Upgrades - Christmas Gift Suggestions

    An avid home cook probably already have these tools, but who doesn’t appreciate an upgrade?

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    Best Espresso Machine for Home Use
    Why do we recommend the Breville Oracle Touch as the best espresso machine for home use?
  • Fully integrated bean hopper and tamping system; keeps your kitchen counter clear of coffee grounds!
  • Programmable touch menu, allowing you to dial in the perfect shot and repeat it over and over again!
  • Easy to learn and use; perfect for the entire family.
  • Pricing last updated on April 17, 2024 - 23:22 MDT. Pricing and images from Amazon Product Advertising API. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

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    Best Rice Cooker
    Why do we recommend the Zojirushi Induction Rice Cooker?
  • Induction technology results in accurate, precise, and fast temperature control!
  • Holds rice at a stable temperature for hours on end
  • Focus on the main dish while still achieving perfect rice
  • Pricing last updated on April 18, 2024 - 9:12 MDT. Pricing and images from Amazon Product Advertising API. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

    Explore Sous Vide - Christmas Gift Suggestions

    Sous vide is French for “under vacuum”.  It is a method of cooking that involves sealing food in a plastic bag and submerging the sealed food in a temperature controlled water bath. This method allows food to be evenly cooked to precise temperature targets.

    In order to get started, you will need an immersion circulator that will both heat the water and circulate it, ensuring even temperature distribution.

    To effectively sous vide, as much air as possible needs to be removed from the plastic bag. You can accomplish this with a vacuum sealer, or you can upgrade to a vacuum chamber.

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    Sous Vide Immersion Circulator
    Why do we recommend the Joule Sous Vide immersion circulator?
  • Precise and accurate temperature control
  • Small and compact; fits in a kitchen drawer
  • Magnetic base adds extra security when using a metal container for the Sous Vide water bath
  • Pricing last updated on April 18, 2024 - 9:12 MDT. Pricing and images from Amazon Product Advertising API. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

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    Best Vacuum Sealer
    Why do we recommend the Nesco Deluxe Vacuum Sealer as the best countertop vacuum sealer?
  • Control the power of the suction with different settings
  • Digital screen to track vacuum progress
  • Built in storage for plastic rolls
  • Pricing last updated on April 17, 2024 - 23:22 MDT. Pricing and images from Amazon Product Advertising API. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

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    Best Vacuum Chamber for Sous Vide
    Why do we recommend the VacMaster VP215 as the best Vacuum Chamber for Sous Vide?
  • Easily vacuum seal liquids, compress fruit, infuse food with liquids, and rapid pickle!
  • Achieve a true vacuum to prevent foods from floating during a Sous Vide cook
  • More affordable bags than suction vacuum sealers
  • Pricing last updated on April 17, 2024 - 23:22 MDT. Pricing and images from Amazon Product Advertising API. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

    Going Beyond Sous Vide - Christmas Gift Suggestions

    Go one step beyond sous vide with a precision cooktop or combi oven! These are expensive tools but they are well worth it if you want to achieve precise results over and over again.

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    Best Induction Burner
    Why do we recommend the Breville Polyscience Control Freak as the best induction burner?
  • Incredible temperature control! Whether you use a probe to control the temperature of the contents of your food or the pan sensor to control the temperature of the pan
  • Programmable temperatures; don't need to remember a large list of temperatures
  • It will revolutionize the way you cook; we use it everyday
  • Pricing last updated on April 17, 2024 - 23:21 MDT. Pricing and images from Amazon Product Advertising API. Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.

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    the anova precision oven - the best countertop oven
    Best Home Combi Oven 

    Why do we recommend the Anova Precision Oven as the best steam oven?

    • As precise as you will get for a counter top oven, allowing you to sous vide without a bag!
    • Actual temperature of oven chamber read out on user interface
    • Very roomy cooking chamber with extra headroom for a large dutch oven
    • Much more affordable than any other combi oven on the market

    $599

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