Just when we start to recover from Thanksgiving madness, here comes Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa! And while the holidays are an exciting time, they can also be stressful — from getting the house ready for guests to checking off items on your holiday shopping list. Well, we might not be able to do your cleaning for you, but we can help on the gift front — and if you happen to be shopping for someone who loves to cook, you’ve come to the right place.
As a former professional baker who writes about all things home and kitchen for a living, I’ve been on the hunt for items that’ll arrive before Santa’s even been down his first chimney of the year. But that’s not all — I’ve found a slew of giftable goodies on sale, so as you shop for loved ones, you can also stock up on essentials for yourself while you’re at it.
These kitchen deals include the most sought-after brands too — I’m talking KitchenAid stand mixers, Le Creuset Dutch ovens, Keurig coffee makers … the whole shebang. But you’ll want to act fast; as of now, everything on this list is expected to arrive before Christmas, but not for long — so chop-chop!
It’s an air fryer … it’s a toaster oven … it’s … well, it’s both. Made of sleek stainless steel, this compact appliance cooks up crispy favorites with hardly any oil, and you can get it at Target for less than it is at Amazon. In fact, this price is the best we’ve seen it on sale for.
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We’re in the thick of holiday baking season, and at 4.5 quarts, this top-seller can hold enough dough to make up to eight dozen cookies at a time (though it won’t take up much room in your kitchen). It’ll give your arms a break by doing all of the mixing, and you can let it run while you prep other ingredients.
This is the brand I use in my own home kitchen, and it comes with a beater, dough hook and whisk attachments for making practically any baked good under the sun.
This is as low as it’s been since April, so scoop it up while you can save $80!
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If you could use a more industrial model, this is the exact mixer I have on my kitchen counter — it’s an absolute beast. Because it has a bowl-lift design rather than a tilt-head design, it’s more stable and can whip things up with greater power. Plus, the bowl itself is a bit larger.
At nearly 40% off, this is the best price I’m seeing on the web — I’m tempted to grab a second one!
Metal mixing bowls are the best because there’s no risk of them shattering if your forceful whisking accidentally sends them crashing to the floor. This assortment — which I use at home all the time — comes with bowls of all different sizes that neatly stack inside one another, and the included lids mean you can use them for storing leftovers too.
The starting price might be inflated, but at just over $4 a pop, these are still a stellar deal.
Dull blades not slicing though tomatoes as easily as they once did? This attractive set comes with just about everything a home cook could need: an 8-inch chef knife, an 8-inch slicing knife, a 7-inch santoku knife, a 5.5-inch utility knife, a 3.5-inch paring knife, a 2.75-inch bird’s beak paring knife and six 4.5-inch steak knives. You’ll also get a sharpening rod, a pair of kitchen shears and a stylish wooden block to store it all in.
All that for just $65 (its lowest price in months)? We’ll take two!
One Yahoo shopping editor named this the best Keurig coffee maker out of all of the models she tested, calling it “a reliable Keurig that delivers everything you’d want from a single-cup coffee maker and more.”
She adds, “It makes four cup sizes (8, 10 and 12 ounces, and a 2-ounce shot), the buttons are clear and intuitive and it offers an ‘over ice’ option that automatically adjusts brew temperature for less-watery iced coffee. Plus, it comes with a bonus for anyone who likes lattes, cappuccinos and other espresso-style drinks: an excellent standalone milk frother.”
It’s only dipped lower than its current price by a few dollars and doesn’t often go on sale, so you’ll want to grab it while it’s nearly 30% off.
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I own this multiuse, nonstick beauty, and it just might become your most-utilized piece of cookware, thanks to its thoughtful design. It took the internet by storm a few years ago and quickly became a favorite of home cooks and celebrities alike. (Selena Gomez collaborated with the brand, and Oprah has called it “the kitchen magician.”)
Its ceramic coating is slick and free of PFAS, while the handle smartly doubles as a spoon rest. Speaking of utensils, it comes with a wooden spatula and metal steamer basket that can be used as a colander, and it’s oven-safe up to 450°F for added versatility. It’s not often on sale, so grab it while it’s $51 off (within $4 of the lowest it’s ever been).
Check out my full Our Place Always Pan review for more.
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Gordon Ramsay approves of this brand, and you know how particular the celebrity chef is. The pans’ hybrid construction combines the best qualities of stainless steel, cast iron and nonstick for a one-of-a-kind product that, according to Ramsay, “is highly versatile and cooks exceptionally well.”
They’re made of aluminum sandwiched between stainless steel for expert heat conduction and distribution, and their nonstick interiors make them a breeze to clean. Plus, the signature hexagonal etching helps encourage browning. With this starter set, you’ll get the 12-inch, 10-inch and 8-inch Hybrid pans, plus lids for each — and for nearly 40% off.
Check out our roundup of the best cookware sets of 2024 for more.
Allow this high-tech gizmo to take all the guesswork out of grilling, roasting and baking by letting you know the internal and external temperatures of the foods you’re preparing. One Yahoo writer and her husband tried it out, saying they’ve “never grilled better meat — it almost feels like cheating.” (Check out her full Meater review for more.) Have a home cook on your holiday shopping list who could use a foolproof method for ensuring their famous ribs are perfectly cooked? Look no further.
This is the best price we’ve seen since, well, ever, and when expensive steaks are on the line? You want to ensure they’re edible, or else that’s just money down the drain.
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This weeknight-friendly cooker heats up in a jiffy and holds up to 2.5 pounds of fries or 14 wings at a time. (We’ll be awaiting our Super Bowl party invite!) Plus, it can be used to dehydrate food, proof bread and even bake desserts.
This deal brings it down to its Black Friday and Prime Day price, which is also its all-time low.
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You can’t go wrong with this 6.75-quart beauty, which was designed to be more lightweight (measured by quart) than other premium cast iron cookware on the market. Ina Garten is a fan of the brand, saying it’s “great for soups, stews and braising.” This model is a bit more shallow than standard Dutch ovens, but it has a large surface area that makes it ideal for browning meat and reducing liquids.
We’re not seeing it for any less than it is here — and it comes in 13 colors, so good luck choosing!
Need room for more food? This spacious multitasker is essentially a mini version of your full-size oven, so when you don’t feel like waiting 20-plus minutes for things to preheat, it’s this versatile appliance to the rescue.
It comes with an air fryer basket, roasting pan, pizza pan, wire rack and broiling rack — and we’re not seeing it for less anywhere else on the web. (Our price trackers tell us it’s only dipped lower than its current price once.)
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream — yes, even in the winter! This wildly popular appliance will satiate your sweet tooth until it’s warm enough for the ice cream truck to roll around.
It churns out everything from ice cream and sorbet to milkshakes and more — just add your ingredients, freeze overnight, press a button and ta-da! Plus, you’ll be able to customize your creation with your favorite mix-ins. This price beats Amazon’s, so “scoop” it up while you can.
Check out our full Ninja Creami review for more.
If you’ve been eyeing these sleek grinders but couldn’t justify their high price tags, now’s your chance to snag ’em for over 60% off. Not only are they ridiculously attractive, they also allow you to change the coarseness of your seasonings — and there’s a nifty LED light at the bottom of each one.
“I bought several sets and gave them to my ‘foodie’ friends for Christmas,” wrote a thoughtful gift-giver. “Great quality — well made. The light on the bottom allows you to see how much salt/pepper is being dispensed. They are easy to use and a great conversation piece at dinner!”
Soups, stews, braises and all things cozy are this stove-to-oven pot’s specialty — and it’s such a looker, you’ll want to keep it out on display 24/7. The ceramic nonstick coating makes cleaning as easy as a quick wipe down, and you can feel at ease knowing it’s free of PFAS.
While it’s not the biggest discount on this list, Caraway cookware sales are rare — and compared to, say, Le Creuset, this is a total bargain.
Have you ever seen a kitchen appliance as lovely as this stunner from Drew Barrymore’s home goods line? You won’t mind keeping this on your counter while your cold-weather comfort dishes bubble away.
It can hold enough food for about seven people, and the light-up display is a fun touch. Plus, this sale price is about as low as it gets.
You can’t go wrong with classic stainless steel cookware, and Made In’s sought-after pieces don’t often go on sale. That said, this bestselling set is a rare $58 off and includes small, medium and large pans to suit all of your stir-frying and sautéing needs.
They come with a lifetime warranty for peace of mind, and you won’t have to worry about “forever chemicals” making their way into your food.
Want to really up your at-home java game? You’ll feel like you have a personal cafe right in your kitchen, thanks to this machine’s 16 precision grind settings, and the digital temperature control helps ensure your latte comes out just right. There’s also a steam wand for foaming milk, and the whole process, from grinding to brewing espresso, takes under a minute.
At $200 off, this top-seller is on sale for one of its best prices of 2024.
The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
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