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For moms who love to cook, a high-quality kitchen gift is a thoughtful option for Mother’s Day and beyond. To give you some ideas on where to start looking, we’ve rounded up our favorite kitchen gifts for all types of mother figures—coffee lovers, baking enthusiasts and everyone in between. From a beautiful Dutch oven to display on the dinner table to an inspiring cookbook with delicious recipe ideas, these are the best Mother’s Day kitchen gifts to treat the matriarchs in your life.
Below, you’ll see 20 great kitchen gifts that will be sure to delight Mom this May, handpicked by Forbes Vetted. And if your mother figure’s kitchen is already well stocked? Check out some of our other recommendations for the best Mother’s Day gifts overall, plus ideas for wives, daughters, mothers-in-law and grandmas, too.
- Best Mother’s Day Kitchen Gifts: Cookware: Staub 12-Inch Braiser With Glass Lid, Hestan Culinary CopperBond Copper Induction Dutch Oven, Quince Walnut End Grain Butcher Block, Caraway Cookware+ Set , Le Creuset Alpine Outdoor Collection Square Grill Basket
- Best Mother’s Day Kitchen Gifts: Cookbooks: The Well-Plated Cookbook, Feeding A Family, The Joy Of Cooking, Ina Garten: Go-To Dinners, Pasta Every Day
- Best Mother’s Day Kitchen Gifts For Coffee Lovers: Zwilling Sorrento Double Wall Latte Glass Set, Breville Bambino Plus, W&P Ceramic Travel Mug, Zwilling Enfinigy Drip Coffee Maker, Uncommon Goods Nitro Cold Brew Coffee Maker
- Best Mother’s Day Kitchen Gifts For Bakers: Nordic Ware Nonstick Cast Aluminum Honey Hive Loaf Pan, Made In Baking Slab, Hedley & Bennett X Rifle Paper Co. Essential & Kids Apron Bundle, Uncommon Goods Baker’s Helper, Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Bread Oven
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Best Mother's Day Kitchen Gifts: Cookware
A Vibrant And Versatile Piece Of Enameled Cast Iron
Staub makes some of the best enameled cast iron products you can buy, and this versatile braiser deserves a spot in every home kitchen. With a wide base and high-sloped sides, this pan lets you braise, roast, fry, simmer or sear without the splatter of shallower skillets. The tight-fitting lid locks in moisture so it can return to your food instead of escaping in the form of steam, and the glass top means you can see through and check on your progress without needing to remove it. We love that this gorgeous piece of heritage cookware comes in six fun colors so you can match or accentuate any décor style.
A Shiny And Sleek Dutch Oven To Brighten Up Any Holiday Table
High-quality cookware can be passed down for generations, and this is one of those specialty items that will instantly become a central part of your family’s traditions. The gorgeous piece features a 100% copper core that’s bonded with a 100% stainless steel interior, which allows for quick and thorough heat conduction and even temperature control. That means it heats up quickly and retains heat longer, whether food is cooking in the center of the pot or the outer corners. This Dutch oven is induction compatible, and oven and broiler safe up to 600 degrees Fahrenheit.
A Durable Cutting Board Made Of Premium-Quality Wood
Regardless of the cook’s level of expertise, everyone needs a high-quality cutting board. We love Quince’s line of cookware because it’s all made from premium materials (in this case, 100% walnut wood sourced from South America) and it comes at a fraction of the cost offered by other brand-name retailers. This End Grain Butcher Block is strong and sturdy, so it’s designed for daily chopping, slicing and serving alike.
Non-Toxic And Nonstick Cookware In Unique Shapes And Sizes
This recently launched collection from editor-loved brand Caraway—which is loaded with four essential pieces in new shapes and sizes—will give any kitchen a modern revamp. Available in six of Caraway’s classic colors and two specialty colors, the set includes a rondeau, stockpot, fry pan and small cooker pot. Each piece is made from nonstick and non-toxic materials that are easy to clean and care for.
Outdoor Cookware That’s Efficient And Easy-To-Clean
This sturdy grill basket from Le Creuset is ideal for outdoor-cooking season. Perfect for giving vegetables or whole fish a delicious char-grilled flavor, the pan is made from enameled black cast iron for optimal heat conduction and retention. Cleaning is much easier than prepping an entire grill, too: Though hand-washing is recommended, this item is dishwasher safe for extra-messy messes.
Best Mother's Day Kitchen Gifts: Cookbooks
Approachable Recipes For Busy Families
The Well-Plated Cookbook is packed with 130 simple and flavorful recipes that are perfect for families, like 5-Ingredient Maple Dijon Salmon, Buffalo Chicken Burgers With Blue Cheese Sauce and One-Pot Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Orzo With Spinach. In addition to great recipes, the cookbook is filled with handy cooking hacks and ingredient swaps, making it an excellent source of inspiration for everyday meals.
Recipes For Nutritious And Balanced Meals Every Night
This cookbook from nutritionist and mom Sarah Waldman makes navigating dinnertime so much easier—especially with families who have different nutritional needs and preferences. The book has 100 healthy and comforting recipes that the whole crew can get involved in cooking together. Think: Kale, Herbed Ricotta And Local Sausage Pan Pizza, Lemon-Tahini Roast Sweet Potatoes And Chickpeas and Creamy Tomato And Spinach Soup With Grilled Cheese Croutons.
A Classic Resource For Home Cooks Of All Levels
It’s no surprise Julia Child called this book “a fundamental resource for any American cook.” It’s packed with lessons that will benefit both new and seasoned cooks alike. Written in a teaching style, the 75th Anniversary edition of the original Joy Of Cooking cookbook is full of illustrations that help visually display prep and cooking techniques, as well as an encyclopedic glossary of common ingredients and how to work with them. The Joy Of Cooking is an incredible reference for every kitchen, making it an ideal gift.
Elegant And Comforting Meals From The Barefoot Contessa Herself
Ina Garten is the queen of elevating the everyday, and her recipes in Go-To Dinners are perfect for turning regular mealtimes into “treat-yourself” moments. Readers will find 85 recipes that are manageable to make midweek but special enough to impress guests: Take Overnight Mac And Cheese, Rosemary Roasted Pork Tenderloins and Chicken In A Pot With Orzo for a few.
Fun And Ambitious Cooking Projects To Bond Over
This comprehensive guide to making pasta from scratch is perfect for moms who love kitchen adventures. With dozens of recipes for doughs and sauces, plus step-by-step photos and videos for shaping techniques, Pasta Every Day takes the intimidation factor out of making fresh pasta at home and makes it downright fun. Beyond that, the spirit of the book encourages families to connect over a delicious meal; Meryl Feinstein, the author, also founded Pasta Social Club, which hosts dinners and cooking workshops to build community.
Best Mother's Day Kitchen Gifts For Coffee Lovers
Sleek And Elegant Glasses For A Bold Latte At Home
These gorgeous, extra-tall glasses help show off each layer of carefully crafted espresso drinks. Made from borosilicate glass, they’re lightweight yet durable, and the double walled-construction means that the coffee inside stays hot while the drinker’s fingers are protected from the heat. They’re microwave and freezer safe too.
A Slim And Stylish Professional-Grade Espresso Maker
This sleek and streamlined machine makes professional-quality coffee at home while occupying minimal countertop space. In addition to its powerful espresso machine, the Bambino Plus has a hands-free automatic steam wand that creates microfoam in moments. Available in 11 colors, this is a fantastic gift for any coffee lover who wants to wake up to barista-worthy lattes and cappuccinos.
An Beautifully Designed Mug To Take Anywhere
A chic and sustainable travel mug is thoughtful and versatile for so many occasions. This option from W&P is made from ceramic, so it doesn’t have that metallic taste that some other travel coffee mugs do; it’s also got a splash-resistant lid, and an easily grippable silicone sleeve that helps prevent scratches, too. Available in two sizes and nine colors, it’s a fantastic gift to suit an aesthetically minded mom.
Full-Flavored Drip Coffee From A Streamlined Machine
This drip coffee maker from Zwilling is a powerhouse that looks great while it works. The machine automatically blooms coffee grounds before brewing to maximize flavors and make for the most robust cup yet. The functionality of this device is refreshingly straightforward, too: It simply has an programmable automatic timer, a keep-warm function and an alert setting when the machine needs descaling.
Barista-Quality Cold Brew From The Comfort Of Your Kitchen
Cold-brew lovers know how daily trips to the coffee shop can add up throughout the week. This nitro cold brew maker makes it simple to whip up frothy cold brew at home, and even comes with a built-in tap to dispense it like at a café. Simply fill the included bag with coffee grounds, add cold, filtered water and refrigerate overnight. In the morning, just charge and shake the machine, then pour.
Best Mother's Day Kitchen Gifts For Bakers
A Sweet And Sassy Loaf Pan To Brighten Up Breakfast
This gorgeous pan is a fantastic way to add a little more personality to banana bread. Made from nonstick cast aluminum that conducts heat evenly and quickly releases the final product, it’s adorned with a super sweet beehive pattern that leaves quick breads and loaf cakes looking decorative and perfect for spring.
A Versatile Baking Slab For Pies, Tarts And Breads
For moms who love to bake, this porcelain slab is the perfect vessel for baking and serving up large-format slab pies, sweet or savory tarts and loaves of focaccia. Made from enameled French porcelain, the pan is naturally nonstick and thermal shock resistant, so it can be transferred directly from the freezer to the oven without causing any cracking.
A Fun And Functional Apron Set For Mom And Little
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Baking with little ones is already a treat, but can be made even better with adorable matching aprons. Hedley & Bennett crafts industry-approved aprons that are beloved by professional chefs and home cooks alike, and they’re made from high-quality and durable materials that can stand up to the wear and tear that toddlers put them through. We love this herb garden print that’s perfect for spring and summer.
A Handy And Attractive Tool For Ingredient Prep
Advanced bakers know how important it is to let certain ingredients come to room temperature before incorporating them into doughs and batters. Instead of leaving eggs to roll around on your countertop, this good-looking gadget serves as a home for your ingredients while protecting them with a clear lid. Items like sticks of butter, eggs and milk have a designated spot to rest on this unique wood board.
The Solution To Creating A Brick Oven Environment At Home
This pan from Le Creuset is designed to mimic the effects of baking bread in a brick oven, making for homemade loaves with crisp, browned crusts and light, tender interiors. The enameled cast iron interior comes pre-seasoned and helps promote even heat retention for impeccably baked bread. Available in over 15 glaze colors, this durable heritage piece is chip resistant and safe for the freezer and dishwasher, too.
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