Gift Ideas

Cookbooks are always a great gift. You can find a huge variety of cooking books, for every taste and budding chef. There are plenty of specialty cookbooks, like recipe books for vegetarians, books of low-carb food, celebrity chef cookbooks and so on. There were many great recipe books this year. Here are some of the finest, that would make a wonderful gift for any food lover:

My Father’s Daughter: Delicious, Easy Recipes Celebrating Family & Togetherness

Gwyneth Paltrow shares her family life and recipes. The Academy-Award winning actress and avid foodie shares a sumptuous collection of recipes and gorgeous photographs celebrating the joy of preparing food for loved ones, a passion she learned from her beloved father.

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The Sriracha Cookbook: 50 “Rooster Sauce” Recipes that Pack a Punch

A great recipe book for those without much experience in the kitchen. Recipes are dead simple, with easy-to-find ingredients and clear instructions. This book, plus a bottle of rooster sauce, would make the perfect gift for any home cook that likes a lot of spice, without a lot of hassle.

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Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London’s Ottolenghi

Recipe books for veggies are a big hit lately. Here’s another great one. Yotam Ottolenghi is one of the most exciting new talents in the cooking world, with four fabulous, eponymous London restaurants and a weekly newspaper column that’s read by foodies all over the world. Plenty is a must-have collection of 120 vegetarian recipes featuring exciting flavors and fresh combinations that will delight readers and eaters looking for a sparkling new take on vegetables.

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Macarons

Oh, those yummy cookies, so delicate and wonderful. Macarons are all the current rage, and this beautiful collection of tried-and-tested recipes allows even first-time macaron makers to try their hand at these luscious delicacies.

This stunning collection of recipes adds a touch of magic to the macaron. From the subtle flavors of the perfect raspberry or lemon macaron to more adventurous combinations of violet and white chocolate or rhubarb and red currant, this book includes 28 recipes for these dainty and delicious treats.

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Modern Hospitality: Simple Recipes with Southern Charm

In Modern Hospitality, Whitney offers a fresh take on classic dishes passed down throughout generations of Southern women. In addition to providing more than 75 original recipes that showcase regional ingredients and authentic flavors, Whitney also shares her stories of family, tradition, and suggestions for effortless entertaining. Bring a taste of the South into your home with dishes like Oven-Fried Catfish, Shrimp and Sausage with Grits Soufflé, Mississippi Cheesesteak, and Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Blondies. With recipes this simple, elegant, and delicious, it’s easy to turn any occasion into something special.

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Hungry Girl 300 Under 300: 300 Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Dishes Under 300 Calories

Trying to keep the weight off? Need ideas for low-calorie meals? This is the cooking book for you!

300 ideas for meals – a wealth of unique and tasty recipes that allow you to stay satisfied and yet reduce your calorie intake.

Buy it now!

Hello Kitty Cake Pan

Hello Kitty makes birthday wishes come true with a bright and special celebration cake. Perfect for friends of all ages, this pan creates a cake as sweet as Hello Kitty herself.

BUNN HT Phase Brew 8-Cup Thermal Carafe Home Brewer

Phase Brew is different than other drip coffee makers. Unlike ordinary machines, the Phase Brew doesn’t “drip” right away. In fact, it doesn’t drip at all. That’s because the revolutionary Heat and Release Technology heats all the water to the right temperature during the 6-minute heating phase, then quickly releases it through the unique sprayhead for an optimal 4-minute brewing phase and amazing coffee flavor.

Thermal carafe keeps brewed coffee warm for hours. BUNN Phase Brew – Brews better, not bitter.