10 Smart Gifts for Expert Home Cooks

The machine is both compact and heavy duty, and will grind 3.5 pounds of meat per minute. It’s got three grind plates and yes, a sausage stuffing kit. Any home cook with a love for meat will be delighted to have this around. Chef'sChoice Meat Grinder, $180 (originally $235) at williams-sonoma.com or amazon.com

This is the blender to end all blenders. The Vitamix A3500 has smart programs that blend according to container volume, and the touchscreen display makes it easy to use and wipe clean. The five programs include smoothies, hot soups, dips & spreads, frozen desserts and of course the best setting--self cleaning. Vitamix A3500 Ascent Series Blender, $524 (originally $700) at williams-sonoma.com or amazon.com

A santoku from Shun is a beautiful knife any home cook would covet. 34 layers of Damascus stainless steel, an ultra lightweight pakkawood handle and free sharpening as long as you own it. For a level up, Master Bladesmith Bob Kramer’s exclusive design is a kitchen workhorse that looks like a work of art. Shun Classic 7” Hollow-Ground Santoku, $150 (originally $175) at surlatable.com or amazon.comBob Kramer Stainless Damascus Chef’s Knife By Zwilling J.A. Henckels, $400 (originally $500) at surlatable.com or amazon.com

This professional grade set is the apple of the expert home cook’s eye. Double-walled lids help everything cook faster while the handles remain cool to the touch. Each pan also had a pouring rim to prevent spills, and the bottoms will always remain flat so cooking oils will coat everything evenly and never pool on the sides. Demeyere Industry5 10-piece Cookware Set With Thermo Lids, $1000 (originally $1,710) at surlatable.com or amazon.com

John Boos make some of the best butcher blocks in the business, and this one is nifty for all kinds of prep activities. The reversible maple wood is naturally antibacterial and the stainless steel pan will easily transfer juices, food and scraps to wherever they need to go. John Boos & Co. Maple Edge-grain Newton Prep Master Cutting Board, $187 at surlatable.com or amazon.com

The cold spin technology on this Breville juicer extracts the good without heating up the fruit, so your juices are ready to go right away. The nozzle also let you juice directly into your cup of choice, and the extra-wide chute will take care of most large fruits. Use the jug to seal and store juice in the fridge, too. Breville Juice Fountain Cold XL, $350 (originally $550) at surlatable.com or amazon.com

Any grilling enthusiast who cooks for a crowd will swoon over this big piece of equipment. The ranch style kettle has over 1,100 square inches of grill space and a porcelain enameled bowl that won’t crack or peel. Throw on all of your proteins and veggies sides all at once. Weber Ranch Kettle, $1,425 (was $1,644) at surlatable.com or amazon.com

This scale from All-Clad can weigh up to 22 pounds of food, and the tare feature can weigh multiple ingredients in a single container. The LCD touchpad can switch between ounces, pounds, grams and milliliters. All-Clad Digital Kitchen Scale, $100 at macys.com, williams-sonoma.com or amazon.com

This is the best sous vide we’ve tried, and the compact size and smart functions of this tool make it hard to beat for a gift idea. Make perfectly cooked meats, chicken and fish every time with this beauty. Breville Joule Sous Vide, $145 (originally $200) at amazon.com

This is the best induction cooker on the market, by a mile. It’s the first induction cooker able to hold 86 to 482 degree temperatures for any length of time. Cook delicate sauces at consistent heat levels or set and hold the temperature to deep fry or sous vide. This is the ultimate gift for a serious chef. Breville The Control Freak Smart Induction Cooker, $1,500 at williams-sonoma.com or amazon.com