My Family Doesn't Hold Back Opinions, and These Kitchen Tools Made Their Holiday Wish Lists

Now that Thanksgiving is in the rearview mirror, we’re full speed ahead towards the rest of the holiday season. If you’re panicking about finding the best kitchen gifts for everyone on your list, don’t worry. I’ve got the intel straight from family members who cook every day and have very strong opinions about the kitchen tools they use. This year, everyone’s wish list is filled with kitchen equipment, including a Shun nakiri knife, Cuisinart sauté pan, Fellow electric kettle, OXO garlic press, and more, starting at just $12.

Kitchen Gift Ideas From My Family’s Wish Lists

• OXO Good Grips Garlic Press, $12, originally $18
• Cuisinart Stainless Steel Sauté Pan, $50, originally $60
• Cuisinart 4-Quart Stainless Steel Saucepan, $45, originally $70
• Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Gooseneck Kettle, $130, originally $165 
• Henckels Premium Quality 15-Piece Knife Set with Block, $116, originally $345
• Shun Nakiri Knife, $170, originally $213
• Yeti Roadie 24 Cooler, $200, originally $250 
• USA Pan Bakeware Muffin Pan, $30, originally $32

OXO Good Grips Garlic Press

This garlic press is at the top of my father-in-law’s wish list, which means he pays attention to our product reviews. The OXO Good Grips press is one of our favorites, thanks to how easy it is to clean. It’s quick, efficient, and can fit up to four medium garlic cloves at a time. For the garlic-lover in your life who would rather keep their fingers clean, this is the perfect gift.

Cuisinart Stainless Steel Sauté Pan

My aunt asked for a few cookware upgrades this year and is hoping to swap out her Teflon pots and pans for nontoxic cookware. She has a sauté pan on her list, and I’m eyeing this one from Cuisinart that has a helper handle for easy maneuvering around the stovetop. 

Cuisinart 4-Quart Stainless Steel Saucepan

A nontoxic saucepan is also on her list, and this Cuisinart one that’s on sale for just $45 is already in my cart. The tri-ply design helps it maintain and distribute heat evenly, while the riveted handle makes it comfortable to hold while pouring out contents.

Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Gooseneck Kettle

My cousin just moved into his first apartment over the summer and his list is filled with kitchen gear. As an avid tea drinker, he has the Fellow Stagg EKG electric gooseneck kettle on his list. It also happens to be one of our favorite electric kettles, thanks to its smooth pouring and precise temperature control. 

Henckels Premium Quality 15-Piece Knife Set with Block

Fresh out of college, this same cousin is now ready for his first knife set. To set him up for success, I’m eyeing this Henckels 15-piece knife set that’s a whopping 66% off. It comes with all the essentials, including a chef’s knife, paring knife, serrated utility knife, santoku knife, bread knife, set of steak knives, honing steel, kitchen shears, and a hardwood block.

Shun Nakiri Knife

My brother-in-law is a bit of a knife aficionado, so I take his knife requests very seriously. He swears by Shun knives and has this nakiri knife on his list. It has a squared-off blade that’s great for cutting thicker ingredients like sweet potato or butternut squash. The super sharp blade makes quick work of chopping vegetables.

Yeti Roadie 24 Cooler

Another cousin who’s often camping, hiking, rock climbing, or bike-packing has asked for a sturdy hard cooler, and what better cooler to get him than this one from Yeti? Yeti makes some of our favorite coolers, and this one offers the same multi-day cold retention. It’s durable, easy to clean, and $50 off.

USA Pan Bakeware Muffin Pan

Another aunt of mine who’s always baking a treat has asked for a new muffin pan. I personally swear by USA Pan bakeware for all my bakes, so I’m grabbing her a 12-cup muffin tin from the brand. The pan has excellent heat distribution for perfectly golden muffins, and the nontoxic silicone coating ensures a slick release every time.