10 Food & Drink Gifts That Will Put A Smile On Any Home Chef's Face

Whether quarantine transformed your "I-can-make-pasta?" friends into a cooking show host or they’ve been chef-ing it up since they were allowed to use the stove, we all know those ambitious kitchen people.

They’re the ones blowing up your social media with sourdough, stews, or that weird viral cookie recipe. And while all that #content might make you feel some type of way about your own ability to chop a vegetable or create a non-egg based meal, you have to admit that they’re low-key inspiring. I mean, raise your hand if you straight up bought packets of yeast after a deep social scroll. (Keep your hand up if those packets are still lurking in your pantry. No judgment.)

Besides motivating us to think outside the frozen pizza box, these special people also like to share their foods. Maybe they’re subtlety bragging, but if that flex means we’re all eating cookies, bread, and homemade soups, there’s truly no reason to be mad about it.

I’d argue that it’s time we show these chef wannabes some love in the form of presents, which is why we’ve gathered here today. If you want to slyly encourage your foodie friends to keep the leftovers coming, please behold these genius gift ideas from Walmart that just might result in a stocked fridge. Let’s get cooking! (Wow, my apologies.)

Those who’ve been chef-ing up a storm since March will appreciate this 18-piece cookware set that will give them the gift of a much-needed upgrade. Complete with pots, lids, frying pans, and other essentials, they'll think you spent a fortune.

That one friend who always shows up to the virtual happy hour with a new, semi-complicated cocktail will fully appreciate this collectible glassware and pretzel situation. How much cooler will they look sipping that rum and cola with a slice of lime?

Every home chef knows that coffee is the perfect secret ingredient for everything from dessert to secret-recipe burgers. (Trust. It’s a thing.) For all of those super creative recipes, get them a quick coffee maker that can brew a full pot or just a wee cup.

When cooking doubles as a way to entertain kids for an hour before they move on to destroy the rest of the house, this cute little kit is kind of a lifesaver. The tongs will keep those little mitts clean and the snack pack of Oreos keeps them quiet for at least five minutes. Look who’s the thoughtful one now!

Sure, they could microwave a bag of popcorn, but how is that worthy of their kitchen skills? This movie-theater quality popper makes 10 cups of that buttery goodness with way more style.

Speaking as someone who finally caved and bought a blender for myself this year, please believe me when I say that this is the ideal gift. It's something people don't typically buy from themselves, but once they own a high-quality one like this XL model, they'll be able to make soups, sauces, smoothies, and blended cocktails with ease.

OK, can we talk about the magic that is air frying? Basically, it’s the most delicious way to cook a veggie (especially potatoes, IMO) to crispy perfection. That’s probably why they’re having a major moment. Make your budding chef friends’ year with their new favorite small appliance.

Your cookie baking buddy will fully appreciate this stocking stuffer full of chocolatey kisses. Eat ‘em straight up or top off those peanut butter blossom cookies that are especially addicting this time of year.

Down to take your holiday dinner up a notch? Gift your friend this set of three flavor-packed BBQ sauces and encourage them to baste their burgers, chicken, or even a turkey with one of these premium sauces. (Hey, it's 2020. Conventionality went out the window a long time ago.)

The thing about people who like to cook: They never have room in their fridge. Do those culinary inclined folks a solid with this mini fridge that’ll hold their go-to bevvie. Just don’t be surprised if their soda enthusiasm resurfaces. (What? Like that’s a bad thing?)

Feeling inspired to kick off your holiday shopping? Check out Walmart for even more gifts for everyone on your list.

This post is sponsored by Walmart.