Holiday Gift Guide 2017: Kitchen Helpers

WÜSTHOF CLASSIC IKON 7 Piece Block

For instant satisfaction while whipping up your signature dish or a fancy cheese tray for the fam, there is no replacement for a great knife. This classic block offers everything you need to filet, trim and chop up a feast. (Includes a 3 1/2” Paring Knife, 6” Utility Knife, 8” Bread Knife, 8” Cook’s Knife, 9” Steel, Come-Apart Kitchen Shears and a 15-Slot Block.)

$399, www.wusthof.com

Sweet Treats! Letter Molds

Feeling festive but can’t figure out how to share the seasonal spirit? Spell it out for you’re your guests! These letter molds make healthy gelatin alternatives for the sweets table or can be filled with batter and baked for a “HO-HO-HO” topper to the party cake.

$19, www.lakeshorelearning.com

Instant Pot

This programmable pressure cooker will take the pressure off you when you are scrambling to get a meal done before the holiday recital or Nutcracker rehearsal. Cooking foods at 2-10 times the speed, this little wonder can also act as a Slow Cooker, Rice/Porridge Cooker, Cake Maker, Yogurt Maker, Sauté/Searing, Steamer, Warmer and Sterilizer.

From $99, www.InstantPot.com

Anolon Vesta 5qt Braiser

Blow away the neighbors with this lovely lidded staple. Classic cast iron performance meets contemporary oven-to-table styling, perfect for framing your best dish on the holiday potluck table (or housing that secret chili recipe for the upcoming Super Bowl!). It might seem perfect for special occasions but with the convenient 5qt size, you’ll soon be using it daily for family meals.

$129, www.anolon.com

Fizzics

If your guests are draft drinkers, you can tap a new way of sipping with this gadget’s micro-foam technology which improves the flavor, taste and mouth-feel of any carbonated beer (bottles and cans). Pour the perfect beer at home, at outdoor activities, or while camping and tailgating.

$129, www.fizzics.com

Advanced Bakeware

It’s your turn for cupcake duty and as always, you are scrambling for a container to bring in the goods in one piece. Avalon’s combo of cake pan, cupcake or muffin tin and fitted lid will help your treats safely hit the streets. Cake pan works perfectly for lasagna if you got tagged with “savory” this year!

$49, www.avolon.com