As the saying goes, the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach — and perhaps no one understands that more than moms who love to cook. Those of us who were fortunate enough to have kitchen-savvy mothers and grandmothers know how special it is to enjoy a delicious, nourishing meal made with love. So, this year for Mother’s Day, why not treat the maternal figures in your life to some fresh new cooking gear?
We’ve rounded up 13 kitchen items, from splurge-worthy cookware to reviewer-loved appliances, that will make fabulous Mother’s Day gifts. The holiday falls on May 11 this year, but if you order today, these items will arrive in plenty of time!
- Le Creuset’s Petal Braiser is just as beautiful as it is functional. Made of enameled cast iron that’s oven-safe to 500°F, this pan comes in six colors and features a lid that’s shaped like a French anemone flower. Mom can use this pan for shallow frying, steaming, slow-cooking and more, and it makes a spring-y centerpiece for her dinner table.
- Whether she’s drying dishes, wiping counters or lining bread baskets, this six-pack of 100% cotton tulip-print tea towels will come in handy — and add a pretty pop of color, too!
- Available in eight colors, including a vibrant golden yellow and a peachy coral, this 12-piece Caraway cookware set has a super-slick nonstick ceramic coating that’s free of PTFE, PFOA, PFAS and other toxic materials. It comes with a frying pan, a saucepan, a sauté pan, a Dutch oven and three lids, plus four magnetic pan racks and a canvas lid holder.
- When it comes to baking, few things are as versatile and efficient as a KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer. This workhorse of an appliance has attachments for mixing, whipping and kneading, and it comes in over 20 colors, including an aqua blue, buttery yellow and rosy pink that are perfect for spring.
- While making coffee might not be considered “cooking,” this Breville Espresso Machine still makes an excellent gift. Equipped with a series of control knobs and a built-in grinder, this luxe machine lets Mom fine-tune all the details to craft her perfect cup.
- Another gorgeous Le Creuset offering, this set of stoneware baking dishes provides a perfect vessel for Mom’s casseroles, brownies, lasagnas and other oven-baked specialties. It includes three different sizes — 12.5 inches, 10 inches and 7.5 inches — all of which are coated in a nonporous, scratch-resistant glaze.
- Chances are, Mom’s cutting board could probably use a refresh, and this 1-inch-thick bamboo cutting board is a solid choice with over 3,200 five-star reviews. This 16- by 11-inch board gives plenty of space for slicing and dicing , and it has handles on the sides and grooves along the perimeter to catch any juices.
- Since the temperatures are steadily rising, gift Mom this Ninja Foodi Air Fryer so she doesn’t have to turn the oven on and make the house hotter. It can broil, bake, roast, fry, reheat, and dehydrate, and the dual-basket design lets her cook multiple dishes at the same time.
- Speaking of hot days (and Ninja appliances), Mom can cool herself down with a pitcher of her favorite frozen drink with the help of this reviewer-loved Ninja blender. Over 27,000 users have given it a five-star rating, saying it’s “surprisingly excellent” at making smoothies, shaved ice and more.
- Another reviewer favorite, this cast iron tortilla press has garnered glowing reviews from over 4,000 customers. Reviewers say it’s durable and easy to use, and one even dubs it “the real deal.” Whether Mom’s making tortillas, tostones, arepas, pupusas or gorditas, this sturdy and solid press will make easy work of it.
- Sourdough has been having a renaissance for the past several years, and this handy sourdough bread kit will give Mom the tools she needs for the perfect loaf. It’s complete with a bench scraper, a lame, a dough whisk and two proofing baskets with washable linen liners.
- Knives are some of the most important tools in the kitchen, and this 15-piece HENCKELS knife block will ensure that Mom’s working with a razor-sharp set. Crafted with durable stainless steel blades, the set includes a paring knife, a utility knife, a santoku knife, a chef’s knife, a bread knife and six steak knives, plus a honing steel and a pair of kitchen shears, all encased in a smooth hardwood block.
- The Ninja CREAMi ice cream maker has gone viral on social media in recent years, and for good reason. This innovative appliance can whip up whatever frozen treat Mom is craving, from gelato and sorbet to milkshakes and smoothie bowls. Plus, she can customize her creations with any mix-ins she wants, whether that’s chocolate chips, chopped nuts, candy pieces or sliced fruit.
