Gifts for Home Cooks & Food LoversUnder $50

Gift picks

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• Microplane Classic Zester Grater

  A small, everyday tool for zesting citrus and grating hard cheese, garlic or ginger straight over the dish.

  Features: Model 40020 classic zester/grater · Stainless steel blade · Black handle

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• ThermoPro TP19H Instant-Read Meat Thermometer

  Takes the guesswork out of roasts, grilling and frying with a quick temperature reading.

  Features: IP65 waterproof · Backlit, motion-sensing display · Magnetic back with lock and calibration

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• Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, 10.25"

  A durable pan that sears, bakes and goes from stovetop to oven to campfire for years.

  Features: Pre-seasoned cast iron, 10.25 inches · PFAS-free · Oven, stove, grill and campfire safe

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• Nordic Ware Naturals Half Sheet Pan, 2-Pack

  Two sturdy sheet pans for roasting vegetables, sheet-pan dinners and baking cookies.

  Features: USA-made aluminum · Encapsulated galvanized steel rim prevents warping · Pack of 2 half sheets

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• Victorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef's Knife

  A dependable, sharp chef's knife with a non-slip handle that handles most daily prep.

  Features: 8-inch high carbon stainless steel blade · Non-slip Fibrox handle · Dishwasher safe

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