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Helping you find gifts for your siblings can be tough—until we learn a little more about their kitchen personality. Are they the type to make you professional-looking holiday cookies each year, or does their culinary prowess begin and end with their one chicken “specialty?” Do they nerd out about hydration levels in bread baking, or do they feel most strongly about their morning cup of joe? You know your family members better than anyone (and they’re the only people on earth who really understand your parents’ specific brand of wackiness), so treat them to something you’re sure they’ll love, like a modern classic cookbook, versatile cooking gadget, or some workhorse kitchen tools. Scroll down for what we think are the 37 best gifts for siblings.
The tentative home cook sibling
Give the gift of culinary wisdom from everyone’s dream best friend and home cooking guru Samin Nosrat. Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat was published in 2017 and is a first-ballot hall-of-fame modern classic cookbook thanks to Nosrat’s approachable lessons in building flavor and cooking by instinct. It's essential reading for your kitchen-curious sib—and anyone else looking to up their dinner game.
The sibling who always hosts
If your younger or older sibling is the one hosting every holiday and family celebration, they likely need some serving tools—ideally those that look as good as they work. Gift them a pair of pretty hand-carved ash wood serving utensils or a stainless-steel set with tortoise shell resin handles. Add some chic wine glasses—specifically of the stackable variety—that work for the classiest of family dinners and make for easy storage when you're done.
The sibling with no time to cook
For busy people, a pressure cooker is a godsend anytime of day. An Instant Pot will help your sibling make quick work of flavorful soups, tender ribs, and even homemade yogurt. Reference our guide to determine which Instant Pot model is right for your sibling if you feel like getting particular about it, but the Duo is the classic for a reason: It’s not too big, not too small, and not quite as complicated as some of the more expensive models. (If they already know and love their Instant Pot, check out our guide to the best add-on accessories.)
The “I’m more of a baker than a cook” sibling
Forget cupcakes, the cutest individual confection is a mini Bundt. This pan from Nordic Ware—made of cast aluminum that ensures even baking with a nonstick coating inside so the treats release with ease—creates 30 intricate individual cakes for a super cute twist on the classic dessert. And, while it may seem like a basic, you should make sure they also have the best of the best when it comes to cake pan. Trust us, you’ll benefit from it too. (Check our special bakers gift guide for more inspiration.)
The sibling who’s worried if the meat is done
If your sibling’s biggest culinary fear is underdone chicken, get them peace of mind this year with these gadgets that make slicing into a thigh to “check for pink” a thing of the past. The ThermoWorks DOT is a braiser and roaster’s best friend; just stick the probe into whatever you’re cooking and set the external mechanism (which handily sticks to the front of your oven) to alert you when it’s reached the precise temperature you’re looking for—no taking it out of the oven and sticking back in over and over to check for doneness. If they’re someone that grills or smokes, get them a meat thermometer that’ll deliver the temperature of their chicken straight to their phone via bluetooth with the Meater smart thermometer. And if they want to slow cook meat to perfection, the Joule is the best way to get into the sous vide game; its magnetic bottom works with the pots you already have to cook individual pork chops and chicken breasts to perfection. Just finish with a quick sear in a hot pan.
For the sibling with a new baby
Give your sibling who's currently losing all their sleep caring for a new born the gift of not having to think too hard about dinner. With a meal subscription box like Marley Spoon they’ll be able to customize the number of meals they get per week as well as the number of people they need to cook for. (For more gift box ideas, check out our roundup of subscription box gift ideas.)
The coffee snob sibling
We get it, you feel strongly about proper pour-over technique. Don’t risk a lecture by giving this sibling a coffee gadget or bag of beans you’re not 100% certain they’ll love; instead, get them the very best drinking vessel—out of which they can enjoy their beloved brew. Try a handmade-to-order porcelain mug (which looks like a deli paper coffee cup) for mornings at home and a Zojirushi tumbler (it won our product review and comes in tons of colors) for coffee on the go.
For the sibling who grills like crazy
We’re not saying you should buy a whole grill (or hey, maybe you want to—in which case, check out the best grills Epicurious has ever reviewed). But if you’ve got a big brother or little sister that’s always hosting the family BBQs, then that opens a whole world of Christmas gifts and holiday gifts. Give them the gift of being able to grill whenever and wherever they want with our favorite portable grill, which is conveniently and cutely shaped like a suitcase. Or, ensure they’re safely cleaning their grill with a bristle-free grill brush. Throw in some fun grilling accessories, like a basket, some bendy skewers (read why they're the best kind) for kabobs, and a tool set with nice wooden handles.
The sibling who organizes all the time
Is your sibling’s TikTok FYP full of those super satisfying and comforting refrigerator organization videos? Popular organizing show The Home Edit has a line of fridge and pantry organizers available at the Container Store so your sibling can do their own aesthetic egg and snack restocking.
The sibling who’s really into bread
If a bread-baking craze swept through your big sister or little brother’s kitchen and just never left, gift them a banneton to help with their endeavors. This round basket is the ideal vessel for rising dough, helping it keep its shape, and imparting a delicate ring pattern on the underside—a key to bakery-level loaves. Throw in one or two cookbooks and make it a bread baking gift set.
The sibling who’s really into cocktails now
You can’t go wrong with something red and a little bitter in a pretty bottle, to drink alone, spritz-ify, or mix into a cocktail. Senior editor (and drinks expert) Maggie Hoffman likes this squared-off bottle of Fred Jerbis red vermouth: “It has a craveable bitterness, but is also fresh and bright and wonderfully layered. It has the flavors of mulling spices and cherries, but it’s anything but syrupy.” If you go the aperitivo route instead, opt for Brooklyn-made Forthave Spirits Red. Crafted with a long list of botanicals, including orange, chamomile, and rose, it has a subtle hint of sweetness—plus the wax-sealed cap feels gift-y and special. If your sibling prefers drinks of the festive frozen variety, opt for a stellar blender from Vitamix; it'll whip up the smoothest batch of margs they've ever had (and be great for making soups, smoothies, and nut butters when it's not cocktail hour).
The sibling obsessed with cleaning (but make it fashion)
Who says cleaning can’t be a little fun? Your cleaning supplies should shine just as much as the dishes they’re cleaning. Help your sibling add some flair to their scrubbing and toweling off with a few stylish dishtowels and a set of Epicurious staff favorite Scrub Daddy sponges—or go a little kooky with cat-shaped sponges.
The sibling who loves their KitchenAid stand mixer
A KitchenAid stand mixer is an iconic culinary tool prized by cookie makers and bread bakers everywhere. But owning one is really just the beginning; if your sib is a fan, hook them up with an attachment or two to expand the appliance’s capabilities. We reviewed a bunch to find our favorites and think the pasta roller, ice cream maker, and grinder will get you the best bang for your gifting bucks.
The sibling who actually wants a dog
You should probably not be the one who gets your sib a dog, but you can get them something that requires special care and a little training just like a pet—something that will love them more with time if treated right. As a gag gift that's actually seriously great, get your sibling a cast-iron skillet and check in on the seasoning levels six months in; if everything looks good, maybe next year can be the year of the dog.
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