Chefs are hard to shop for — if a knife breaks, they buy a new one. If they want a food processor, they go ahead and get the best one on the market for themselves.
So what on earth do you get them for the holiday season?
We've thought outside the box to choose 11 kitchen essentials that not every die-hard cook has in their kitchen.
Some of the cooking accessories are more costly, like the Thermomix blender at $3,500, while others, like an Alesso digital scale, are much more affordable at only $200 a pop.
The Vitamix is the so-called Ferrari of blenders.
The Vitamix 5200 is a cult-favorite. It has twice the motor strength of the average blender, and pulls food more efficiently through the blades meaning it can blend just about anything.
The Lello Musso Ice Cream Maker can make ice cream in less than 20 minutes.
For those with a sweet tooth on your list, the Lello Musso Ice Cream Maker can make up to 2 quarts of any frozen dessert in less than 20 minutes. It's both easy to use and clean, and has a timer that works in conjunction with the "churn" and "chill" settings.
Make amazing coffee with this high-quality coffee machine.
Considered one of the best coffee machines on the market, the Jura Impressa One Touch Automatic Coffee-and-Espresso Center makes cappuccinos and latte macchiatos with the touch of a button. It rinses and cleans itself, and has three temperature settings for hot water.
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