What to Buy Trending Products & Deals Amazon Is Already Offering Great Holiday Deals—Stock Up Early to Score Coveted Cookware for Under $25 Who said you have to wait until Black Friday? By Katie Brown Katie Brown Katie Brown is a commerce writer for Food & Wine, Eating Well, Allrecipes, and Serious Eats. An avid home cook and baker, she has no shortage of opinions when it comes to kitchen tools. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Published on October 20, 2023 We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Photo: Food & Wine / Amazon To find great deals and keep your sanity during the holiday season, it’s best to start the search for gifts as early as possible. Black Friday is of course a great opportunity to snag the items your loved ones have been coveting most, but present shopping with a stomach stuffed with stuffing is never really that fun. Luckily, great deals at Amazon mean you can start shopping early and head into the holiday season without stress. Home chefs always love a new kitchen gadget or accessory to add to their collection, especially around the holidays. From classic mixing bowls they’ll use every day to an electric s’mores maker for indoorsy campers, these are the best gifts to buy early on Amazon — all for under $25. Best Early Holiday Gifts Under $25 Stoto Silicone Clip-On Pasta Strainer, $8 KitchenAid Classic Mixing Bowls, Set of 3, $19 (originally $35) Miraise Herb Scissors, $11 Farberware Salad Spinner $21 (originally $33) Nostalgia Tabletop Indoor Electric S'mores Maker, $23 (originally $28) Dash Rapid Egg Cooker, $19 (originally $20) Bella Electric Can Opener and Knife Sharpener, $17 Ecolution Micro-Pop Microwave Popcorn Popper, $20 Stoto Silicone Clip-On Pasta Strainer Amazon Buy on Amazon $8 Does your giftee love cooking but hate cleaning? (I mean, who doesn’t.) That’s why we’re loving one-pot recipes for weeknight dinners. This clip-on colander easily hooks onto pots, making it easy to strain pasta, wash produce, and so much more — all without having to dirty a bulky strainer. Plus, its silicone material makes it easy to wash by hand, and it’s small enough to fit in even the tiniest dishwasher. KitchenAid Classic Mixing Bowls, Set of 3 Amazon Buy on Amazon $35 $19 A good set of mixing bowls is a must for any home cook. This set of three mint green bowls nest together for easy storage and feature a nonslip base that ensures stability while you stir and whisk. Best of all, they feature convenient spouts so you can easily transfer batter to pans and tins. The only problem? Like this shopper, if you give them as a gift, you might just want them for yourself. Miraise Herb Scissors Amazon Buy on Amazon $11 Adding fresh herbs is a surefire way to level up any dish, but the hassle of chopping them can deter even the savviest of chefs. Shoppers say this handy tool makes “meal prep ten times faster,” and others add that they “make it easy to quickly add herbs or green onions to a recipe without having to chop.” Give your loved one the gift of instant flavor with these multipurpose, 5-blade herb scissors that’ll certainly up their garnish game. Farberware Salad Spinner Amazon Buy on Amazon $33 $21 If the person you’re shopping for doesn’t already have a salad spinner, it’s time to change their life with this $22 buy. Perfect for washing and drying fresh fruit, lettuce, and other produce, the gadget comes with a plastic bowl, colander, and pump to quickly rinse and dry your fruits and vegetables — making it easy to prep large salads while saving you precious time. If you need more convincing, look no further: Right now, you can get it for 34% off! Nostalgia Tabletop Indoor Electric S'mores Maker Amazon Buy on Amazon $28 $23 The great outdoors may not appeal to everyone, but we’d argue that s’mores do. This tool will offer your giftee the opportunity to enjoy the campfire treat without having to leave the comfort of their home. Featuring a tray with sections for chocolate and graham crackers (edible items sold separately), two stainless steel roasting sticks, and an electric flameless heater to toast marshmallows, this $23 gift will upgrade any night in. Dash Rapid Egg Cooker Amazon Buy on Amazon $20 $19 Looking for an eggs-tra special gift for your favorite brunch-lover? This egg cooker is the breakfast accessory they never knew they needed. Fitting up to six eggs at a time, the machine can cook up any style you like in a matter of minutes — from scrambled to soft boiled — and makes hosting larger groups for brunch a breeze. Take it from this shopper who has gifted this egg cooker not once, not twice, but four times. No wonder it has over 92,600 perfect ratings. Bella Electric Can Opener and Knife Sharpener Amazon Buy on Amazon $17 This multifunctional, vintage-inspired tool not only opens cans of any size at the touch of a button — it also doubles as a knife sharpener. The latter function will be a true kitchen game changer for the home cook still using their mother’s dull hand-me-downs. If the chef you’re shopping for loves to multitask, this attractive, time-saving tool makes a great addition to their countertop. Ecolution Micro-Pop Microwave Popcorn Popper Amazon Buy on Amazon $20 Fresh popcorn is always a good idea. Whether you’re shopping for a cinephile or snack-lover, this microwave-safe glass popcorn popper with over 42,400 perfect ratings at Amazon will have them jumping for joy. Just add kernels, place it in the microwave, and voila! It even features a lid that’s specially designed for measuring and melting butter so they can have the full movie theater experience. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! 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