Foodie Friday: Gifts For Cooks

 

Let's cook up some holiday cheer for the chefs on our holiday list, today. Your favorite meal maker will love mastering the most beautiful mixer ever, fry up some truffle fries, or stir up some fried rice. If you were counting on a recipe, scroll down. You'll something scrumptious to try this weekend. 

Zwilling Wok With Turner

I consider myself a cook and I don't have a wok. Maybe the cook on your list doesn't have one either. Find this on sale exclusively at....

Williams Sonoma

KitchenAid Artisan Series 5-Quart  Limited-Edition Stand Mixer

What a beauty! If you know a baker with a black and white kitchen, they will absolutely love this! It will never be put away. That black ceramic bowl is everything. Sold only at ...

Crate and Barrel

GreenPan Reserve

One of Oprah's favorite things....and mine! I only have two pieces, but they are great. It's non toxic (so important) non stick cookware. And how pretty are these? But if the cook in your life enjoys color, you can even choose pink!

GreenPan

Subversive Sponge Set

Who knew that you could find sponges at Neiman's? Creative cooks can be messy, like me. Remind them what needs to be done, unless they have a sous chef. You get 4 embroidered sponges and a frame to sit them in, along with suction cups. A fun stocking stuffer.

Neiman Marcus

Luxe Kitchen

Three products that are not only beautiful, but useful, too. The Alabaster Rolling Pin is like a work of art. It's a perfect gift for the baker. The stone is naturally cold, so it mixes well with pastry dough.  The Brass Recipe Box will house those rag tag treasured recipe cards. And The Swarm Glass Honey Pot is so clearly chic. 

CB2

House on A Hill Cookie Molds

Inspired by antique carvings dating back to the 1600s. They are almost too fabulous to use. The baker in your life will enjoy the beautiful sculpted designs they give to cookies. Very special.
Martha.com

Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract

Intense and precious. The cook knows that the better the ingredients, the better the dish. A special stocking stuffer. 

Williams Sonoma

Martha Stewart Spanish Tapas Box

For the cook who knows how to put together a Charcuterie Board! This beautiful box is chock full of offerings that playfully pair together. Think three decadent cheeses, grilled peppers, quince, olive oil biscuits, Manzanilla olives, ham and more.
Martha

Denim Canvas Apron

A simple unisex apron that comes complete with a pocket! Available in five colors and is under $25.

Crate and Barrel

Kaloh Stoneware Mixing Bowls

They will mix, prep, serve and more with this ombre set. It's rather modern farmhouse, and that's a good thing. Ships for free.

West Elm

Anova Precision Vacuum Sealer

If the cook in your life, buys in bulk, they may really need this terrific tool. This mighty machine features a small footprint. It also creates vacuum sealed bags ideal for sous vide cooking. On sale now at... 

Sur La Table

Essential Truffle Collection

The chef in your life will know just what to do with the black and white truffle oil, white truffle honey and truffle sea salt. Just Yum! 25% off now.

Neiman Marcus

Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls

Just the recipe to get everyone up and at 'em in the morning. These are said to taste like a hug. They are buttery, gooey, pillowy soft, and perfectly sweet. Can you imagine how they smell?

Broma Bakery

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Foodie Friday: Cooking Chinese ~ Recipes & More

{ Via: Sandra Lee }

Do you have a yen for take out Chinese? I rarely do, but it does seem like a fun dinner. I mean those little containers and chopsticks are very cute. It makes eating an experience. But as with all take out food, I always worry about the quality and the additives. One way to get around all of that is to make it yourself. I plan to do that this weekend. Won't you join me in celebrating Chinese New Year, and expanding our cooking skills, together?

HERE: 20 Recipes & Cooks Tools

Spicy Sesame Basil Noodles
Now this is what I was talking about above - fun food! Said to be dreamy and creamy, this recipe can also be made with gluten free noodles. The spice comes from hot chili oil but is balanced with a little brown sugar.
Half Baked Harvest

 Lunar New Year Mixed Noodle Bowls
If you are celebrating, these will add the right amount of panache to your party.
Williams Sonoma

How To Make An Easy Asian Hot Pot
The proof is in the pot. This recipe crosses nearly every Asian cuisine. A hot pot is made to be communal like our fondue. A fun dish to make for the family or a crowd. And the good news is that you can use a deep electric skillet or an instant pot. I think it's worth a try.
Foodie Crush

Egg Foo Young With Brown Sauce
Truth be told, this is my favorite and perhaps the only dish I have ever ordered for take out. The recipe is not difficult, as it turns out. I just may try this recipe soon.
China Sichuan Food

Classic Mu Shu Pork
Haven't had this in years but, it was good and fun to eat with the little thin pancakes. Why call for delivery when you can make this at home in 30 minutes?
Rachael Ray Magazine

Chinese Shrimp Cakes

A very interesting recipe filled with shrimp, aromatic fresh herbs and lots of veggies. Surprisingly enough, the secret to success is "whipping" the ingredients together 

before frying.

The Woks Of Life

The Best Sweet & Sour Chicken
"This sweet and sour chicken recipe is crispy, tangy, and delicious." Not to mention
 it's so colorful.
The Cookie Rookie

Chinese 5 Spice Beef & Pepper Stir Fry
A fast and easy 15 minute recipe from start to finish. A perfect hot week day meal.
Heather Christo

Fried Rice with Shrimp and Broccolini
Here's a recipe that could tempt me to eat rice. It doesn't quite look like the fried rice that you get in cardboard does it?
Williams Sonoma Taste

Plum-Sauce Pork or Chicken 
Lettuce Wraps
This dish looks rather healthy. It's made with "no sugar added" plum preserves and tamari which is a gluten free soy sauce. I am loving the idea of this dish.
Rachael Ray Magazine

Kung Pao Chicken
"Chiles, scallions, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce flavor tender chicken and peanuts in this moderately spicy dish." I have never had this dish before but it's super popular, I know. Your guests will most likely love it.
Saveur

Easy Vegan Fried Rice
This recipe had me at 'peanut butter' which is one of the ingredients. What makes it meaty? Tofu, and I am not bad about that. 
Minimalist Baker

Baked Orange Cauliflower
We have been roasting cauliflower quite a bit, enjoying it with Parmesan cheese. It's fab, but this looks delicious, too. Not super carb friendly because the cauliflower is coated in breadcrumbs before adding the addicting sauce. WOW!
Kirbie Cravings

 Wok Dishes & Wok
A beautiful wok and wok dishes to serve at the table. The wok is expensive and worth it, but the wok dishes are affordable. Available in six fabulous colors.
Le Creuset

Wonton Soup
Even though this dish looks a bit intimidating, it is said to be surprisingly easy to make. That's a good thing.
Omnivore's Cookbook

Breville Hot Wok
Add some sizzle to your meal and mix things up in this handy electric Wok. It's extra large for feeding a crowd. Love the idea of counter cooking leaving space on your burners for other dishes. And it's on sale!
Williams Sonoma

Chef Brandon Jew’s Potstickers
I love everything about this recipe, including the presentation, which is always key. This recipe is from the San Francisco restaurant Mister Jiu. Probably as authentic as it gets.
Williams Sonoma

Chinese Rice Cakes Stuffed With Coconut & Brown Sugar
I ran across very few Chinese desserts in my hunt for recipes. These are described as a Chinese tropical version of mochi. They are pretty, right?
Saveur

Dan Dan Noodles
A new dish to me, but it sure looks tasty. The meat is minced pork. I don't think anyone will be hungry after eating a bowl of this.
Gourmet Traveller

 Chinese Barbecued Pork Char Siu

Said to be the Cantonese people's greatest contribution to mankind. Not sure about that but it does look good.I'll leave you with this thought...it's made with a whole pork belly. 
Appetite for China

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Seeing Red ( And Gold ): Happy Lunar 
New Year!