At Parties That Cook we can’t think of a better way to celebrate the holidays than with good food, great family and friends, and of course- gift ideas from the kitchen. Here is a list of our favorite kitchen tools, cookbooks and other budget friendly finds that will please any foodie. Best of all, everything is under $40!

Cookbooks

Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition – $20.47

Insalata’s Cookbook – $32

ad hoc at home – $29.25

Momofuku – $23.40

Kitchen Tools

Zak The Original E-Z-ROL Garlic Peelers – $7.99

MIU 4-Piece Silicone Spatulas Set – 10.49

SotfWorks 3-Piece Plastic Mixing Bowl – $24.99

Baker’s Edge Brownie Pan – $39.95

MIU Stainless-Steel 7-Piece Measuring Cup Set – $29.19

Cuisinart 3-Cup Mini-Prep Plus Food Processor – $39.95

Norpo 3-Piece Stainless-Steel Whisk Set – $11.46

Microplane Fine Grater – $7.95

Books

Comfort Me with Apples: More Adventures at the Table by Ruth Reichl – $10.17

The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry: Love, Laughter, and Tears in Paris at the World’s Most Famous Cooking School by Kathleen Flinn – $10.20

Miriam’s Kitchen: A Memoir by Elizabeth Ehrlich – $10.88

Must Haves

The Sumptuous Small Plates Deck: 30 Recipes for Deliciously Fun Entertaining – $17.95

Eco Coffee Cup from Fredflare.com – $14

Williams Sonoma Hot Chocolate Pot Gift Set – $39.95

Crate&Barrel 8-Piece Red and White Fondue Set – $16.95

Personalized Cooking Apron – $18