The Kitchen Gifts Our Moms Recommend The Most Are Majorly Discounted For Black Friday

Mothers always give the best gifts. They seem to have a knack for knowing what you need without you ever saying a word. And with the holiday season fast approaching, we turned to our mothers for advice on the best kitchen gifts to give. Whether they’re a home chef whipping up a multi-course meal or a casual cook who focuses on quick and easy meals, everyone needs a stocked kitchen. The mothers in our lives gave us the lowdown on what anyone with a kitchen should keep on hand, and, even better, all their recommendations are on sale ahead of Black Friday.

From classics with a stylish twist, like this shimmering Crock-Pot, to heirloom-quality pieces like Le Creuset’s Dutch Oven, find the best mom-recommended gift ideas this year, with savings of up to $110 off.

Seven-Quart Crock-Pot Design To Shine 

“One kitchen appliance that my mom couldn’t live without is her crockpot. After speaking with her, this appliance comes in handy when she’s had a very busy day and isn’t able to stand over the stove and stir a recipe. Using the crockpot, all she has to do is add the ingredients and let the appliance do most of the cooking. Her favorite recipes to make using it are turkey chili, roast beef, Rotel dip, and Salisbury steak. Since she loves using hers so much, she recommends that you give this appliance as a gift to beginner cooks, parents, and anyone who likes to cook.”  —Moriah Mason, Southern Living Commerce Writer

Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Dutch Oven

“My mom swears by anything Le Creuset; one of her favorites among them is the enameled cast Dutch oven. She uses it at least twice a week, and repeatedly says it’s one of her ‘most essential things’ in her kitchen. It goes from stove to oven to table and can whip up large batches of spaghetti sauce, soups, and stews. ‘It heats up evenly all around—not just on the bottoms, but along the sides as well. It’s my favorite for one-pot family meals.’ —Lily Gray, Shopping Editor

Secura Detachable Milk Frother

“As a kid, I remember watching my mom use a hand frother to prepare a cup for guests to go with dessert, and half the time, the tiny frother wouldn’t even turn on. These days, she’s upgraded to this electric milk frother that has been a staple in her kitchen for two years. She uses it up to five times a week for her coffee and loves it because it froths milk alternatives (which are notoriously hard to froth). She says it’s perfect for ‘someone who likes lattes and doesn't want to spend too much money on a frother.’ Plus, it’s easy to clean, ‘you can just put it in the dishwasher,’ and is quiet so it won’t wake a sleeping household.” —Gabriela Izquierdo, Shopping Writer 

Imusa Cast Aluminum Pot

“My mother spent very little in our kitchen—my dad was always the home chef, but she always whipped up the best rice dishes with this cast aluminum pot. She gifted me one years ago, and I still use it multiple times a week. It cooks my rice perfectly and evenly every single time, whether it's jasmine, basmati, or white rice grains, and I'm constantly getting compliments on the texture.” —Wendy Vazquez, Shopping Writer

All-Clad HA1 Hard Anodized Nonstick Fry Pan Set

“My mom finally upgraded to All-Clad pans a few years ago and is never going back. She particularly loves this set, which she pulls out pretty much every day for everything, from eggs and pancakes to chicken and vegetables. She says, ‘It’s an expensive set but totally worth it since it lasts forever, cooks evenly, and is super easy to clean.’ It’s a perfect gift for someone who just moved to a new home or just deserves upgraded cookware—especially now that it’s on sale.” —Nicole Lund, Associate Commerce Editorial Director

Dash Flip Belgian Waffle Maker

​“After my mom mentioned that she enjoys Belgian waffles during a hotel stay over the summer, I picked up the Dash Flip Belgian Waffle Maker for her birthday. She immediately started using it, and now it’s her favorite gadget in her kitchen. She shared that ‘it has the same features as a more expensive model, in that it flips and has a light that illuminates when the waffles are ready.’ Plus, she appreciates that ‘it’s compact for easy storage, it’s very easy to use, and it makes waffles in a matter of minutes.’”  —Carly Totten, Senior Shopping Writer

Right now, you can get the mom-approved waffle maker along with the Dash’s Electric Griddle for $10 off.

Cuisinart CSB-79 Smart Stick 2 Speed Hand Blender

“My good family friend and mother-of-two, Elizabeth Parker, is an amazing cook, so I trust her kitchen recommendations completely. She’s a ‘big fan’ of Cuisinart’s small appliances, which double as ‘great Christmas gifts.’ One of her favorite products is the handheld immersion blender—‘I wish I had owned one in my early cooking years when I was still learning how to make a silky gravy!’ she recently told me. Elizabeth also lauds the brand’s food processors for their ‘durability and ease of use.’” —Allison Cacich, Editorial Director    

Cuisinart Compact Automatic Bread Maker 

“My sister is a mom of four girls, two of which are gluten-free, so I take her bread maker recommendation to heart. She makes several loaves of bread throughout the week to accommodate everyone’s needs and preferences, whether it’s sourdough, pumpernickel, or a GF-friendly loaf. ‘I use it so much, and I just love it,’ she says. ‘It does more than the one I had previously and has more options, even though this one is on the smaller side.’ She adds that it does one-pound, one-and-a-half-pound, and two-pound loaves and loves that it has a ‘little window so I can see how the bread is coming along.’” —Stephanie Osmanski, Shopping Writer