12 Cookbooks, Ingredients, and Kitchen Tools for Moms Who Love To Cook

This 18-spice set makes a fantastic gift, but don’t let that stop you from buying it for yourself, especially if you’re starting out in a new kitchen or looking for a major pantry refresh. From ginger and cinnamon to cayenne chili powder and Sicilian sea salt, this collection of bright, matching tins will keep you stocked for a while. ($84.99, Spicewalla)

That cake recipe you swear by? Switch it up by baking it in an intricate, eye-catching pan. These USA-made Nordic Ware aluminum pans turn out special shapes, either for your next big party or just an extra special weeknight at home. Check out even more here. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)($35, Amazon)

This preseasoned cast iron grill press is an inexpensive way to level up your grill or stovetop cooking. From steak to grilled cheese and beyond, it can help you evenly cook or char all kinds of ingredients to boost their flavor. ($15, Food52)

From crispy lentil waffles and masala poutine to saag paneer lasagna, this book by food journalist Khushbu Shah has 125 Indian-American recipes, plus ingredient guides, essays, and more. Not to mention mouth-watering photos that will make you want to drop everything and get to work in the kitchen immediately. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)

When it’s time to entertain adults—aka you can finally serve something more exciting than apple juice—take inspiration from this book of 65 recipes for batch cocktails. They’ll impress your guests but also save you time once the hosting actually begins (and it’s not all about the alcohol…there are nonalcoholic options in here, too). ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)

A whole book of simple, one-bowl cakes you can whip up for guests—or yourself—whenever you want? We’re sold. “Snacking cake” is an idea we can really get behind, and whether you prefer caramel and peanut butter or fruitier flavors, you’ll find something in here to love. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)

The olive oil fanatics among us are always looking for new kinds to try. And Fat Gold, made by a woman-owned producer in the Bay Area, belongs on your short list. Cook with it, dip things in it, and admire it: the bright, chic tin sitting out on your counter is bound to make you smile. ($37, Big Night)

When you’re feeding a family, it’s not unheard of for the “bread section” of your pantry to get a little chaotic—especially if you have people with very different preferences to please. Shut it all away in this neat bread box, which will help keep bread fresh while also keeping the general mess hidden from view. ($70+, Food52)

If you love cooking, chances are you spend a significant amount of time doing the dishes, too. And if that’s the case, you might as well be comfortable. These foam kitchen mats are designed to reduce foot fatigue, and they’re easy to wipe clean when the inevitable spills happen. ($79, House of Noa)

This pretty Dansk baking dish comes in nine colors, and is oven-safe up to 572 degrees. It’s made of carbon steel coated with enamel, and has a pretty, old-fashioned charm…which is legit, since it was designed in the 1950s. ($135, Food52)

If you’re not in the market for a fancy blender that costs several hundred dollars, but you still want to make the occasional smoothie, soup, or purée, this thing is for you. Its capacity isn’t huge, but it does come with dishwasher-safe lidded cups you can store in the fridge. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)

Or olives. Sure, you can go your whole life without one of these, but if you (or, more likely, your kids) are consuming any significant volume of pittable produce, this is going to make your prep routine a whole lot easier. ({{dynamicPrice}}, Amazon)