Unique Holiday Gift Guide for the Gourmets and Food Lovers on Your List

The holiday season is here, so the team at Meatless Monday has assembled a snazzy gourmet gift-guide that includes everything you need to make plant-based eating — or any type of eating for that matter — easier, healthier, and more tantalizing to the taste buds.

Whether you’ve been naughty or nice, we’ve got something for everybody: A self-sustaining indoor herb garden for your apartment-bound offspring, a molecular gastronomy starter pack for your Chopped-obsessed sister-in-law, and, of course, a hazard-proof mandoline for mom. But no matter the tool, cooking gadget, or condiment, all of the gifts listed below will make someone’s Meatless Monday a whole lot more delicious.

Indoor “Smart” Herb Garden

Tell us if this sounds familiar: Your recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of fresh basil, but the quantities sold in the grocery store would last you a month. Thankfully your thoughtful friend purchased you this easy-to-use, self-sustaining smart herb garden. It works just like a capsule coffee machine: Insert the biodegradable smart-soil capsule, add water to the tank (good for up to 3 week), and plug it in! Bring on the basil.

For the Indoor Smart Herb Garden, click here.  

Hot Sauce Flavors from Around the World

The ideal gift for any hot-sauce junkie, this set of hot sauce flavors from around the world will add some searing flavor to any plant-based meal. Add some BAM! to your seitan and experiment with some spicy sauces from Costa Rica, New Orleans, Argentina, and 27 other states and countries.

For the Hot Sauce Flavors from Around the World, click here.

Embossed Rolling Pin

There’s nothing more comforting than the aroma of freshly baked cookies. Let your baked goods look as good as they smell with one of these ornately embossed rolling pins; they’ll transform any sheet of cookie dough or pie crust into an edible art piece.

For the Embossed Rolling Pins, click here.

 Food Dehydrator

A must-have for any individual looking to easily incorporate more plant-based foods into their diet, a food dehydrator can turn any fresh fruit or vegetable into the perfect plant-based snack. Use it to dry herbs or make your own fruit leather or mushroom “jerky.”

For the Food Dehydrator, click here.

Hazard-Proof Mandoline Slicer and Spiralizer

Its sharp blade and high potential for kitchen “mishaps” has earned the mandoline a villainous reputation, but it’s still a very useful kitchen tool that can quickly transform any number of fruits and vegetables into perfectly bake-able, fry-able, salad-able slices. This hazard proof mandoline is foolproof, safe, and comes with its own handy spiralizer, perfect for turning oblong shaped vegetables into flowing strands of carb-free noodles.

For the Hazard Proof Mandoline Slicer and Spiralizer, click here.

Super-Cute Kids Cookware

Introducing children to the magic of cooking is one of the most valuable lessons you can bestow upon them. An appreciation for gastronomy starts in the kitchen, and there’s no easier way to get the young ones cooking than with a set of super-cute kid’s cookware, which features an adorable set of vegetable-themed spoons, measuring cups, and whisks.

For the Super-Cute Kids Cookware, click here.

Molecular Gastronomy Starter Pack 

Bring out your inner Top Chef with this incredibly cool molecular gastronomy starter pack. Use food-friendly additives to create jells, powders, beads, and caviars that will have your guests marveling at your gastronomic chops.

For the Molecular Gastronomy Starter Pack, click here.   

Fermentation Kit (Jars Not Included)

The list of health benefits associated with fermented vegetables (kimchi, sauerkraut, pickles) is lengthy, but these foods can be a little pricey when purchased from the supermarket. A fun and cost-effective way to bring more fermented foods into your diet is to make them yourself. This fermentation kit comes with all the tools you need to pickle, culture, and preserve all of your favorite veggies.

For the Fermentation Kit, click here.

DIY Mochi Kit

Mochi is the dessert that melts in your mouth, not in your hands. Everyone — and I mean everyone — has fallen head-over-heels in love with this Japanese frozen dessert. This DIY mochi kit is perfect for plant-based food lovers because it allows you to swap in any one of your favorite non-dairy ice creams.

For the DIY Mochi Kit, click here.  

Foodie Baby Gear

We know that your baby niece, cousin, or newborn couldn’t be any cuter, but what if they were wearing a little dim-sum or tater-tot onesie? This collection of adorable baby gear comes complete with all the food puns that any food-loving parent could ever dream of.

For the Foodie Baby Gear, click here.

Tofu Press

Water is the element that prevents your perfect cubes of tofu from absorbing flavor and crisping up in the sauté pan. So just say no to soggy tofu! Exorcise those dampening demons in 15 minutes with this EZ Tofu Press: Simply set the press on a dish to catch water, place tofu on press base, turn both knobs for resistance, and continue to tighten the knobs every few minutes until your desired texture is achieved.

For the Tofu Press, click here.  

Meatless Monday Family Cookbook

The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook, by Jenn Sebestyen, emphasizes the limitless potential of plant-based cooking. The recipes are nutritious, easy-to-prepare, and mimic the look, taste, and texture of comfort-food favorites (you’ve got to check out the lentil Bolognese, butternut-squash mac and cheese, and “meaty” mushroom stew). It’s an awesome gift for anyone looking to expand their repertoire of plant-based recipes.

For the Meatless Monday Family Cookbook, click here.

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