{"id":5155,"date":"2025-05-01T16:00:49","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T21:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/guides\/?p=5155"},"modified":"2025-05-01T16:00:51","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T21:00:51","slug":"mothers-day-kitchen-gifts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/guides\/deals\/daily\/mothers-day-kitchen-gifts\/","title":{"rendered":"If Your Mom Likes to Cook, Here Are 11 Last-Minute Mother\u2019s Day Gifts She\u2019ll Love \u2014 Starting at $18"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mother\u2019s Day is fast approaching \u2014 so fast, in fact, that we\u2019re only a week and a half away from the big day, which is on May 11. And for those that still haven\u2019t nailed down a gift, we\u2019re here to help. If your mom is a culinary queen, we\u2019ve compiled a list of 11 kitchen essentials, from cookware sets<\/a> to cutting boards<\/a> to cast iron skillets<\/a>, that will give her cooking toolkit a much-deserved refresh. And if you place your orders today, these products will arrive just in time for the holiday!<\/p>

  1. Le Creuset\u2019s Petal Braiser<\/strong><\/a> is a sturdy workhorse of a pan that simultaneously looks gorgeous on the stove and tabletop. Available in six springy pastel colors, this enameled cast iron pan features a lid that\u2019s shaped like a French anemone flower. Plus, it\u2019s oven-safe to 500\u00b0F and compatible with all stovetops, whether Mom has electric, gas or induction.
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  2. Speaking of cookware, if she\u2019s been using the same set of worn-out pots and pans for years, give her an upgrade with this 16-piece Greenlife set<\/strong><\/a>. It includes three frying pans, two saucepans, a saut\u00e9 pan and a stock pot, all of which are coated with a nonstick ceramic surface that\u2019s free of PFAS, PFOA, lead, and cadmium. She\u2019ll also get a stainless steel steamer, four glass lids and a set of four kitchen utensils to round out the set.<\/li> <\/ol>
    1. When it comes to baking, few things are as versatile and efficient as a KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer<\/strong><\/a>. This workhorse of an appliance has 10 speed settings and comes with three attachments (a paddle, a whisk and a dough hook) and a 5-quart stainless steel bowl. Grab it in one of 22 colors, including an aqua blue, buttery yellow and rosy pink that are perfect for spring \u2014 and on sale for up to 24% off!
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    2. Another splurge-worthy Le Creuset offering, this set of three rectangular baking dishes<\/strong><\/a> will come in handy for Mom\u2019s favorite oven-baked foods, from casseroles to cobblers. It\u2019s made of premium stoneware with a colorful nonstick glaze, and it can withstand temperatures of up to 500\u00b0F.<\/li> <\/ol>
      1. If your mom loves \u201cThe Pioneer Woman,\u201d she\u2019ll adore this set of mixing bowls<\/strong><\/a>, which are made of durable, BPA-free melamine decorated with colorful floral prints. She\u2019ll get five mixing bowls with snap-on polypropylene lids, and they nest together for easy, space-saving storage.
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      2. Knives are some of the most important tools in the kitchen, and if Mom\u2019s are on the dull side, treat her to this 15-piece Henckels knife block set<\/strong><\/a>. It includes 12 razor-sharp stainless steel knives, ranging in size from a 3-inch paring knife to an 8-inch chef\u2019s knife, along with a pair of kitchen shears, a honing steel and a hardwood block to keep them all stashed in.<\/li> <\/ol>
        1. If you\u2019re gifting her a knife set, you might as well throw in a new cutting board with it. This one-inch-thick board<\/strong><\/a> is crafted out of organic bamboo with hidden side handles and deep grooves along the perimeter to catch juices. Plus, it makes a stunning serving platter for charcuterie.
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        2. Air fryers are some of the most popular, versatile kitchen appliances out there, and if Mom still hasn\u2019t jumped on the trend, this 5.5-quart Ninja XL air fryer<\/strong><\/a> makes a great introduction. With its easy-to-use control panel, she can fry, roast, bake, reheat and dehydrate her favorite foods with the touch of a button.<\/li> <\/ol>
          1. On the cooler side of the Ninja spectrum, this Ninja CREAMi ice cream maker<\/strong><\/a> will let Mom turn almost any ingredient into a refreshing frozen treat. It comes with preset functions for making ice cream, gelato, sorbet, milkshakes and even smoothie bowls, and she can add any mix-ins she wants to customize her creations.<\/li> <\/ol>
            1. Replace Mom\u2019s threadbare oven mitts with this silicone set from Gorilla Grip<\/strong><\/a>. Available in 12 colors, these mitts are BPA-free, waterproof and stain resistant, and the soft cotton lining adds extra comfort and heat protection.
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            2. Every savvy Southern cook knows a cast iron skillet is a must-have. While Mom likely has one of her own, it never hurts to give her a fresh, new one \u2014 or three! This set of Lodge cast iron skillets<\/strong><\/a> includes one 8-inch, one 10.25-inch and one 12-inch pan, all of which come pre-seasoned so she can cook in them right away. And with more than 103,000 five-star ratings, it\u2019s clearly a solid choice.<\/li> <\/ol> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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