Every year I put together my Gifts for Cook's list. I test all the products and consider how they will make a great gift for the cooks and food lovers you are shopping for. Most of these comport with the Seriously Simple style. I try and find general gifts and ones that I think will appeal to those with particular interests. I hope this makes shopping less of a hassle for you.

--PackIt Freezable Double Wine Bag (Amazon, $32)

For the wine lover on your list this is perfect for transporting chilled wines. The freezable gel is built into the walls of the bag, so there is no need to freeze separate ice packs.

--Hestan ProBond Stainless-Steel Essential Pan with Helper Handle (Williams-Sonoma, $185)

Hestan products are for the serious cook who wants a perfectly even temperature from a pan. This essential pan is one of my favorites because of its shape. Sometimes called a chef's pan, this rounded stainless-steel pan has a thick base for even heat distribution and thinner sides for lighter weight. For sauces to soups, this is my go-to pan. I love the shape, and it is just the right size for many kitchen jobs. Give this to the serious cook on your list.

--Capresso CoffeeTeam Pro Plus 12-cup coffee maker with grinder (Bed Bath and Beyond, $229; Amazon, $199)

I love waking up to coffee that has just been ground and brewed. After painstaking research, I discovered this model. It makes exceptionally consistent, strong and delicious coffee. I've tried many other make-ahead coffee machines but none with results this good. If you have a serious coffee drinker on your list, who likes it made ahead but doesn't want to sacrifice freshly ground coffee, this is my pick.

--VitaClay Smart Organic Stock Pot and Multi-Crocks, 6.5 Quart (Amazon, $169.95)

I love this item because it can steam and slow cook; make stock, hot cereal and yogurt; and it keeps things warm for nine hours. It's different from an Instapot; it brings the liquid to a boil faster and cooks faster. I particularly like the clay pot; the unglazed clay surface seems to intensify the flavors and is non-stick. I made an amazing vegetable soup that tasted better than any I've made on the stove. This is the gift for your Instapot lover who is always looking for new ways to cook faster and better.

--Molcajete (SurLaTable.com, $44.95)

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