These 21 Father’s Day Gifts Will Elevate Dad’s Kitchen and Culinary Game

Many recipes call for mincing garlic, which can be a tedious task that often involves sticky garlic fingers. But thanks to the inventive Dreamfarm Garject, you can peel and press garlic in moments. The hopper holds multiple cloves and automatically scrapes the minced garlic onto a cutting board. There is also a handy lever that pops out any remaining peel. The press is made of sturdy stainless steel and is a cinch to clean; simply rinse it with cold water. We’ve been using our Garject for a few years and will never hand-mince garlic (or ginger) again.

If Dad can’t get to Portugal, Portugalia Marketplace has him covered with this memorable gift box that celebrates Portuguese heritage and Emeril Lagasse’s Portuguese-inspired restaurant, 34 Restaurant & Bar, in New Orleans.

The gift box includes Minerva sardines in olive oil and lemon, a Portuguese chili sauce, extra-virgin olive oil from the Douro region, and the Galo de Barcelos, a signature Portuguese artisan rooster that is perfect for Dad’s next tablescape.

We often reach for a wok when cooking or steaming, and one of our favorites is the Milk Street wok. Constructed of hammered carbon steel with a long riveted handle as well as a helper handle, this set also includes a steamer rack and a clear lid with an air vent. We use our wok for steaming dumplings, searing protein, stir-frying, and making popcorn for at-home movie nights. The flat-bottom design maintains a sturdy base for high-heat cooking and can be used on gas or electric ranges.

Chef and restaurateur Yotam Ottolenghi is known for his versatile and globally inspired recipes. We have several of his cookbooks, and we often gravitate toward Ottolenghi Simple for its delicious and approachable recipes, which tend to be vegetable-forward.

Each recipe utilizes a simple key, such as “short on time,” “10 ingredients or less,” or (our favorite) “lazy.” We are partial to the Hot Charred Cherry Tomatoes With Cold Yogurt and Lamb and Feta Meatballs.

For healthy soups, stews, braising, and bread-making, we often turn to a heavy-duty Dutch oven. While there are plenty of Dutch ovens on the market, we are partial to our round Staub, which we’ve had for over a decade. The Staub is constructed of durable cast iron and finished in enamel that’s available in a variety of fun colors. The lid fits securely on the base and is designed to maintain heat and moisture. For high-heat browning or slow-and-low cooking, we love the versatility of our Staub Dutch oven.

When it comes to cooking utensils, you want to choose materials that will help preserve your nice cookware. In our house, we often opt for wooden utensils, as they are easy to maintain and tend to be scratch-resistant on cast iron and stainless steel pots and pans. This Woodenhouse set features eight utensils — including spatulas, spoons, and soup ladles — plus a wooden spoon rest and six metal hooks for hanging. The utensils are handcrafted, made of sustainable teakwood, and quite attractive, so they will look pretty sitting on his countertops. We recommend washing them by hand to maintain the integrity of the teak.

If Dad wants to try his hand at homemade pizza, the Baking Steel is a must. The Baking Steel is a flat, rectangular piece of steel that’s manufactured in the United States. Thanks to its sturdy construction and design, the Baking Steel quickly conducts and maintains high heat, which is perfect for achieving that crispy pizza undercarriage. We gifted my husband a Baking Steel for Father’s Day, and it’s now a staple in our cooking repertoire. We use ours directly on the grill and store it in our kitchen oven. It’s also great for reheating leftovers (pizza slices included), as well as calzones, burgers, and baked goods.

For a quick and delicious meal, a dish made with Get Saucy tikka masala sauce is a weeknight favorite in our home. The sauce is certified organic and free of additives, sugar, and common allergens — without compromising on flavor. Get Saucy is versatile; simply sear your choice of proteins and vegetables, add sauce, and simmer for a quick meal. We love serving ours alongside brown rice and naan.

Whether Dad is a novice or professional on the grill, Michael Simon’s Paying With Fire is a cookbook that will help him hone the craft. After traveling and tasting meat from around the country, chef and restaurateur Michael Symon composed this ode to barbecue, which features more than 70 recipes of mouthwatering meat, seafood, and vegetable dishes for your at-home grill, smoker, or open-flame fire pit.

Grilling fruits or vegetables can often lead to losing plenty of produce through the grill rack. That’s where a grill basket can come in handy. This All-Clad basket is made of stainless steel so it can stand up to high heat and has plenty of perforations for grill contact while safely keeping produce in the basket. This model features two large riveted handles and is dishwasher-safe for easy maintenance.