Mother's Day gifts for a girlfriend who cooks
Lodge
Cast Iron Griddle
$19.95 at Lodge
Flat seasoned cast iron for pancakes on the hob and smashed burgers on the grill, and it lasts a lifetime.
Seen at Lodge, 18 Sep 2026
Le Creuset
Classic Cast Iron Handle Skillet, 9", Cerise (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 2025.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Ninja
CREAMi Deluxe (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by Women's Health, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
KitchenAid
Artisan Mini 3.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (paid link)
Over $250 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
ThermoWorks
Classic Thermapen Instant-Read Thermometer, Red
$76 at ThermoWorks
A folding instant-read probe thermometer for checking meat at the barbecue or food in the kitchen.
Seen at ThermoWorks, 6 Sep 2026
Epicurean
BBQ Cutting Board, 17.5 x 13 Inches
$79.99 at Epicurean
A roomy barbecue carving board with a deep perimeter groove to collect meat juices.
Seen at Epicurean, 6 Sep 2026
Mackenzie-Childs
Courtly Check Salt & Pepper Shakers
$99.95 at Mackenzie-Childs
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Cuisinart
Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by Women's Health, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Staub
16 Oz. Petite Artichoke Dutch Oven (paid link)
$25 to $50 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Lodge
20 x 10.5 Inch Pro-Grid Reversible Grill/Griddle
$49.90 at Lodge
A reversible cast-iron cooking plate with a flat side for smash burgers and ridges for grilling.
Seen at Lodge, 18 Sep 2026
ThermoWorks
Thermapen ONE Instant-Read Thermometer
$74 at ThermoWorks
Reads the middle of a steak in one second, which is the difference between medium rare and ruined.
Seen at ThermoWorks, 18 Sep 2026
Ninja
Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer Cooking System (paid link)
$100 to $250 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 2025.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
Le Creuset
Cocottes, Set of 4 (paid link)
$50 to $100 at Amazon
Named by Country Living, 2026.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
ThermoWorks
Square DOT Two-Channel Cooking Thermometer, Black
$63.20 at ThermoWorks
Two probe channels track the food and cooking temperature, with alarms and an averaging mode.
Seen at ThermoWorks, 6 Sep 2026
GreenPan
Rio Ceramic Nonstick 12" Frying Pan Skillet (paid link)
$25 to $50 at Amazon
Named by The Strategist, 2025.
Checked 31 Aug 2026
ThermoWorks
ThermoPop 2 Instant-Read Thermometer, 4.5 Inch
$31.20 at ThermoWorks
A pocket cooking thermometer with a rotating, backlit display for checking food temperature at the grill.
Seen at ThermoWorks, 6 Sep 2026