Gifts for People Who Love to Cook

Here's where you'll find a collection of great gifts for people who love to cook - especially southern style.

When it comes to being Southern food lovers we sort of consider ourselves to be experts. Seriously, it's not uncommon for us to start a conversation like this .... "We're throwing a couple of butts on the egg this weekend."

If that resonates with you (even if it makes you wonder what the heck we're talking about) then you're in the right place. Here at Biscuits and Burlap we've got great gift ideas for the Southern Foodie in your life.

Several of the ideas here are inexpensive items that you could put together and create your own surprise basket.

Most of these gifts are from Amazon (with a few from small business thrown in), so you're ordering with confidence. And, we haven't chosen anything from Amazon that doesn't have a 4-star or better rating. We've done the homework for you.

Cast Iron Cookware

First up is cast iron cookware. We love it and we have several recipes that we prefer to cook in it. Our southern style cornbread dressing starts out with cornbread made in an iron skillet. For breakfast or brunch there's old fashioned Tomato Gravy and it's best made in an iron skillet and served over biscuits.

Collard Greens Dip is cheesy southern goodness at its best and makes a great presentation in a small iron skillet.

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Choose one or two of your favorites from the list below:

Three Piece Iron Skillet Set

Cast Iron Square Grill Pan

Cornbread Wedge Pan

Cast Iron Dutch Oven

Great Gift Ideas for the Bourbon Lover

On this list we have these beautiful Waterford double old-fashioned glasses, but did you know there is a complete guide to gifts for Bourbon Lovers on Biscuits and Burlap?

This guide includes bourbons for every budget and other gift ideas for enjoying that bourbon. If you have a bourbon lover in your life (or a wannabe), this is the place to get your holiday gift giving planned.

Newly added is a guide for Bourbon Gifts for Dad. You're sure to find something he'll love!

And then there are Pecans and Biscuits

We personally own the pecan sheller highlighted below and love it. It makes short work of that task if you start with whole pecans like we do.

Duke's Easy Pecan Cracker

Or, how about treat them to something made with love by a great Etsy shop? You'll be supporting small business and you'll make the brownie points with your loved one!

World's Best Pecan Toffee

And biscuit cutters - what Southern Foodie kitchen would be complete without a set?

Scallop Biscuit/Cookie Cutter, Metallic, Set of 3

Seasonings, Coffee and More...

Hands down, our favorite seasoning mix with a Southern twist is Tony Chachere. We've used it in several recipes on Biscuits and Burlap and it's a key ingredient in one of our most popular posts, Shrimp and Grits.  Another favorite, Crab Cakes with a Cajun Cream Sauce has it in the sauce.

Tony Chachere Seasoning Blends, Variety Pack

This sweet Georgia peach jam with a hint of caramel and salt would be the perfect addition to a gift basket. Of course, it's awesome on biscuits, but consider it for a charcuterie or cheese board too. Yum!

Unicoi Preserves Salted Caramel Peach Spread

Southern Pecan Coffee is made in Tennessee and is another great way to support small businesses. You know they'll love it!

Books for the Southern Food Lover

Anybody who loves to cook is also going to love adding to their cookbook collection, so we've pulled together some that are great gift ideas. Some of these we own ourselves and love. There is something here for everyone.

The Best Cook in the World: Tales from my Mama's Southern Kitchen by Rick Bragg

The Gift of Southern Cooking: Recipes and Revelations from Two Great American Cooks by Edna Lewis and Scott Peacock

The Flavor Bible is more resource than cookbook, and it's not southern but we think no foodie's kitchen should be without one.

Last, but not least is an old favorite...

Homegrown Louisiana Cookin' by Justin Wilson

We're confident you'll find a great gift here for anyone who loves to cook. If you have a suggestion you'd like us to consider adding, just drop a comment or shoot us an email. We love hearing from you!