The Ultimate Food Gift Guide for Last-Minute Shoppers

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Stumped on what to gift that person who never asks for anything? Food is always a good idea. But there are so many great food-related gift ideas out there, it can be hard to figure out the best way to spend your money. So the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen gathered the best food gifts, at every price range, to add to your must-buy list.

From the best baking gifts to delicious food subscription boxes, meal kits and great snacks, these gifts for foodies check all the boxes. They are great presents for any occasion, whether you're looking for a hosting gift or a lower-price stocking stuffer (might we suggest tinned fish?), as well as gifts for the chefs that will impress even the most discerning of palates. We've pulled together our favorite baked goods that our editors would love to receive (Panettone, please!), plus some ingredients, like Madagascar vanilla and delicious honey perfect to add to the pantry.

If you don't want to break the bank, there are gifts under $30 as well as some seriously splurge-worthy and decadent presents for when you really want to pull out all of the stops. Out of gifting ideas? No more! These epic food gifts will have your friends and family feeling loved, happy and most importantly, well-fed.

Panettone

Editors adore this eggy Italian holiday bread for its airy texture and irresistible flavor. "The dough is scented with lemon and studded with just enough dried fruit to make it interesting. I could eat lots of it,"says Good Housekeeping's recipe editor, Susan Choung.

New England Breakfast Gift Basket Classic

Give the gift a delicious breakfast! This gift basket comes with a mix for fluffy pancakes, waffles, scones and more!

Unfiltered Raw Honey

This company, started by Summer and Kam Johnson to help ease their childrens' allergies, infuses wildflower honey with flavors like matcha, lavender and cardamom. Gift with a box of herbal tea too for the ultimate relaxing night.

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Sourced Salt 8 Vial Set

From black Hawaiian salt to fleur de sel, this set spans the globe and plenty of flavor profiles. It's a great gift for people who love to travel or for any culinary experts in your life. Why not take a trip through your next dish? Bonus: The vials make it easy to transport these fun salts.

The Full MìLà Experience

Dumpling lovers in your life? This kit brings delicious soup dumplings plus mouth-watering noodles, condiments and ice cream, home.

Ice Cream Best Sellers

Send along six pints of this iconic Ohio ice cream brand to your favorite sweet tooth. Scoops include black raspberry chocolate chip, Madagascar vanilla bean and Dutch milk chocolate.

For the Love of Steak Pack

In Good Housekeeping's tests, Crowd Cow served up tender steaks, great chicken and flavorful bacon. This multi-pack will please every steak lover, and be sure to check out the brand's other offerings, too.

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Les Quatre Grand Cru Brut

Who wouldn't want to be gifted some Champagne? This bottle is bubbling with a bright crispness ideal for a celebration.

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Classic Hot Chocolate & Vanilla Marshmallows

This homeware brand sells one of Good Housekeeping's favorite hot chocolates. Gift this set of fluffy and sweet marshmallows and decadent cocoa to the kid (or kid at heart!) in your life.

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Snack Box

Bokksu curates cool collections of Japanese snacks, drinks and treats. Plus it's so easy to pick your preferences and the frequency of the shipment easily.

Meal Box

Whether you're buying for a plant-based fanatic or someone just starting their vegan journey, this subscription box can be a perfect gift. With gift cards starting at $50, you can give a box full of hearty ingredients and meal cards to create delicious plant-forward meals.

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Bestsellers Artisanal Soft Pretzel Pack

What's a pint without a pretzel? This bake-at-home batch results in soft, chewy, tender treats and comes with salt for perfect seasoning and a jar of mustard for dunking.

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Best Sellers Set

For the friend who's always on the move (but won't compromise on coffee!), we suggest these neat pour over kits that come in fun flavors like salted caramel and churro. Simply add water and stir in the provided flavor packs and your pal will have gourmet cup of joe.

Gluten-Free Mixes and Tote Gift

The pros in the Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen rank King Arthur's gluten-free brownie mix above even the best of gluten-filled ones. Send this mix, plus a host of other yummy treats, to the GF baker in your life.

Ultimate Rub Collection

Everyone's grilling game can be elevated with a great rub. This pack of 12 shines on any protein or vegetable, so its a super versatile present for the outdoor cook in your life.

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The Trio

Diaspora Co. sources their products ethically and serves up delicious whole spices and delectable blends which will make any dish shine.

Popcorn Mix

This iconic Chicago-based popcorn company is known for its cheddar and caramel flavors. Best of all: the salty-sweet combo of the two which will have your loved ones dying for more.

Set of 3 World Vanilla Extracts

No sweet baking project is complete without vanilla extract. For the baker in your life, gift them three unique blends from this masterful brand that sources the best vanilla.

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"Taste of New York" Weekender Box

Whether you're buying for a pal who's from New York or dying to travel there, this splurge-worthy gift will make them feel right at home. Complete with classics like cheesecake, hot dogs, pizza and bagels, there's almost no need to spend on the plane tickets.

Four Grain Single Barrel Organic Whiskey

Buying for a whiskey drinker? This bottle is mellow and smooth but hits the spicy notes that they'll love. Plus it's certified organic and kosher.

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Ready to Bake Chocolate Croissants

Breakfast can be a tricky ordeal for even the most organized of fams. Gift a busy brood these delectable, buttery croissants so all they need to do is throw them in the oven in the AM and breakfast is served. Now that's starting the day off on the right foot!

Gourmet Edible Tic Tac Toe Chocolate Game

A game you can snack on too? Best of both worlds! This luxury chocolate brand has created a board of classic Tic Tac Toe with their handmade truffles. Just be careful your opponent doesn't snack on your pieces (they're irresistable!).

Ciccetti Cheese & Charcuterie Board

If you have a foodie friend who loves to throw a party, gift them this complete set of cheese, charcuterie and all the fixins'. Boarderie takes all of the work out of a homemade spread while serving up all the most delicious picks.

Smoked Atlantic Salmon

Tinned fish is back in a big way, and if you know someone who's embracing the trend, they'll love this smoked salmon from woman-owned brand Fishwife.

Salted Churned Butter in a Bar With Buckwheat

What's better than bread and butter? Really good bread and seriously unique butter. The addition of buckwheat brings nuttiness and depth to this block.

Sichuan Chili Oil

Our editors always have this condiment tucked into their pantries. It provides tongue-tingling heat, thanks to Sichuan peppercorns and chili flakes, and makes for a luxurious topper to dumplings, veggies, stir-fries... may we say, anything?

Signature Cookie Assortment

This NYC-based bakery, known for its rich, gooey cookies, ships nationwide, so everyone can enjoy these sweet treats.

Crushed Fruit Vinegar Trio

These unique vinegars are great for almost anything. From drizzling on fruit to whisking into vinaigrettes, they add big fruit flavor and a hint of acidity.

Coffee Subscription

Atlas Coffee sources their beans from several locations across the globe, allowing each bag to transport you each month. If they love trying new brews each month, this gift is for them.

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