22 Kitchen-Related Father’s Day Gifts Under $25

My dad always insists he doesn’t want anything for Father’s Day (he also doesn’t want us to spend too much on him). A new fishing rod? Nope. A fun pair of shoes? He has plenty of those. How about a book? No to that, too, since he has a bookshelf full waiting-to-be-read titles. But, my dad does love to cook. And whenever I get him something kitchen-related, he’s always happy—which means I am, too.

Here are 22 kitchen-focused Father’s Day gifts that might not cost a lot, but, hopefully, will make your dad’s day. (Note: we included the prices we paid at the time of testing—because prices on Amazon fluctuate constantly, the current price may be less or more than what is listed.)

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• Wooden spoon: One of our favorite wooden spoons is under $11. It’s a classic, with a long, tapered handle and a scooped-out oval head. ($10.99)
• Measuring spoons: Easy to use, accurate measuring spoons are a necessity. Our favorite set has a long handle and sturdy, stainless steel construction. ($12.33) 
• Dry measuring cups: Another necessity, our favorite dry measuring cups are durable and snap together for storage purposes. ($19.99) 
• Liquid measuring cups: Our favorite glass measuring cup costs about $10. And while the 1-cup version of our favorite plastic measuring cup is out of stock, you can still snag the highly recommended, 2-cup model for about $8. ($10.05, $7.99)
• Potholders:  Potholders aren’t something you want to mess around with (burning, ouch!). Our favorite is protective, yet flexible enough for easy gripping. ($13.96)
• Kitchen tongs: A good pair of kitchen tongs can be hard to come by (as evidenced by our testing). These tongs by OXO and are precise, comfortable to use, and have a no-fuss locking mechanism. ($12.95)
• Colander: While our long-time favorite colander is a touch over $25, its all-over tiny perforations allow for easy drainage and its easy-to-grip handles and circular base make it well worth the extra cents. ($25.99)
• Metal spatula: A good metal spatula is an essential. Our Best Buy is exactly that and has a roomy, nimble head. ($16.57)
• Smalled rimmed baking sheet: Our favorite is warp-resistant and cooks and browns evenly. Plus, you can buy it with a detachable lid, which is handy for storage. ($8.99)

• Cast-iron skillet handle cover: Our top-rated model offers good protection when used like a potholder and the stitching around the edges makes it plenty grippy. ($15.68)
• Chain mail scrubber: One of these scrubbers makes quick work of cleaning stuck-on food from a cast-iron pan. ($19.98)
• Cook It In Cast Iron cookbook: This cookbook offers plenty of cast-iron skillet recipe inspiration, from lasagna to cherry cobbler, and it's currently 41% off in the America's Test Kitchen Shop. ($15.95)

• Basting pot: This cast iron basting pot can sit right on the grill grates, so it can be closer to the food and heat up the sauce at the same time. ($21.95)
• Grill brush: While our favorite grill brush is currently only available through third party sellers on Amazon, you can still get our top bristle-free pick. ($19.95)
• Grill tongs: Our favorite grill tongs are, at 16 inches, long enough to keep your hands away from the heat, but not too long that you lose any control or leverage. ($14.93)
• Grill cookware: This grill pan allows you to grill more delicate things like sliced vegetables or seafood without the worry of them falling through the grates. ($19.99)
• America's Test Kitchen Master Of The Grill cookbook: This cookbook has enough recipes for a summer’s worth of grilling, including Barbecued Pulled Chicken and Grilled Lobsters with Herbed Garlic Butter. ($17.50)

• Brioche pan: Yes, you can make brioche in a standard loaf pan, but traditional brioche has fluted sides and a conical shape and for that, you’ll need one of these. ($10)
• Mini loaf pans: For little breads and cakes, these four pans produce nicely domed, golden brown loaves. ($11.99) 
• Tube pan: Good angel food cake requires a good tube pan. Our favorite has a nonstick surface and a removable bottom and feet and can also be used for making pound cakes and bundt cakes. ($17.99)
• Offset spatula: For frosting a cake, you need an offset spatula. Our favorite has a long, narrow blade that’s ideal for scooping and spreading frosting and a comfortable handle. ($9.99)
• Parchment paper: These precut parchment sheets from King Arthur Flour are the perfect size for our favorite rimmed baking sheet, making them incredibly convenient. ($19.95)