Legit Anyone Would Drool Over These Food Gifts
Legit Anyone Would Drool Over These Food Gifts
The way to anyone’s heart is through their stomach, and that’s the exact vibe I'm bringing to this holiday gift guide. Whether you’re shopping for your favorite foodie, home chef, or really anyone who enjoys eating, you can't go wrong with a food gift delivered straight to their door.
Think about it. Everybody needs to eat. So, a food gift works for literally anyone, from your coworkers to neighbors, best friend, or even that one distant cousin of yours. Who wouldn't get excited about receiving some salty snacks, pastries, or even caviar for the holidays?
And, there are tons of options on this list. You'll find some unique homemade snacks and desserts that come in adorable little jars, DIY holiday-themed foods you can make yourself (if that's your thing), and of course some easy foods that'll get delivered straight to your giftee's doorstep.
Here are 50 of the best food gifts of 2022.
1) Variety BBQ Sauce 4-Pack
Jimmy Jack's Rib Shack
amazon.com
$49.99
The grill master in your life will appreciate each of these 4 glass bottles filled with their fave condiment, barbecue sauce. (And maybe you will get to sample a few the next time the grill is going. )
2) Maple Syrup Sampler Gift Box
Bushwick Kitchen
amazon.com
$43.99
Maple syrup is the perfect holiday gift for anyone who loves to pour it over waffles, pancakes, or chicken. The set includes three flavors (coffee, spicy and gingerbread) for a taste explosion bound to happen the next time they douse their meal.
3) Hamentaschen Gift Basket
Stern's Bakery
amazon.com
$28.99
These yummy, crumbly shortbread Hamentaschen cookies are perfect to gift during the holiday season. They come individually wrapped and are filled with raspberry, apricot and prunes.
4) Bitters Set
Bourbon Barrel Foods
amazon.com
$25.26
Your loved one's cocktail game is about to be seriously elevated thanks to this set of bourbon barrel-aged bitters. The five flavors (orange, spiced cherry, sorghum & sassafras, aromatic and chocolate) will inspire them to get super creative and busy behind their home bar
5) Fruit Gift Basket
A Gift Inside
amazon.com
$42.81
This gift basket is all about the fresh fruit. From apples to pears to kiwis to oranges, your loved ones will get to enjoy ripe and juicy fruits from California any time of day.
6) Ribeyes + Seasoning Gift
Omaha Steaks
amazon.com
$85.48
Tender and packed with flavor, these hand-carved ribeye steaks will make any meat lover jump for joy. The best part: They come with seasoning so you can flavor your meat to perfection.
7) Matcha Tea Gift Set
MATCHA DNA
amazon.com
$39.95
Know someone who's always ordering a matcha latte? Then gift them this flavored matcha set that includes six divine matcha flavors like lychee, peppermint and ginger.
8) Turkish Delight Candy Gift Basket
Cerez Pazari
amazon.com
$27.79
The colors alone in this Turkish Delight gift basket are perfect for the holiday season. Leave the box out for your friends and family to sample each of the six yummy different flavors.
9) French Treasures Gift Basket
igourmet
amazon.com
$274.98
This gift basket is perfect for the Francophile in your life. Filled with French cheeses like Camembert and Roquefort, as well as mustard, chocolate and escargot, your loved one will not be able to stop saying "merci."
10) Sriracha Gift Set
Sugar Bob's Finest Kind
amazon.com
$40.99
These ain't your average srirachas. This gift set includes habanero maple, Vermont maple and jalapeno maple srirachas for a sweet and spicy twist on the classic hot sauce.
11) Gourmet Dark Chocolate Trio
Raaka
amazon.com
$17.95
This trio of bean-to-bar dark chocolate bars come in the most unique flavors: coconut milk, pink sea salt and bourbon cask-aged. Each bar is organic and vegan and sure to bring a party to any chocolate lover's taste buds.
12) Cheeses, Crackers, Pretzels & Mustard Gift Basket
WISCONSIN'S BEST and WISCONSIN CHEESE COMPANY
amazon.com
$39.99
There are few things more delicious than combining cheese and crackers or mustard and pretzels. This savory gift basket has all of them for a real holiday feast.
13) Marzipan Gift Box
Oh! Nuts
amazon.com
$25.99
How adorable are these colorful marzipan fruits?! The sweet almond candies are not only gorgeous to look at, but incredibly delicious.
14) Caviar Gift Basket
Marky's Caviar
amazon.com
$220.95
Not only does this caviar gift basket include nine different kinds of caviar, it comes with all the fixings. We're talking French blinis and creme fraiche. YUM.
15) Book of Honey
Savannah Bee Company
amazon.com
$59.00
The person in your life who is obsessed with honey will absolutely love this "Book of Honey" gift set. It includes six different honeys: Tupelo, Lavender, Wildflower, Black Sage, Saw Palmetto and Orange Blossom Honeys in cute jars to sample.
16) Instant Ramen Bundle
HCG
amazon.com
$32.99
We bet you didn't know that instant ramen came in so many flavors. This bundle is perfect for any friend who considers herself a ramen addict.
17) Brunch Gift Basket
Stonewall Kitchen
amazon.com
$125.00
You’ll have a hard time not keeping this box of breakfast favorites from Stonewall Kitchen for yourself. It contains their signature bloody mary mix, syrup, and jams along with pancake and scone mixes.
18) Christmas Tree Three-Tin Set
VAHDAM
amazon.com
$19.99
These make perfect stocking stuffers or gifts for coworkers. Each little Christmas tree-shaped box contains three chai blends in fun holiday flavors like vanilla spiced chai and sweet cinnamon chai.
19) Pasta Gift Set
Giusto Sapore
amazon.com
$29.99
This set from Giusto Sapore includes handmade angel hair and tagliatelle, as well as bottles of fresh tomato and basil sauces. For just $25, it's totally affordable.
20) Assorted Baklava Gift Tin
?erez Pazar?
amazon.com
$29.99
Fans of baklava know how hard it is to really find the authentic stuff in the western world, but ?erez Pazar?'s tin of assorted baklava fits the bill—they're the brand you'll see in every luxury hotel in Turkey. The pastries are made in Istanbul without any artificial colors or preservatives, so your giftee's getting the real deal.
21) Southern Alcohol-Infused Cakes Gift Pack
TORTUGA
amazon.com
$17.79
Did someone say cake? This little variety pack features whiskey, moonshine, and bourbon-infused cakes that are bound to impress the southern spirits lover in your life.
22) Chocolate Mint Chip Cake
milkbarstore.com
$62.00
Milk Bar makes some of the best desserts around, so if the person you're gifting is really into the dessert world, they'll recognize the brand's signature pink packaging and get excited immediately. This chocolate mint chip cake is to die for, but they have tons of other options on the site (including a gluten-free one my mom loves!).
23) Holiday Star Truffle Ornament
Godiva Chocolatier
amazon.com
$84.00
In addition to their classic, chic packaging, Godiva's chocolate truffles are so. darn. delicious. These holiday ornaments feature 10 truffles flavors—here's hoping they get cracked open for guests to share if you bring them to a holiday party.
24) Hot Chocolate Gift Set
Thoughtfully
amazon.com
$19.99
This aptly-named "Cocoa Therapy" hot chocolate gift set is the first time I've ever seen my fave holiday drink look so chic. The set includes nine different flavor mixes like Chocolate Cherry, Snickerdoodle, and Gingerbread Cookie.
25) Assorted Pastry Gift Box
Dulcet Gift Baskets
amazon.com
$59.99
Combine brownies with muffins, coffee cakes, and rugelach and you get the most perfect assortment of American pastries. Put these under the tree, and watch the fam fight for keeps, but remind them sharing is caring.
26) Meat, Cheese, Fruit, And Nut Gift Crate
California Delicious
amazon.com
$91.26
If every time you go over to their place, there's a charcuterie board, they'll love this rustic little crate box. It features cheeses, meats, dried fruits, nuts, and more.
27) Truffle Hot Sauce Pack
TRUFF
amazon.com
$62.99
These decadent, truffle-infused hot sauces were made for the friends who always keep a bottle of the spicy stuff in their bags. Beautifully arranged in a pretty box and stunning bottles, the set includes the brand's original hot sauce, hotter sauce, and white truffle sauce.
28) Ice Cream Bestsellers
jenis
jenis.com
$58.00
I gifted my family a pack of Jeni's iconic ice cream pints several years ago and they still talk about how much they loved them. This bundle of their bestsellers features a little bit of something for everyone in your cold, sweet treat-loving fam.
29) Superfood Cookie Dough Pack
DEUX
amazon.com
$48.00
It can be hard to keep up with everyone's dietary restrictions nowadays, so if you feel bad asking them again about what they can and cannot eat, chances are that you're going to be safe with Deux's editor-loved cookie doughs. Vegan, gluten-free, and preservative-free, they're packed with superfoods and minerals like pea protein, zinc, and even vitamin C.
30) Homemade Whoopie Pie Assortment
AmishTastes
amazon.com
$42.00
Trust that once the dessert-lover in your life gets a taste of these homemade whoopie pies, they'll never go back to that packaged stuff off the grocery store shelves again. This pack of 12 features three flavors: chocolate, peanut butter, and chocolate peanut butter.
31) Four Jar Cakes With Custom Message
Kayla's Cake
amazon.com
$40.99
There's something about putting dessert in a jar that makes it feel way cuter, and these cakes are the ultimate example. This pack of four features distinct flavors, from red velvet to carrot, and you can even personalize a message to put inside the box.
32) Champagne Gift Box
Veuve Clicquot
drizly.com
$69.99
When in doubt, send champagne. This bottle of Veuve comes with a pretty gift box that saves you the extra effort of having to wrap it up, and if you're lucky, the person who receives it will cheers with ya.
33) Gourmet Chocolate Biscotti Basket
Barnetts Fine Biscotti
amazon.com
$27.99
It’s hard to beat chocolate-covered biscotti, yet this pretty box somehow manages to take it up a delicious notch. The cookies come with toppings like candied almonds, caramel chips, and so much more.
34) In The Mix Ugly Sweater Cookie Kit, 11.5 Ounce
In the Mix
amazon.com
$18.25
It doesn't get more Christmasy than cookies shaped and decorated as ugly sweaters. If you really want to put in a bit of DIY effort, snag this kit and put them in a cute tin when you're done (or keep the box for you both to make them together).
35) Nut & Dried Fruit Box
Nut Cravings
amazon.com
$29.95
Let's say you don't know the person you're gifting super well, and you want to stick with something safe. Or, maybe the person you're shopping for likes to eat super clean. Stick with this gorgeous box of assorted dried fruits and nuts anyone would love making their way through.
36) Variety Snack Box
Sweet choice
amazon.com
$69.95
When I was in college, the entire floor I lived on would get so excited if someone received one of these fun care packages. Hey, maybe they'll even make a few new friends out of it.
37) Deluxe Italian Meat and Cheese Sampler
GiftWorld
amazon.com
$59.99
Hey, Italy's not just all about pasta. This box features some of the country's most loved gourmet crackers, olives, meats, and cheeses.
38) Gourmet Meat And Smoked Salmon Box
DAN THE SAUSAGEMAN
amazon.com
$59.95
The carnivore in your life is going to love snacking their way through this box featuring smoked sausages, salmon paté, nuts, cheeses, and more. (Know they might not share, so don't count on that.)
39) Grillmaster Gift Pack
Pork Barrel BBQ
amazon.com
$59.00
Complete with sausages, burger seasonings, and all the best snacks to go with a BBQ, *that* person in your life who's always looking for an excuse to grill will seriously appreciate this. And, of course, they'll thank you by inviting you over for some of their handmade burgers.
40) Bestsellers FOUR Pack Sampler
Magic Dates
magicdatesbites.com
$23.99
Founded by Syrian-Palestinian Diana Jarrar, Magic Dates' drool-worthy dates are infused with different flavors, from coconut to hazelnut and even chocolate (my personal fave). Jarrar founded the brand to pay homage to her roots and the importance of dates to her family's culture.
41) Vegan Meal Subscription Gift Card
Purple Carrot
purplecarrot.com
It's true that a lot of vegans (like myself) love to cook, because it can be easier than eating out sometimes—but, also because it's super fun. Purple Carrot makes it just a bit easier. For the weeks they don't have time to come up with recipes or hit the grocery store, they'll deliver all the ingredients pre-portioned with recipes for them. Easy.
42) Chocolate-Covered Oreos Gift Box
A Gift Inside
amazon.com
$28.10
I mean, sure—you could totally give them a few boxes of Oreos, but this deluxe box of assorted chocolate-covered ones will earn you extra points. Plus, you have to admit it looks just a little bit cuter as a gift.
43) Exotic Jerky and Nuts Gift Basket
Sugar Plum
amazon.com
$49.95
It may have been a low-brow snack back in the day, but jerky's having a real moment right now. Gift the jerky lover in your life this box that comes complete with exotic jerky like alligator and venison, as well as yummy nut mixes.
44) 15-Pack Of Macarons
Leila Love
amazon.com
$39.99
Whether they're obsessed with Emily in Paris or just actually love macarons, this one's bound to be a hit. For under $40, you're getting them a box of 15 macarons, all of which are a distinct flavor.
45) Gourmet Cookie Box
Granny Bella's Cookie Gift Baskets
amazon.com
$45.99
A classic box of cookies always hits home. It's the type of thing everyone gets excited about when it's out at tea time or a party. This box features 52 cookies in a variety of seven different flavors from classic shortbread and chocolate chip to poppy seed and maple.
46) 12 Gourmet Popcorn Cones
Popcornopolis
amazon.com
$31.48
Is it just me, or does popcorn taste better when it comes in one of those cones you get at fairs? Bring the celebrations to their couch with this delicious sampler pack featuring caramel corn, cheddar, and more.
47) Hot Sauce Challenge Set
Thoughtfully
amazon.com
$39.99
This fun hot sauce variety pack ranges from 493 up to 11,300 on the Scoville scale, so you can challenge your family or friends to see who can withstand the hottest one.
48) Triple Threat Variety Pack
FLYBYJING
amazon.com
$44.95
Crank the heat up with these umami-rich spice sauces that you can put on practically anything. Sourced from Sichuan, they will add tons of flavor.
49) Krispy Kreme Jelly Beans
Jelly Belly
amazon.com
$9.99
These jelly beans combine two amazing things: Jelly Belly jelly bean and Krispy Kreme doughnuts. With flavors like Strawberry Iced and Original Glazed, these will be a hit with anybody with a sweet tooth.
50) Hawaiian Variety Snack Pack
ALOHA RIGHT NOW
amazon.com
$64.95
Whether you've visited Hawaii or not, the island is known for its amazing food. And this pack celebrates the best of its cuisine: macadamia nuts.
The best Christmas food gift ideas range from homemade gifts in a jar to ones you can make yourself in advance, and affordable ones to get delivered easily.