If you have a friend whose dream is to be on "Chopped," this is the shopping guide you need

The holiday lights are up, we’re all busy making our lists and checking them twice. If you’ve just realized you still have to pick up a present for the aspiring chef in your life, don’t fret. Even if you don’t consider yourself a foodie, choosing a gift that will feed their passion and make their face light up when they open it won’t be a challenge. There are so many kitchen gadgets and adorable trinkets available that will be perfect for the Chopped contestant wanna-be on your list.

We’ve curated 12 of our favorite cooking gadgets and accessories that are sure to inspire your food-themed gift-giving during this last week of holiday shopping.

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Flavors of America Salt Collection, Uncommon Goods, $60

Adjustable Rolling Pin, Amazon, $16.15

Cupcake Apron, Macy’s, $21.99

Flat Saute Set, Earlywood, $29

Gourmet Black Collection, Aha Life, $115

Leather-Wrapped Carafe, Anthropologie, $98

One Buckle Leather Knife Bag, Boldric, $120

Anova Precision Cooker, Anova, $129

Infused Oil Gift Set, Williams-Sonoma, $39.95

Everything I Want to Eat: Sqirl and the New California Cooking, Amazon, $27.71 

The Vitamix S30, Williams-Sonoma, $399.95

Philips HD6371/94 Indoor Grill, Amazon, $279.95

If you get your foodie or chef friend one of these as a loving gift this year, chances are they’ll have you over for dinner soon!

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  By Devan McGuinness