For the past few years, I’ve been dreaming of a better food processor. Last year, when some good sales came around, I finally got the processor of all processors, … More on cookandcrumbs.com

What does he like to cook? Is there anything in particular he's trying to learn to cook? Without knowing what he has in the kitchen already, some of the things I use every day are: Microplane grater (I actually have 2 of them for when one is in the dishwasher) A *good* silicone spatula My Epicurean cutting boards Fish spatula with a wooden handle (not just for fish - it's great for everything) Mise-en-place bowls If he doesn't already have an use one, a good quality cast iron skillet If he's interested in making Asian food, a good quality carbon steel wok A proper Chef's apron A Thermapen A sous vide cooker That's just off the top of my head but I might have more suggestions with more information about what he likes. More on reddit.com

A cas-iron tortilla press is a great gadget to have around! Homemade tortillas alone make it worth it, but I've also used it to make tostones, flatbread, and even smash burgers. It's heavy, but mostly flat so it's pretty easy to store as well. More on reddit.com

]Go to any restaurant supply store. They have commercial kitchen quality utensils that are made to be durable. Better built than consumer grade and less expensive. Volrath Kitchen Utensils here . Also, don't forget the fish spatula below: Essential tools for your kitchen: Thermapen One OXO Digital Scale with pull out display Leave in Wireless Probe Thermometer for roasting High End Fish Spatula - for EVERYTHING. If you don't have one, you don't know what you're missing out on. Carbon Steel Pan - great for eggs, steak Volrath NSF Rated Rubber Spatula - commercial kitchen quality Volrath Sheet Pans of various sizes, small ones great for food prep Best wooden spoons - for everything OXO Stainless Steel Flexible Spatula - releasing baked goods 6 oz Stainless Steel Serving Ladle Knife guards - great for storing or traveling OXO Poultry Shears - perfect for spatchcocking chicken and turkey Silpat - oven/baking mats, the original Kiwi Pro Y Peeler - the best of it's kind, for julienning OXO Good Grips 8 Piece Glass Prep Bowl Set Immersion Blender metal base OXO Multi-Purpose (Bench) Scraper & Chopper Cut Resistant Glove - for mandolin use Whetstones - for sharpening knives Mortar & Pestle - quick grind spices, make salsa, get the diversity of textures and aromatic release no electric device can offer Organic Flour Sack aka Tea Towels - lint free, fast dry Japanese Fine Aluminum Grater - amazing. Better than a microplane and easier to use for grating ginger and garlic into a paste. OXO Multi-Purpose Kitchen Shears no reason to suffer through poor quality shears. EZ DUZ IT Can Opener - built like a tank with grip, speed, effectiveness, efficiency, and durability, made in USA. Bartelli Soft Edge 3-in-1 Ambidextrous Safety Can Opener - opens the top lid on the side so you can use the top if you didn't finish the contents of the can. No sharp edges. Nonoji MAX Cabbage Peeler and Shredder with Non-Slip Handler - exponentially faster than a grater or mandolin. More on reddit.com