There are two things that are very true about Latin food: 1. It's absolutely delicious [1], and 2. It's a mess to make. The amount of tools, pots, pans, and ingredients needed to prepare a good dish makes any kitchen look like a restaurant at the end of a busy day. Luckily, there are now lots of appliances and gadgets that can help make the process a little easier [2]. From deep fryers to tortilla warmers to pressure cookers, these are the gizmos that will make any Latin wannabe chef superhappy — and for everyone else, here are more than 100 gift ideas [3].
Tostonera
Imusa GlobalKitchen Bamboo Tostonera [7] ($8)
Pressure Cooker
Fagor Premium 6-Qt. Electric Pressure Cooker [8] ($150)
Sandwich Press
Cuisinart Griddler 3-in-1 Grill and Panini Press [9] ($90)
Espresso Machine
Breville® Infuser Espresso Machine [10] ($500)
Milk Frother
Zyliss Milk Frother [11] ($10)
Caldero
Casa Maria 8-qt. Nonstick Caldero [12] ($60)
Quesadilla Maker
Nostalgia Electrics Quesadilla Maker [13] ($30)
Empanada Maker
Brentwood Empanada Maker in Black [14] ($31)
Tortilla Press
Imusa Global Kitchen 8 Red Tortilla Press [15] ($40)
Molcajete
Mexican Molcajete [16] ($50)
Quesadilla Maker
Cuisinart Quesadilla Maker [17] ($15)
Empanada Fork
Empanada Fork [18] ($20)
Arepa Maker
Imusa Arepa Maker [19] ($35)
Deep Fryer
Bella 13401 3.5L Stainless Steel Deep Fryer [20] ($60)
Fajita Pan
Cuisinart Grilled Fajita Set [21] ($40)
Taco Rack
Crate & Barrel Taco Rack [22] ($10)
Stewpot
Lagostina 5-Quart Martellata Lidded Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Stewpot [23] ($150)
Tortilla Warmer
Santa Cruz Tortilla Warmer [24] ($20)
Rice Cooker
Brentwood 10-Cup Rice Cooker With Steamer [25] ($40)
Taco Holders
Bed Bath & Beyond TacoProper Taco Holder FiestaPak [26] ($10)