THE GIVING SEASON — OVEN TO TABLE

Rory Macdonald, author of Bake: Breads, Cakes, Croissants, Kouign Amanns, Macarons, Scones, Tarts, will provide the baker in your life instruction on making a lot of dough and getting it right, from croissants to desserts.
$17.98, rizzoliusa.com or your favorite bookseller

Syosaku’s 7-inch santoku chef knife is a versatile workhorse thanks to its adeptness at dicing, slicing and mincing. The wide and rounded magnolia wood handle feels comfortable in the hand.

$279.99, syosaku-japan.com

Our Goldtouch nonstick pans make us feel like a professional, even with our marginal skills. Give the baker in your life some deserved upgrades. Muffin pan, $27.95; cake pan, $22.95 to $39.95, Williams Sonoma

Smithey Ironware’s carbon steel oval roaster is inspired by the artistry of blacksmiths. Hand-forged, it’s durable but lightweight.

$275, Central Market

If you haven’t added a pellet grill to your arsenal, now is the time. Traeger’s Timberline 1300 Wood Pellet WiFi Grill is high-tech but still delivers old-fashioned wood-fired flavor.

$2,199.99, Ace Hardware (free delivery and assembly available)

Known best for aluminum alloy serving pieces in silver, Beatriz Ball takes a turn with the Sierra Kioto line in a textured champagne gold finish. And, yes, it’s oven- and freezer-friendly and dishwasher safe.

Medium platter, $91, P.S. The Letter, Jordan Taylor & Co.

While 300 bucks might seem like a lot to pay for a toaster, the Balmuda uses steam to transform an ordinary slice of bread into something wonderful. Compact in size, it also works as a counter oven for baking cookies, reheating frozen food and more. Its smart looks have earned it design awards.

$299.95, Williams Sonoma or moma.org

The classic Georgian tumbler lives on in these festive re-creations. The honeycomb design at the base feels good and looks smart, too.
$20 each, Wrare