| No Images? Click here  Our Favorite Culinary Gifts Under $50 'Tis the season for giving gifts. 'Tis also the season for running up credit card debt. But if your wallet's feeling pinched, worry not: There are plenty of high-quality kitchen tools, tableware, and cookware out there—not to mention some pretty delicious specialty foods—that will cost you less than $50. We've added a whole bunch of new picks to our holiday gift guide that will please even the most discerning of recipients without breaking the bank. Here's a peek at what we're recommending this year.   Beautiful Serveware We're all about finding and sharing the most reliable cooking techniques and the best kitchen equipment. But when you pour so much energy into making your food, you want it to look as good as it tastes. That's why we're upgrading our recommendations for the dining room, starting with an assortment of elegant-but-functional platters.  Beautiful Serveware x2 Here's another elegant-but-functional platter owned by a few of us at Serious Eats. It's dishwasher-safe and can even go in the microwave, for a simple kitchen-to-table meal. 
A Cast Iron Skillet Every home should have at least one cast iron pan. They're durable and great for a wide range of applications, from searing steaks to baking and serving dessert. The best part: A 10-inch one will cost you just under $15. 
A Wok This carbon steel wok, which features a flat bottom designed to accommodate Western stoves, isn't just a gateway to the stir-fry recipes for which woks are best known. It's a great vessel for steaming, deep-frying, and indoor smoking, too.  A Great Chef's Knife Good knives don't need to be super expensive. There are plenty that will help you slice and dice like a pro and are also extremely affordable, like this Western-style chef's knife from Mercer Culinary. Pair the knife with a handsome magnetic rack to help your giftee display their new gift for all to see. 
PS: The Anova Is Under $100 Looks like Black Friday deals are coming early this year. Our favorite sous vide circulator is on sale today, so grab one while you can! 
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