26 food gifts that taste as good as they look

What's better than a gift set filled with artisan snacks? This gift basket features a range of favorites from food and gift retailer Harry & David—think everything from Royal Verano pears to a block of cheddar to indulgent chocolate truffles. And it all comes together in a charming bronze-and-gold tin container that you can repurpose for home decor or regifting. With plenty of sweet and savory foods included, this gift basket has something for everyone.

For those nights when they're feeling too lazy to cook, or just craving some high-quality Italian flavors, this box will make them excited for their next meal. The box includes organic semolina pasta, extra virgin olive oil, and two varieties of pesto—both traditional basil and mouthwatering sun-dried tomato. All you need is some boiling water, a strong appetite, and maybe some wine.

Speaking of wine, we love Naked Wines for anyone interested in better-for-you vino. They have a wide variety of organic wines, as well as red, white, rosé, dessert, and more. Filter by region, alcohol percentage, grape, and price. Plus, you can save $100 on your first order of 6 bottles.

This chocolate gift basket is perfect for the friend who always needs a sweet treat. From chocolate covered pretzels to caramel corn with a delicious chocolate drizzle, this basket has a variety of sweets covered in milk, dark, and white chocolate.

Appetizers are a must while hosting, especially during the holidays. When there are seemingly a million other things to worry about, though, who has time to cut and arrange cheese on a plate? Enter Platterful's ready-to-graze cheese plates, which ship fully prepped, so you can present expert-curated cheese plates to impress your guests.

This thoughtful and cozy soup basket is filled with a half dozen soft and tender dinner rolls, a half a dozen cookies, two quarts of seasonal soup, and a ladle. Ring in the fall with delicious flavors and zero cooking required. What more could a hostess ask for?

There's Chicago deep dish pizza, and then there's Giordano's. The world-famous Chicago pizzeria stands out from the crowd for its mouthwatering layers of premium ingredients, handmade double-crust, and fresh dough. Have two, four, or even six pizzas with your choice of delicious toppings delivered to their door without ever having to step foot onto the

Give the gift of global travel (from the comfort of home) with Bokksu's highly rated box of authentic Japanese snacks. Each package is filled with food products from centuries-old family-run businesses in Japan, and a cultural magazine that will guide you through the gustatory journey.

More coffee is always welcome in a caffeine addict's life. (We’re speaking from experience here). Intelligentsia is a great way to give a steady supply of high-quality beans. When we tested it against some of its competitors, we crowned it as the best coffee subscription for its tasty flavor profiles, variety of subscription offerings, and always-fresh beans.

Who said a good soft pretzel has to be reserved for mall trips and county fairs? Once deemed one of Oprah's Favorite Things, this soft pretzel box from Eastern Standard Provisions is complete with three different pretzel shapes—Wheelhouse, Turnbuckle and SlidePiece—and three different spice varieties for sprinkling or dipping as you please.

Who can resist a bountiful, balanced cheese board—especially at a holiday gathering? This box has everything you need to craft the perfect antipasto plate, with a variety of Jasper Hill Farm's delicious, award-winning cheeses taking center stage.

This box includes the best foods from the Big Apple. Enjoy pizza from John’s of Bleeker Street, a pastrami sandwich kit, bagels, and more.

Whether they're building their first kitchen from scratch or just in need of cooking inspiration, a high-quality spice set is a great gift to unwrap. We love Spicewalla, a direct-to-consumer spice company, for its wide variety, small-batch roasting practice, and eye-catching tins. The set of 18 spice varieties includes some (elevated) basics along with unique additions.

Wildgrain, a family-owned bakery delivery service, wowed us during testing for its delicious baked goods, clean ingredients, and easy preparation. You can choose the standard bakery box (which includes featured bread and pastries), or opt for the mixed box, which also includes fresh pasta.

In Belly's grain-, nut-, soy-, and dairy-free baking mixes, you won't find preservatives, natural flavors, or other chemicals—instead, just real ingredients and gut superfoods, including grass-fed bovine collagen peptides. Grab a bundle of chocolate chip cookies, chocolate brownie, banana bread, and pancake/waffle mixes for the one with a gluten allergy or intolerance—they'll thank you later!

Sure, you could buy your whiskey-obsessed loved one another bottle of bourbon this holiday season, or you could take their hobby to the next level with this adorable and easy-to-use DIY kit. With three different wood-chip flavors, six botanical test tubes, filters, whiskey cubes, and a fully inclusive guide, the only thing missing from this box is the alcohol. It's a fun activity that allows for a playful element and indulging result.

There are few things as commonly loved in this world as coffee and chocolate. So why not treat someone with both? This dreamy box from Driftaway Coffee features three bags of high-quality coffee from around the world and three delicious, single-origin Raaka chocolate bars. It also includes three glasses sized for a tasting and a recorded tutorial for an at-home tasting.

This easy-to-use DIY kit makes the iconic chewable drink even more of an enticing experience. Complete with black and rooibos chai tea, tapioca pearls and two stainless steel straws for sipping, your loved one won't have to venture out in the cold weather to get their boba fix this winter.

You can never have too many sweets this time of year (right?). The Solid Gold Bakery Tower from Bake Me a Wish has something for everyone: cookies, brownies, chocolate truffles, and more. Best of all, it gets delivered in a centerpiece-worthy box that's great for holiday parties.

There are few things we love more in this world than rich, salty olives—especially in a dirty martini. Kosterina uses early harvest olives that are tossed in delicious cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil. This four-jar set comes packaged in a beautiful blue and white marbled box.

Give the gift of a fun, delicious activity to share with a loved one. Danny & Joe's Famous Pizza Kit includes everything you need to make two tasty and unique pies: organic pizza dough, crushed tomatoes, roasted peppers, pepperoni, Parmigiano flakes and, of course, a pound of delicious Di Bruno mozzarella.

When the holidays roll around, it's common to crave more seasonal treats. These Belgian chocolate-covered pretzels are coated in rich chocolate and topped with toffee, chocolate chips, and a drizzle. They're perfect for stuffing stockings, gifting to coworkers, or just indulging on your own.

Filled with childhood candy favorites, this package is great for at-home movie nights and workday snacking.

For that friend who's always looking to take their meals up a notch when it comes to heat and flavor, the Fly By Jing Mini Sampler Set is the perfect gift. It features four varieties of the iconic brand's Sichuan flavors—Original chili crisp, Xtra Spicy, Sweet + Spicy, and Xtra Crunchy—in purse-friendly sizes that can be easily taken on the go.

Ranked as the best olive oil by our staff after testing the most popular varieties on the market, Brightland remains a gift-worthy brand we'd love to see under the tree. This Capsule includes four infused olive oils, each with a label designed by an emerging artist. It was a 2022 Oprah’s Favorite—and we can’t get enough!

The chilliest, shortest days of the year call for getting cozy with a hot drink. And what better way to indulge than with a cozy cup of hot chocolate? Savory Spice's Hot Cocoa Bundle features high-quality ingredients for the best hot chocolate you've ever made, including Dutch cocoa powder and whipped cream toppings like peppermint vanilla bean sugar and cinnamon sugar. Get cozy with this set of high-quality hot chocolate ingredients.