Who doesn't love a gift that keeps on giving? If you thought Zappos only carried shoes, allow us to introduce you to some of our amazing home brands this holiday season!

Whether it’s for the perpetual hostess, the newlyweds, or the new college student on your gift-giving list, we’ve got you covered with these handy gift ideas.

Check out a few of our top picks below, just in time for holiday gatherings and guests! For even more home gift options, visit our Housewares section on Zappos.com!

1. Krups XP 1500 Coffee & Espresso Machine, 2. Cuisinart Classic Tri-Ply Stainless 10-Piece Set, 3. Bodum 4-Piece Coffee Gift Set, 4. Breville ikon 4-Slice Toaster, 5. Le Creuset 5.5 qt. Signature Round French Oven, 6. Omega Vert Low Speed Juicing System, 7. Riedel Overture Magnum (Set of 8), 8. Shun 10th Anniversary 8" Chef Knife, 9. All-Clad Stainless Steel 3 qt. Saute Pan, 10. Emeril by All-Clad 8" & 12"  Hard Anodized Fry Pan Set, 11. SHEEX Performance Queen Sheets Set, 12. Aerobed 18" Premier Queen Mattress w/ Headboard

Now that all those indulgent holiday meals are history, it’s time to get back on track with sensible eating. When it comes to whipping up healthy home-cooked meals, a little bit of help in the kitchen sure goes a long way! Check out some of our favorite kitchen essentials to start off 2012 on road to healthy eating:

1. Joseph Joseph Salad Bowl w/ Servers: We love the clever and modern design of this generously-sized salad bowl! It’s perfect for dinner parties.

2. Calphalon Contemporary Nonstick Bronze 12” Wok: Cook perfect stir frys without using a ton of oil in this essential nonstick wok.

3. OXO Little Salad & Herb Spinner: Making salad for two? This handy tool makes sure your salads are restaurant-perfect every time!

4. Cuisinart Elite Collection® 14-Cup Food Processor:  Talk about versatility! This powerful machine makes creating an entire meal fast and simple.

5. Kitchenaid 5-Speed Metallic Series Blender: This not only makes perfect smoothies, it’s also great for homemade soups and sauces!

6. DeLonghi Indoor Grill/Broiler: We love this for grilling up chicken and seafood for delicious salads.

Time is a hot commodity during the holiday season. That’s why we love anything that helps us save time, particularly in the kitchen.

Whipping up those holiday meals will be a snap with some of our favorite kitchen time savers:

1. Cuisinart Smartstick® Hand Blender: Cut down on the number of dirty bowls you use when whipping and blending with this versatile gadget.

2. Kitchenaid 12-Cup Food Processor: Chop, blend, mince and mix your way into culinary perfection with this powerful must-have tool.

3. Bodum Eileen French Press 4-Cup Coffee Maker: This aesthetically-pleasing coffee maker lets you to brew a delicious cup of coffee on the go!

4. OXO Stainless Steel Mandoline Slicer: This versatile and handy slicer comes with three different blades and a soft-touch dial to adjust slice thickness. From making homemade fries to fresh veggies for dipping, this tool is a definite must have.

Want to impress your guests at your next barbeque or get-together this holiday weekend? How about treating them to delicious homemade ice cream and sorbets? With the help of the ingenious Cuisinart Ice-30BC Pure Indulgence™ Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet & Ice Cream Maker, you can whip up some seriously mouth-watering desserts and even create your very own signature flavors. You can even get the kids to help!

Try this refreshing summer sherbet this Memorial Day weekend:

Tangy and Tart Lime Sherbet

1 cup sugar

1 package unflavored Knox gelatin

2 cups whole or 2% milk

2/3 cup fresh lime juice (6-7 limes)

1 tsp. grated lime peel

3 cups half and half

10 drops of green food coloring (optional)

Mix sugar and gelatin in a bowl. Turn on your stove to medium heat and heat up milk close to a boil, constantly stirring to avoid burning the bottom. Add mixture to gelatin-sugar mixture. Stir until fully dissolved. Using a grater, grate the skin of a lime to make one teaspoon of lime peel. Squeeze 2/3 cup of lime juice into a small bowl. Add juice and lime peel to your milk-gelatin-sugar mixture. Finally, add the 3 cups of half and half and 10 drops of food coloring. Pour into ice cream maker. If the consistency is not as frozen as you’d like, place the finished product into the freezer for a few hours to harden. Scoop into ice cream glasses and garnish as desired.

With Mother’s Day being only days away, we’ve decided to feature a few gift ideas for different types of moms this whole week. Today, we’re featuring some great gifts for the mom whose throne resides in the kitchen. She’s the mom who loves to prepare home-cooked meals for her family. She’s always been the go-to expert in the kitchen and everyone pines for her famous recipes.

Here are a few kitchen goodies that she’s sure to love. The whole family will love it too because they get to taste the delicious results!  

1. Cusiniart Mini-Prep® Plus Processor: This compact food processor helps save counter space but still packs a punch in the kitchen. It’s perfect for chopping and grinding vegetables for all of mom’s famous dishes.

2. Chantal Copper Fusion 4 Qt. Risotto Pan: This classic pan is great for one-pot meals like stews and casseroles. The beautiful, sleek design can go straight from the stove to the kitchen table, eliminating extra dishes!

3. Cusinart SM-70 7 Quart Stand Mixer: A high-quality mixer makes a world of difference when baking. Treat mom to the classic good looks and commercial-grade quality of this powerful mixer.

4. Breville The Hot Wok™: Traditional woks can eat up a lot of space on the stove top. This fabulous wok lets mom sauté and stir fry to her heart’s desire right on the kitchen countertop. It even keeps food warm, making it perfect for parties!

5. Staub “My First Staub” Hexagon 2.5 Qt. Saute Pan: This enameled cast iron pan seals in all the wonderful flavor of mom’s favorite dishes. It’s heavy-duty construction is built to last, and is safe for the oven.

When the food processor was introduced in 1973, it wasn't known as a food processor; it was commonly referred to as a Cuisinart®. The rest is culinary history. Today, under the stewardship of the Conair® Corporation, Cuisinart® has expanded its kitchenware line to include coffee makers, toasters, programmable slow cookers, hard anodized skillets, ice cream makers, stick blenders and even popcorn makers! And yes, Cuisinart® still produces the best food processors in the industry.

Innovation has always been the key to success at Cuisinart®. Uncompromising quality in materials and design assures each Cuisinart® product will impress and delight those who seek only the best in culinary tools. Highly regarded by professional chefs, Cuisinart® branded products can help raise the level of expertise in the novice cook as well. Whether it's your first set or a replacement for old, inefficient pieces, Cuisinart® delivers true value in high-performance quality cookware. Transform your kitchen into a culinary masterpiece with the Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Triple Ply 12-Piece Cookware Set, a 12-piece set that includes:

1 x 1.5 qt. Saucepan with cover
1 x 3.0 qt. Saucepan with cover
1 x 3.5 qt. Sauteé pan with helper handle and cover
1 x 8.0 qt. Stockpot with cover
1 x 8.0" Skillet
1 x 10.0" skillet
1 x Steamer insert with cover (fits 3.0 qt. Saucepan)

Triple ply construction of a brushed stainless steel exterior, an aluminum core and a stainless steel interior assures lasting performance for all your cooking needs. The aluminum core assures fast heating and quick response to temperature changes, while the stainless steel interior retains heat evenly for fewer hot spots. The stainless steel Cool Grip™ handles are riveted for durable use and the flared pouring rim minimizes drips and messes.

There's no limit to creativity in the kitchen with the help of thoughtfully designed cooks' tools from Cuisinart®. Makeover your kitchen with Cuisinart® from Zappos.com and make sure you check out all our other great housewares while you're at it.