Martha Stewart just shared her favorite gifts to give ahead of the holiday season

From a home empire legend comes her 100th book! It's a collection of Martha's top 100 recipes, plus photos and the anecdotes behind them, scrapbook style. You'll find her famous paella, recipes for weeknight meals, dinner-party favorites and more. It's a good thing.

This knife set from Zwilling J.A. Henckels is durable, versatile and beloved by real chefs. It comes with a chef's knife, utility knife, paring knives, six steak knives, kitchen shears and a honing steel to keep them sharp. Plus, the wooden block serves as storage, and the knives are dishwasher-safe, so easy to clean. It's no wonder this set is an Amazon No. 1 bestseller backed by 12,500 five-star reviews. 

"We cook a lot and these knives, regarding of what we are cutting or slicing, are like cutting through butter. I would highly recommend them," said one home chef.

"I've coveted my grandmother's Henckels knives ever since I learned how to cook properly and understood the value of quality steel. I was so pleased when I found these a lot more reasonably priced than expected given their reputation," shared a fan. "The knives are weighty, sharp and well-balanced, making them a pleasure to use."

"There is nothing to dislike about these knives," gushed another. "They are lightweight and easy to use. They stay sharp for a long time and cut food like it's softened butter. They clean easily, just be careful when washing them. They are extremely sharp and if you even slightly bump the blade it will cut you."

Amazon shoppers rave about these knives in the reviews. The high-carbon stainless steel cutlery is tarnish-resistant and rust-resistant. The knives also go through at least five checks before shipping out, according to the brand. Plus, with a built-in sharpener, you can retain the knives’ sharpness as you use them.

"Awesome knife set," said one home chef. "So happy with my purchase of this knife set. I have had them for a few months now and they are amazing. I like how they perform. They are sharp, sturdy, comfortable in my hand. [I] like all the variety of sizes and functions."

Want to take that morning cup of coffee to the next level? This Breville espresso machine is a surefire way to do that. This machine boasts a built-in grinder with 16 grind settings and a steam wand to boot, so you can make that fancy cafe drink right at home.

Breville's espresso machine regularly goes on sale for $550, but it hasn't dropped below that in more than a year, so now's a solid time to buy.

With more than 20,000 five-star ratings, it's no surprise that more than 10,000 of these machines have been bought in the last month alone.

This espresso maker has a milk frothing arm for making lattes, cappuccinos and more. And nearly 8,000 coffee lovers rave about it in the reviews at Amazon. 

"I looked at a lot of espresso machines ... expensive, cheap, manual, auto, brands, non-brands and ultimately this is the one I chose," said one well-researched shopper. "It's a quality cafe brand. I'm a simple person so I didn't need all the bells and whistles... . With that said, I like a good espresso/drink and this machine does not disappoint. It's easy to use. The portafilter works great for pre-ground and fresh-ground coffee. The pressurized function piece of it is perfect because I do not weigh or have a specific ground. I just pack it in there and my espresso comes out great every time."

We have to admit, we'd love to receive a Vitamix this holiday season! The brand makes top-of-the-line blenders. Stewart said it's “the best machine to puree” all kinds of "soups and autumnal things."

According to Amazon, more than 10,000 people have bought this machine in the last month too. 

"We've had this for several months now and use it mostly for smoothies, peanut butter, mayonnaise and occasionally cream soups," shared one buyer. "It's great for all of that, but it does a superb job making peanut butter. My Cuisinart food processor did a good job with peanut butter, but the Vitamix is so much better."

Ninja is another great, trusted kitchen brand with powerful and durable appliances. This blender has a 64-ounce blending jar and it has three speeds and a pulse option for crushing ice, frozen fruit and more. 

"Love this blender," said one happy customer. "It works like a charm, well-made and crushes ice in the blink of an eye. Three speeds and pulse whips up just about anything you put in it. Really a powerful blender. Love the individual cups that come with it. A good value. Easy to use."