'Tis the season to eat. We've pulled together a selection of gifts under $50, and even a few under $10, that will tempt gourmands, home-cooks and aspiring bartenders this holiday season. They could also make much-appreciated hostess gifts for when you stop by parties and holiday feasts or stay with friends and family as you travel.

T-rex bottle opener

Source: Suck UK

Suck UK Dinosaur Bottle Opener

Price: $28.90 Corkscrews are basic compared to this cast-iron Tyrannosaurus Rex that bites off bottle caps.

Cocktail kit

Source: TheCocktailCountess.com

Spirdust 6-color bundle with martini shaker

Price: $35.99 Cocktails not only have to taste good, they need to look stunning. Up your game with this shimmering food dye that transforms cocktails into colorful creations and also adds some sparkle.

Hot toddy kit

Source: UncommonGoods

Hot Toddy Kit

Price: $38 There's nothing better than a warm drink to ease the winter chill. This gift set contains two blends of hot toddy mix: lemon ginger and orange clove. Whiskey, sadly, not included.

Popcorn maker & seasonings

Source: Pampered Chef

Popcorn Gift Set

Price: $45 You don't need to go to the movie theater for good popcorn. This Pampered Chef set has everything you need, including a microwave popcorn maker and seasonings like ranch and french toast.

Faux coal

Source: UncommonGoods

You've Been Naughty Popcorn Coal

Price: $10 A fun treat for anyone with a sense of humor about themselves: The burlap sack contains black popcorn kernels that look like coal.

Wine wand

Source: The Grommet

The Wand by PureWine

Price: $19.99 Histamines and sulfite preservatives in wine can cause a range of unpleasant side effects in some people, including headaches and flushed skin. Swirl Purewine's wand around in the glass to remove these components without changing the taste.

Foodie dice

Source: Foodie Dice

Seasonal Dinner Foodie Dice

Price: $24 Make dinner a game by rolling the dice to determine the protein, seasonal vegetable, herb, grain and cooking method.

Hand-crafted chocolate

Source: See's Candies

See's Candies Holiday Wreath Box

Price: $24.50 Started in 1921 in California, See's has almost a century of experience and now creates over 100 varieties of chocolates and candies.

Grating plate

Source: The Grommet

Handmade Ceramic Grating Plate

Price: $25 This ceramic grater makes preparing ingredients like garlic, ginger, nutmeg and hard cheeses a snap. The dish is handcrafted and pretty, yet still dishwasher safe.

Chili-infused honey

Source: Bushwick Kitchen

Bees Knees Spicy Honey

Price: $13.99 Brooklyn-based Bushwick Kitchen has crafted a honey that works as a condiment on a fresh biscuit and as an ingredient that will amp up a recipe like spicy honey ginger wings.

Portable coffee press

Source: Palmpress

Reusable Personal Coffee Press

Price: $39 An easy, on-the-go solution for those who want coffee-shop quality without the price tag.

Fruit preserves

Source: Bonne Maman

Bonne Maman Intense Apricot Fruit Spread

Price: $3.99 Perfect for those holiday jam cookies or festive cheese platters, these preserves pack all the punch without all the sugar. Also available in strawberry and blueberry.

Savory almonds

Source: Blue Diamond

Blue Diamond Rosemary & Sea Salt Gourmet Almonds

Price: $4.49 Gourmet gifts don't have to be expensive. Blue Diamond has created a line of almonds that will wow as a holiday party snack or a stocking stuffer.

Nut dish

Source: UncommonGoods

Pistachio Pedestal

Price: $48 This elegant wooden serving dish has space for both the nuts and the discarded shells.

Whiskey-infused toothpicks

Source: Daneson