When I was a teenager, I thought I was so cool when I cooked. I wasn't much of a chef, but I enjoyed any type of gift that encouraged me to expand my culinary knowledge. So if you know teens who love to cook, this holiday season give them a foodie gift that will enhance their skills and increase their affection towards food.

An herb garden [1] is a fun idea for the teen who is obsessed with Alton Brown's Good Eats [2]. Individual pizza plates [3] will encourage the Italian teen to experiment with pizza dough. Splurge on a garnishing set [4] for the foodie teen and watch as she gets fancy with lemon twists and butter curls. Scroll below for more ideas.