OK, ladies - shoot me now if you like, but this is an inescapable truth - men make great chefs! Even though we like to think of the kitchen as our sole domain, most any guy can cook - and cook well when the spirit moves him.

Every guy, no matter his background, has at least one dish, no matter how humble, that is his - one recipe that wows the ladies and proves him the undisputed "King of Cuisine".

Here are some essential tools for the manly chef - for the great guy in your life that makes the killer scrambled eggs on Sunday morning; for the wonderful fella that brews fresh, hot espresso on a chilly evening; for the he-man that cheerfully braves the seasons to grill up a storm on the BBQ. From the ideal panini press, the most excellent set of knives, great indoor grill and griddles, and super slow-cookers, to perfect accessories, you will find just the right gift online for your Emeril.

Both these excellent grills feature non-stick a grilling surface and floating lids for even pressure on the thickest sandwiches and ease of cleaning.

Creating restaurant quality paninis and grilled sandwiches , grilled veggies, perfectly cooked chops and even the classic grilled cheese is a snap with these great presses.

Homemade pasta has to be experienced to be appreciated. Even the best, freshest puchased patsa pales by comparison.

The first time we made homemade, we treated our folks and some of their friends to a real Italian pasta dinner, complete with seasoned bread sticks, a nice bottle of Valpolicella (talian red wine), tossed salad, and pistacio granita (Italian ice cream).

We even had little side dishes for the traditional olive oil and Balsamic vinegar, instead of butter, for the breadsticks.

With eight dinner guests, we made a double batch, planning to use one and a half batches for the dinner.

We thought that even if everyone ate very well, we'd have at least enough left for lunch the next day.

To our surprised gratification, every scrap vanished. We even cooked up the reserved pasta. When all was said and done, one very small serving remained.

I highly recommend homemade pasta. It's great for a family dinner or a romantic evening à deux. Add some candles, a good red wine and soft romantic music for the perfect atmosphere.

...and nothing is more sensuous than a hot panini, fresh from the grill, redolent with mouth-watering odors and oozing melted cheese. Heavenb on toast - literally!

Here are some wonderful ideas and recipes to spark your imaginations and get you grilling up a storm.

What collection of gourmet gadgets could be considered complete without an amazing espresso machine? If your coffee maker will also allow you to create the perfect cup of cappuccino, you are indeed fortunate.

This espresso machine by Espressione features a five cup removable water tank, a built in bean grinder for a super-fresh brew, and a milk frother for cappuccinos and lattes.

These great coffees from Mexico and Hawaii are just what you will want for your new coffee maker.

Combined with any one of these recipe books dedicated to coffee beverages, they are a sure winner fr a thoughtful and useful gift.

Until I purchased my first Sentoku knife, I had no idea what all the fuss was about them. This knife combines the best features of a cleaver with a chef's knife for easy chopping and slicing.

The unique shape makes food preparation a snap, with a fluted blade to prevent food from sticking.

The unique shape, combined with ergonomically shaped handles make the Sentoku knife a joy to use.

Keep all your knives sharp with these nifty electric sharpeners. Once a knife becomes dull, it will slip or bind more easily, making it unsafe to use. A sharp knife is a safe knife, slicing cleanly through foods.

Both these great products feature guides to hold the blade safely in place, The Presto Electric sharpener has carbide grinding surfaces while the Chefs' Choice uses diamond grinding surfaces.

This great DeLonghi indoor grill features a detachable thermostat, and removable, non-stick cooking surface and drip pan for easy cleaning.

The tempered glass lid helps retain the moisture of the food, and the coo-touch handles really do stay cool.

I have a lidless model, and I adore it.

It makes indoor grilling clean, safe and totally easy.

It doesn't get much better than this. The George Foreman grill can be placed directly on the table top, or remain on its pedestal.

With an adjustable heat range from low, to keep foods warm, to high for fast searing a steak, this non-stick grill allows almost fat-free cooking, and makes clean-up a snap.

The domed lid has an adjustable steam vent and the unit is submersible for fast soap and water washing.

This professional quality gourmet 5-piece grilling tool set is crafted in solid stainless steel with a satin finish.

It includes a spatula, fork, tongs, basting brush, and comes with attractive aluminum carrying case.

The second set features 18 pieces of rosewood-handled, stainless-steel utensils with tongs, turner, long handled knife and fork, basting brush and grill brush.

With an additional set of four kabob skewers and eight corn picks, this great set comes in a durable high-impact carrying case.

Made in the cutlery capital of Germany, these Solingen steel knives are lazer cut from high quality German steel.

The set includes eight steak knives, one large carving knife and meat fork in a lovely walnut presentation box. With handles compression riveted to the full length of the tang, this set will make a lovely gift for some lucky gourmet guy.

Make the griller in your life feel special with this great gift. The galvanized oval pail is filled with Budweiser Barbecue and chicken wing sauce, two Ramblin Ranch seasoning rubs, and an all purpose lighter

Complete with a BBQ apron and a set of tools, Brewski cajun snack crackers, a Slim Jim smoked snack stick and Chipotle ranch dip mix, this kit is a party in a pail. Speaking of the pail, once your party is over, the pail will be perfect to hold beverages for your next Barbecue.

One of my classmates, who loved to cook when the spirit moved him, would prepare enough for several different meals at the same time, and freeze the appropriate amounts in freezer bags.

When he had a yen for a hearty stew or just something warm to come home to, he would take out a baggy, and pop it in the slow cooker; then just set it and forget it.

This West Bend product features a tempered glass lid and comes with a handy recipe book to get your guy started.

These great recipe books have been created especially for that great guy in your life.

With these in hand, he can expand his repertoire, hone his skills, and discover new horizons of kitchen bliss.