What’s inside: This box provides all of the ingredients for creating a quick pasta dish: a bag of durum wheat semolina pasta, canned San Marzano tomatoes, crushed Castelvetrano olives marinated in herb-infused oil, a large bag of coarse sea salt (not pictured), and a bottle of gorgeous Quinta Luna extra virgin olive oil. Our new favorite is the Chengdu Crunch, which is like an extra-chunky version of the original Chili Crisp.

So, finding a gorgeous gift is at the top of our to-do lists today and tomorrow before we turn up to Christmas dinner empty-handed. Why it’s great: The Recchiuti Confections Sharing Box, from the renowned San Francisco confectioner, is an elegantly wrapped, grand display of delicious, handcrafted chocolates.

What’s inside: The half-dozen dried chiles in this box represent culinary traditions from around the globe: Smoked Pimentón Paprika from Spain, Silk Chile Flakes from Turkey, Red Jalapeño Chile Flakes from California, Noble Sweet Paprika and Szegedi 178 Hot Paprika from Hungary . For sweets aficionados nationwide, you can send a package of these oversize, crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside cookies, which have acquired legions of fans in New York City. Beautiful gift sets, they never fail to please as surprise presents, especially pleasing to the ladies who have everything although I had to do a secret Santa at Christmas and I gave one of these gift sets to a younger lady. This box also includes a bag of wood-roasted ground coffee and a jar of Piemontese chocolate hazelnut spread that’s like a thoroughbred Nutella.

Why it’s great: Gustiamo is a Bronx, New York–based Italian American food importer known for sourcing quality ingredients from Italy. For youngsters, look out for cute Percy Pig-themed presents, or for a sophisticated offering, choose a premium hamper.

What’s inside: The box includes an 18-piece Baby Grand Assortment (a pick in our boxed chocolate guide), Almond Toffee Treats, two jars of fresh jam (Blenheim apricot and a seasonal flavor), two bars of chocolate (bittersweet and milk chocolate with toasted rice and black sesame), and a box of chocolate-coated caramels (almond fleur de sel and toasted rice). Start with a shower or bath, over an hour before bed, to soothe skin with deep sleep shower gel then, once dry, massage deep sleep body cocoon with Shea Butter, Crambe, Camelia and Sativa Oils for ultra-moisturising effects on the skin. This box comes with easy-to-follow reheating instructions, so the recipient can replicate the fresh, ooey-gooey cookie interiors that are Levain hallmarks. Our bedding collection consists of quilts, mattress toppers and protectors as well as sets made up of duvets, sheets and pillows.