Ina Garten's 25+ Favorite Kitchen Gadgets for 2024

A good cast iron skillet is key to the kitchen, and this one from Lodge has won Ina's heart. It's pre-seasoned, so you can eat the delicious part (fried, of course) right away.

What’s a cast iron skillet without a mini-me? This Barefoot Contessa-approved 3.5-inch cutie is perfect for toasting nuts, making individual-sized fried eggs, mac and cheese, and more.

Ina often uses a food mill. “What I like about it is that you end up with texture, so it's not just like baby food,” she says of the tool. Her version of Mulinex is currently sold out, but Amazon shoppers are loving this affordable product that's perfect for jams, sauces, and purees.

Back in 2022, Ina shared: food network magazine She says she knows that the sponge will pop out while cleaning. Made from all-natural cellulose, these compressed options thicken when soaked in water. Keep it fresh in the dishwasher between uses.

Unlike a standard rolling pin, Ina finds this rolling pin easy to use due to its traditional French handleless design and tapered tip.

What's great about this gadget is that the repeating groove pattern is spread evenly across the surface, giving you more surface area for your food, allowing you to grate more with less effort.

Le Creuset is the gold standard in bakeware, especially when it comes to the popular enameled cast iron Dutch oven. Ina told Food Network that she uses a 5.5-quart Dutch oven almost all the time. “It’s great for soups, stews and braises,” she said.

The one thing you can't go wild without? A kitchen timer. “I have a lot of timers,” she told NYT Cooking. “You don't want to put something in the oven to forget, but it can be done.” Very fair! Amazon shoppers love this affordable option because it's easy to use and incredibly accurate.

As well as kitchen timers, Ina has a large selection of oven thermometers. “No matter what the dial says, the oven itself can be something completely different,” she told NYT Cooking. Amazon shoppers love her less than $10 thermometer because it's easy to use.

“I can't think of anything that wouldn't be great in combination with the All-Clad. It's just a great piece of equipment,” Ina told Williams Sonoma Taste. She loves this cookware set. Because they're easy to clean, cook evenly, and retain heat beautifully. Sticker shock may be intense, but this set comes with two frying pans, two saucepans, a sauté pan, and a large stockpot. Plus, it will last much longer than other stainless steel sets.

Ina lists this 10-piece mixing bowl set as one of her favorite tools on her website. The best part about these is that they nest, making them easy to store.

When you think of versatile kitchen essentials, an ice cream scoop probably isn't at the top of your list, right? really like They, that's why we love them. Use this stainless steel tool for everything from cookies to meatballs and, of course, gelato.

According to the Barefoot Contessa website, Ina uses this KitchenAid stand mixer. This is also known as the stand mixer to end all stand mixers. Not only does it come with a large capacity bowl, dough hook, whip, and flat beater, but it's also available in over 20 gorgeous colors.

Back in 2018, Ina revealed her love for the affordable pepper mill in an Instagram video alongside a recipe for homemade croutons, calling it “the best.” It holds 1.7 ounces of peppercorns and has a removable clear bottom to catch powder and prevent stains.

For more serious grinding, Ina relies on this best-selling Krups model. She has over 54,000 5-star reviews on Amazon and is a popular item. Hint: Ina uses it to make her own spice mix.

Bread making is an exact science. Ina uses this Oxo food scale of hers to keep everything precise and delicious.

Every home cook needs a good beef knife. And Ina loves Wüsthof. “It's quite expensive, but it will last a lifetime,” she told The Kitchen. “So ask for one as a gift or buy one at a time,” I say. Made of high carbon steel, it's built to resist rust and stains, and can cut almost anything.

A good knife needs a good knife sharpener to keep it sharp. Ina loves the Chef'sChoice brand. A compact model that can sharpen both straight blades and 20 degree class jagged blades.

One of Ina's favorite peelers is surprisingly affordable. Kuhn Rikon options are only $5. Carbon steel blades cut cleanly and stay sharp longer than others.

in the video of food network, Ina revealed that she uses the food processor to make things like potatoes, bread crumbs, and even thinly sliced ​​Brussels sprouts. Listed as Ina's favorite on her Barefoot Contessa website, her Cuisinart model features an oversized feed tube, a 625-watt motor, and comes with a variety of attachments and accessories.

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Back in 2017, Ina told Bon Appétit: She loves “citrus peels,'' so her favorite kitchen tool is a microplane. She also uses it for garlic and hard cheese.

Ina told fans on her website that she uses a Waring blender. Her exact model is sold out on Amazon, but this version features the same stainless steel material and her 40 oz capacity.

If you spend a lot of time on your feet in the kitchen like Ina does, you'll want to invest in an anti-fatigue mat. We love the Barefoot Contessa for these comfortable shoes that come in a variety of colors.

The tasting process is one of the best parts of cooking. Ina told NYT Cooking that she keeps a jar full of inexpensive spoons on her counter to prepare instant dips. Easy peasy!

Ina loves a good kitchen tool from Oxo, and this salad spinner is no exception. It has a non-slip base to keep the bowl stable and a built-in brake button for easy lowering. The basket can also be used as a colander.

Ina loves Wrap'N Snap and told NYT Cooking that it's one of her favorite cleaning tools. Just pull out the wrap and tap the machine to get perfect squares in no time.