Ina Garten’s 25+ Favorite Kitchen Gadgets — Here’s What the Barefoot Contessa Loves

Just like 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 this sub-$10 thermometer because it’s easy to use.

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 (the part that’s fried, of course) right away.

Is there something you can’t catch a cat 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’s possible.” Very fair! Amazon shoppers love this affordable option because it’s easy to use and incredibly accurate.

Ina often uses a food mill. “What I like about it is that you get the texture at the end, so it’s not just like baby food,” she adds. Her favorite Mulinex version is currently sold out, but Amazon shoppers love this affordable product, perfect for jams, sauces, and purees, and it’s become a #1 bestseller.

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.

For more serious grinding, Ina relies on this best-selling Krups model. With over 55,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, it’s a popular product. Hint: Ina uses it to make her own spice mix.

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 serrated blades.

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.

“I can’t think of anything that wouldn’t be great 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. The 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 named this 10-piece mixing bowl set as one of her go-to tools. 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.

Ina uses this KitchenAid stand mixer, 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.

Bread making is an exact science. Ina uses this Oxo food scale 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.

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

Check out our food processor reviews.

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 40-ounce capacity.

If you spend a lot of time standing 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 always keeps a bunch of inexpensive spoons in a jar 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.