17 celebrity-approved kitchen items you can get at Amazon, starting at $7

The Barefoot Contessa herself approves of this wildly popular and versatile pan, which is made of durable cast iron that'll last for years. It comes pre-seasoned and can withstand heat from any cooktop — it can even be used over a campfire. Nothing's better when it comes to achieving the perfect sear on your meat — and I can say from personal experience that it makes the best pancakes too.

Check out my full Lodge Cast Iron Skillet review for more. 

In an interview with USA Today about her favorite kitchen products, Food Network star Giada de Laurentiis said she "can't live without" her GIR spatula. Cook just like the iconic Italian chef for only $10 (which is only a couple dollars more than its lowest price ever).

I've been trying to eliminate plastic from my kitchen, and my old plastic cutting boards were among the first things to go. While I do love a thick wooden Boos Block, this slender board has become my favorite. (Surprisingly, it was Cameron Diaz who first made me aware of it, and let's just say she knows a good cutting board when she sees one.) 

It's made of a paper composite material, which means it's nonporous and dries quickly. Plus, it's just as lightweight as plastic — if not more so — and superthin so as not to take up much space. I slide it through a small space above my fridge, and that's where it lives, virtually invisible. Bonus: It's so attractive that I use it as a cheese board too. 

As an Ina Garten obsessive, I trust her entirely when it comes to kitchen gear — and as reported by The Kitchn, this beautiful maple cutting board is her standby. "Butcher blocks ... they're really important," she says in a New York Times video about her kitchen essentials. "I have lots of them, and if you take care of them, they last forever."

Giada De Laurentiis is a fan too. "A good cutting board is often overlooked, but it makes all the difference at prep time," says the Food Network star, via the same article by The Kitchn. "Boos Boards are made of solid hardwood (I love the maple) and are a favorite among professional chefs."

I was influenced enough that I now have one of these beauties on my counter — when it's not on chopping duty, I use it to hold decorative bowls and flower vases. But it's more than just a pretty food prep tool; its heft keeps it from sliding around the counter when I chop, and the wood is much gentler on my knives than plastic. 

Check out my full Boos Block Cutting Board review for more. 

Is it just me, or does this scrubber have major medieval vibes? As long as it royally cleans my pans, I'm here for it. 

At this price, snag a few so you're able to compare the temps of different parts of your oven. 

You'll score the best deal on the sleek polished silver and matte chrome (pictured) styles. 

The Beast's infuser bottle might also help you achieve your hydration goals this year.

It's not every day a frying pan grabs our attention — but when it's one praised by Gordon Ramsay, our ears perk up. Such is the case with HexClad's cookware, which the celebrity chef claims to use at work and for home cooking. The brand has acquired a devoted fanbase, thanks to its pans' unique hybrid design, which marries the sturdy properties of stainless steel with the easy cleanup of nonstick cookware.

"HexClad stands up to the demands at home and in the studio," says Ramsay, who has partnered with the brand. "Not only are they beautiful pans, but their hybrid technology cooks to absolute, utter perfection."

What sets this pan apart from the rest is its patented hybrid tech, which features tri-ply construction: a layer of heat-conducting aluminum sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel, topped with a hexagonal nonstick surface. Why not just a regular nonstick coating? The laser-etched, stainless steel hexagonal design is meant to provide better browning and searing between the nonstick areas, giving you the best of both worlds. (It also looks cool!)

This might look like your standard liquid measuring cup at first glance, but it's quite revolutionary, as it allows you to see the measurements from overhead rather than having to crouch down to stare at it from the side while you pour. It's the small things!

One of the best parts of having a kitchen scale? Not having a zillion measuring cups to clean.

"Is lukewarm tea anyone's favorite? I don't think so," Oprah said. (We're inclined to agree.) She continues: "Two sisters created this shapely double-walled design that keeps coffee, tisanes and hot chocolate warm to the very last drop."

We look to Salma Hayek for fashion and beauty inspiration all the time — and how could we not? But I'll admit, I'm more interested in what she uses in the kitchen. That's why I was delighted to come across a series of photos the actress posted on Instagram, showing her cooking (in an amazing pair of zebra-print PJs, no less). While I couldn't make out all of the cookware on her counter, I did spot this pan from T-fal, one of the more affordable brands on the market.

It features the brand's signature Thermo-Spot (the red circle seen on Hayek's pan in the first photo of her Instagram series), which lets you know when the cookware is properly preheated. Plus, it's equipped with an ergonomic handle and slick interior coating that'll help your crepes slip right out and onto your plate. At just under half a pound, it won't feel like an arm workout every time you lift it, either. 

Cookout season is still here, and you know what that means — lots of sides and salads to wrap up.