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

Ina Garten herself is a fan of this durable pan, which is made of sturdy cast iron that'll last for decades. It has excellent heat retention for achieving the perfect sear, and since it comes pre-seasoned, you can use it right out of the box. It's compatible with all stovetops, it can be used for campfire cooking and, at just $20, it's an affordable kitchen workhorse you'll reach for again and again.

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

This ain't your momma's spatula — but it should be! After all, Giada herself said she "can't live without" it. So, what sets it apart from the rest? For starters, it strikes just the right balance between being stiff enough to work through thick doughs and batters, yet flexible enough to get into the corners of bowls and pans to ensure everything gets mixed evenly (and scraped out). Its slim profile allows it to fit into tough-to-reach places, like inside Mom's food processor's bowl, and because it's made of platinum-grade silicone that's heat-resistant up to 550°F, she doesn't have to worry about it melting if she accidentally leaves it in a hot pan. This won't scratch the coatings of her pots and pans, and its grippy handle allows for more confident stirring. 

"I bought this per the recommendation of someone I met at a local kitchen and cookware store, and I love it!" gushed a five-star fan. "Great for daily cooking as well as baking. I don’t have to worry about plastic or other material spatulas melting on the side of a pan. It’s easy to clean and feels durable. I love that it’s got some bend/flex, but enough stiffness that it’s extremely versatile. I would be shocked if I needed to replace it anytime in the next several years, and I cook/bake regularly."

This multi-use, nonstick beauty just might become Mom's most-utilized piece of cookware, thanks to its thoughtful design (which has attracted celebs like Selena Gomez and Oprah, by the way). The ceramic coating is slick and free of PFAS, while the handle smartly doubles as a spoon rest. Speaking of utensils, it comes with a wooden spatula and metal steamer basket that can be used as a colander, and it's oven-safe up to 450°F for added versatility. 

"So much nicer on my wrists than my heavy pans," gushed a satisfied buyer. "Absolutely nothing sticks. So excited to add color back into my kitchen as well. I will say, the pan holds a lot more than it appears and is perfect for most meals."

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From proteins and veggies to desserts and dehydrated snacks, this mighty machine does it all.

Add it to your cart while you can still get it on sale!

Snag this cutting board in four sizes and three neutral colors (prices vary). 

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.

These insulated mugs caught the attention of Oprah, who included them on her Favorite Things 2023 list. "Is lukewarm tea anyone’s favorite? I don’t think so," she says. (And 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." Oprah-approved, affordable and Mom is sure to adore them. 

"My grandma and I wanted to feel like the Hallmark Christmas characters with their clear hot cocoa mugs," shared one happy sipper. "These are great! Warms up hot in the microwave, but not hot to hold because of the double wall. Highly recommend as a gift!"

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. 

Sometimes, the worst part of cooking has nothing to do with preparing food and everything to do with wrapping up the leftovers. This nifty invention changes all of that. On the Contessa's website, Garten says, "I have used a Stretch-Tite 7500 plastic wrap dispenser for years and absolutely love it." And in a video about her favorite kitchen items for the New York Times, she adds, "Instead of fighting with that box, all you do is just pull [the plastic wrap] out ... just cut it off, and you have a really simple piece of plastic wrap. I use it all the time. Just great."