17 celebrity-approved kitchen items you can get from Amazon, starting at just $8

Not only am I a fan of Ina Garten's approachable recipes, I also love checking out her gorgeous kitchen and cookware. Some of her go-tos are admittedly out of my price range, but I was pleasantly surprised to discover this super-affordable skillet, a longtime favorite of mine, is also a staple in her kitchen. 

This pan can be used on all cooktops, is oven-safe and can even be placed over a grill or open flame. Lodge pieces are so durable, people often pass them down to younger generations. I've had mine for about 10 years, but it works just as well as the day I got it, if not better. Not bad for just 16 bucks!

Another thing I love about this pan? It's made of iron and oil — no PFOAs or PTFEs, which gives me peace of mind about cooking without "forever chemicals." No wonder it's one of 12 pieces of cookware Garten links to on her website.

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).

Prefer nonstick? I own this multi-use beauty, and it just might become your most-utilized piece of cookware, thanks to its thoughtful design. It took the internet by storm a few years ago and quickly became a favorite of home cooks and celebrities alike. (Selena Gomez did a collaboration with the brand, and Oprah has called it "the kitchen magician.")

Its 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. It's not often on sale, so grab it while you can save a few bucks.

Check out my full Our Place Always Pan review for more. 

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

Slightly retro, yet modern, this stainless steel toaster lets you opt for two doneness levels at once to satisfy you and your breakfast mate. 

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.

"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. 

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."