The right kitchen tools can make meal prep faster, cleanup easier, and dinners tastier. No one knows it like the pros, and Food Network’s Ina Garten has spent more than 20 years perfecting both her recipes and her kitchen setup. Throughout her career, the Barefoot Contessa star has found the best cooking accessories to streamline every meal.

From storage baskets for cutting boards to stylish utensil crocks, Ina Garten shared her must-have kitchen items with Food Network to help her fans spruce up their kitchens with her daily essentials. Whether you’re prepping quick and easy meals or planning a four-course dinner party, Garten’s must-have kitchen essentials will make the process smoother so you can focus on what really matters—the food. (Sometimes, the simplest tools make all the difference.)

　　 Ina Garten’s Must-Have Kitchen Gear 

Peppermate Traditional Pepper Mill, $39.99

Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Round Dutch Oven, $340 (orig. $419.95)

Stretch-Tite Wrap’n Snap 7500 Plastic Wrap Dispenser, $39.99

Taylor Large 2.5-Inch Dial Kitchen Cooking Oven Thermometer, $7.55

Norpro Natural Pop-Up Sponges, $18.67

Yahuan Natural Water Hyacinth Storage Basket, $39.99 (orig. $42.99)

Solula Professional Stainless Steel Medium Cookie Scoop, $15.75

Helen’s Asian Kitchen Spider Strainer, $23.45

Lux Minder Timer Mechanical, $12.99

Kitchen Utensil Holder for Kitchen Counter, $18.99 (orig. $20.99)

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　　 Peppermate Traditional Pepper Mill 

$40 at Amazon Garten’s famous pepper mill from her episodes of Barefoot Contessa is the classic PepperMate. The brand’s Traditional Pepper Mill is a fan favorite that makes grinding fresh black pepper a breeze, and it’s not just for pepper: The user-friendly grinder is made for any spice up to the size of a coffee bean. Its adjustable grinding sizes range from fine to coarse, and the removable clear base can be attached for storing extra ground spices to use later. Simply place your spices into the top compartment, turn the knob, and enjoy. This high-quality pepper mill is built to last for years to come so you can enjoy fresh-ground seasonings and spices on every meal.

　　 Le Creuset Enameled Cast Iron Signature Round Dutch Oven 

$420 $340 at Amazon If there’s any piece of cookware worth splurging on, it’s the Le Creuset Dutch oven. This enameled cast iron Dutch oven is a favorite of professional chefs and home cooks alike thanks to its ability to lock in moisture and retain heat for exceptional flavor in every dish. Made in France for ovens and stovetops from electric to gas, halogen, and induction, it’s easy to use in every kitchen. Garten uses it for a variety of meals in her kitchen, and like the pro, you can use yours to make Dutch oven recipes, including fresh-baked bread to soups, roasts, and more. Unlike most cast iron, the Le Creuset is dishwasher-safe and easy to clean thanks to its enamel coating. With a non-stick surface perfect for baking, braising, frying, and simmering, it’s no wonder this lightweight Dutch oven is Garten’s favorite.

　　 Stretch-Tite Wrap’n Snap 7500 Plastic Wrap Dispenser 

$40 at Amazon If you’re an avid cook, you’re probably familiar with the universal hassle of pulling plastic wrap from the box while it sticks to every surface in sight. Garten is, too, and this simple solution is an essential in her kitchen. The Stretch-Tite Wrap’n Snap plastic wrap dispenser sits reliably on your counter to stay put while you wrap leftovers or cover dishes before chilling them in the fridge. Not only does the Wrap’n Snap prevent the age-old problem of fumbling with the plastic wrap box, it also stretches the wrap tightly over any container to get the perfect seal every time and keep your food fresh even longer. Along with the built-in serrated blades, the Wrap’n Snap includes a reusable slide cutter to make storing food fast and easy.

If you’re looking for more essentials to find the next staple in your kitchen, check out the rest of Garten’s must-have cooking gear below. 

　　 Taylor Large 2.5-Inch Dial Kitchen Cooking Oven Thermometer  

$8 at Amazon

　　 Norpro Natural Pop-Up Sponges 

$19 at Amazon

　　 Yahuan Natural Water Hyacinth Storage Basket 

$43 $40 at Amazon

　　 Solula Professional Stainless Steel Medium Cookie Scoop

$16 at Amazon

　　 Helen’s Asian Kitchen Spider Strainer 

$24 at Amazon

　　 Lux Minder Timer Mechanical 

$13 at Amazon

　　 Kitchen Utensil Holder for Kitchen Counter 

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