Ina Garten, also known as Barefoot Contessa, is my all-time favorite culinary influence. Here’s a checklist of what the doyenne of culinary good taste recommends every kitchen have (courtesy of House Beautiful magazine):
- A good set of sharp knives
- chef’s knife
- pairing knife
- slicing knife
- bread knife
- All-Clad pots
- small and large sauté pans
- small and large lidded pots
- large stockpot
- 1 large All-Clad roasting pan
- Le Creuset round dutch oven – 1 medium and 1 large
- KitchenAid standmixer
- Cuisinart Pro-Food processor
- Stainless steel mixing bowls (and/or Williams-Sonoma clear class bowls)
- Wooden spoons and rubber spatulas
- Whisks and measuring spoons
- Chef’s Choice Electric knife sharpener
- Boos Butcher block cutting board
- Meat thermometer
- Black oven mitts
- Half sheet pans – stack of 13″x18″ each with one-inch rim
Are you an Ina Garten fan? If yes, what’s your favorite recipe?
