Ina Garten Swears By This One Kitchen Essential to Keep Her Counters Clear – and Her Genius Prep Method Is Pure Design Gold

White kitchen with range cooker and diamond tile floor, next to a shot of Ina Garten wearing a black shirt .

I've always thought that the way you prepare a meal says a lot about the kind of chef you are – and personally, I've been known to cause a bit of chaos in the kitchen.

I might be proud of the end result, but my cooking process usually involves a lot of dirty dishes and a fair amount of countertop clutter. So, in a bid to minimize the mess, I've been looking to my favorite chefs for guidance – and I've spotted a brilliant hack from Ina Garten.