The 51 Best Ina Garten Recipes of All Time (2024)

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1. Chicken Piccata 2. Lobster Corn Chowder 3. Parmesan Roasted Broccoli 4. Easy Tomato Soup And Grilled Cheese Croutons 5. Make-ahead Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes 6. Easy Mac And Cheese 7. Perfect Roast Chicken 8. Lemon Yogurt Cake 9. Turkey Lasagna 10. Balsamic Brussels Sprouts 11. Chocolate Cassis Cake 12. Seared Scallops And Potato Celery Root Puree 13. Orzo With Roasted Vegetables 14. Pastitsio 15. Winter Minestrone 16. Lemon Chicken Breasts 17. Shrimp Bisque 18. Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp 19. Ina Garten’s Mustard Roasted Chicken 20. Roasted Artichoke Salad 21. Coconut Cake 22. Chicken Marbella 23. Baked Fontina Cheese Dip 24. Chicken Stew With Biscuits 25. French Chocolate Bark 26. Baked Sweet Potato Fries 27. Salmon Cakes 28. Homemade French Onion Dip 29. Fresh Pea Soup 30. Lovely Lemon Squares 31. Roasted Pear Salad With Grapefruit Vinaigrette 32. Tabbouleh 33. Tomato Feta Pasta Salad 34. Foolproof Ribs With Homemade Barbecue Sauce 35. Chocolate Cake With Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting 36. Caramelized Butternut Squash 37. Peach And Blueberry Crumble 38. The Best Beer Nuts 39. Garlic Roasted Potatoes 40. Essential Vodka Sauce 41. Creamed Spinach Gratin 42. Herbed Ricotta Bruschettas 43. Chocolate Chip Cookies 44. Filet Mignon With Mustard And Mushrooms 45. Caramelized Shallots 46. Asparagus & Prosciutto Bundles 47. Outrageous Brownies 48. Potato Salad 49. Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes 50. Italian Wedding Soup 51. Peanut Butter Cheesecake Shop Kitchen Picks: Freelance Editor FAQs References

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By Lindsay Champion

Published Dec 25, 2019

Let’s face it: We can never get enough of our idol in all things cooking and life, the fabulous Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten. So put on your chambray button-down, grab a wooden spoon and whip up our 51 favorite Ina Garten recipes of all time.

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1. Chicken Piccata

So crunchy and zesty, you’ll want seconds. And thirds.

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Quentin Bacon/Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics

2. Lobster Corn Chowder

Whip up a pot of Ina’s hearty, magical soup any time of year.

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Clara Persis

3. Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

OK, broccoli haters, try this recipe and tell us you still don’t like it. We dare you.

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Food Gal

4. Easy Tomato Soup And Grilled Cheese Croutons

Yes, you read that correctly. Grilled. Cheese. Croutons. And they’re glorious.

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Pink Parsley

5. Make-ahead Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes

Reason #764 we’re just like Ina: We loooove a good make-ahead recipe. Cook this now for tomorrow’s dinner.

6. Easy Mac And Cheese

You can whip this baked deliciousness up in under an hour. Ina, you’re our hero.

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Stone Gable

7. Perfect Roast Chicken

Psst, this is Jeffrey’s favorite recipe. He eats it every Friday night.

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A Little Bit of Spice

8. Lemon Yogurt Cake

And there’s no butter. Because Ina’s looking out for your cholesterol.

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Little Broken

9. Turkey Lasagna

One square and you’ll be hooked.

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10. Balsamic Brussels Sprouts

Haven’t you heard? They’re the new lettuce.

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11. Chocolate Cassis Cake

Giada requests this every year for her birthday. Because it’s just that good.

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13. Orzo With Roasted Vegetables

Surprisingly easy.

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Vodka and Biscuits

14. Pastitsio

Meat, tomato sauce, pasta and béchamel…

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Home Is Where the Boat Is

15. Winter Minestrone

It’s extra cozy.

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Barefoot Contessa

16. Lemon Chicken Breasts

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A Hint of Rosemary

17. Shrimp Bisque

Seafood has never looked this good.

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Marilena's Kitchen

18. Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

A magical sweet-tart combination.

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The View From Great Island

19. Ina Garten’s Mustard Roasted Chicken

We can’t get enough of the crunchy coating.

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Sunday Supper Movement

20. Roasted Artichoke Salad

Timelessly elegant.

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21. Coconut Cake

Ooh-la-la.

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22. Chicken Marbella

She revisited the old recipe, tweaking the flavors a little, and it’s better than ever.

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Dinner Then Dessert

23. Baked Fontina Cheese Dip

No special occasion necessary.

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The Brook Cook

24. Chicken Stew With Biscuits

Your kids will love it.

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What the Fork

25. French Chocolate Bark

Extra fancy.

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26. Baked Sweet Potato Fries

A girl after our own heart.

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Whisk It Real Gud

27. Salmon Cakes

Like something you’d get at a country club.

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Recipe Tin Eats

28. Homemade French Onion Dip

The jarred stuff doesn’t even compare.

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A Food Lover's Life

29. Fresh Pea Soup

Save this stunner for spring.

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Basically Cooking

30. Lovely Lemon Squares

Like, obviously.

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31. Roasted Pear Salad With Grapefruit Vinaigrette

Très chic.

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Drizzle and Drip

32. Tabbouleh

Grain > lettuce.

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Novice Housewife

33. Tomato Feta Pasta Salad

Make a big batch and eat it all week long.

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34. Foolproof Ribs With Homemade Barbecue Sauce

Spoiler: They’re really damn good.

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35. Chocolate Cake With Peanut Butter Buttercream Frosting

Who’s having a party?

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36. Caramelized Butternut Squash

So simple, so elegant.

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Cooking Classy

37. Peach And Blueberry Crumble

It doesn’t get better than this.

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38. The Best Beer Nuts

Grab a cold one.

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39. Garlic Roasted Potatoes

An essential side.

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40. Essential Vodka Sauce

So good we could eat it plain.

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41. Creamed Spinach Gratin

Now that’s a casserole.

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42. Herbed Ricotta Bruschettas

Appetizers: done.

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Chezus

43. Chocolate Chip Cookies

Toll House, who?

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Barefoot Contessa

44. Filet Mignon With Mustard And Mushrooms

Take out all the stops.

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45. Caramelized Shallots

Our dream burger topping.

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Barefoot Contessa

46. Asparagus & Prosciutto Bundles

Bundles…of joy.

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The Crepes of Wrath

47. Outrageous Brownies

Your place or mine?

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Garden Table

48. Potato Salad

Who’s having a picnic?

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49. Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes

We’re eating these all year long.

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Key Ingredient

50. Italian Wedding Soup

It freezes beautifully.

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51. Peanut Butter Cheesecake

Save room for seconds.

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From 2015-2020 Lindsay Champion held the role of Food and Wellness Director. She continues to write for PureWow as a Freelance Editor.

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FAQs

What dish is Ina Garten most famous for? ›

Coconut Cake

“There's a reason this is one of Ina's most popular recipes!” Pheifer exclaims.

What does Ina Garten eat every day? ›

Not just any old oatmeal will do when it comes to the Barefoot Contessa. "I've had the same thing for breakfast every single day for ten years: coffee and McCann's quick-cooking Irish oatmeal," Garten told Bon Appétit in a 2017 article. And her love of the stuff is well-documented.

Was Ina Garten a White House chef? ›

For over 20 years, Ina Garten has shared her comforting and foolproof recipes with the world through her beloved cookbooks and "Barefoot Contessa" show. But before becoming a Food Network star, Garten wrote budgets at the White House and ran a Hamptons grocery store.

Are Ina Garten's recipes good? ›

The Barefoot Contessa's simple, meticulously tested recipes have helped drag me out of every cooking rut I've ever found myself in. Happily for all of us, Garten has shared a number of her recipes (and cooking tips) with Food & Wine.

What is the simplest dish in the world to cook according to Ina Garten? ›

The Simplest Dish In The World To Make, According To Ina Garten. After testing recipes for various projects all day, Ina Garten prefers to make something simple, quick, and ready straight out of the oven. Her favored dish is roast chicken. To make a roast chicken, preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

Did Jeffrey Garten serve in Vietnam? ›

Garten attended Dartmouth College on an ROTC scholarship before serving in Thailand during the Vietnam War. “I never saw myself working in government as a career,” Garten said. “I decided to go to Wall Street because I was fascinated by people who had moved back and forth between Wall Street and Washington.

Why did Ina Garten not have kids? ›

Ina, who is releasing her memoir Be Ready When the Luck Happens on October 1, said her decision not to grow their family stems from her 'terrible childhood.' 'It was nothing I wanted to recreate,' she explained, adding it 'wasn't a struggle at all' to decided she didn't want kids of her own.

What fast food restaurant does Ina Garten like? ›

However, that doesn't mean Garten won't eat out from time to time. While it may seem like you're likely to find her in a fancy restaurant eating a meal that's comparable to what Garten can whip up in her kitchen, you might actually catch her in a fast food restaurant, namely Shake Shack.

What does Ina Garten always say? ›

#BarefootContessa #InaGarten | Ina Garten | TikTok. But you know what I always say? You can be miserable before you eat a cookie, and you can be miserable afterwards. But never while you're eating a cookie.

Does Ina Garten still own Barefoot Contessa? ›

Garten. Barefoot Contessa, her famous store, was located where Rag & Bone now operates. Barefoot Contessa closed permanently in 2004, but Ms. Garten still owns the building.

How much is Ina Garten's husband worth? ›

Ina husband, Jeffrey, is also a financial powerhouse. According to Celebritynetworth.com, Jeffrey is worth $100 million, mostly thanks to his former jobs as managing director of Lehman Brothers and Blackstone Group.

Are Bobby Flay and Ina Garten friends? ›

Flay and Garten have been friends and colleagues for decades, so it's no surprise that Flay has such respect for her person and her cooking. And Garten has returned that love in kind. In an interview with the Food Network, Garten waxed impressed about the staggering achievements and stamina of Flay.

Does Ina Garten like children? ›

Ina Garten Says Her Childhood Is the Reason She Didn't Want Kids: 'It Was Nothing I Wanted to Recreate' Antonia DeBianchi is an Associate Editor, Food & Lifestyle, at PEOPLE. Their work has previously appeared in the Kitchn, TODAY Digital and Insider.

What is the hardest chef dish to make? ›

1. Consommé Devilish dish: A clear soup made from meat, tomato, egg whites and stock, slowly simmered to bring impurities to the surface for skimming. Techn-eeek: Even some of the most experienced chefs cannot master the complex clarification process required to make consommé.

What brand of dishes does Ina Garten use? ›

If you're looking for a Barefoot Contessa-approved set, check out the Maison pattern from Crate and Barrel, a mainstay Ina has said she owns over the years. Another, pricier option is the White Dinnerware set from Pillivuyt, a French brand Ina recommends for serving ware as well.

What is Ina Garten best known for? ›

She is host of the Food Network program Barefoot Contessa, and was a former staff member of the Office of Management and Budget. Among her dishes are Perfect Roast Chicken, Weeknight Bolognese, French Apple Tart, and a simplified version of beef bourguignon.

What made Ina Garten famous? ›

In 1999, Ina wrote her first book, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, which was one of the best-selling cookbooks of the year. The book invites readers into her specialty food store and shares the recipes that made it such a success. In 2001, Ina followed with best-selling Barefoot Contessa Parties!

Why is Ina Garten so popular? ›

It's difficult to find any cooking enthusiast who doesn't love Ina Garten. Her authentic, down-to-earth style has endeared her to millions of foodies and television viewers, evidenced by the success of her cookbooks, which have become New York Times bestsellers (via The New York Times).

Why do people love Ina Garten? ›

Instead, he decided to trust Ina. Having made most of them, he has learned that the recipes always work if you follow them closely, and that when they are not simple, the extra steps are worth it. He said the feeling of mastery her recipes provide is what makes Ms. Garten so popular with inexperienced cooks.

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