In her very first cookbook, "The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook," Ina Garten wrote that "a homemade dessert is a special reward." And she's been gifting her fans wonderful recipes for over two decades.

From her iconic engagement roast chicken to outrageous brownies and rich lemon bars, Ina Garten’s recipes stand the test of time. The Barefoot Contessa has visited the TODAY kitchen too many ...

For morning inspiration, I often turn to Ina Garten — after all, I gained my cooking education by working through all of her over 1,350 recipes. She's got a lot of great breakfast recipes ...

Ina Garten’s first foray into television was a disaster. Martha Stewart’s TV production company approached the beloved culinary personality to host a show following the success of “The ...

Ina Garten didn't come up with the idea of adding white wine to risotto. In fact, most risotto recipes call for this ingredient -- and yes: it's important to use white wine rather than red ...

Theo Wargo/Getty, Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Ina Garten is shedding light on a “shocking” moment she shared with Oprah Winfrey that she still carries with her. Radio Cherry Bombe host ...

Garten has denied Stewart's claims and says the two lost touch when Stewart moved away Martha Stewart and Ina Garten have a long history together. The two celebrity cooks met in the 1990s while ...

Combine the whiskey, lemon juice, lime juice, and syrup. Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice, and fill two-thirds full with the cocktail mixture. Shake for 30 seconds and pour into martini ...

I tried making Ina Garten's recipe for New York strip steaks on my charcoal grill. The recipe only called for a few ingredients and the steaks came out juicy and delicious. I'd definitely try Garten's ...

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