Ina-Garten

Ina Garten is an acclaimed American cookery book author and Emmy award winning host of Food Networks current oldest show Barefoot Contessa that debuted in 2002 and aired 27 seasons till 2020. Ina started writing policy and nuclear energy documents in the White House. While she initially found the work interesting and stimulating but she quickly became bored. Barefoot Contessa was then acquired. After more than 18 years of making her store a huge success, she sold it and began writing her first book. Numerous different cookbooks and magazines followed. In the meantime she also had her own Food Network show was also successful. She sells many products, from ingredients for food preparation to kitchenware, storage and even cooking equipment. Ina never went to a cookery school nor did she work at a restaurant. Her education is completely self-taught. Her easy-going approach to entertaining and her easy culinary style is widely known. She is well-known for her simple recipes such as Skillet Baked Lemon Chicken Macaroni, Cheese and made with beef Bourguignon, and Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts.