Ina Garten gives her classic blueberry muffins an update in Simply Ina, and I think these are even better than the originals! Her Lemon Blueberry Muffins are packed with bright lemon flavor, juicy blueberries that actually stay put, and a crunchy turbinado sugar topping.
Ayesha Nurdjaja’s Persimmon & Shaved Fennel Salad combines sweet Fuyu persimmons, crisp fennel, red onion, creamy feta, and toasted walnuts. Tossed in a bright lemon, serrano, and tarragon dressing, this refreshing fall salad balances sweetness, acidity, and crunch. It’s a colorful, unexpected way to celebrate seasonal autumn produce.
Ina Garten’s Roasted Halibut with Potato Chip Crust from Simply Ina is an easy, delicious weeknight dinner. Tender halibut gets coated in a flavorful Dijon-dill mayonnaise and topped with crunchy potato chips and panko breadcrumbs. Ready in about 30 minutes, this crispy fish recipe is an instant favorite for seafood lovers.
Ina Garten’s Whipped Ricotta with Fig Jam & Grilled Bread is simplicity at its best! Creamy ricotta is whipped with olive oil and a pinch of red pepper flakes until light and silky, then topped with sweet fig jam and fresh figs. It’s an easy, impressive appetizer with minimal effort.
Ayesha Nurdjaja’s Spicy and Tart Chicken Wings are everything I love about her cooking: big flavors, a little heat, and something unexpected. From her debut cookbook, Mediterranean All the Way, these wings are coated in a sticky pomegranate molasses glaze. No grill? My oven-baked version works beautifully, too!
Ina Garten’s Skillet Pasta with Sausage & Mozzarella from her cookbook Simply Ina transforms store-bought marinara into a cozy weeknight dinner. Ground beef, spicy Italian sausage, red wine, and cream create a rich sauce tossed with penne, fresh mozzarella, Parmesan, and basil. An easy, satisfying pasta dish worth making.
Looking for the best Ina Garten recipes? After cooking every Barefoot Contessa recipe, I’ve narrowed down my 50 favorites, from easy weeknight dinners and comforting side dishes to impressive appetizers and decadent desserts. Discover the recipes worth making, including beloved classics, unexpected favorites, and special-occasion dishes that never disappoint.
After cooking every recipe in Ina Garten’s Go-To Dinners, I’m sharing the ten dishes most worth making, from lemon zucchini linguine and a sheet-pan shrimp boil to blueberry ricotta breakfast cake and bourbon chocolate pecan pie. Use this tested shortlist to decide which recipes deserve a place in your rotation.
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