In the lead up to Ina’s memoir release, I thought it would be fun to revisit Ina’s 13 cookbooks and – as many of you have requested over the years – rank them! Remember, it’s all subjective and honestly, you can’t go wrong with any of Ina’s books you buy!
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.
After cooking every recipe in Ina Garten’s Modern Comfort Food, I’m sharing the standouts worth making again. From Ultimate Tuna Melts and Fresh Crab Nachos to Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas, Pomegranate Gimlets, and Boston Cream Pie, these comforting classics deliver familiar flavors with Ina’s signature polish, ease, and indulgence at home.
Updated October 2026 Of Ina’s later cookbooks, I think Cook Like a Pro may be my favorite. I nearly had to make this a top 35 list instead of my usual top 10 because there are so many stellar recipes. Obviously, I didn’t love every […]
After cooking every Ina Garten recipe, I’m sharing my favorite recipes from Cooking for Jeffrey, including Rigatoni with Sausage & Fennel, Butternut Squash & Ricotta Bruschettas, Roasted Italian Meatballs, and more. These are the appetizers, dinners, and desserts I’d make again and again from Ina’s love-letter cookbook.
After cooking through Ina Garten’s Make It Ahead, I’m ranking my 10 favorite recipes from the book, including Jalapeño Margaritas, Ham & Leek Empanadas, Roast Chicken with Bread & Arugula Salad, Tri-Berry Crumbles, and Thanksgiving staples that prove Ina’s make-ahead recipes are as practical as they are delicious.
After cooking every recipe in Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa at Home, I’m sharing the dishes that earned a permanent place in my kitchen. From Summer Garden Pasta and Beatty’s Chocolate Cake to unexpected favorites, this guide highlights the cookbook’s best recipes and explains why it remains my recommendation for beginners.