Leave it to Ina Garten to give store-bought mashed potatoes a serious upgrade! In Simply Ina, she transforms Bob Evans mashed potatoes with garlic confit, butter, and half-and-half. I was skeptical, but these were surprisingly delicious. They’re not quite homemade, but with a little advance prep, they’re a pretty great shortcut.
Ina Garten gives her beloved Charlie Bird’s Farro Salad a fall update in Simply Ina, adding roasted butternut squash and extra lemon vinaigrette. With apple cider-cooked farro, pistachios, Parmesan, and peppery arugula, this hearty autumn salad is a colorful, flavorful addition to your Thanksgiving table or any fall gathering.
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.
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.
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.
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.