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Ina Garten

I learned to have an unapologetic appetite, a body that took up space, a desire to love and be loved, and an ability to show all of that through food.

KT Hawbaker

Don’t bother with appetizers, don’t expect any help, and more sage advice from the Barefoot Contessa.

Alyse Whitney

The founder of Milk Bar started an Ina Club to celebrate her favorite Barefoot Contessa recipes. This is one of her go-to salads.

Christina Tosi

In Garten’s newest cookbook, she developed a simplified version of the classic ’50s dessert. It took her 15 tries, but somehow she made it manageable for home cooks. Here’s how she did it.

Alyse Whitney

The director-screenwriter-producer on her decades-long love affair with Ina Garten’s first cookbook.

Nancy Meyers

The chef-owner of The Beatrice Inn spent her teen years making this her after-school special.

Angie Mar

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What “good olive oil” really means; plus, other items the Barefoot Contessa always has on hand.
The couple has been together for 14 years. Much of that time has been spent making this guac.

Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka

The Barefoot Contessa’s No. 1 rule, and what to expect from her guest editing week on bonappetit.com.

Ina Garten

The actress and Ina are now friends, but years ago, she was just another fan, testing out this recipe on her ‘Alias’ co-stars.

Jennifer Garner

The world needs to know about these 5-ingredient veggie-packed pancakes.

Alyse Whitney

Ina Garten answers our rapid-fire Q&A—here's what she had to say about butter, Taylor Swift, and more.

Rachel Karten

A weekend in the life of the Barefoot Contessa—and Jeffrey, of course.

Alyse Whitney

Alyse Whitney

Ina gets personal in her new book, Cooking for Jeffrey.

Alex Beggs

For a Foodcast food TV double header, Ina Garten and Gordon Ramsay chat with host Adam Rapoport.

Bon Appétit

Ina Garten's weirdest endorsement request, April Bloomfield's childhood ambition, and more fun facts we never knew about some of our favorite women in food.

Christina Chaey

Ina Garten microwaves her oatmeal, hosts experimental dinner parties, and rarely cooks dinner—here's what else the Barefoot Contessa likes to eat

Rochelle Bilow