Simply Recipes / Getty Images It’s no secret that Simply Recipes editors and writers adore Ina Garten. What’s not to love? She’s a home cook's best friend with a breadth of knowledge to ...

From her iconic engagement roast chicken to outrageous brownies and rich lemon bars, Ina Garten’s recipes stand the test of time. The Barefoot Contessa has visited the TODAY kitchen too many ...

Take risotto for instance. This yummy fall food hits the spot — but it also requires constantly stirring. And even Ina Garten thinks it’s “annoying”! The Barefoot Contessa just shared her ...

She took a “crazy chance” and, responding to an ad in the New York Times, bought the Barefoot Contessa food store in the Hamptons for $20,000. She knew nothing about the business, but her ...

For more than 20 years, Ina Garten invited millions of viewers into her East Hampton kitchen with her Food Network shows, “Barefoot Contessa” and “Be My Guest.” As Garten serves her famous ...

Her professional turning point came when she answered a newspaper listing and drove to Westhampton Beach, N.Y., to make an offer on a little food shop called the Barefoot Contessa. She had never ...