Ina-Garten

Ina Gardner is the author of numerous popular American cookbooks on cooking. Ina also hosts Barefoot Contessa on Food Network. It has been running since 2002. Ina began her career in with nuclear energy policy and budgets of the White House. Though she found the career intellectually stimulating initially eventually she lost her interest in it and decided to purchase a smaller speciality food shop - Barefoot Contessa. After more than 18 years of making her shop a massive success she sold it, and then began writing her first book. The cookbooks were followed by many more and magazine columns which were added. In the meantime, her Food Network television show too began its run and was an instant hit. Additionally, she offers everything from equipment to cooking supplies and containers. Ina is a self-taught cook who has not been to a cooking class and has never employed in an kitchen. She is well-known for her easy style of entertainment as well as her simple food preparation. Some of her most popular recipes include Skillet with Roasted Lemon Chicken Mac and cheese, Beef bourguignon, Mac and cheese with Beatty's Chocolate Cake as well as Lemon Bars.