Ina-Garten

Ina Garten is an American author of cookery books and Emmy Award-winning host of Food Network's oldest program Barefoot Contessa which began broadcasting in 2002, has 27 seasons till 2020. Ina Garten began her professional journey at the White House where she wrote the nuclear energy policy and budget documents. Although she found her job intellectually stimulating initially eventually she stopped her pursuit and purchased a small boutique of specialty foods - Barefoot Contessa. After more than 18 years of making her shop a huge success she decided to sell it and started writing her first book. Numerous magazines and cookbooks followed. Later, the Food Network television show too made its debut and became popular. The range of products includes cookware and kitchen appliances to storage containers. Ina is a self-taught cook who has not attended any cooking classes, nor had a job in the kitchen. Ina is known for her relaxed style of cooking and entertaining. Some of her most famous recipes are Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken Beatty's Chocolate Cake Mac and Cheese Beef Bourguignon Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Lemon Bars.