Ina-Garten

Ina Garden is a famous American cookbook author who has received Emmy awards. She hosts the oldest Food Network program, Barefoot Contessa. The show premiered in 2002. It is scheduled to air for another 27 years. Ina began her career in creating nuclear energy policies as well as budgets for the White House. Though she initially found it fascinating, eventually she lost interest. So she purchased the Barefoot Contessa a small speciality food shop. After 18 years of making her shop a massive success she sold it, and then began writing her first book. Numerous other cookbooks and magazine columns were later published. Between them she also had her own Food Network show was also successful. Additionally, she offers everything from equipment to cooking items and even containers. Ina has never been to any cooking school, nor worked in a restaurant and has a complete self-taught. She is known for her simple method of cooking, and her effortless take on entertainment. Some of her best known recipes are Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken Beatty's Chocolate Cake Mac and Cheese Beef Bourguignon Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Lemon Bars.