19 Classic Ina Garten Recipes That Prove She’s the GOAT

From roast chicken and meatloaf, to chevron chocolate cake and more!

There may be someone out there who is not an Ina Garten fan—but I haven’t met them. This may be coming from her #1 fan of all time, but can you blame me? The woman is foodie GOALS. From the moment I opened her first cookbook, I was smitten. Why do people love Ina Garten’s recipes so much? Well for starters, they are comforting, delicious, easy to follow and everything we want to eat right now. They are also timeless—just like Ina herself. I could go on and on—that’s how much of an Ina superfan I am—but before I keep waxing poetic about the legend that she is, let’s delve into some of her greatest recipe hits shall we?

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Ina Garten’s Best Recipes

From pancetta and peas and the perfect roast chicken to meatloaf, here are 19 of Ina Garten’s best recipes of all time. Basically all the tried-and-true old-school dishes the Barefoot Contessa is so loved for. I’ve even included her “favorite recipe ever” (short ribs!) and some more cold weather classics (think: comforting soups, homemade croutons and a decadent chocolate cake). What can I say… Ina gets it right every time and with these winter staples under your apron belt, you will too.

Up next, Ina Garten’s perfect dinner menu, pantry favorites and kitchen tool picks.