Ina-Garten

Ina Garten, an American author of cookbooks on cooking as well as Emmy Award-winning host of Food Network's oldest program Barefoot Contessa that debuted in 2002 has 27 seasons until 2020. Ina started her career for the White House as a writer of nuclear energy policy documents as well as the budget. Though she found the career interesting initially, she eventually dropped interest and purchased a small specialty food store - Barefoot Contessa. Before selling the business, she spent 18 years building it into a highly successful store. A number of other books and magazine articles followed. She also appeared on the Food Network TV show also made its debut, and was a huge hit. She also sells everything from equipment to cooking items and even containers. Ina she is a self-taught cook and has not attended an institution for cooking or an establishment. She's known for her easygoing approach to cooking and entertaining. Her most well-known recipes include easy recipes like Skillet Roasted Lemon Chicken Macaroni, Cheese and with Beef Bourguignon and Balsamic-Roasted Brussels Sprouts.