She recommends just three simple dishes for your next night in with friends—including a side our editors love.

Ina Garten's recipe for what she calls her "Getting to Know You" menu comes from her 2001 cookbook "Barefoot Contessa Parties ...

It’s always nice to serve your dinner guests something to nibble on while you finish up the main course, and Ina Garten has just the savory treat to keep them satisfied before dinner hits the table.

In April 2023, a six-person cohort gathered at Laverty’s house in West London armed with ingredients and began cooking different recipes out of Ina Garten’s Barefoot Contessa: How Easy Is That?

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We've tested over a dozen Barefoot Contessa ... The recipe is also easy and foolproof, even for novice bakers. And with such a stunning golden color, it's a showstopper at the dinner table.

Luckily, Ina Garten, the queen of "storebought is fine" has a genius third option. She revealed her secret on the TODAY Show ...

As another year of family meals, potluck gatherings, and weeknight dinner ... salad recipe Ina Garten used to “make mountains of” in her original East Hampton store, Barefoot Contessa.