Ina-Garten

Ina Garten, an American chef and author as well as Emmy Award-winning host of Food Network's oldest program Barefoot Contessa that began airing in 2002 has 27 seasons till 2020. Ina began her career working with the White House, writing the nuclear energy budget as well as policy papers. In the beginning, she was awed by the intellectual rigors of the job, but then lost interest. In her place, she purchased Barefoot Contessa, a specialty food shop. Her store was extremely successful for over 18 years, until she made the decision to close it. She then began the first book. A number of other books and magazine articles followed. Her Food Network TV show also made its debut which was an enormous hit. Its products include the kitchen equipment, cooking and baking materials to storage containers. Ina is an aspiring cook that hasn't attended the cooking school nor been in a kitchen. Her name is associated with her casual way of cooking and entertaining. She is known for her easy recipes like Skillet Roasted Lemon Chicken Macaroni, Cheese and that includes Beef Bourguignon and Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts.