When you want comfort food with a twist of elegance, you turn to the Barefoot Contessa. And Ina Garten’s lasagna is a classic you’ll make again and again.

This winter, stay in and indulge in these 20 tried-and-true comfort food recipes from our food idol, Ina Garten.

Pasta baked with a rich tomato meat sauce, cheesy bechamel, and Parmesan cheese for a comforting meal perfecting for entertaining.

Ina Garten, the beloved Barefoot Contessa, has a knack for creating recipes that are both comforting and elegant. Her Pastitsio recipe is no exception. Pastitsio is a traditional Greek dish that combines layers of pasta, a rich meat sauce, and a creamy béchamel sauce. In this article, we'll walk you through Ina Garten's take on this classic Greek comfort food.

Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with Ina Garten's Halibut recipe. Known for her approachable and delicious dishes, Ina Garten has crafted a recipe that will make you feel like a gourmet chef in your own kitchen. The recipe showcases succulent halibut fillets seasoned with a tantalizing blend of herbs and spices, resulting in a great flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing.

It might just be my favorite Ina Garten recipe of all time.

Ina Garten’s crab cakes include vegetables such as red onion, celery, and bell pepper in addition to seasonings like black pepper, Worcestershire, Dijon mustard, and mayonnaise. They are crispy and tender crab cakes that are full of flavor and perfect for lunch or dinner with a fresh green salad, coleslaw, and/or French fries.

With Ina Garten’s potato salad, your next BBQ will be a hit! There may be thousands of potato salad recipes online, but Ina's will always be the best.

Don't be intimidated by these recipes, either.

Chicken francese, as made famous by Ina Garten, is an adaptation of a classic Italian meal that was originally prepared with veal. It's a New York City specialty that was developed by Italian-Americans. It is composed of chicken cutlets that have been breaded and then sautéed in a sauce that has butter, lemon juice, and white wine.

A colorful bed of roasted veggies are so often featured as the supporting cast in many healthy, hearty dishes, but to shine the spotlight on them as the star of the dish? It's one of Ina Garten's signature moves. The Barefoot Contessa host ⁠— and our culinary queen ⁠— has never shied away from veggies. She now has so many vegetable-forward, vegetarian-friendly recipes to choose from, we put in the work for you and narrowed down the 15 best Garten's best vegetarian recipes, including everything from appetizers and side dishes, to substantial main courses and rich, decadent desserts. One of...

Thanksgiving menu: complete.

Here, the 51 best Ina Garten recipes of all time. Because let’s face it: We can never get enough of our idol in all things cooking and life. Get ready to put on your chambray button-down and grab a wooden spoon, so you can whip up one of these recipes Barefoot Contessa-style.

Baked spinach and zucchini are anything but a snooze-fest when Ina gets her hands on them and adds basmati rice and two different types of cheese.

This easy Ina Garten Tuna Salad Nicoise, hard-boiled eggs, radishes, tomatoes, and a light Dijon dressing is full of flavor from fragrant basil, juicy tomatoes, and crisp radishes. The meal is delicious no matter what day of the week it is!

With Ina Garten’s potato salad, your next BBQ will be a hit! There may be thousands of potato salad recipes online, but Ina's will always be the best.

Ina Garten’s fish recipes are some of her best, but there are a few that stand out, and we’ve listed them! Try one of these tasty Ina Garten fish recipes today!

The brilliant no-cook sauce blows me away every time.

The easiest, comforting meatloaf recipe converted from Ina Garten / Food Network, to cook in vita clay pot for 40 minutes! It was soooo... delicious that my daughter kept asking to add more and more on her plate,... yes, it was heavenly! Yum! If you are looking for keto, low carb or gluten free version of the meatloaf

This Ina Garten Crustless Quiche from her Barefoot Contessa cookbook is the Best and Easiest Quiche Recipes Ever This crustless quiche is made of eggs, cream,

Chicken francese, as made famous by Ina Garten, is an adaptation of a classic Italian meal that was originally prepared with veal. It's a New York City specialty that was developed by Italian-Americans. It is composed of chicken cutlets that have been breaded and then sautéed in a sauce that has butter, lemon juice, and white wine.

I'd expect nothing less from the queen of comfort.

Trent Pheifer cooked all 1,271 of the Barefoot Contessa’s recipes. These are his top 10 favorites.

Ina Garten’s quiche is made with a buttery, crispy and flaky pie crust along with a rich egg filling and some delicious mix-ins including bacon and herbs. It’s perfect for weekends and holidays and you can add whatever you want to it like Feta cheese, ham, white cheddar cheese, crab meat, or spinach.

The perfect winter salad.

When we picture spaghetti and meatballs, this is what we imagine it to taste like.

With Ina Garten’s potato salad, your next BBQ will be a hit! There may be thousands of potato salad recipes online, but Ina's will always be the best.

Trent Pheifer cooked all 1,271 of the Barefoot Contessa’s recipes. These are his top 10 favorites.

When you want comfort food with a twist of elegance, you turn to the Barefoot Contessa. And Ina Garten’s lasagna is a classic you’ll make again and again.

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If you’re looking for the ultimate comfort food, these scalloped potatoes from Ina Garten are just for you. This dish is creamy, cheesy, and absolutely irresistible. With its simple yet flavorful recipe, it's perfect for any occasion.