The Barefoot Contessa cookbook author, television host, and food entrepreneur shares cooking techniques and secret ingredients in these beloved recipes, from French classics like Coq au Vin and lentil soup to comfort foods like chicken soup and chocolate cake.

Ina Garten has been producing cookbooks and cooking shows for years, all under the Barefoot Contessa name. How she got this name is something of a surprise.

From storage baskets for cutting boards to stylish utensil crocks, Ina Garten shared her must-have kitchen items with Food Network to help her fans spruce up their kitchens with h

Ina Garten's favorite kitchen essentials include KitchenAid stand mixers, All-Clad cookware, Wusthof knives, and Le Creuset Dutch ovens.