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In 2025, we’re all about eating good food and having a good time, and what better person to help us along the way than the Barefoot Contessa herself? Ina Garten has been making jaw-dropping, mouth-watering recipes for decades. Along with her former gourmet food store, and her two Food Network shows, Garten has released over a dozen cookbooks. We’re not exaggerating! She’s released 13 cookbooks through her Barefoot Contessa brand, ranging from ones that are all about party planning to ones that mirror French cuisine. No matter what event you have, or what family dynamic you have, you need good food, and all of Garten’s recipes can help with that. So, for a year full of good food, let’s check out every cookbook Garten has released since 1999.
Below, see Garten’s complete list of Barefoot Contessa cookbooks.
‘The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook’
So this cookbook is actually inspired by her first-ever cookbook, but it is the 25th-anniversary edition, which comes with a forward from Martha Stewart, and, as you guessed, a lot of recipes. The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook is full of recipes from her old restaurant, and each one is sumptuous. Some recipes include: Perfect Roast Chicken, Coconut Cupcakes, Crab Cakes with Rémoulade Sauce, and more.
‘Barefoot Contessa Parties!: Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties That Are Really Fun: A Cookbook’
Barefoot Contessa Parties!: Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties That Are Really Fun: A Cookbook may focus more on her party side, like how to host, cater, and more; but it’s still full of crowd-pleasing dishes. It’s all about keeping it fun, easy, and making sure everyone’s stomachs are full. It comes with so many tips, tricks, and a recipe for a mean butternut squash and apple soup.
‘Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family: A Cookbook’
Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family: A Cookbook is the cookbook to grab if you want a go-to guide for easy everyday meals that fill your tummy, feed your soul, and don’t take hours to make. This book is full of family style meals like East Hampton Clam Chowder, Parmesan Roasted Asparagus, and more.
‘Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook’
Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook may be Ina Garten’s most popular cookbook and for a good reason! It’s full of nearly 100 comforting, filling recipes that give you all the warmth and comfort. It has recipes like Cheddar and Chutney Grilled Cheese, Creamy Tomato Bisque, Black and White Cookies, Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas, and much, much more.
‘Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook’
Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook is all about bringing the beauty of French cuisine into your own home, thanks to Ina Garten’s unique twists on classic French meals. It includes meals like Cheese Puffs, Rosemary Cashews, and more.
‘Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You’ll Make Over and Over Again: A Cookbook’
Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You’ll Make Over and Over Again: A Cookbook is the perfect book if you wanna channel your inner East Hampton babe. It’s a cookbook and lifestyle guide that is full of Ina Garten’s secrets for making a comfortable home full of good meals. And this cookbook includes recipes for Easy Cheese Danishes, Spicy Bloody Mary, Old-Fashioned Potato Salad, and much more.
‘Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients: A Cookbook’
Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients: A Cookbook has over 100 new recipes that bring it back to basics. Described as full of recipes that are “elegant” and “sophisticated,” this cookbook not only comes with recipes, but techniques Garten uses every day. It’s like a lil Masterclass! It comes with recipes like Lobster Corn Chowder, Tuscan Lemon Chicken, and more.
‘Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips: A Cookbook’
Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is That?: Fabulous Recipes & Easy Tips: A Cookbook proves that cooking doesn’t have to be hard to be delicious. This cookbook is filled with fun, easy recipes that are perfect for an array of meals for you and your family, from breakfast to appetizers. Some recipes include Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs, Easy Parmesan “Risotto,” Red Velvet Cupcakes, and more.
‘Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust: A Cookbook’
Make guests say “oh wow!” when they see the means you came up with, thanks to the help of Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust: A Cookbook. This cookbook combines cooking and party-planning into a seriously chic guide that’ll help you through every dinner. It comes with instructions on how to make dishes like Seared Scallops & Potato Celery Root Purée, Sticky Toffee Date Cake with Bourbon Glaze, Jalapeño Cheddar Crackers, and more.
‘Make It Ahead: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook’
Make It Ahead: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook is a beloved cookbook that is all about making the most of your food, and making sure nothing goes to waste. It’s a godsend and a busy household, and with your family, you probably don’t want to waste any food or money: enter Ina Garten’s cookbook, where you make things ahead of time, which has hundreds of recipes that’ll utilize the most of your fridge. Some recipes include Wild Mushroom & Farro Soup, Summer Rosé Sangria, Winter Slaw, Make-Ahead Whipped Cream, and more.
‘Cooking for Jeffrey: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook’
Cooking for Jeffrey: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook is such a cute cookbook because it talks about one of her favorite hobbies: cooking for her husband of over 50 years, Jeffrey. This cookbook not only gives a glimpse into their kitchen, but the recipes they share as a loving couple. Seriously, it’s so cute and eclectic, full of recipes like Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken and Roasted Salmon Tacos.
‘Cook Like a Pro: Recipes and Tips for Home Cooks: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook’
Named one of the best books of 2018, Cook Like a Pro: Recipes and Tips for Home Cooks: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook comes with “fool-proof” recipes that will make everyone think you’re a pro! This cookbook is unique though because it puts extra focus on her process and cooking tricks. Some recipes include: Chocolate Chevron Cake, Truffled Scrambled Eggs, Cauliflower Toast, Red Wine–Braised Short Ribs, and more.
‘Go-To Dinners: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook’
Need a crowd-pleasing meal? Wanna be the best hostess of 2025? Then you need Ina Garten’s Go-To Dinners: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook has so many meals that your whole family, and all your friends will love. It’s inspired by easy meals, full of comfort meals like Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie, Scrambled Eggs Cacio e Pepe, Tuscan White Bean Soup, and more.
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