Sometimes, we’re searching for practical weeknight meals our kids won’t turn their noses up at. And sometimes, we’re just in the mood for a comforting dish that cooks long enough to binge a couple of episodes of Law & Order: SVU. When we’re in the mood for a totally lazy Sunday, there’s only one chef we turn to: Ina Garten.
To us, the ideal lazy Sunday means cozying up on the couch with our copy of Ina Garten’s latest cookbook, finding a delicious new recipe, and then whipping up a decadent and indulgent Ina Garten-inspired meal.
And we’re not the only ones. Home cooks and pros all over the blogosphere have cooked their way through Garten’s recipes à la Julie & Julia.
From weeknight Bolognese to gooey-chewy brownies every chocolate lover dreams of, these are our favorite Ina Garten recipes for those lazy Sunday cooking sessions.
Ina’s Easy Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Croutons
This recipe from the Barefoot Contessa hits all of the right spots. The grilled cheese croutons are a total game-changer and mesh perfectly with the the orzo-filled soup.
Get the recipe from the Barefoot Contessa
Ina Garten’s Lemon Chicken
Ina Garten’s chicken is so renowned, it even might be responsible for Prince Harry popping the question to one Ms. Meghan Markle. This version features crispy-skinned fowl atop sweet-tart roasted lemons and rustic croutons.
Get the recipe from Leite’s Culinaria
Ina Garten’s Baked Fontina Cheese Dip
Ina Garten’s Fontina Cheese Dip is a must-have for those chilly Sundays. Also, if you choose to serve it as an appetizer, it’ll be gone in minutes. This dip is truly addicting.
Get the recipe from Dinner Then Dessert
Ina Garten’s Devil’s Food Cake
The billowy pillow of marshmallowy frosting paired with Garten’s rich, chocolaty devil’s food cake will make you turn your back on #TeamButtercream.
Get the recipe from Brown Eyed Baker
Ina Garten’s Panzanella
Juicy chunks of tomato and crisp cucumber and bell peppers foil the chewy texture of crusty day-old bread cubes in a panzanella fit for a lazy Sunday brunch.
Get the recipe from Leite’s Culinaria
Ina Garten’s Bolognese Sauce
Yes, this spicy Bolognese sauce recipe is by Ina Garten. But what’s more important is that Brown Eyed Baker’s Michelle’s Italian grandma approves. Grandma says it tastes like it was simmered all day. That’s good enough for us.
Get the recipe from Brown Eyed Baker
Ina Garten’s Baked Shrimp Scampi
Fancy meets family night in this crispy, lemon-garlicky shrimp scampi served in a casserole dish.
Get the recipe from Dinner Then Dessert
Ina Garten’s Lemon Curd
Whether you’re making a lemon meringue pie, topping scones or gingerbread or filling doughnuts, Garten’s lemon curd is the sweet-tart elixir that makes your baked goods sing.
Get the recipe from Kevin Is Cooking
Ina Garten’s Caramelized Shallots
Sweet and tender, these caramelized shallots are a simple and chic accompaniment to many a main course. Try them with Garten’s beef bourguignon or lemon-roasted chicken.
Get the recipe from Leite’s Culinaria
Ina Garten’s Rosemary Cashews
Ina Garten knows how to put out the perfect cocktail party nibbler. And these herbaceous cashews don’t disappoint.
Get the recipe from Leite’s Culinaria
Ina Garten’s Outrageous Brownies
With a pound of butter, a pound of chocolate and a half-dozen eggs, it’s no surprise these fudgy brownies earned the “outrageous” monicker.
Get the recipe from Brown Eyed Baker
Ina Garten’s Shrimp Salad
A simple shrimp salad done to Ina Garten’s standards will give you that ladies-who-lunch feel even when next week’s calendar is packed.
Get the recipe from Leite’s Culinaria
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