Ina Garten

Ina Garten
Garten in 2024
Born
Ina Rosenberg

(1948-02-02) February 2, 1948
New York City, U.S.
EducationSyracuse University
George Washington University School of Business
Years active1978–present
Spouse
(m. 1968)
Culinary career
Television show(s)

Ina Rosenberg Garten (/ˈnə/ EYE-nə; born February 2, 1948) is an American television cook and author. She is host of the Food Network program Barefoot Contessa and was a former staff member of the Office of Management and Budget. Among her dishes are Perfect Roast Chicken, Weeknight Bolognese, French Apple Tart, and a simplified version of beef bourguignon. Her culinary career began with her gourmet food store, Barefoot Contessa; Garten then expanded her activities to many best-selling cookbooks, magazine columns, and a popular Food Network television show.