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//By Alexandra Stafford onOctober 31, 2018 (updated February 6, 2020)
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There are a few recipes in Ina Garten’s latest book, Cook Like a Pro, that are calling my name: cauliflower toasts, chicken thighs with creamy mustard sauce, and Daniel Rose’s pear clafouti.
But what I am most excited to see more than anything is that she has included her recipe for homemade ricottain the “Pro Basics” section of the book. It’s such a good one! I make this recipe year-round: in the spring for endive and fava salad tartines, in the summer with fresh tomatoes and basil, and in the fall and winter with roasted squash and onion jam à la ABC Kitchen.
Friends, I’ve rounded up my 10 favorite Ina recipes below. What have I missed? What are your favorite Ina recipes??
1. Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic and Pancetta
2. Beatty’s Chocolate Cake
3. Roasted Broccoli with Garlic, Parmesan, and Lemon
4. Mustard-Roasted Chicken
5. Pasta Alla Vecchia Bettola: AKA Pasta With The Best Vodka Sauce You Will Ever Make
6. Espresso Ice Box Cake
7. Tri-Berry Muffins
8. Baked Fontina with Herbs
9. Homemade Ricotta
10. Charlie Bird Farro Salad
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Tracy —Reply
Those look amazing! I think that chocolate cake needs my immediate attention! Can’t wait to try your favs of hers! And if you haven’t tried her orange yogurt https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/orange-yogurt-recipe-1940276
Please do so because it’s so delicious. Draining out all the tasteless liquid in the yogurt and replacing it with orange juice…..such a genius move. I like mine super thick so you have control of how much to add. Thanks for sharing! Happy Halloween!!alexandra —Reply
I have not made her orange yogurt but it sounds completely delicious … yum!! Thanks so much for sharing. Happy Halloween to you as well!
Tracy —Reply
I made that cake last night……Holy Shamokes! I have never made a recipe that you’ve posted that hasn’t become a favorite ♥ Thanks for all you do!
alexandra —Reply
So happy to hear this, Tracy 🙂 🙂 🙂 And thank you for the kind words … means so much. xo
Becky Ross —Reply
Earlier this year I copied the broccoli recipe from your site and it became an instant favorite in this house. Tonight’s dinner included these brussel sprouts which were also delicious. I haven’t tried the mustard roasted chicken but last night did have Ina Garten’s chicken thighs with mustard sauce – another winner. Thank you for including these wonderful choices.
alexandra —Reply
Yay! I’m going to try the creamy mustard chicken thighs in the next day or so. Can’t wait!
Amy —Reply
Must include Ina’s Asian Grilled Salmon which is a regular in our house. It’s delicious and will convert anyone into a salmon lover!
Also her Lemon Yogurt Cake is awesome!alexandra —Reply
Ohhhh both of these sound lovely!! You’re making me want to head to my fish market ASAP. And a lemon-yogurt cake sounds like a good one to know. Thanks!
Sally —Reply
I love her original lemon cake – it’s amazing.
alexandra —Reply
ohhhh yum, Sally, … adding to the list 🙂
Sally —Reply
I love Ina (and you, of course!). Her parmesan chicken is a staple in my house, and has converted my 6 yo to like chicken – and my 12 yo said, “Mommy, this is SO GOOD!” You have to use super thin cutlets – I use less flour and more parm and breadcrumbs than the recipe.
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/parmesan-chicken-recipe-2102621
alexandra —Reply
Thank you SO much for sending this along with your helpful tips … going to make it ASAP!!
Jennifer McKee —Reply
Cheers on the choice of the pasta with vodka. Not only the best but the easiest pasta sauce!
alexandra —Reply
Right??? SO good.
shirley —Reply
I’ve tried so many of her recipes and liked them all, but I would have to say We like her Shrimp and orzo pasta salad. And of course her chicken. I made her rolled stuffed turkey breast and it was very good. The presentation was wow.
alexandra —Reply
Shrimp-orzo pasta salad sounds amazing! Must try soon. Thanks for the tip!
Leslie B. —Reply
Ina’s Ribollita Soup is a favorite in my house. I add some Parmesan rinds, but otherwise, it’s perfection. TJ’s has a 4oz. pkg of diced pancetta to start things off (so it’s not vegetarian), but please try it. You’ll be glad you did.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/ribollita-recipe.html
alexandra —Reply
Ohhh thank you for this!! I must try it ASAP. And thanks for the TJ’s tip… so handy.
Theresa Keller —Reply
I really like her maple granola…. so good with yogurt or by itself. Makes a nice gift too!
alexandra —Reply
ooohhhh thanks for the tip!
