Our Top 4 Favorite Barefoot Contessa Recipes

When it comes to cooking, Ina Garten (also known as Barefoot Contessa) has made it incredibly simplistic. If you're a newbie in the kitchen department, she's got the perfect recipes to make you look like a pro without feeling overwhelmed. And, if you're a kitchen expert..don't worry - her recipes show you even more simplistic ways to do what you were already doing.

Truly, Ina has a way of making the most tedious of kitchen tasks feel less complicated. And, today is her birthday! We're celebrating by giving YOU 15% off all Barefoot Contessa Cookbooks with code HB15.

We also wanted to share our top 4 favorite Barefoot Contessa recipes and the cookbooks that go with them. We'd love to hear what yours are!

1: Perfect Roast Chicken: This recipe will go down in history as our FAVORITE Barefoot Contessa main dish recipe of all time. We love how delicious this chicken is and how easy it is to make. This is a great recipe for any special occasion or holiday. This recipe is from The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook.

2: Beatty's Chocolate Cake: One word - YUM. We use Ina's Chocolate Cake recipe for our cupcakes, too. This makes a great Valentine's Day sweet treat for your kiddos' class party or your countertops at home. This recipe is from Barefoot Contessa at Home.

3: Real Meatballs & Spaghetti: This recipe is one of our most-searched for recipe on our website. Everything we check our website stats, everyone is searching for Ina's famous spaghetti and meatballs. Honestly, this is one of my family's favorite meals for weeknights. This recipe is from Barefoot Contessa Family Style.

4: Garlic Roasted Potatoes: These potatoes are sooooo easy and the perfect side for any main dish. We love how simplistic they are to make and how great they go alongside your dishes for every season. This recipe is from Barefoot Contessa Parties.

Let us know below: which cookbook is your favorite?