Ina Garten's Best-Selling Cookbook On Amazon Isn't Her Debut

Michael Loccisano/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you want to read the wisdom that beloved celebrity chef Ina Garten has to offer, you can start with her 11 tips that will help you up your cooking game . However, to really learn from the master, it's a good idea to also buy one of her cookbooks.

You may be wondering which one to start with, as Garten has published 14 books throughout her career. Well, it doesn't hurt to go with the one that has sold the most on Amazon — which, surprisingly, is not her debut. Garten's first guide, " The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook ," was published in 1999.

It has over 2,000 Amazon reviews, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. However, 2020's " Modern Comfort Food " has gotten the most attention from Amazon shoppers. It has over 18,000 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

"Modern Comfort Food" features 85 recipes that are some of Garten's best comforting dishes to make at home. Recipes include cheddar and chutney grilled cheese, cheesy chicken enchiladas, beef stew, and chocolate cake. All in all, you'll find recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as cocktails, desserts, and side dishes.

What Amazon reviewers love about Modern Comfort Food Ina Garten fans clearly loved this cookbook. "She's taken well-loved comfort foods and made them even better," said one Amazon reviewer. "This book really speaks to the simple excellence of the home cooking dishes I constantly crave," said another (via Amazon ).

In fact, everyone seems to love Garten's take on comfort food: She keeps the recipes straightforward but still elevated. Multiple customers also mentioned how much they enjoy the way that Garten is able to make every recipe seem simple, so that it doesn't intimidate newer home cooks.

Additionally, many people love how well-designed the book is. "Recipes are well organized and the photos are as gorgeous as ever," said an Amazon reviewer. Plus, multiple buyers brought up loving the way that stories are integrated into the book.

"The descriptions prior to each recipe make this book so interesting — [it's] like a small story to know what inspiration took place to create that specific recipe!" said one review (via Amazon ). And, for what it's worth, many reviewers mentioned how well this book worked as a gift for someone in their life.

It's clear that Ina Garten's "Modern Comfort Food" is worth purchasing. You can buy it in hardcover on Amazon for $35 (or $38.98 for the spiral-bound version). And if you want more advice from Garten, check out her tips for organizing a perfect dinner party and her all-time favorite comfort recipe .