Ina's recipes are the only ones I would make for company without testing them first (with the caveat that you may want to reduce the salt or lemon).
My favorites are:
Cream of Wild Mushroom soup:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/cream-of-wild-mushroom-soup-recipe.html
Saffron Risotto with Butternut Squash:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/butternut-squash-risotto-recipe.html
Rosemary Roasted Cashews:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/rosemary-roasted-cashews-recipe.html
Made many times to rave reviews!