I began hosting large Friendsgivings during the project, inspired by Ina’s extensive holiday recipe collection. Since then, I’ve continued the tradition, theming each celebration around a different recipe author. Each celebration introduces new dishes that become future Thanksgiving staples, and here are some favorites
Take the stress out of Thanksgiving with these delicious make-ahead desserts from Ina Garten. Perfect for busy hosts who want to enjoy the holiday without last-minute baking chaos.
Elevate your Thanksgiving spread with Ina Garten’s signature side dishes, including a mouthwatering Mushroom & Leek Bread Pudding, savory Chipotle & Rosemary Roasted Nuts, classic gravy, Spinach Gratin, and Parmesan Roasted Asparagus. Complete the feast with festive cocktails perfect for holiday entertaining.
Explore Ina Garten’s eight exceptional mashed potato recipes, ranging from traditional butter-and-cream combinations to elevated versions featuring truffle butter, roasted garlic, goat cheese, and Parmesan. Find out which recipe stands above the rest as the ultimate potato side dish for any occasion.
A comprehensive ranking of Ina Garten’s seven turkey recipes, highlighting her signature techniques like dry brining and turkey roulade. Each recipe earns perfect marks, but offers unique approaches to achieving moist, flavorful meat.
Eric Kim’s Vietnamese-Inspired Roast Chicken brings the aromatic flavors of phở gà to a beautifully crispy, juicy bird. Dry-brined with cinnamon, fennel, coriander, and cloves, then roasted with ginger and onion, this flavorful chicken gets a bright finish of lime, fresh herbs, and sriracha for a delicious weeknight dinner.
Leave it to Ina Garten to give store-bought mashed potatoes a serious upgrade! In Simply Ina, she transforms Bob Evans mashed potatoes with garlic confit, butter, and half-and-half. I was skeptical, but these were surprisingly delicious. They’re not quite homemade, but with a little advance prep, they’re a pretty great shortcut.
Irene Yoo’s Ramen Carbonara combines chewy ramen noodles, crispy bacon, and caramelized kimchi in a rich, silky Parmesan and egg sauce. This Korean-inspired twist on Italian carbonara delivers savory, spicy, tangy flavors with minimal effort. It’s a satisfying weeknight dinner made with ingredients you may already have on hand.
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