This filet mignon dinner feels steakhouse-special but stays weeknight-doable. Pan-seared steaks are finished in the oven, then topped with a bold cacio e pepe Mornay and served alongside charred broccolini with lemon and chile flakes. It’s rich, peppery, and perfect for Valentine’s Day or any Friday night in.
Author: Trent
The Best Ina Garten Desserts for Valentine’s Day
I used to claim I didn’t have much of a sweet tooth, until years of baking Ina Garten desserts proved otherwise. Valentine’s Day has always called for something special, and Ina delivers every time. From elegant French classics to rich chocolate favorites, these desserts guarantee a memorable ending.
Pinwheel Lasagna from Don Angie: A Weekend Cooking Project
This Don Angie pinwheel lasagna is a true weekend project, layered with sausage Bolognese, béchamel, egg yolk pasta, and San Marzano tomato sauce. Spread the prep over a few days and the final bake is manageable, impressive, and undeniably restaurant-worthy.
A Better Onion Dip: Ina Garten’s Pan-Fried Classic
Ina Garten’s Pan-Fried Onion Dip is everything a great party dip should be: creamy, savory, and packed with slow-cooked onion flavor. Caramelized onions are folded into sour cream, cream cheese, and mayonnaise for a rich, nostalgic dip that pairs perfectly with a sturdy kettle-style chip.
A Cozy Skillet Pork Belly Pot Pie with Mushrooms and Puff Pastry
Inspired by the classic pork pot pie at Gage & Tollner, this skillet version uses rich pork belly, mushrooms, and a savory sherry-spiked gravy. Finished with flaky, store-bought puff pastry baked separately, it delivers big flavor with less fuss and more reliable results – perfect comfort food for a cozy night in.
My favorite Ina recipe for Beyonce’s Homecoming (or Super Bowl)
Rumor has it there’s an important foosball game this weekend! Which means it’s time for our annual viewing of Beyoncé’s Homecoming! And Ina has you covered in the food department!
Ina Garten’s Parmesan Chicken: A Weeknight Classic
Ina Garten’s Parmesan Chicken is a timeless weeknight dinner: crisp, golden chicken cutlets pan-fried in butter and olive oil, paired with a bright arugula salad and lemon vinaigrette. It’s simple, balanced, and just special enough to keep in regular rotation.
Lidey Heuck’s Side of Greens with Garlic & Soy
This garlicky side of mixed greens is a fast, flexible way to use whatever hearty greens you have on hand. Blanched until vivid green, then sautéed with garlic, red pepper flakes, and soy sauce, it’s savory, simple, and perfect alongside almost any meal.