When a warm late-winter weekend had me pretending summer had arrived, I made Ina Garten’s Middle Eastern Vegetable Salad. Chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, herbs, and feta are tossed in a bright lemon vinaigrette for an easy no-cook dinner. Even with less-than-perfect produce, it’s fresh, satisfying, and a great reminder of warmer days.
Grey winter days call for something bright, and no one uses citrus like Ina Garten. From lemony roast chicken to vibrant desserts and orange-spiked vegetables, these recipes wake up winter cooking. Here are my favorite Ina lemon, orange, and grapefruit dishes to help you power through the last stretch of cold weather.
Ina Garten’s Roasted Butternut Squash Salad proves salads can feel right in winter. Maple-roasted squash, jammy cranberries, peppery arugula, toasted walnuts, and Parmesan get tossed with a warm cider vinaigrette that’s tangy, sweet, and glossy. It’s cozy, bright, and the perfect balance of comforting and fresh for cooler months.
Ten years after overcooking my first tuna steak, I revisit Ina Garten’s Seared Tuna with Mango Chutney and share exactly how to get it right. A thick-cut steak, a hard sear, and a ruby-red center make all the difference, balanced by sweet-spicy mango jalapeño chutney and fresh mint.
Ina Garten’s Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms are the ultimate party appetizer. Tender mushroom caps soak up olive oil and Marsala wine, then are filled with Italian sausage, garlic, scallions, Parmesan, panko, and mascarpone. Rich, savory, and perfectly golden.
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.
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.
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!