If you’ve never had strata, it’s the perfect Christmas morning treat as most of the work is done ahead of time, and it’s a hearty, warming dish ideal for a cold winter morning. This spin on a family favorite ups the flavor with a homemade mushroom cream sauce and crispy shallots!
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.
Ten years ago, I set out to cook every single Ina Garten recipe—a project inspired by Julie & Julia. What began as a way to learn how to cook grew into a life-changing adventure filled with recipes, friendships, personal growth, and unforgettable memories – culminating in cooking with Ina herself.
Check out my favorite recipes for the grill from classic Memorial Day treats like Niman Ranch Burgers with Caramelized Onions and Townline’s BBQ Pork Ribs to new favorites such as Grilled Peaches with Amaretti and Grilled Oysters with Lemon Dill Butter.
2024 was a whirlwind year for us as Alex and I took a huge leap, leaving our home of 15 years in NYC for a new adventure in Portland, Maine. Today, I am sharing all my favorite recipes that got me through 2024 – both the ones I created and the cookbook gems I discovered. Hope they inspire you to get in the kitchen!
Transform traditional nachos into an elegant appetizer with Ina Garten’s Fresh Crab Nachos recipe. Featuring a rich blend of crab, Cabot’s extra-sharp white cheddar and Pepper Jack cheese, plus a creamy trinity of mayonnaise, cream cheese, and sour cream. Topped with fresh vegetables and lime for the perfect finish.
I tackled this recipe only six months into my project, naively unaware of how much veal shanks would cost. I might have been cursing Ina under my breath as I walked out of the butcher’s with just two tiny veal shanks—all I could afford instead of the eight large shanks the recipe called for. But one taste, and I was sold.
I’m counting down to Ina’s memoir release by sharing one favorite recipe daily from each of her 13 cookbooks! First up, the OG, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook and Ina’s mouthwatering Potato Fennel Gratin! It’s decadent, comforting and someone is going to have to come over and pry this out of my hands before I devour it all