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
Toast to Beyoncé’s birthday with a Master Cleanse Lemon Drop Cocktail, inspired by her Dreamgirls diet. This vodka-based drink combines lemon juice, maple syrup, and a cayenne-sugar rim for a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and spicy flavors.
Escape the summer heat with Ina Garten’s array of frozen delights. Whether you’re craving homemade Milk Chocolate Oreo ice cream, simple store-bought “Ice Cream” Sandwiches, or impressive desserts like Raspberry Baked Alaska, Ina has the perfect cool treat for every palate.
Tomato season is here, and we’re celebrating with a week of mouthwatering tomato sandwich recipes! Kicking off with Ina Garten’s Tomato Sandwich with Basil Mayonnaise, featuring garlic-basil-lemon infused mayo on rustic bread topped with ripe heirloom tomatoes.
This no-cook appetizer will satisfy your tastebuds with its rich, creamy, spicy deliciousness – whether served with crackers or veggies. The key, of course, is to use *goood* cheddar and that can only mean Cabot’s Vermont Cheddar!