It's back to basics on chicken. From the simplest Garlic Roast Chicken with the volume turned up high (that's good enough for company), to a wonderful recipe inspired by the south of France -- Chicken Bouillabaisse with a garlicky saffron mayonnaise called Rouille. Plus the secret of how to make the simplest, most delicious chicken stock.
It's back to basics on steak and sides. Ina's shaking it up and turning up the volume on steak house classic recipes and she's getting her friend TR to road test the recipes for her. First, filet Steakhouse Steaks, sauteed then oven roasted to perfection with a fabulous Roquefort and chive sauce to wake up even the most jaded taste buds. Then, she's making over everyone's favorite sides: Sauteed Wild Mushrooms and crispy Cornmeal-Fried Onion Rings.
It's back to basics on cooking for a crowd as Ina throws a party for theatrical friends. She's sharing her party rules and know-how to demonstrate how to throw big bashes completely stress free. On the menu are Lobster Corn Chowder, Orange Glazed Ham and Fruit Cake Cookies.
This is back to basics on dinner for unexpected guests. With some store-cupboard staples and freezer standbys Ina shows how you can pull together a fabulous dinner without even stepping out the door. And that's exactly what she's doing for dinner with her friend Miguel who just happens to be in town. She whips up Spring Green Risotto, Shortbread Cookies and Caramel Pecan Sundaes in a flash.
It's back to basics on food with love. When you want to cook romantic, making food with meaning is the answer. It's Ina and Jeffrey's 40th wedding anniversary and Ina is sharing her secrets on the perfect romantic meal. On the menu are a Campari cocktail, Italian wedding soup, Brownie Pie and anniversary surprises for both Ina and Jeffrey.
This is back to basics on showing someone you care by saying it with food. Ina prepares a thank you breakfast basket for a friend packed with Date Nut Spice Bread, Orange Marmalade and Homemade Muesli With Red Berries.
Fire up the grill: this is back to basics on beach barbecues. Getting back to basics is all about simplicity, flavor and informality, and nothing illustrates this better than a good old-fashioned beach BBQ. Ina is meeting her friends Michael and Jim at the beach; they're firing up the grill and setting the scene, and she's bringing the food -- Grilled Clams With Basil Breadcrumbs, Niman Ranch Burgers, Caramelized Onions and Chocolate S'mores.
It's back to basics on the big chill: great get ahead food. Ina is stocking her friends up with incredible fridge friendly food. There's everyone's favorite comfort food with the volume turned up -- Truffle Mac and Cheese. For dessert, a Fresh Lemon Mousse decorated with whipped cream. Then, for breakfast, Cinnamon Honey Butter to serve on warm toast. Her friend Michael helps set the house so everything is ready for a back to basics fridge happy welcome home.
Ina Garten's cutting straight to sweet with delicious make-ahead and very professional fruit desserts. There's a twist on a classic with Apple Pie Bars, then pure comfort meets wow factor in Chocolate Banana Cream Pie. Easy and elegant Stewed Rhubarb and Red Berries make a perfect summer dessert, with ideas for amping things up with fruit liqueurs. Finally, there's a Sparkling Grapefruit Granita that's guaranteed to impress.
It's eggs all the way in an incredible master class, featuring them both soft boiled and in the dressing of a fantastic Caesar Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon. Egg whites are whipped to perfection for a Pavlova Fruit Tart, then there's foolproof Truffled Scrambled Eggs. She makes Eggs Benedict with an Easy Hollandaise Sauce just like a pro, and super chef Jose Andres reveals the secret of his perfectly fried eggs.