Star of stage and screen Christine Baranski stops by Ina Garten's barn to talk Broadway breaks, love at first sight, corsets, and living the Italian dream. Christine's crazy for breakfast pastries, so Ina makes Maple-Oatmeal Scones to frost together. Then, they take a culinary trip to Italy via East Hampton, cooking Weeknight Bolognese and Roasted Broccolini for Christine to make at her Tuscan home, with an unexpected skinny-dipping invite for Ina!
It's a perfect day for Ina Garten when actress and self-confessed foodie Emily Mortimer joins her for a fantastic day of cooking and conversation. Ina makes Emily her favorite comfort food, Ravioli en Brodo, with a major shortcut, and they discuss career challenges, childhood memories and cooking catastrophes. Then, Ina gets a lesson in English Yorkshire Pudding, a Sunday lunch staple, and Emily is treated to an American store-bought Brunch Board.
Ina Garten welcomes Dan Barber, an award-winning chef and farm-to-table trailblazer, for a fun day of cooking and conversation at the barn. Ina makes Cornmeal Pound Cake, and the pair talk about career catering coincidences, high-pressure hospitality, and redefining restaurant reviews. Then, Dan brings the experience of his two Michelin-star restaurant, Blue Hill at Stone Barns, to Ina's barn when he shares his delicious recipe for Miso Crusted Squash.
Ina Garten welcomes award-winning singer, songwriter and actress Faith Hill to spend an amazing day at the barn. Ina's toasting her fabulous guest with Frozen Paloma cocktails and some Guacamole. Then, Faith's lovely daughter Gracie joins them in the kitchen to bake their family's favorite Coca-Cola Cake. Finally, Ina and Faith hit the road for the charming Topping Rose House and Prosecco and St-Germain cocktails to celebrate a brilliant new friendship.
Ina Garten is having a blast at the barn when Frank Bruni, the award-winning journalist, restaurant critic, author and professor, shares his amazing life story and a killer Boulevardier cocktail to be served alongside Ina's Parmesan Thyme Crackers. They discuss life, love, career highs, personal lows and their passion for food. Then, Ina treats Frank to a fool-proof Gruyere and Herb Omelet lesson that uses fresh herbs from her garden.
Ina Garten keeps things close to home when she welcomes husband Jeffrey Garten as her special guest. Jeffrey loves everything Ina makes, especially her Easy Butternut Squash and Apple Soup, so it will be the perfect lunch to fortify Jeffrey before he is in the interview hot seat! As they share headlines and highlights from 60 years together, nothing is off limits, from love-at-first-sight chance encounters to their long-distance relationship challenges. There's even a spy career expose! Then, Ina transforms kitchen-novice Jeffrey into a short-order chef extraordinaire, teaching him how to make Challah French Toast with Seriously Crispy Bacon, a diner classic with the volume turned up.
The legendary violin virtuoso and celebrated symphony orchestra conductor Itzhak Perlman joins Ina Garten for a perfect day of cooking and conversation at the barn. They both love remembered flavors, so Ina is making a Potato Galette with Smoked Salmon. Ina learns about Itzhak's incredible rise to fame, from making it in America at only 13 years old to playing for Presidents and writing iconic film scores for Steven Spielberg. Then, there's a duo of brunch recipes when the musical superstar shows Ina his foolproof Scrambled Eggs with Caramelized Onions paired with Ina's speedy Strawberries Romanoff.
Comedian, writer, actor, and producer Tina Fey joins Ina Garten for a fun-filled day at the barn. Tina loves custard desserts, so Ina welcomes her with Breakfast Panna Cotta before digging deep, sharing childhood trauma revelations, standout standup moments, and life on the road with her best friend Amy Poehler. Then, Tina and Ina team up in the kitchen to make a dream dinner with Tina's signature Greek Lemon Potatoes served with Ina's Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mustard Sauce. Plus, they share some surprising plate presentation and comedy rules!
Ina Garten's dreams come true when superstar ballerina Misty Copeland joins her for an amazing day at the barn. Ina toasts her fabulous guest with Kir Royale cocktails and Herbed Ricotta Bruschetta before digging deep to talk about her extraordinary upbringing, from making history to the nail-biting moment she thought it was all over. Then, Misty shows Ina her family's favorite go-to dinner, Citrus Salmon and Mashed Butternut Squash, for a perfect alfresco dinner.
Award-winning novelist Ann Patchett joins Ina Garten for a fun-filled day at the barn. Ann's bestselling book, "Tom Lake," is set on a cherry orchard, so Ina welcomes her with a simple country dessert, Cherry Clafouti. Ann shares childhood revelations, her winning formula to writing nine bestsellers and why she decided to open a bookstore in Nashville. For lunch, they share Charlie Bird's Farro Salad with Ina's Jammy Eggs and Ann's favorite Roasted Cauliflower, one delicious grain salad two ways.