The incredible award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and writer Hoda Kotb is joining Ina Garten at the barn for a day of good food and great conversation. Hoda doesn't cook much, so Ina shows her how to assemble an Easy Mezze Board with Marinated Herbed Feta that is perfect for effortless entertaining. Then, they talk memories, game-changing moments, and momentous career decisions before heading to the kitchen for a fried chicken master class. Since it's Hoda's absolute favorite, Ina shows her how to make the best Fried Chicken Sandwiches ever, so she can make them at home.
Ina Garten has a blast when Stanley Tucci, the award-winning actor, director, TV presenter and author, shares his amazing life story and recipes. The day kicks off with a Martini lesson from Stanley, a cocktail first for Ina, served alongside her Easy Oysters Rockefeller. They talk life, love, career highs, personal lows and their shared passion for food. Then, there's a Tucci kitchen takeover when Stanley teaches Ina how to make an incredible Tuscan seafood stew, Cacciucco. The day ends on a high with a top-down ride to Main Beach for coffee and more confessions.
Rob Marshall and John DeLuca, an award-winning Hollywood power couple and Ina Garten's close friends, visit her home to catch up and cook together. She makes them refreshing Watermelon Cosmopolitans, and then it's over to the kitchen to cook along with John, who makes Salmon Burgers topped with his mom's Simplest Slaw.
The amazing talk show host, comedian, writer and producer Stephen Colbert and producer Evie McGee-Colbert visit Ina Garten for a wonderful day at the barn. Ina invites them in with Sour Cream Coffee Cake before digging deep and talking about live TV make-or-break moments, Stephen's toughest interviews, and the highs and lows of writing a cookbook with your spouse. Then, the Colberts hit the kitchen with two recipes from their new cookbook, Green Goddess Dip and Capri Sunset Cocktails.
Ina Garten's dear friend, culinary entrepreneur, pioneering restaurateur and author Danny Meyer joins her at the barn for good food and great conversation. She welcomes him with Croissants and Smoked Salmon served with Vanilla Coffee Shakerato, a delicious Italian iced coffee. They dish over the best and worst times in the restaurant trade as well as the secret to Danny's success. Then, Danny teaches Ina his favorite home cooked pasta dish, Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage, to enjoy in the garden.
It's a perfect day when star of stage, screen, and TV Allison Janney joins Ina Garten at the barn. Since Allison was a kid, she's loved fondue, so Ina welcomes her with Baked Fontina, a spin on her favorite that's made with cheese bought from the local cheese shop. There's not only great food, but amazing conversation too, as Allison shares stories about Presidential performances, Broadway breaks, figure skating freak accidents, and surprising stage-fright coping strategies from Stanley Tucci. Then, there's a cooking lesson for Allison when Ina shares the secrets to making perfect Cacio e Pepe and Lemon Vinaigrette, two recipes Allison has always wanted to master.
Christina Tosi, the incredibly creative, award-winning pastry chef and founder of the fabulous Milk Bar dessert empire, joins Ina Garten for a perfect day of cooking and conversation at the barn. Christina loves to snack, so Ina is making her Smoked Salmon Tartines with gravlax sauce to eat while they share incredible stories about life-changing career decisions, rising up through the pastry chef ranks, and dessert revelations. Then, Christina shares the secrets to assembling Milk Bar's legendary Birthday Cake and how to get professional bakery results at home.
The amazing award-winning composer, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and band leader Jon Batiste is joining Ina Garten for a fun-filled day at the barn. Ina welcomes him with Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars for a taste of nostalgia before sitting down for a memorable conversation. Jon digs deep, sharing secret superpowers to stay strong in the face of adversity, as well as talking about once in a lifetime performances and making Grammy history. Then, it's a culinary first for Ina when the musical maestro takes over in the kitchen and shows her how to make his Ma's famous Louisiana-style Red Beans and Rice with its very own unique soundtrack.
Ina Garten has loved and listened to multi-Grammy winning singer, songwriter and musician Norah Jones for years, and today she is finally meeting her in person. Norah loves pie, so Ina is welcoming her with a decadent Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie with a great store-bought shortcut. They talk about Norah's incredible whirlwind rise to fame, family reunions and food at home and on the road, including a Thanksgiving disaster! There's a Chicken in a Pot with Orzo cooking class for Norah, then they head out for a historical Hamptons tour to Home Sweet Home, a museum with a musical connection.
It's a dream come true for Ina Garten when chef, restaurateur and fellow Food Network star Bobby Flay comes to spend an amazing day at the barn. She welcomes her fabulous guest with Cherry Pistachio Biscotti and shows Bobby how to make a quick Irish Coffee Affogato before digging deep into his amazing career, from the mentor that changed his life to make-or-break restaurant reviews. Then, it's Bobby's turn as he teaches Ina how to make his favorite fast pasta dish, Fresh Fettucine with Anchovy Butter and Chives, garnished with incredible garlic lemon breadcrumbs.