Ina Garten is setting her sights on beef and sharing her tips for preparing it roasted, ground, sliced, sauteed and seared just like a pro. She starts with the perfect steak, an easy and elegant Filet Mignon with Mustard and Mushrooms. Then she turns humble ground beef into the most delicious Individual Meatloaves, and there's even beef for breakfast in Roast Beef Hash with Eggs. For a stellar first course, Ina makes Filet of Beef Carpaccio sliced wafer thin.
Ina Garten has a blast when Stanley Tucci, the award-winning actor, director, TV presenter and author, shares his amazing recipes. The day kicks off with a Martini lesson from Stanley, a cocktail first for Ina, served alongside her Easy Oysters Rockefeller. Then, there's a Tucci kitchen takeover when Stanley teaches Ina how to make an incredible Tuscan seafood stew, Cacciucco.
Michael Barbaro, journalist and co-host of The New York Times award-winning news podcast, "The Daily," is joining Ina Garten for a perfect day of cooking and conversation at the barn. To greet him, Ina makes Spicy Hermit Bars with ginger and molasses, two flavors Michael loves. Then, Ina turns the tables, and Michael's in the interview hot seat, sharing the secrets of The Daily's phenomenal success, his storytelling tactics, unique style, and off-duty life. Finally, Michael loves to cook, so Ina shows him an updated Chicken Marbella that's perfect for easy entertaining, and in return, he gives Ina a cocktail master class, mixing up an Old Fashioned, his go-to cocktail specialty.
Award-winning actor and producer Wendell Pierce joins Ina Garten for cooking and conversation at the barn. Ina serves Raspberry Corn Muffins for breakfast and shows Wendell how to pipe them with raspberry jam. Then, Ina learns about his amazing rise to fame, incredible family history, career challenges and gritty roles on stage and screen. Wendell loves seafood, so Ina teaches him to make a delicious one-pan Summer Skillet with Clams, Sausage and Corn.
Chef Erin French, the owner of The Lost Kitchen restaurant in Freedom, Maine, and star of The Lost Kitchen on Magnolia Network, joins Ina Garten in the Hamptons. Ina welcomes her guest with Banana Crunch Muffins, and Erin shares the secret to her Dad's Meatloaf. Then they hit the road for a tour of East Hampton, taking in Ina's favorite spots, including Carissa's Bakery for sweet treats.