It all starts with one lemon and garlic roast chicken served with baby leaf with crispy bacon and parmesan salad which lives on to become chicken stock and chicken tabbouleh salad. Ina invites her garden designer friend to decorate the garden.
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 is joined by her dear friend, the incredible movie actress Emily Blunt, for a fantastic day of cooking. Ina bakes classic English Cream Scones with jam and clotted cream to welcome her guest with a taste of home. Then, Emily shows Ina a real family favorite, her signature Turkey Bolognese, delicious alongside Ina's easy Caesar Salad with Parmesan Croutons for a perfect alfresco dinner.
Ina Garten shares a collection of restaurant-inspired dishes to cook at home. Ina cooks with Frank Pellegrino for the famous Rao's restaurant and gets insider information from the best kitchens in America.
It's a perfect day for Ina Garten when actor, producer, businesswoman and self-confessed foodie Jennifer Garner joins her for cooking and conversation at the barn. Jennifer has trouble nailing her grandma's cornbread recipe, so Ina troubleshoots with her incredible Brown Butter Skillet Cornbread. After discussing love, make-or-break moments and childhood memories, they head into the kitchen for a pizza collaboration, creating the ultimate Garner and Garten Pizza and Jen's Pizza Crackers.
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.