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.
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.
Award-winning actor and friend Nathan Lane spends a day at Ina Garten's barn, complete with a cooking lesson and fascinating conversation. Ina makes Nathan's favorite dessert, Rum Raisin Rice Pudding, and he shares his incredible life story. Then, Ina teaches him to make Mussels with Saffron Cream, and the self-confessed hopeless cook picks his own herbs in Ina's beautiful herb garden. Finally, sticking with Ina's food philosophy that store bought is fine, they head to East Hampton, N.Y., for a fun, unexpected dessert.
Journalist and broadcaster Willie Geist visits Ina Garten's home for a chat and a cocktail masterclass. Ina bakes Willie's favorite Salted Chocolate Chunk Cookies, and after a tour of the garden, they shake up Bourbon Sidecars with Dried Cherries as Jeffrey and Willie's wife Christina join them on the terrace for cocktail hour.
Award-winning actress Julianna Margulies visits Ina Garten at home in the Hamptons. Ina mixes up Real Margaritas to welcome her guest, and they pick herbs in the garden before Julianna has a pinch-me moment -- cooking her signature Halibut with Herb Butter for Ina, who adds a magic ingredient to take it to the next level. To wrap up their special day, Julianna takes the wheel of Ina's convertible and they head to the beach.
Award-winning actor and friend Nathan Lane spends a day at Ina Garten's barn, complete with a cooking lesson and a sweet surprise. Ina makes Nathan's favorite dessert, Rum Raisin Rice Pudding, and teaches him to make Mussels with Saffron Cream -- and the self-confessed hopeless cook picks his own herbs in Ina's beautiful herb garden. Finally, sticking with Ina's food philosophy that store bought is fine, they head to East Hampton, N.Y., for a fun, unexpected dessert.
Ina Garten greets her new Hamptons neighbor, award-winning chef and restauranteur Marcus Samuelsson, with a delicious French 75 Cocktail. Then, Marcus shows the secrets to his Salmon Salad on Charred Flatbread, and Ina gives him the scoop on her favorite local farm stands and welcomes him to the neighborhood with a box of their finest produce.
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 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.