Ina Garten lobster & avocado sandwiches are a no cook dinner she made after finding leftover lobster. She stacked a lemony lobster salad on mashed avocado and toasted potato rolls. It feeds six in 15 minutes, so it doubles as a simple family dinner. Ina splits the lemon juice unevenly, giving more to the avocado …
Ina Garten roasted shishito peppers with easy hollandaise skips the double boiler, because the sauce comes together in a microwave. Seven ingredients, one sheet pan, and a quick whisk make this the kind of easy side dish you bring to a dinner party. The hollandaise will break if you rush the microwave, so go in …
Ina Garten Maine Lobster Stew starts with an easy, make ahead trick: steeping the shells overnight in milk, cream, sherry, and saffron. Tarragon and two kinds of sherry go in the next day, turning that rich base into a cozy soup for a family dinner. Steep the shells for a full 12 hours, because rushing …
Ina Garten Spanish Tapas Peppers are easy to make ahead for a dinner party appetizer spread. Roasted red and yellow pepper wedges get stuffed with olives, anchovies, saffron, and sherry-soaked golden raisins, then baked until the bread crumb topping crisps up. The saffron and anchovy combo gives a deep, savory bite that regular stuffed peppers …
Ina Garten roasted red pepper hummus, a make ahead party dip, started at her Barefoot Contessa shop where the crew made batches of it daily. She blends Sriracha and roasted red peppers into the classic, so it has a warm, smoky kick that regular versions don’t have. The food processor does all the work in …
Ina Garten chocolate-dipped brown sugar shortbread, easy to batch and only 8 ingredients, swaps white sugar for brown to get a deeper, toffee-like flavor. She rolls the dough into small logs, bakes them golden, then dips the tops in milk chocolate and toasted pecans. Mix the butter and brown sugar just until combined, because overworking …
Ina Garten honey vanilla crème fraîche, easy and quick, came from a dinner party save. Her planned dessert flopped before friends arrived, so she grabbed crème fraîche and stirred in honey with vanilla bean seeds. It became one of her favorite few ingredient sauces. This one works two ways, thin as a sauce or thick …
Ina Garten roasted shrimp panzanella is an easy salad you can prep ahead for a family dinner. She roasts shrimp on the same sheet pan as the croutons, then tosses both with fresh vegetables, feta, and a tangy Dijon vinaigrette. Arugula and capers go in right before serving. The mustard vinaigrette needs time to soak …
Ina Garten Vanilla Semifreddo with Raspberry Sauce freezes a full month ahead, so this easy make ahead dessert takes care of itself. She folds whipped cream and egg whites into a frozen mousse that sits in a loaf pan until your dinner party arrives. Whip the egg whites until they hold firm peaks but still …
Ina Garten’s chocolate buttercream cake is an easy dessert she picked up from pastry chef Larry Hayden at Union Square Café. Buttermilk, sour cream, and brewed coffee keep every layer moist, so it holds up well for a dinner party or birthday celebration. Cream the butter and sugars on high for a full five minutes …
