Ina Garten Jalapeño Margaritas are a make ahead cocktail she discovered at New York’s John Dory Oyster Bar with her friend Pam Krauss. She infuses silver tequila with a pierced jalapeño overnight, which gives this simple dinner party drink a slow, steady heat. Leave the pierced jalapeño in the tequila for exactly 24 hours because …
Ina Garten parmesan polenta is an easy, no-stir side dish she got from Paula Wolfert’s memoir. You mix everything in a baking dish and let the oven do the work, no standing over a pot. It comes out creamy, loaded with Parmesan, ready for a family dinner. The whisking step after the first 45 minutes …
Ina garten Cranberry Martinis are a make ahead holiday cocktail Bobby Flay first mixed on a Thanksgiving special. She simmers fresh cranberries and orange zest into a syrup, then soaks the vodka for two days. The result is a tart, festive drink for any dinner party. The cranberry syrup needs at least two full days …
Ina Garten slow-roasted tomatoes with fennel, easy with just 6 ingredients, owes everything to fennel pollen. She roasts halved plum tomatoes cut-side down at 275 degrees for three hours, so the sugars caramelize into a simple side dish for family dinner. The low oven temperature is what matters: 275 degrees gives the tomatoes time to …
Ina Garten Bailey’s & Cream needs 4 ingredients, no oven, and five minutes. She spent a day testing ice cream and liqueur combos in her kitchen, and this easy no-cook dessert won hands down. Pull it together for a dinner party when baking isn’t on the menu. Get the ice cream and sorbet soft enough …
Ina Garten garlic-roasted haricots verts are a quick 5-ingredient side that skips blanching. She tosses them with grated garlic and olive oil, then roasts at 425 degrees for under 10 minutes. Lemon zest right off the pan turns them into an easy weeknight or Thanksgiving side. Grating the garlic on a Microplane is what makes …
Ina Garten cinnamon-spiced shortbread, an easy holiday cookie, starts with a buttery dough from Eli Zabar’s EAT in New York. She adds cinnamon to the dough and coats each warm cookie in sugar, nutmeg, and cloves. Your house fills with warm spice scent as they bake. Mix the butter and sugar on low speed until …
Ina Garten puff pastry croutons are a quick, easy, 4-ingredient swap for bread croutons. Cut one sheet of frozen puff pastry into rounds, brush with egg wash, and bake for 10 minutes. She made them to float on cozy soup, so each spoonful gets a flaky, buttery crunch. Keep the pastry cold right up until …
Ina Garten berries & jam milkshakes, a quick party dessert, came from food stylist Abby Derethik, who blended them for the TV show crew. Frozen strawberries, Greek yogurt, and strawberry preserves make each glass thick and fruity enough for any family gathering. Blend the frozen strawberries with milk first before adding the rest, because the …
Ina Garten Truffled Chicken Liver Mousse, easy and make ahead, was one of the first dinner party dishes she made for Jeffrey after they married. She upgraded the original recipe with truffle butter, Cognac, and fresh thyme for a smoother, richer party appetizer. Soaking the livers in milk for two hours pulls out bitterness, and …