I made this cake on a summer day when I couldn’t bear to turn on the oven—and now it’s my secret weapon. It’s cold, tangy, …
Ina Garten Vanilla Cake Recipe
Vanilla cake was never my favorite—until I baked this one on a whim for a friend’s birthday. I expected it to be subtle. Safe. Background …
Ina Garten Crab Rangoon Dip
I used to think crab dip had to be either fancy or forgettable—there was no in-between. Too many versions tasted like a vaguely seafood-flavored cheese …
Ina Garten Seafood Lasagna
I didn’t expect much the first time I layered crab between lasagna noodles—honestly, it felt like something that shouldn’t work. But somewhere between the sweet …
Ina Garten Breakfast Strata
Ina Garten Breakfast Strata is made with crispy baguette or sourdough bread, bacon, onion, garlic, fresh spinach, parmesan cheese, eggs, milk, salt, ground mustard, and …
Barefoot Contessa Stuffed Shells
Stuffed shells used to intimidate me. Something about piping cheese into pasta felt fussy and restaurant-y. And every time I tried, the filling either oozed …
Barefoot Contessa Crab Quiche
I once made a crab quiche for a brunch where everything else was store-bought—and it stuck out, but not in a good way. Too much …
Barefoot Contessa Tomato Aspic
I didn’t expect to like tomato aspic. It showed up at a garden luncheon once—perfectly molded, jiggling slightly, served with shrimp and lemon wedges—and I …
Ina Garten German Potato Salad
Ina Garten German Potato Salad is made with Yukon Gold potatoes, crispy bacon, sautéed onions, white vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper, and fresh parsley. This traditional …
Ina Garten Shrimp And Grits
Shrimp and grits used to feel like a dish I should love, but somehow mine always landed flat. The shrimp were bland, the grits got …