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Close Photo: Dominik Bindl/Getty Images Jennifer Garner’s #PretendCookingShow is back, and her most recent “episode"on her Instagramincluded a very special guest: her mom. Together, the mother-daughter duo whipped up a “childhood favorite” dessert that’s a recipe from the 1989 issue ofSouthern Living’s annual recipe cookbook. And while they have made the pie countless times, wise words from Garner’s mom explain why they still pull out the cookbook for the recipe....

Photo:Nathan Congleton/NBC/Getty ImagesThe holiday shopping rush is officially underway. If there is abaking enthusiaston your list, you’re probably sorting through tons of kitchen products — measuring cups and pie dishes and so much more — and wondering what they’ll appreciate most. If you need help deciding, why not turn to an expert on the subject: the one and onlyJennifer Garner. She recently released a gift guide of her must-haveKitchenAid appliances— and her top pick is $100 off right now....

ClosePhoto:Garner: Michael Buckner/Variety/Getty Images. Recipe: PHOTOGRAPHER: FRED HARDY, FOOD STYLING: JENNIFER WENDORF, PROP STYLIST: SHELL ROYSTER.The winter holiday season might be the busiest time of year, but the post-holiday season is almost as busy—even for stars like Jennifer Garner. Between taking down all the holiday decor, getting back into the groove of work and school routines and tackling your New Year’s resolutions, it’s a packed few weeks. That’s why Garner resets with a simple breakfast meal-prep recipe that makes the morning go a little more smoothly....

Close Photo:Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images Jon Kopaloff/Getty Images When life gives her lemons, Jennifer Garner knows just what to do with them—she bakes a cake! The actress and Once Upon a Farm co-founder took to Instagram this week with another edition of her “#PretendCookingShow,” and this episode promises to be a favorite of folks with a sweet tooth. This time around, Garner put together a lusciously fluffy lemon olive oil cake with help from her palsJon Shook and Vinny Dotolo, the restaurateurs behind some of Jennifer’s favorite Los Angeles eateries, such as Son of a Gun....

Close Photo: Andrew Toth/Deadline/Getty Images We can always count on Jennifer Garner to feed us simple, healthy recipes on her “Pretend Cooking Show” Instagram series. Whether it’smini pumpkin loavesor achildhood favorite dessert, the actor knows how to sweeten things up on our feed. “We are going to turn basic Greek yogurt, a little vanilla, a little honey from the bees, strawberries and peaches—because, you know, I love peaches—we are going to turn it into a fluffalicious, incredible cold treat,” Garner said in theInstagram video....

With the weather cooling down, the oven will be turned on more and more. And according to Jennifer Garner, it’s the perfect time to bake a crunchy favorite for her household. Back at it with another installment of her “Pretend Cooking Show,” the actor shared how to make her family’s current go-to snack: pizza crackers. “This is a weekly staple in my house,” Garner wrote in the caption of hernew Instagram video....

Close Photo:Monica Schipper/WireImage/Getty Images Monica Schipper/WireImage/Getty Images The video begins with Garner’s mom removing the kernels of corn from the cob. Garner takes issue with her mom’s technique (you’ll see why when you watch the video) and eventually takes over the cutting. After all of the kernels are safely removed, Garner and her mom each take a turn scraping the cobs, using a knife to release any sweet milky juice from the scraps....

Photo:Nathan Congleton/NBC/Getty ImagesAtEatingWell, we love all things Jennifer Garner. Whether it’s the latest installment of her“Pretend Cooking Show”or a new release with her kid-friendly snack brand Once Upon a Farm, we’re always tuned in to see what the actor has been up to.Speaking ofOnce Upon a Farm, the company just launched their newest line of products: no-sugar-added Refrigerated Oat Bars. The three flavors—Strawberry,Banana ChocolateandApple Cinnamon—focus on real fruits, vegetables and whole-grain oats in their ingredient lists and are available now to try out....

Close Photo:Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Emma McIntyre/Getty Images “I am making them a little breakfast: hash browns,” she shares in the video. With her KitchenAid Go Cordless System, she is able to finely dice her potatoes with ease, even outside. But breakfast doesn’t end at crispy browns, as Garner also highlights a quick five-ingredient smoothie that’s almost impossible to mess up. Here’s how to make Garner’s simple breakfast that takes minimal effort but doesn’t skip out on nutritional value....

Close Photo:Eating Well/Getty Images Eating Well/Getty Images “This recipe is a gift you give to your future self,” Garner shared on her Instagram in a recent installment of her Pretend Cooking show. Fresh bread promises delicious leftovers, and focaccia is no exception. Here’s how the actor makes focaccia that only needs four ingredients—alongside salt, water and oil—to make. 11 Healthy Quick Breads That Are Perfect for Fall In one bowl, Garner adds 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of yeast and 2 teaspoons of salt before whisking....

That’s why we were so excited to see thatGarner sat down withHarper’s Bazaarto chat through her food routine in a typical day. Though Garner says she’s no expert in the kitchen, her bright ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack time are not to be missed—so we broke them all down for you. Breakfast If there’s one breakfast rut we wouldn’t mind getting stuck in, it’s Garner’s. Right now, Jen says she’s into a big ol' scoop of full-fat yogurt with a mix of berries and nuts on top....

Close Photo: Getty Images / Axelle/Bauer-Griffin Sometimes, waking up in the morning feels like the most strenuous thing you could do all day. For those mornings when you can’t quite make yourself be productive, Jennifer Garner has a life-changing solution for you: treat yourself. “You know when you need to be living life, but your heart isn’t ready?” Garner asks in her latest episode of#PretendCookingShow. “Sometimes you just need a little comfort-something....

Photo: Instagram / @jennifer.garnerIf I could host a dream dinner party with any guests I wanted, Ina Garten and Jennifer Garner would certainly be at the top of that list. And thanks toGarner’s #PretendCookingShow, I got a sneak peek at what that dream dinner might look like. In the latest episode of her cooking show, Garner combined a few of my favorite things: Ina Garten,easy weeknight dinnersand comfort food, all courtesy of Garten’s new cookbook,Modern Comfort Food(buy it:Amazon, $24)....