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Close Photo:Garten: Noam Galai/WireImage. Recipe: Jennifer Causey. Garten: Noam Galai/WireImage. Recipe: Jennifer Causey. You can always count on the Barefoot Contessa to offer up the best advice for your next special occasion. From tips onhow to become a better hostto mouthwatering, yet manageable,dinner menus, Ina Garten is constantly suggesting the most fantastic food plays from the sidelines, now including her favorite Super Bowl appetizer dishes. This year, Garten shared a game day menu toInstagramthat features crispy, creamy and savory appetizers, as well as a refreshing and citrusy cocktail....

ClosePhoto:Rob Kim/Getty ImagesWhipping up a salad might seem like an easy endeavor, but to make one worthy of serving to a celebrity chef like Ina Garten (or to your loved ones), sourcing a few pro tips from the Barefoot Contessa herself is a must.That’s why I scoured Ina’s website and cookbooks—including her most recent,Go-To Dinners: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, and a few oldies but goodies. From shopping and prep to serving and storing, below you’ll find Ina’s best tips for making better salads....

Chances are, you have at least one can or bag of dried beans in your kitchen right now. But if you are anything like us, you’re growing just a bit bored with your basic black bean soup andchili recipes. Well, Ina Garten (one of our all-time favorite celeb chefs) has a recipe in her archives that looks like just what we need to switch things up in the kitchen:Tuscan White Bean Soup....

ClosePhoto: Getty Images / NBC / ulimiNo one whips up holiday menus like Ina Garten—whether it’sa decadent Thanksgivingor asimple Labor Day cookout, she always knows exactly what flavors are best suited for any celebration. So it’s no surprise that her Valentine’s Day menu is just as romantic and indulgent as the day itself.“You don’t need a holiday to bake this Raspberry Cheesecake, but I guarantee that you’ll make your Valentine feel really special if you make it on Monday!...

Close Photo:Noam Galai/WireImage/Getty Images Noam Galai/WireImage/Getty Images You’re probably busy planning your Fourth of July menu, and if you’re like most people, there’s a good chance burgers and hot dogs are on your shopping list. And while Ina Garten is usually right there with you with that choice, she shared that she’s stepping away from tradition this year in her latest Instagram post. “This year I’m going to make it a little more special,” says Garten....

Close Photo:Garten: Talaya Centeno/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images. Recipe: Jen Causey. EatingWell design. Garten: Talaya Centeno/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images. Recipe: Jen Causey. EatingWell design. When the weather turns cold and you feel like hibernating, Ina Garten recommends an alternative option: throw a dinner party! In her latest Instagram post, the Barefoot Contessa suggests that a dinner party might just be the thing to preventthose winter blues! We agree, especially after reading her menu, which includes three cozy and delicious recipes that would easily drag us out of hibernation....

Close Photo:Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images If you’re not too busy dyeing eggs (or hiding them around the house), Easter weekend can be a great time to scope out some new recipes for a scrumptious holiday meal. And if there’s one person we always trust when it comes to simple, delicious food that will stun at a party, it’s Ina Garten. Whether she’s putting together a lineup of dishes for Passover,ThanksgivingorSuper Bowl Sunday, Ina always knows how to put together a menu that everyone at the table will want a bite of, and she’s back at it....

Photo:Getty ImagesThere’s a saying I always used to hear from chefs and my culinary school instructors: “A dull knife is the most dangerous tool in the kitchen.”It’s true, and eventhe best kniveswill lose their sharpness. There are a few reasons it’s unsafe: First, dull knives give you less control, so food might slide or wobble as you slice, leading to accidental contact with the blade. The other is that because the blade is dull, it could cause more damage if it does cut you....

Close Panzanella is a vegetable-and-bread salad. The thing that makes it so wonderful is that once the whole salad is dressed, the bread cubes soak up the dressing and soften slightly. I had enjoyed many panzanellas before and looked forward to trying Ina’s version. I glanced at Ina’s recipe and then jumped in to help my friend cut vegetables as she whisked together the simple dressing. All the while, we chatted and absentmindedly snacked on the croutons....

Close Photo:Garten: Talaya Centeno/WWD/Penske Media/Getty. Recipe: Ali Redmond. Garten: Talaya Centeno/WWD/Penske Media/Getty. Recipe: Ali Redmond. It’s clear that Ina Garten stays on top of her dinner prep routines. Not only does she have dozens ofholiday menuson her website, she also takes to Instagram often to give her followers the dinner table rundown before upcoming special occasions. Less than a week after announcing hernew memoir, the Barefoot Contessa is already preparing ahead of time forPassover....

Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images With the holiday season just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to bring some cozy, flavorful bites to the table—and Ina Garten’s marinated olives could be exactly what you need. Whether you’re planning a full Thanksgiving feast or hosting a casual gathering, these savory olives are a crowd-pleasing choice. Warm, aromatic and incredibly easy to make, they’re sure to impress your guests. The #1 Mistake You’re Making When Hosting a Dinner Party, According to Ina Garten & Nigella Lawson...

Close Photo:Garten: Michael Loccisano, Sauce: Leigh Beisch Garten: Michael Loccisano, Sauce: Leigh Beisch We’re always looking for ways to make your time in the kitchen easier and quicker—including during the holidays. Turns out, we’re not the only ones. Ina Garten spilled the beans—or at least the cranberries—in arecent Instagram reelabout one of her favorite Thanksgiving time-savers. Ina Garten Just Shared Her Easy, Make-Ahead Tip for the Creamiest Thanksgiving Sweet Potatoes...

Close Cook Time:35 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4Yield:4 servingsJump to Nutrition Facts Cook Time:35 minsTotal Time:35 minsServings:4Yield:4 servings Cook Time:35 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Total Time:35 mins Total Time: Servings:4 Servings: 4 Yield:4 servings Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients½cupquinoa1cupwater8ouncesfrozen edamame (about 1 1/2 cups), thawed3scallions, chopped, divided1large egg1tablespoonminced fresh ginger1 ¼teaspoonsgaram masala½teaspoonsalt plus 1/8 teaspoon, divided¼teaspooncayenne pepper2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil, divided¾cuplow-fat plain yogurt½cupchopped English cucumber¼cupchopped fresh cilantro (optional)¼teaspoonground pepper1very large tomato, cut into 4 thick slices...