Creme Brulee is the ultimate 'guy' dessert. Make it and he'll follow you anywhere. Ina Garten bruleecremedessert Change image and share on social
I don't like sitting at a table that's too large, where everyone is too far apart. That's a party killer. Ina Garten killerlargeparty Change image and share on social
The most overrated tool: a pasta maker. Why make it when you can buy it? It's a lot of work! Ina Garten buylotmake Change image and share on social
I learned that the hardest party to pull off successfully is Saturday night dinner. This meal is expected to be elaborate: appetizers, first course, dinner, dessert, and coffee. People arrive at 7:30 or 8 p.m. and stay for hours - definitely past my bedtime - and they all go home exhausted. Ina Garten appetizerarrivebedtime share on social
I love to take something ordinary and make it really special. Ina Garten lovemakeordinary Change image and share on social
Grilled cheese and tomato soup is the ultimate comfort meal. Ina Garten cheesecomfortgrill Change image and share on social
I worked for the Office of Management and Budget in the White House, on nuclear energy policy. But I decided it would be much more fun to have a specialty food store, so I left Washington D.C. and moved to the Hamptons. And how glad I am that I did! Ina Garten budgetdecideenergy share on social
I've taught myself how to use good, fresh ingredients and to prepare them as simply as possible by cooking only to enhance their intrinsic flavors. Ina Garten cookenhanceflavor Change image and share on social
Instead of going out to dinner, buy good food. Cooking at home shows such affection. In a bad economy, it's more important to make yourself feel good. Ina Garten affectionbadbuy Change image and share on social
I try to greet my friends with a drink in my hand, a warm smile on my face, and great music in the background, because that's what gets a dinner party off to a fun start. Ina Garten backgrounddinnerdrink Change image and share on social