Chef Erin French joins Ina Garten in the Hamptons; Ina bakes up banana crunch muffins, and Erin shares the secret to her dad's meatloaf before they take in some of Ina's favourite spots, including Carissa's Bakery for sweet treats.
In the season premiere, Ina greets Faith Hill with frozen palomas and fresh guacamole and they become fast friends while talking about family, love and music. Faith's daughter Gracie joins the party to help bake her family's cola cake recipe and they then take a drive to Topping Rose House to celebrate their new friendship.
Award-winning actor and friend Nathan Lane spends a day at Ina Garten's barn, complete with a cooking lesson and fascinating conversation. Ina makes Nathan's favorite dessert, Rum Raisin Rice Pudding, and he shares his incredible life story. Then, Ina teaches him to make Mussels with Saffron Cream, and the self-confessed hopeless cook picks his own herbs in Ina's beautiful herb garden. Finally, sticking with Ina's food philosophy that store bought is fine, they head to East Hampton, N.Y., for a fun, unexpected dessert.
Ina Garten is joined by her dear friend, the incredible movie actress Emily Blunt, for a fantastic day of cooking and conversation at the barn. Ina bakes classic English Cream Scones with jam and clotted cream to welcome her guest with a taste of home. They talk love, life, how Emily's Roast Potatoes were an internet sensation, and the inspiring story of how Emily overcame her childhood stutter to become a world-famous star. Then, Emily shows Ina a real family favorite, her signature Turkey Bolognese, delicious alongside Ina's easy Caesar Salad with Parmesan Croutons for a perfect alfresco dinner.
Ina Garten greets her new Hamptons neighbor, award-winning chef and restauranteur Marcus Samuelsson, with a delicious French 75 Cocktail. They talk about work, love and the unbelievable story of Marcus' childhood journey from Ethiopia to become a culinary superstar. Then, Marcus shows the secrets to his Salmon Salad on Charred Flatbread, and Ina gives him the scoop on her favorite local farm stands.
Ina Garten toasts the arrival of ballerina Misty Copeland with Kir Royale cocktails as the pair chat over herbed ricotta bruschetta. Misty then shows Ina her family's favourite go-to dinner.
Ina and actor-director Stanley Tucci kick off their day together with easy oysters Rockefeller and martinis. There's a Tucci kitchen takeover when Stanley teaches Ina how to make a Tuscan seafood stew, cacciucco.
Ina Garten welcomes actor Laura Linney to her home with a fruity Blueberry Ricotta Breakfast Cake. Then, in honor of Laura's Southern heritage, Ina teaches her how to make Shrimp Boil with a twist.
Eager to finally meet musician Norah Jones in person, Ina Garten prepares a bourbon chocolate pecan pie with a store-bought shortcut. They chat about their lives while making a hearty meal of chicken in a pot with orzo.
In the season premiere, it's a perfect day for Ina when her friend Jennifer Garner joins her at the barn for cooking and conversation. Since Jennifer mentions she has trouble nailing her grandmother's cornbread recipe, Ina troubleshoots with her incredible Brown Butter Skillet Cornbread. After discussing family, love and childhood memories, they head into the kitchen for a pizza collaboration to create the ultimate Garner and Garten Pizza and Jen's Pizza Crackers.
Ina greets astronaut Nicole Mann with the smell of freshly baked Apple Crostata, which she craved while commanding the International Space Station, and they discuss her groundbreaking career and family life.
Restaurateur Danny Meyer joins Ina Garten at the barn for conversation, croissants and smoked salmon, and vanilla coffee shakerato; they dish over the restaurant trade before Danny prepares his orecchiette with broccoli rabe and sausage.
Ina Garten is having a blast at the barn when Frank Bruni, the award-winning journalist, restaurant critic, author and professor, shares his amazing life story and a killer Boulevardier cocktail to be served alongside Ina's Parmesan Thyme Crackers. They discuss life, love, career highs, personal lows and their passion for food. Then, Ina treats Frank to a fool-proof Gruyere and Herb Omelet lesson that uses fresh herbs from her garden.
Emily Mortimer joins Ina Garten for a day of cooking and conversation. Ina makes Emily a comforting Ravioli en Brodo while they discuss career challenges, and the two swap lessons in English Yorkshire Pudding and American Brunch Boards.
It's a dream come true for Ina when she invites Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist David Remnick to the barn. Ina welcomes him with Overnight Belgian Waffles and hosts a Parmesan Chicken cooking class before dinner in the garden.
It's a dream come true for Ina Garten when chef, restaurateur and fellow Food Network star Bobby Flay comes to spend an amazing day at the barn. She welcomes her fabulous guest with Cherry Pistachio Biscotti and shows Bobby how to make a quick Irish Coffee Affogato before digging deep into his amazing career, from the mentor that changed his life to make-or-break restaurant reviews. Then, it's Bobby's turn as he teaches Ina how to make his favorite fast pasta dish, Fresh Fettucine with Anchovy Butter and Chives, garnished with incredible garlic lemon breadcrumbs.
The incredible 11-time Emmy-winning actor, comedian, writer and producer Julia Louis-Dreyfus joins Ina Garten at the barn, where she shares her amazing stories about the challenges at Saturday Night Live, life lessons learned from the iconic female guests on her podcast, "Wiser Than Me," and her favorite standout "Seinfeld" moments. Julia loves eggs and bacon, so Ina welcomes her with a Country French Omelette before hosting a Beatty's Chocolate Cake frosting and piping masterclass.
The amazing talk show host, comedian, writer and producer Stephen Colbert and producer Evie McGee-Colbert visit Ina Garten for a wonderful day at the barn. Ina invites them in with Sour Cream Coffee Cake before digging deep and talking about live TV make-or-break moments, Stephen's toughest interviews, and the highs and lows of writing a cookbook with your spouse. Then, the Colberts hit the kitchen with two recipes from their new cookbook, Green Goddess Dip and Capri Sunset Cocktails.
Award-winning actor and producer Wendell Pierce joins Ina Garten for cooking and conversation at the barn. Ina serves Raspberry Corn Muffins for breakfast and shows Wendell how to pipe them with raspberry jam. Then, Ina learns about his amazing rise to fame, incredible family history, career challenges and gritty roles on stage and screen. Wendell loves seafood, so Ina teaches him to make a delicious one-pan Summer Skillet with Clams, Sausage and Corn.
Ann Patchett joins Ina Garten for a fun-filled day at the barn; Ina welcomes her with a rustic Cherry Clafouti; for lunch, they share Charlie Bird's Farro Salad with Ina's Jammy Eggs and Ann's favorite Roasted Cauliflower.
Eric Ripert stops by the barn to cook and share his life-changing stories; Ina Garten welcomes him with a French Apple Tart before Eric makes an Seared Tuna with a Ginger Soy Salad.
