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It's a breakfast party to celebrate the morning after a night before birthday bash. Breakfast on the grill no problem.

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Cookbook Party

Episode 1

Ina is celebrating finishing her new book with an alfresco party with a Mediterranean theme.

Shore Thing

Episode 1

It's quality time for Ina and Jeffery who are heading harbor side.

Steak and Sides

Episode 1

It's back to basics on steak and sides. Ina's shaking it up and turning up the volume on steak house classic recipes and she's getting her friend TR to road test the recipes for her.

It's back to basics on how to throw the perfect dinner party. The secret is a meal in three acts with a perfect candy happy ending.

Blueprint Lunch

Episode 2

Ina throws a thank-you lunch for the architects who helped build her new kitchen.

A cook-in-advance meal that’s easy to make is just the thing you want up your sleeve and in the fridge ready to go the night before a big day.

Going, Going, Gone

Episode 3

Ina's gone under the hammer and been won at The East Hampton, Group for the South Fork annual benefit. The auction prize is a Contessa lunch made by Ina herself.

Girls The Grill

Episode 3

Ina's having dinner with three generations of women and they're breaking out the BBQ for an alfresco party.

It's back to basic's on chicken. This is chicken the basics and beyond covered.

Fired up

Episode 4

It's back to basics on grilling. Ina's experimenting with new and inventive ways to use the grill which goes way beyond hotdogs and hamburgers.

Memory Lane

Episode 4

It's a trip down memory lane for Ina who's rustling up a day of fabulous food for Jeffrey.

Ina embarks on a day of experimentation and tests out some classic, comforting recipes on her colleagues. First up are her Strawberry Scones which she reworks.

Working Lunch

Episode 5

A finger food lunch for any occasion. Ina hosts a working lunch for her book editor and designer. The menu theme is bite size finger food including open and closed sandwiches.

The Cat's Away

Episode 5

Ina's husband is heading out of town and she's got a plan.

It's back to basics on Thanksgiving. Ina is revealing her foolproof countdown to the holiday meal and a fabulous festive menu.

Bread Winner

Episode 6

It's back to basics on bread. Ina's friend is writing an article about interesting ways to use bread so Ina's volunteered to test out three recipes which all use bread in different ways and then they'll be a taste test to vote for a winner.

Good Catch

Episode 6

It's dinner at TR's new waterside fishing shack. TR has pledged to catch the fish but Ina isn't convinced.

All Aboard

Episode 6

A party with a nautical theme on deck and at sea. Ina prepares a delicious moveable feast to eat harbour side on a friend's boat.

It's a breakfast party to celebrate the morning after a night before birthday bash. Breakfast on the grill no problem.

Why just have flowers on the table when you can have them all around the table. It's the local florist's 20th anniversary and Ina is making a dinner to eat right in the store.

Mystery Guest

Episode 7

Ina's Broadway producer friend is coming to dinner with a mystery guest (Mel Brooks).

Breakfast Party

Episode 7

It's back to basics on breakfast. Ina gives us the low-down on how to throw the perfect breakfast party and persuades a friend that this is the way forward for easy entertaining.

Cocktail Hour

Episode 8

It's back to basics on cocktail parties. Ina is writing a plan and showing her friend Jack how to throw the perfect foolproof cocktail party.

It's a tale of two breakfasts as Ina cooks up an omelette for two and chunky banana bran muffins for a working breakfast at home.

Bed And Breakfast

Episode 8

Ina's friend is arriving late, so to welcome her she's creating a Cheese and Fruit Board with homemade Parmesan and Black Pepper Crackers for late night snacking.

Just when Jeffrey thought his birthday surprise was a romantic walk along the beach, Ina has other plans - a surprise beach BBQ for him with his closest friends.

It's Halloween for grownups with fabulous food on an orange theme and a spooky table designed by Ina's friend.

Italian Everytime

Episode 9

It's back to basics on elegant easy entertaining. The answer is cook Italian. When people are expecting fancy whether it's a party over the holiday or any time make it simple and surprise them.

Cooking for a Crowd

Episode 10

It's back to basics on cooking for a crowd as Ina throws a party for theatrical friends. She's sharing her party rules and know-how to demonstrate how to throw big bashes completely stress free.

Jeffery is on his way home from working away all week and if it's Friday night supper it's got to be his favourite, chicken. So Ina's making chicken piccatta with creamy buttermilk mash and carmelized herb roasted onions followed by homey apple and pear crisp.

Photo Finish

Episode 10

Miguel needs a location for a photo shoot on food and flowers. And whom else would he turn to? So whilst he's busy in the garden, Ina makes luscious food for the camera.

It's back to basics on turning up the volume on flavour. Ina's taking everyday favourites and giving them the star treatment by adding one special ingredient. This is the ordinary made extraordinary!

Food with Love

Episode 12

It's back to basics on food with love. It's Ina and Jeffrey's 40th wedding anniversary and Ina is sharing her secrets on the perfect romantic meal. On the menu, Campari cocktail, Italian wedding soup and anniversary surprises for the couple.

Oven Rules

Episode 13

Its back to basic on oven rules. This is simple oven techniques - cooking on high, low and even off.

Pot Luck Dinner

Episode 14

A potluck party is one of the most basic strategies for easy entertaining with Ina's recipes for Short Ribs and Cheddar Dill Corn Bread.

The Big Chill

Episode 15

Ina is stocking her friends after their trip away with incredible fridge friendly food. There's everyone's favourite comfort food Truffle Mac and Cheese and for dessert a Fresh Lemon Mousse. decorated with whipped cream.

Say Cheese

Episode 16

Ina's shaking up her top five everyday cheeses and experimenting with new ideas that really think outside the cheese box. With recipes for Tomato & Goat Cheese Tart & Savoury Coeur a la Creme.

Easy French

Episode 17

Ina makes Jeffrey a French inspired meal based on bistro favourites. On the menu Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Warm Cider Vinaigrette followed by Easy Sole Meuniere inspired by the local street markets of Paris.

The Magic Factor

Episode 18

It's a day of kitchen chemistry for Ina as she tests recipes with and without the magic ingredient that really unlocks the flavour of a dish.

Barefoot Classics

Episode 19

Ina's updating some barefoot bestsellers & sharing shortcuts & know how on Easy Sticky Buns, Mustard Chicken Salad, Roasted Vegetables & Roasted Veg Soup.

Comfort & Company

Episode 20

Ina makes a comfort dinner to go for a friend who is renovating her kitchen. On the menu Company Pot Roast and Baked Potatoes with Yoghurt and Sour Cream dressing.

Fast & Fabulous

Episode 21

Ina is conjuring up a dazzling two course dinner in under an hour. It's going to be fast and fabulous.

Pack & Go Party

Episode 22

Ina demonstrates her pack and go strategies by throwing a picnic in her back garden. On the menu is Roasted Shrimp Salad, Pita stuffed with Tabbouleuh and Ultimate Ginger Cookies.

Impromptu Dinner

Episode 23

With some store-cupboard staples and freezer standbys Ina shows how to pull together a fabulous dinner without even stepping out the door.

Ina Garten is giving comfort classics a makeover with recipes for Bagels with smoked salmon and whitefish salad, Virgin Mary, Roasted Potato & Leek Soup and Herb Garlic Bread.

Beach BBQ

Episode 25

Ina is meeting her friends at the beach; they're firing up the grill and setting the scene, and she's bringing the food - Grilled Clams with Basil Breadcrumbs, Ranch Burgers, Caramelised Onions and Chocolate S'mores.

Say It With Food

Episode 26

This is back to basics on showing someone you care by saying it with food. Ina prepares a thank you breakfast basket for a friend packed with Date Nut Spice Bread, Orange Marmalade and Homemade Muesli with Red Berries.

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