The dirty little secret is that I grew up in a household where there were no carbohydrates allowed, ever. No cookies, no bread, no potatoes, no rice. My mother was very extreme in terms of what she served. Since I… — Ina Garten Copy Share Image
There's something really wonderful about a party where you help yourself. Of course, first you get what you really want. But 'family style' service also really encourages people to connect with one another. — Ina Garten Copy Share Image
“Food is about nurturing: not only physical but also emotional nurturing.” — Ina Garten Copy Share Image
When I thought my professional career was over, it hadn't even started yet. — Ina Garten Copy Share Image
It's so important that you don't put the stuffing in the bird, where in order for the stuffing to get cooked you have to… — Ina Garten Copy Share Image
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… — Ina Garten Copy Share Image
Every once in a while, a cookbook comes along that simply knocks me out. — Ina Garten Copy Share Image
I'm really a scientist. I follow recipes exactly - until I decide not to. And then I'll follow something else exactly. I may decide… — Ina Garten Copy Share Image
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… — Ina Garten Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
I think the best shortcut is to choose really simple recipes. Because I think you can make simple recipes that are as delicious as… — Ina Garten Copy Share Image
