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As a self-proclaimed Ina Garten fangirl (Taylor has nothing on me), I'm always combing through her Instagram for a peek into the daily life of the Contessa herself (no shame in my game). As one would expect, you can learn an awful lot about a person by stalking them on the Internet! Check out these 16 tips, tricks, and tidbits Ina hasn't shared on the show (yet).
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How to make a chevron cake.
Who knew the decadent design was so simple? Ina uses easy piped lines and a knife to make those snazzy swirls.
Jeffrey's new favorite dinner.
It's no secret that Ina loves to cook for Jeffrey, but from the looks of her Insta, there's a new favorite in the Garten house. Spoiler: it's Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken.
The secret to perfect pie piping.
Turns out, it's turning! Give your plate a spin for easier maneuvering. Do so and your dollops should come out in perfect order.
This simple trick for perfect centerpieces.
No need to spend hours pouring over the perfect arrangement! Use all of one flower for a dining table that's elegantly understated.
Her new favorite, chocolate-free dessert.
With cooking skills like hers, we imagine her favorite changes pretty frequently. For something on the lighter side, Ina suggests this springy dessert.
It pays to be an apprentice.
Lidey Heuck is Ina's resident recipe tester/ fangirl/friend. The two make amazing food together all day long and have a generally great freakin' time. In short: she's living the dream.
This super simple,three-ingredient appetizer.
Anyone can feel like a master chef with these easy-but-elegant roasted figs with Roquefort and prosciutto. I'm officially dubbing this an Ina-stagram exclusive.
Corn on the cob is over.
Here's a tip: for a new take on summer corn, give it a flash fry in the pan until golden and crispy. And just like that: corn becomes the food of the season! BOOM: Ina does it again.
When in New York, eat at High Street on Hudson.
Because even the best chefs need to eat out every once in a while.
... And Shake Shack.
Ina recommends the burger and the chicken sandwich. We can vouch — both are delish.
Sometimes all you need are some lighted luminarias.
Backyard feeling blah? Drop some luminarias on that sh*t. Instant elegance. You're welcome.
There's really no need to trim your tulips.
"Honestly, they really do look better when they're just lounging there … How easy is that?!"
A sparkly cake topper makes everything more festive.
Not every dessert has to look like it jumped off the pages of a cookbook. Add a cute cupcake topper for a bit of personality.
Aperol spritzes are the thing for spring.
Two ounces Prosecco, 1 oz. Aperol, a splash of soda, and an orange peel. Cheers to the good life, folks.
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