We’ll never grow tired of Barefoot Contessa reruns. (Seriously—when it comes to watching Jeffrey make a white zucchini pizza, the limit does not exist.) But to hold us over between episodes, we’re fond of watching Be My Guest with Ina Garten.
In case you haven’t had the pleasure, this cooking show will give you all the quality time in Ina’s kitchen that you crave, plus the company of a few special guests.
When the show first premiered in March 2022, the celebrity chef took to Instagram to share her excitement. “For each episode, I’ve invited someone special to my house in East Hampton for a great conversation, a little cooking and lots of fun,” she wrote in the caption.
Past guests have included actress Julianna Margulies, singer Faith Hill, performer Nathan Lane and actress Emily Blunt. This season will feature ballerina Misty Copeland, the inimitable Stanley Tucci, actress Laura Linney and musician Norah Jones. They’ll be tackling recipes ranging from oysters Rockefeller to blueberry-ricotta breakfast cake to a Southern shrimp boil.
The first season premieres on Food Network on March 5. So, ready your best chambray and cozy up on the couch to be transported to Ina’s estate without leaving the house. How easy is that?
Taryn Pire is PureWow’s associate food editor. A former bartender and barista, she’s been writing about all things delicious since 2016, developing recipes, reviewing restaurants and investigating food trends at Food52, New Jersey Family Magazine and Taste Talks. When she isn’t testing TikTok’s latest viral recipe, she’s having popcorn for dinner and posting about it on Instagram @cookingwithpire.
