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 flavors.

- Ina Garten

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 yourself feel good.

- Ina Garten

Every once in a while, a cookbook comes along that simply knocks me out.

- Ina Garten

Food is not about impressing people. It's about making them feel comfortable.

- Ina Garten

I try to greet my friends with a drink in my hand, a warm smile on my face, and great music in the background, because that's what gets a dinner part…

- Ina Garten

Anyone who tries to make brownies without butter should be arrested.

- Ina Garten

Never let 'em see you sweat. Guests feel guilty if they think you've worked too hard to make dinner for them - which of course you have!

- Ina Garten

The most important thing for having a party is that the hostess is having fun. I'm very organized. I make a plan for absolutely everything. I never h…

- Ina Garten

I get up every day, do the best that I can do, and go home and have a good time.

- Ina Garten