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Bestselling author and beloved home cook Ina Garten presents a collection of delicious, reliable recipes designed to make dinner stress-free and satisfying. Even for Ina, cooking can sometimes feel overwhelming, so she depends on a set of go-to recipes that consistently turn out perfectly. Inspired by cooking regularly during the pandemic, she re-evaluated her approach to dinner, focusing on easy, comforting meals that are simple to prepare and serve.

In *Go-To Dinners*, Ina shares her favorite strategies for effortless meals. Many dishes, like Overnight Mac & Cheese, can be prepped in advance and baked just before serving. Lighter options, such as Tuscan White Bean Soup, require minimal last-minute effort. Crowd-pleasers like Chicken in a Pot with Orzo and Hasselback Kielbasa come together with little fuss, making family meals easier than ever. And when breakfast-for-dinner sounds appealing, recipes like Scrambled Eggs Cacio e Pepe and Roasted Vegetables with Jammy Eggs are quick, flavorful, and deeply satisfying.

Ina also offers creative ways to transform leftovers into entirely new meals with her “Two-Fers” section, ensuring that no delicious dish goes to waste. For nights when cooking simply isn’t on the agenda, she includes impressive and effortless boards made with store-bought ingredients, such as an Antipasto Board or a Breakfast-for-Dinner Board, perfect for sharing. And of course, no meal is complete without dessert—prep-ahead sweets like Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Pie and Beatty’s Chocolate Cupcakes guarantee a sweet ending to any dinner.

For Ina, inviting loved ones to share a meal is about more than just food—it’s about building connections and strengthening relationships. With these go-to recipes, you’ll gain the confidence to create memorable dinners that bring people together with ease.