Who says that dinner has to be an elaborate affair?
I was like, Oh my God, I have to make dinner too.
So Garten turned to her and husband Jeffreys favorite simple standbys, such as omelets and veggie bowls.
It wasnt a big dinner, and it was so much easier to do.
I actually havent gone back, she says.
I mean, for me, a bowl of soup with some chicken in it is a great dinner.
Garten says her inspiration for this cookbook began in the early days of the pandemic.
We didnt know whether we could go shopping again.
We all had stuff in our pantry we didn’t know what to do with.
Theres even a chapter dedicated to breakfast for dinner.
I mean, they went back for seconds and thirds.
Put them all together and Im a happy camper, she writes.
One-Pot Oven Risotto
Asparagus, saffron, wine and Parmesan make this risotto particularly satisfying.
Cinnamon-Spiced Shortbread
Not only are these cookies delicious, but the house smells wonderful when you make them!
I think people are afraid of roast chicken because they tend to overcook it.
You end up with a really succulent, delicious roast chicken, says Garten.
I thought it was going to be a very solitary experience.
I was afraid … Id be working by myself in a kitchen, she says.
