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Episode 24 : Perfect French Dinner Party (Back to Basics : Season 3 : Episode 8) Jun 24, 2021

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This week Ina is showing us her tips and tricks for the perfect French dinner party. Barbara Lieberman stops by to help Ina recreate the 7 hour lamb that she had at a wedding in Provence, served with Provencal white beans on the side. (How FABULOUS is that?) Ina shows us how to style the table from cutlery, flowers, and how to balance serving multiple courses at once. (Yikes!) Lastly, we get our first taste of 'Ask Ina'! There's nothing else to say except bon appetit!

Episode 23 : Dinners in the Fridge (Season 1 : Episode 6) Jun 17, 2021

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This week Ina is working ahead in preparation for a movie night on the town! She whips up a make ahead Italian feast of five cheese penne, Rosemary cashews, stewed fruit with vanilla ice cream, antipasto salad balsamic onion salad, and washes it down with homemade Side Cars.

Episode 22: Cooking with Giada (Back to Basics : Season 9 : Episode 6) Jun 10, 2021

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Today Ina is cooking with Giada! The stars have aligned and so have their schedules. Ina surprises Giada with a brisk outdoor picnic in the Garden with Frank Newbold as they munch on lobster potato salad. Then its back to the kitchen as Ina shows Giada how to make her flourless chocolate cake with cassis. Its a show stopping finale as Giada shows Ina how to make her lemon mascarpone gnocchi with brown butter sauce. Buon appetito!

Episode 21 : Friday Night Dinner (Season 5 : Episode 4) Jun 04, 2021

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Its Friday night at the Garten's but there isn't a roasted chicken to be found because Ina is cooking Jeffrey a traditional Jewish dinner! Its a labor of love in every sense of the word as Ina makes chopped liver, brisket, sautéed spinach and garlic, and the pièce de résistance : homemade Rugelach!

Episode 20 : Cooking with Friends (Back to Basics : Season 6 : Episode 3) May 25, 2021

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This week Ina is cooking with friends alongside Eli Zabar and David Ziff! Ina is in charge of dessert and delivers a picture perfect Italian plum tart. Next Ina plays "nurse" with David as he shows her how to make fried baby artichokes with an herb yogurt dip. Finally Eli is manning the grill with Ina by his side as he grills rib eye steaks, eggplant with homemade drizzle and garlic bits, and of course slices of his famous bread. Grab your bestie and have a listen!

Episode 19 : Watch with Me - Girls Day Off (Season 7 : Episode 3) May 11, 2021

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Nick is flipping the script today as he presents to you the first ever Watch With Me episode of The Good Vanilla! Press play and let Nick steer the ship as you watch Ina prepare a coffee cake with maple drizzle, grilled peaches with amaretti, and a sumptuous warm goat cheese salad pile high with a homemade vinaigrette! The girls have been working hard shopping and gossiping all over East Hampton and coming home to Ina's for Lunch in the garden is just what the doctor ordered!

Episode 18 : Baby Shower (Season 10 : Episode 8) May 04, 2021

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In celebration of Mother's Day this coming Sunday we are heading to Ina's for a Baby Shower! On the Menu is Greek Gazpacho, Pecan shortbread cookies, and a fabulous salmon niçoise salad. Ina decks out the dining room with train themed table scape complete with candies inside each of the cars all in time to surprise the guest of honor. Happy Mother's Day!

Episode 17 : Barefoot to Go (Back to Basics : Season 2 : Episode 1) Apr 27, 2021

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This week we are celebrating the Oscars by covering an episode featuring Oscar Nominated director Rob Marshall. Ina has got breakfast and lunch covered as she whips up a delicious batch of homemade granola bars along with fresh squeezed orange juice, yogurt, and REALLY good coffee. For lunch its Tuna rolls alongside a hearty batch of Lentil vegetable soup topped with olive oil and parmesan cheese. How fab is that?

Episode 16 : Feel Good Food (Season 3 : Episode 9) Apr 20, 2021

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This week it is all about Feel Good Food! Ina manages to get a morning walk on both her treadmill and the streets of East Hampton before a healthy dose of retail therapy with Miguel. On the menu is a tropical fruit smoothie, seared tuna with mango salsa, Tzatziki, beet and orange salad, tomato basil soup, angel food cake, and an open faced cucumber sandwiches. Follow the Podcast on social media Twitter : goodvanillapod Instagram : goodvanillapod Facebook : The Good Vanilla Podcast Email : goodvanillapod@gmail.com Follow Nick on Social Media Twitter : nickkochanov Instagram : nickkochanov

Episode 15 : Supper in a box (Season 6 : Episode 3) Apr 13, 2021

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This week Ina is getting a homemade box of herbs delivered by Edwina Von Gal and Ina is whipping up a Supper in a Box to return the favor! Nick is still riding the high from Cherrybombe's announcement of Ina and Stanley Tucci kicking of the 2021 Julia Jubilee, and he has ALL the details. As for the episode, Ina is making Lobster Cobb Salad in a roll, brown rice and tomato salad, and individual orange chocolate chunk cakes. Bon appetit! For more information on the 2021 Julia Jubilee with Ina and Stanley Tucci go to www.cherrybombe.com Follow Cherrybombe on Instagram @cherrybombe Follow the Podcast on social media Twitter : goodvanillapod Instagram : goodvanillapod Facebook : The Good Vanilla Podcast Email : goodvanillapod@gmail.com Follow Nick on Social Media Twitter : nickkochanov Instagram : nickkochanov

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