Next Episode of Be My Guest with Ina Garten is
Season 8 / Episode 1 and airs on 03 October 2026 16:00
Ina Garten welcomes old and new friends into her home for good food, great conversation and lots of fun. Her guests include actress Julianna Margulies, broadcaster Willie Geist and chef and restaurateur Erin French.
In the season premiere, Ina greets Allison Janney with Baked Fontina, and the prolific actress discusses Broadway breaks, figure skating accidents and surprising stage-fright coping strategies. Ina then gives a cooking lesson in how to make perfect Cacio e Pepe and Lemon Vinaigrette; two recipes Allison has always wanted to master.
Ina welcomes Jon Batiste with Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars for a taste of nostalgia before their memorable conversation begins. Jon shares secret superpowers to stay strong in the face of adversity and talks about once-in-a-lifetime performances and making Grammy history. The musical maestro also takes over the kitchen and teaches Ina how to make his Ma's famous Louisiana-Style Red Beans and Rice.
Hoda Kotb's visit begins with Ina showing her how to assemble an Easy Mezze Board with Marinated Herbed Feta. They talk memories, game-changing moments and momentous career decisions before heading to the kitchen for a master class in fried chicken – Hoda's favorite dish.
Michael Barbaro, journalist and co-host of The New York Times award-winning news podcast, "The Daily," is joining Ina Garten for a perfect day of cooking and conversation at the barn. To greet him, Ina makes Spicy Hermit Bars with ginger and molasses, two flavors Michael loves. Then, Ina turns the tables, and Michael's in the interview hot seat, sharing the secrets of The Daily's phenomenal success, his storytelling tactics, unique style, and off-duty life. Finally, Michael loves to cook, so Ina shows him an updated Chicken Marbella that's perfect for easy entertaining, and in return, he gives Ina a cocktail master class, mixing up an Old Fashioned, his go-to cocktail specialty.
In the season premiere, Ina welcomes pastry chef and founder of the Milk Bar dessert empire Christina Tosi with Smoked Salmon Tartines and Gravlax Sauce and she shares personal stories from life-changing career decisions to rising through the pastry chef ranks. Then it's a Tosi kitchen takeover as she shares the secrets to Milk Bar's legendary Birthday Cake.
Ina puts her beloved husband Jeffrey Garten in the hot seat and opens up about their life together - nothing is off limits. After sharing Easy Butternut Squash and Apple Soup, Jeffrey reminisces about his ‘love at first sight' encounter with Ina, their long-distance relationship challenges and highlights from their six decades together. Then Ina takes the lead to teach Jeffrey how to make Challah French Toast with Seriously Crispy Bacon, a diner classic with the volume turned up.
Ina welcomes world-famous chef, cookbook writer and restaurateur Yotam Ottolenghi with her classic Coconut Cupcakes before sitting down for a memorable conversation. He shares stories from his stellar career and reveals secrets to his revolutionary recipes. Then Yotam takes over the kitchen and shows Ina how to make Traybake Chicken with Caesar Salad, a unique Ottolenghi take on a classic.
Farm-to-table trailblazer and acclaimed chef of two Michelin star restaurants Dan Barber joins Ina to talk career catering coincidences, high pressure hospitality, and redefining restaurant reviews. Then Blue Hill at Stone Barns comes to Ina's barn when Dan shares his delicious recipe Miso Crusted Squash.
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