"A brand-new collection of 85 easy yet impressive recipes for every meal of the day, from make ahead lunches to effortless appetizers and showstopping dinners, from Americas favorite home cook Through her years of experience as a home cook, Ina Garten has learned that the best food is often the simplest. With just a little thought and a few good ingredients, you can make truly impressive dishes without spending hours in the kitchen. Simply Ina celebrates the delicious results of streamlined cooking, sharing Inas expert tips and tricks for achieving the best flavor with the least amount of effort. Each recipe in this book has a secret that makes preparing it easier than you thought. Some dishes rely on smart store-bought shortcuts-like Mashed Potato & Leek Soup so delicious no one will ever guess its made with packaged mashed potatoes and Bourbon Baked Beans that dress up canned baked beans with smoked bacon, maple syrup, and good bourbon-because sometimes store-bought really is just fine! For seamless gatherings, Inas deeply flavorful Provencal Chicken with Olives & Capers can be made ahead and reheated in its Dutch oven before dinner, and the crispy oatmeal topping on her Cherry Berry Crumble can be prepped in advance for easy assembly in the moment. Elegant dishes like Endive & Avocado Salad and Irish Coffee Affogato involve little more than assembling ingredients, allowing you to serve something special without really cooking at all. Whether youre feeding unexpected guests, pulling together a Tuesday night dinner after work, or hosting a dinner party and dont want to miss all the fun cooped up in the kitchen, youll be happy to have these simple, satisfying, and completely doable recipes to turn to. Because simple food shouldnt just save you time; it should let you enjoy the people you love"-- Provided by publisher.