Celebrity chefIna Gartenis the doyenne of home cooking.
What is Ina Garten’s secret store bought ingredient?
It’s great for lasagna.
It’s great for pasta.
It’s great for putting together a really fast dinner," she shared toBon Appetit.
She reportedly uses it in her recipes for roastedeggplant parmigianaandvegetarian lasagna.
This is the method used by home cooks in the creation of their own sauce (viaRao’s).
Why is Rao’s so legendary in the restaurant world?
Rao became a legendary place to dine in New York city due to its notoriously strict reservation system.
Owner Frank Pellegrino Jr., discussed the restaurant’s recipes in an interview with the aforementioned publication.
What are some other pantry staples Ina cannot live without?
Ina also enjoys store-bought ketchup on a homemade burger.
I use Heinz."
“I always buy ready-made puff pastry and phyllo dough for sweet and savory tarts and appetizers.
I mean, why would you make it?”
said Ina (viaFood connection).
Adding, “Believe me if you had to make it yourself, you would never make palmiers.”
What are her favorite homemade ingredients?
Ina revealed that making your own breadcrumbs is easy, economical and always better-tasting then store-bought.
It can also be seasoned with salt, pepper, parsley and grated cheese for Italian style recipes.
She will also never buy canned soup or chicken broth.
