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‘Barefoot Contessa’ Ina Garten Uses 1 Easy Trick for Her Summer Cucumber Salad

Ina Garten has a delicious and creamy cucumber salad that's perfect for summer. The Barefoot Contessa star shared how to make this simple recipe and her tips for ensuring there's nothing watery or boring about her salad. Garten's panzanella salad is another summer vegetable salad if you have cucumbers in the garden.

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‘The Office’: Jenna Fischer Revealed Why She Hated Jim’s Big Romantic Gesture for Pam

Jenna Fischer weighs in with why she wasn't a fan of Jim's big romantic gesture for Pam on The Office. When Jim revealed that he wanted to buy his parents' house for him and Pam, Fischer thinks that he's also saddling Pam with the financial burden and not including her in the decision.

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Ina Garten’s Easy Sliders Have a Barefoot Contessa Touch

Ina Garten knows how to take something simple, like a hamburger, and elevate it in a Barefoot Contessa way. Her baby burgers have plenty of flavor that comes from just a few ingredients. She uses a brioche slider roll, gruyere cheese, and a selection of toppings her guests can choose from.

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‘The Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond Uses 1 Easy Trick for the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ree Drummond's perfect chocolate chip cookies recipe has an easy ingredient swap that makes such a huge difference. The Pioneer Woman star said she prefers to chop bars of baking chocolate for a really chocolatey taste. She also sprinkles sea salt on top of the cookies and chills them before baking for the best results.

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‘Barefoot Contessa’: Ina Garten Reveals the 2 ‘Big Mistakes’ People Make With Burgers

Ina Garten shares the most common mistakes people make when it comes to hamburgers. Luckily, the Barefoot Contessa star has some easy tips to help, such as using a lighter touch when mixing ground beef with seasoning and forming it gently into patties. She also advises to resist pressing the meat on the grill.

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‘The Pioneer Woman’ Ree Drummond’s Decadent Chocolate Poke Cake Recipe Uses a Surprising Hack

Ree Drummond uses a big shortcut for her decadent chocolate poke cake recipe. The Pioneer Woman star admits that she uses a store-bought cake mix that she bakes and pokes holes in before pouring a melted chocolate and sweetened condensed milk mixture over the top. She also has a quick hack for an easy frosting.

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Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten’s Brownie Pie Recipe Is a Chocolate Lover’s Dream

Ina Garten demonstrates how to make her gooey brownie pie, a decadent dessert that's rich and chocolatey. The Barefoot Contessa star ups the chocolate factor by adding a drizzle on top of the molten brownie tart. Heir rustic brownie dessert is a clever spin on a more traditional pan of brownies.

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‘The Pioneer Woman’: 3 Easy Ree Drummond Ice Cream Cake Recipes That Are Perfect for Summer

Ree Drummond has 3 easy ice cream cake recipes that use shortcut store-bought ingredients. The Pioneer Woman star shared her recipes for a frozen tiramisu cake, a traditional ice cream cake, and individual snack cakes that are great to grab and go. Any of them can be customized to your tastes.

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Prince Harry and Prince William ‘Looked a Bit Forced’ During Unveiling of Princess Diana Statue, Expert Claims

Prince William and Prince Harry's body language was on display at the unveiling of a statue of their late mother Princess Diana. Tension between the brothers continues but royal experts weighing in on about their interaction at the unveiling include one who says it 'looked a bit forced.' Another expert noted some 'warmth' between them.

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‘The Office’: Rainn Wilson Pointed Out That Dwight Schrute Never Says This Iconic Line

Rainn Wilson said this iconic line on The Office often gets attributed to his character Dwight Schrute but he never actually said it. Jim impersonated Dwight in one episode's cold open when he said 'Bears, beets, Battlestar Galactica,' but people often think Wilson's character said it.

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‘The Office’: Rainn Wilson Reveals How His Favorite Jim and Dwight Moment Perfectly Defined the Show

Rainn Wilson shared how one Jim and Dwight scene on The Office was a perfect representation how the show defined itself. When Jim offers Dwight advice in a stairwell, the touching moment becomes awkward when Jim leaves. The characters' relationship would have been very different if the scene ended with the two fully connecting.

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‘The Pioneer Woman’: Ree Drummond’s Simple Icebox Cake Recipe Has Just 3 Ingredients

Ree Drummond's recipe for icebox cake is so simple to make ahead and chill for later. With just three ingredients, the cake comes together easily with layers of wafer cookies and homemade whipped cream. The Pioneer Woman star showed how to layer the dessert and when she slices it, it looks so elegant and delicious.

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‘The Office’: Jenna Fischer Said She Loved This ‘Delicious’ Dwight and Andy Scene ‘So Much’

Jenna Fischer recalled a 'delicious' scene of The Office that featured Dwight and Andy facing off in a hilarious way. Fischer and Angela Kinsey discussed the Cornell admissions double interview scene from the 'Employee Transfer' episode, noting that Ed Helms and Rainn Wilson found it challenging to get through without laughing.

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‘The Pioneer Woman’: Ree Drummond Says Her Easy Key Lime Pie Has to be Part of Your 4th of July Menu

Ree Drummond has the perfect no-bake dessert recipe for the 4th of July holiday. The Pioneer Woman shared the steps for making her easy key lime pie, which can be made in advance with just a few ingredients and chilled overnight, ready to serve guests at your barbecue or dinner party.

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‘The Office’: Jenna Fischer Revealed How 1 Tricky Scene Was Set Up to Play on Pam’s Insecurity

Jenna Fischer explained how one scene in The Office's fifth season was meant to 'discourage' her character Pam's momentum as she pursued her dream. When Pam and Jim's brothers teamed up for a prank, Fischer explained it was 'meant to further Pam's insecurity' about wanting to be an artist.

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‘The Pioneer Woman’: Ree Drummond’s No-Bake Cheesecake Is the Easiest Summer Dessert

Ree Drummond has an easy no-bake cheesecake that's perfect for the summer months when you don't want to turn on the oven. The Pioneer Woman star explains how to make her no-bake lemon cheesecake, which includes a graham cracker crust and a 'bright, refreshing' filling. She also has a couple of pro-tips for the dessert.

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‘The Pioneer Woman’: Ree Drummond’s Easy Ice Cream Cake Is Perfect for 4th of July

Ree Drummond has an easy fourth of July dessert that can be made ahead of your celebration. The Pioneer Woman star uses store-bought ingredients for the easiest ever ice cream cake, including pound cake, layers of ice cream, and candy. She tops the dessert with a chocolate sauce that hardens and a sprinkle of candies.

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‘Barefoot Contessa’ Ina Garten’s Summer Sangria Is an Easy and Refreshing Cocktail

Ina Garten has the perfect summer cocktail which she plans to serve on her Fourth of July menu. The Barefoot Contessa star took a classic sangria and updated it with 'summery ingredients,' including rosé wine and fresh summer fruits. Garten demonstrated how to stir up a big pitcher of the refreshing cocktail.

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‘The Pioneer Woman’: Ree Drummond’s Blackberry Icebox Cake Is an Easy Make-Ahead Summer Dessert

Ree Drummond shared her easy recipe for a delicious make-ahead dessert that's perfect for summer. The Pioneer Woman's blackberry icebox cake uses a couple of store-bought shortcuts so it's a snap to whip up the chilled treat, with the addition of fresh berries and homemade whipped cream.

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‘The Office’: Bringing in These Actors Was a ‘Needed Breath of Fresh Air,’ According to 1 of the Show’s Stars

Rainn Wilson explained how bringing in new actors on The Office really helped the show. The addition of Rashida Jones, Ed Helms, and later, Ellie Kemper gave the show 'a needed breath of fresh air,' Wilson explained. He also provided insight into the one thing the cast had in common.