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‘Barefoot Contessa’: Ina Garten Said Her Lemon Cake Is ‘Better the Next Day’ and It’s So Easy to Make

Barefoot Contessa star Ina Garten shares her recipe for lemon cake, an easy make-ahead dessert that she says is better the day after baking it. Garten shares her tips and tricks for the light and citrusy cake, which is topped with a simple syrup and an easy glaze.

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‘The Office’: A Racy Jim And Pam Scene Was Cut From 1 Episode — ‘People Would Have Lost Their Minds’

The Office fans would have been completely stunned if one racy Jim and Pam scene wasn't cut from a season 4 episode. The Office Ladies share the details of the 'sex talk between Jim and Pam,' with Jenna Fischer cringing about the scene's dialogue.

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‘Barefoot Contessa’ Ina Garten’s Easy Tiramisu Recipe Is the Perfect No-Bake Dessert: ‘It’s Not Rocket Science’

Barefoot Contessa star Ina Garten shared her delicious tiramisu recipe, an easy no-bake dessert that can be made ahead. Garten's recipe is full of flavor and she had plenty of tips for the best-tasting dessert. It's a rich and decadent dessert that can be whipped up in no time.

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Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten Uses 1 Easy Trick for Perfect Chicken Salad That’s Full of Flavor

Barefoot Contessa star Ina Garten shared an easy trick for getting 'really delicious, well-flavored chicken for chicken salad.' Rather than poaching or boiling the chicken, she roasts it with the skin on, bone in, and gets the best flavor. Her simple chicken salad contessa recipe has a waldorf salad element.

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‘The Office’ Writers Followed 1 Rule That Was the ‘Signature of The Office at Its Best’

Some of The Office's best episodes were based on a simple idea that became a mantra in the writers' room, Jenna Fischer shared on the Office Ladies podcast. "Small, real, relatable," was a slogan written in the writers' room as a reminder that not much had to happen in an episode to be good TV.

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‘Barefoot Contessa’ Ina Garten’s Delicious Panettone Bread Pudding Recipe ‘Is a Crowd-Pleaser’

Ina Garten has an easy dessert recipe that's great for entertaining a crowd, a twist on bread pudding made with panettone. The rich bread is speckled with raisins and candied fruits that provide a sweetness when paired with the bread pudding custard. The Barefoot Contessa star tops the dessert with an extra crunch from almonds.

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‘The Office’: The Show ‘Stole’ 1 Funny Detail From the British Version

Jenna Fischer pointed out the small nod The Office made to the British original. During a scene with Dwight, the show stole a tiny moment from his counterpart Gareth as a treat to fans of the original version of The Office.

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‘Barefoot Contessa’ Ina Garten’s Coconut Macaroons Recipe Is the Easiest Cookie: It Has Just 5 Ingredients

Ina Garten shares her super easy coconut macaroons recipe, a simple cookie that requires few ingredients and limited baking abilities. It can also be made ahead and stored in an airtight container to serve later. The Barefoot Contessa star offers tips on whipping the egg whites and carefully folding into the batter for best results.

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‘The Office’: 1 of the Show’s Biggest Mysteries Was Finally Explained in a Deleted Scene

There was one big mystery during nine seasons of The Office involving the conference room. Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey discussed why the table would disappear at times and be in the room at other times. Where did the conference room table go? One deleted scene partially solved the mystery.

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Ina Garten’s Au Gratin Potatoes Are a Cheesy Twist on Scalloped Potatoes With 1 Ingredient That’s So Barefoot Contessa

Ina Garten gives her tasty spin on a cheesy scalloped potatoes dish called potato fennel gratin. The easy make ahead side dish is the perfect change of pace from traditional mashed potatoes. There are just a handful of ingredients, including fennel, heavy cream, and cheese, which make it a decadent side for any menu.

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‘The Office’: Amy Adams Replaced Another Actor Who Was Fired

Amy Adams guest starred on The Office as Katy, replacing another actor who was let go after the first day. Steve Carell reflected on how Adams was brought in to replace the other woman and perfectly nailed the way the documentary style of the show worked.

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‘Barefoot Contessa’ Ina Garten’s Easy Chocolate Banana Cream Pie Is ‘Classic Comfort Food’ That’s Never Fussy

Barefoot Contessa star Ina Garten has the perfect comfort food dessert that's anything but fussy but is always a hit. Her chocolate banana cream pie is a classic, made with a foolproof graham cracker crust, rich pudding filling, and a delicious bananas and whipped cream topping. It's a simple pie to make ahead when entertaining.

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Ina Garten Claims This Barefoot Contessa Cake Recipe ‘Makes Grown Men Weep’ and It Only Takes 5 Minutes to Make

Barefoot Contessa star Ina Garten swears her mocha chocolate icebox cake is so delicious it makes grown men weep. The best part is that it requires a handful of ingredients and takes just five minutes to make. Using store-bought cookies is a clever shortcut for this simple dessert.

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‘The Office’: John Krasinski Said He ‘Damn Near Died’ During This Hilarious Moment

The Office featured a lot of funny moments that made star John Krasinski laugh while filming the show. There's one moment that was so challenging to get through that he said he damn near died from laughing so hard. Krasinski explains the moment from the Dinner Party episode with Steve Carell.

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‘Barefoot Contessa’ Ina Garten Revealed the ‘Key to a Good Party’ and It Has Nothing to Do With the Food

Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten has some tried and true tips for throwing a successful party but her biggest is for the host to feel relaxed. Then the host and guests enjoy the party. It's easy to accomplish by planning ahead and even getting something store-bought. Finally, she says not everything has to be served hot.

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Ina Garten’s Cauliflower Toast Recipe Is a Barefoot Contessa Favorite: ‘Everyone Goes Crazy for These’

Ina Garten takes cauliflower to the next level with some easy additions that make it creamy and delicious. The cheesy cauliflower mixture is piled onto toast and broiled until the cheese melts for the perfect open-faced sandwich.

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‘The Office’: John Krasinski Pinpoints the Bizarre Moment He Knew the Show Was a Hit

John Krasinski knew The Office had become a hit when people took notice of him in a coffee shop after the Sexual Harassment episode aired. The show struggled in its first season but suddenly everything changed, in part because of iTunes and fans making the show a success.

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‘The Office’: Steve Carell Said His Favorite Episode Involves Michael Scott Doing the ‘Grossest Thing’

Steve Carell said his favorite episode of The Office is 'A Benihana Christmas.' He recalled his character Michael Scott doing the grossest thing when he marked one of the waitress' arms with a sharpie because he couldn't tell her apart from another waitress.

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‘The Office’: John Krasinski Said the Show Was ‘Legit Canceled Every Single Friday’ the First Season

John Krasinski said The Office was canceled every week the first season of the show, but it finally took off when Steve Carell's movie The 40 Year Old Virgin became a hit. The show tweaked the Michael Scott character in season 2 which won over fans.

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Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten’s Easy Sweet and Salty Appetizer Makes Guests ‘Go Crazy’

Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten has the perfect sweet and savory appetizer that delights guests. Her salted caramel nuts recipe includes her foolproof caramel sauce that's combined with roasted nuts. Once cooled and hardened, the caramel nuts can be broken into clusters before serving.