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‘Barefoot Contessa’ Ina Garten Uses an Easy Trick to Make Simple Store-Bought Snacks More Special

Barefoot Contessa star Ina Garten has a quick trick for her easy appetizer snacks. Simply place them in a 'really pretty silver bowl so it looks special.' Her snack spread may be ordinary, such as potato chips or nuts, but the presentation makes them appear more elegant.

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‘The Office’: John Krasinski Said His Favorite Memory From the Show Was ‘Why I Broke Every Time’

John Krasinski reflected on his time on The Office and shared his favorite moments were laughing with the cast. While he admits that he was unprofessional when it came to breaking during scenes, Krasinski explained how challenging it was to perform opposite Steve Carell and Rainn Wilson.

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Iconic ‘Schitt’s Creek’ Sign Sparks Outrage in Small Upstate New York Town

The Welcome to Schitt's Creek sign drew outrage from one driver passing by it in a small upstate New York town. The sign replica was put up by a sign business for a friend's birthday, complete with cut-outs to pose for photos. One person complained about the sign, but the owner reports an uptick in business.

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‘Barefoot Contessa’ Ina Garten Said There’s 1 Thing She Never Does When Entertaining

Barefoot Contessa star Ina Garten shared an easy tip she follows when she's entertaining dinner guests. She keeps thing simple by only serving dinner and dessert and skipping the first course. If she serves appetizers, they're simple store-bought snacks that she serves in pretty bowls for a more elegant presentation.

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‘The Office’: John Krasinski Said He Wanted to Punch Rainn Wilson During Their Audition

John Krasinski said that when he auditioned for The Office with Rainn Wilson he wanted to punch him. Their improv audition proved to be frustrating for Krasinski both as himself and as Jim because Rainn nailed the character of Dwight so well.

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‘The Office’: John Krasinski Said Rainn Wilson ‘Had This Weird Thing’ That Always Made Krasinski Break

John Krasinski said Rainn Wilson made him break most on The Office. Sometimes it was just a look that Wilson would give him during Jim and Dwight scenes that would make Krasinski crack up laughing. Krasinski pointed to the bloopers for proof that he and Wilson made each other break during scenes.

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‘The Office’: John Krasinski Said an Unfortunate Blunder Is 1 of the Reasons He Got the Role of Jim

John Krasinski shared his The Office audition story and how he mistakenly told the executive producer the American version was a bad idea. Greg Daniels said that Krasinski's honesty was part of the reason he got the role of Jim Halpert.

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‘Barefoot Contessa’ Ina Garten’s Eggplant Parmesan Recipe Uses 1 Trick for the Best Flavor and It’s so Easy

Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten shared her technique for perfect eggplant parmesan that eliminates messy frying. Garten roasts the eggplant and said it really is a game changer. She also uses store bought marinara sauce to cut down on prep time and adds a flavorful breadcrumb topping for an extra crunch.

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‘Barefoot Contessa’ Ina Garten’s Peanut Butter Brownies Recipe Includes 1 ‘Odd’ Ingredient She Swears By

Barefoot Contessa Ina Garten and husband Jeffrey have a romantic connection with brownies since she used to send the homemade treats to him when he was in college. Garten's peanut swirl brownies recipe adds another layer of flavor when she swirls in peanut butter.

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‘The Office’: John Krasinski Really Got Hit in the Face and Was Bleeding in 1 Scene

In a season 1 episode of The Office, John Krasinski really got hit in the face by his co-star David Denman. The episode had the office workers and the warehouse staff playing basketball and the scene involved Roy elbowing Jim in the face. It was choreographed to look real but actually happened, leaving Krasinski bleeding.

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‘Barefoot Contessa’: 2 Easy Ina Garten Recipes That Are Perfect Side Dishes for Spring

Barefoot Contessa star Ina Garten has two go-to easy side dish recipes that she shared as part of an Easter menu but work perfectly for any menu. Garten's recipe for roasted asparagus has a melted cheese topping and her recipe for orzo pasta salad is bursting with delicious roasted vegetables, feta cheese, and a vinaigrette.

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‘Barefoot Contessa’: 3 of Ina Garten’s Easiest Appetizers Are Surprisingly Simple Store-Bought Snacks

Barefoot Contessa star Ina Garten offers her easiest appetizers and there's no cooking involved. Garten recommends setting out three bowls of store bought snacks that allow people to have a small bite but not fill up before the meal is served. Olives, nuts, and potato chips are her go-to appetizers.

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‘The Office’: John Krasinski Laughed the Entire Time During This Scene and the Show Was Forced to Fix His Mistake

The Office star John Krasinski had such a hard time getting through a scene with Steve Carell without laughing, they had to edit two shots together to make it work. Krasinski explains another time when he couldn't stop laughing and wasn't able to even stay in the scene.

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‘The Office’: Jenna Fischer Said She Picked Out Jim’s Engagement Ring for Pam

Jenna Fischer played a huge role in her character Pam's engagement - she picked out the ring that Jim would present to Pam when he proposed. Fischer explains how she picked the perfect ring for Pam and the moment when Jim tricked Pam into thinking he was proposing.

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‘Barefoot Contessa’ Ina Garten’s Perfect Pancake Recipe Has 1 ‘Secret Ingredient’ for the Best Flavor

Barefoot Contessa star Ina Garten's banana sour cream pancakes recipe are an easy breakfast idea that are light, fluffy, and full of flavor. Garten says that sour cream is the secret ingredient that 'makes them really moist and flavorful.' Fans share their reviews as well, calling the recipe perfect.

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‘SNL’: Zach Galifianakis Failed as a Writer in Part Because of the Bizarre Sketch He Pitched to Britney Spears

Zach Galifianakis had a limited run as a writer on Saturday Night Live and describes the time he pitched a sketch to Britney Spears that she didn't like. Galifianakis wanted to write a skit that involved her belly button and how it needed to be heavily guarded.

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‘The Office’: Jenna Fischer Said She Always Lost Roles to This ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Actor

The Office star Jenna Fischer said she struggled to land roles when she was auditioning before booking The Office. Fischer often would lose roles to Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Alyson Hannigan but finally got her big break on The Office because she was unknown.

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‘The Office’: Jenna Fischer Said This ‘Big Storyline’ for Jim and Pam’s Relationship Was Scrapped

Jenna Fischer said there was a big storyline planned for Jim and Pam on The Office but the idea had to be scrapped. The writers strike caused their idea for Jim and Pam's relationship to change course slightly, with Fischer explaining the couple were originally going to move in together.

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‘Barefoot Contessa’ Ina Garten Uses These Easy Tricks for Perfect Pancakes Every Time

Barefoot Contessa star Ina Garten shares her tips and tricks for the perfect pancakes. Garten's lemon ricotta pancakes recipe are light and fluffy as well as customizable. Add figs, chocolate chips, or blueberries and follow her hacks to get tender pancakes.

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‘The Office’ Gave This Hint That Michael Scott Would Eventually Date Pam’s Mom

The Office fans have long wondered if this moment was a hint that Michael Scott would date Pam's mom Helene. Jenna Fischer discusses whether the writers had this storyline in mind when Jim wrote down Pam's mom as a possible date for Michael.