Eric Ripert, the incredible chef and world-class restaurateur behind the three Michelin star Le Bernardin restaurant in New York, stops by the barn to cook and share his career highs, childhood lows and life-changing stories. Ina Garten welcomes him with a French Apple Tart, a favorite dessert from his childhood, before Eric demonstrates how to make Seared Tuna with a Ginger Soy Salad, a stunning restaurant dish anyone can make at home.

Recipes from this episode:

• French Apple Tart
• Seared Tuna with Greens and Soy-Ginger Vinaigrette

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Award-winning novelist Ann Patchett joins Ina Garten for a fun-filled day at the barn. Ann's bestselling book, "Tom Lake," is set on a cherry orchard, so Ina welcomes her with a simple country dessert, Cherry Clafouti. Ann shares childhood revelations, her winning formula to writing nine bestsellers and why she decided to open a bookstore in Nashville. For lunch, they share Charlie Bird's Farro Salad with Ina's Jammy Eggs and Ann's favorite Roasted Cauliflower, one delicious grain salad two ways.

Recipes from this episode:

• Cherry Clafoutis
• Charlie Bird's Farro Salad

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Award-winning actor and producer Wendell Pierce joins Ina Garten for cooking and conversation at the barn. Ina serves Raspberry Corn Muffins for breakfast and shows Wendell how to pipe them with raspberry jam. Then, Ina learns about his amazing rise to fame, incredible family history, career challenges and gritty roles on stage and screen. Wendell loves seafood, so Ina teaches him to make a delicious one-pan Summer Skillet with Clams, Sausage and Corn.

Recipes from this episode:

• Raspberry Corn Muffins
• Summer Skillet with Clams, Sausage and Corn

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