Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist Ina Garten on Hosting Traditions and Dream Dinner Guests - Part 2 (May 2025)
Feb 1, 2026
Ina Garten, cookbook author and Food Network entertaining pro, shows how to build a no-cook dessert platter with flowers, shopping tips, and step-by-step arrangement. She discusses champagne pairings and a simple Kir Royale. Ina also shares her dream dinner picks and practical hosting rules like variety, grouping, and always include chocolate.
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Assemble A No-Cook Dessert Platter
- Do build dessert platters from assembled store-bought items to save time and look impressive.
- Use greenery, varied shapes, sizes, and colors to make the platter visually appealing.
Two-Ingredient Kir Royale
- Do make a Kir Royale with just cassis and cold champagne for a simple elegant cocktail.
- Pour cassis first, then top with chilled champagne in a flute or tumbler.
Use A Focal Center And Greens
- Do plan dessert layout with a focal middle element like large strawberries or grapes.
- Add green leaves under items to make colors pop and create a cohesive look.
