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How Ina Garten Slices Parmesan Cheese (It's Not Perfect) By Karen Hart Nov. 15, 2025 7:39 pm EST

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Planning a cocktail party or a gathering for friends coming over for book club doesn't have to be complicated or overly fancy. While a well-designed and organized charcuterie board is always lovely, sometimes a rustic, less curated approach can deliver the same welcome feeling for guests. That's why you may want to grab a tip from Ina Garten to up your cooking game . The Barefoot Contessa revealed in an Instagram post that when she wants something no-cook and easy for guests to nosh on before sitting down to dinner, she reaches for the parmesan.

Garten notes, "...there's nothing simpler or chicer than Parmesan ch

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