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I Tried Drew Barrymore’s Favorite Spaghetti

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Various types of cooked and dried pasta

Strawberry Arnaud

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A sandwich with sliced onions

I Tried Laura Bush’s Citrus Pie

Baked million dollar pound cake

I Tried Kate Hudson’s Favorite Taco

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Boiled-in-the-Husk Corn on the Cob

marry me chicken pasta salad

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Baked potatoes arranged on a baking sheet

lemon poppyseed dump cake

The most amazing chocolate chip cookies

Bisquick’s Strawberry Shortcake

Ina Garten’s lemon bars

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I made Mathew McCounaughey’s Hot Pants Margarita

Divorce Chicken

Ina Garten’s 2 ingredient Side Dish

I tried Alicia Silverstone’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

I tried Ina Garten’s Go-To Recipe for the Summer

I Tried Ina Garten’s Favorite Side Dish Ever

Ina Garten’s favorite breakfast

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Plate of grilled chicken

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We Tried Chocolate Chip Cookie Doughs

Two small bowls of Elizabeth Taylor’s chili

I tried Oprah’s Love Sandwich Recipe

I tried Jessica Albas Turkey Meatballs

I tried Joanna Gaines Snickerdoodle Coffee

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Puppy Chow in pink bowls

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A bowl of Dolly Parton’s Miracle Madness Salad

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Ina Garten’s beef on a serving platter

Teal bowl with Julia Child’s creamed carrot recipe next to Julia Child’s cookbook

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Artichokes on wood cutting board

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Tray of charcuterie nachos

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Raw ground beef on a piece of butchers paper.

Apple-Cherry Chutney on charcuterie board with crackers, cheese fruit, and cured meats

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Overhead shot of pesto and roasted carrots on platter

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I tried Cheesecake Factory Crab Rangoons

Cheesy Beer and Bacon Soup

I tried Eva Longoria’s Guacamole

I tried Barbra Streisands Instant Coffee Ice Cream