At some point as a "Food Network"-loving tween, I transitioned from daydreaming about finding my Prince Charming to finding my Jeffrey — just like Ina Garten did. Through season after season of "The Barefoot Contessa," Ina has made it clear how much joy she has derived from making meals to share with her husband of 50 years.
Now, in celebration of her birthday and in anticipation of Valentine's Day, let's take a look back at what Ina has taught us about date night cooking. Here are six tips gleaned from her show, cookbooks and interviews:
