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From Marilyn - England

Can you tell me how you transfer Anna's Tomato Tart from the sheet pan to the chopping board? I know it's probably simple but I'm afraid the base will break up.

Ina's Answer:

Holding the sheet pan with your left hand, pull the parchment paper and the tart onto the board in one stroke with your right hand. Then, transfer in squares to a dish or serve from the board with the parchment underneath. I hope that helps!

From Allene - Jackson, MS

What is the name of the canned Italian tomatoes you recommend?

Ina's Answer:

I use and recommend San Marzano tomatoes. They're the best!

From Jack Crossley - Amherst, Massachusetts

I am an incoming college student, and would love some tips. What are some staple ingredients that I should have on hand, and what are some recipes that would work well in a college setting?

Ina's Answer:

Assuming that you have an oven, there a million things you can make on a sheet pan with (12x18 with a 1-inch lip.) You can roast chicken breasts, Brussels sprouts, cherry tomatoes, potatoes, really any vegetable! You can even make brownies for dessert. And, it never hurts to have a box of pasta and a jar of Rao's marinara sauce on hand for dinner in ten minutes!

From Pauline Bedard - Montreal, Canada

I made your Gazpacho recipe and I would like to know how many days I can keep it in the fridge.

Ina's Answer:

In my experience Gazpacho should be perfectly fine in the refrigerator for 3 days, but eventually the tomatoes will break down.

From Molly C. - Washington, DC

What are your go-to brunch recipes that you can make ahead of time?

Ina's Answer:

For brunch, I like to make a Potato Basil Frittata ( the recipe is in Barefoot Contessa Family Style), platters of smoked salmon, bagels, cream cheese, and in the summer, a fresh tomato salad. For dessert, I serve a big platter of fresh fruit. The frittata goes into the oven about an hour before you serve it, so everything is ready before he guests arrive.

From Janet H. - Cape Elizabeth, Maine

What sides would you serve with your Penne with Five Cheeses recipe?

Ina's Answer:

With the Penne with Five Cheeses, I would probably not serve a side dish. Instead, I would make a first course like a tomato salad or melon & prosciutto. In the winter, I might make some kind of winter arugula salad - but nothing with cheese, since the main course is so cheesy!