And so began our family's obsession with the show's star, Ina Garten. Soon after ... She paused, thought for a moment, and replied, "My devil's food cake would be a great one.

It has a surprising twist. There are very few things Ina Garten can suggest that I won't try. Her recipes are on standby for everyday meals, approachable entertaining, and special occasions alike.

In fact, in her new memoir, "Be Ready When Luck Happens," celebrity chef and TV show host Ina Garten ... in the food processor, but they came out much wetter that way and made the cake soggy ...

Warmly spiced with a moist, tender crumb and a rich cream cheese frosting, a perfect carrot cake is a beautiful thing. But if you find that yours tends to be less than perfect, there's no need to ...