Ina’s classic recipe has never steered me wrong.

Still, even by my early 20s, I hadn’t mastered some of the basics.

So I can distinctly remember my first successful roast chicken.

Image of Ina Garten against an illustrative backgroud

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It was golden, glorious and all thanks to Ina Garten.

HerPerfect Roast Chickenrecipe has been my go-to ever since, and it has never let me down.

She says the high temperature is key to achieving crispy skin, a method I can vouch for.

My learning journey didnt end there.