18 Recipes Jennifer Garner Has Shared Over The Years

Jennifer Garner cooks the way real people do, with recipes that actually land on your table. Her favorites span cozy bakes, smart shortcuts, and weeknight wins that feel warm and doable.

You get a mix of chef-inspired nods and family classics that make you want to preheat the oven right now. Here are the 18 standouts fans circle back to again and again.

1. Honey Lemon Chicken

Sweet meets tangy in a buttery skillet that rescues busy nights. You brown chicken tenders until they pick up a little color, then slide in butter, lemon juice, and a drizzle of honey.

The sauce turns glossy and clings to every piece, like weeknight magic you barely had to earn.

You can add garlic or a pinch of chili flakes if you want a nudge of heat. Serve it with rice, or tuck the chicken into greens with pan juices.

Either way, you will keep this on repeat because it tastes bright, comforting, and done in minutes.

2. 5-Ingredient Egg Bites

These copycat coffee shop-style bites bring soft, custardy eggs without a line or a splurge. Blend eggs with cottage cheese and melty cheese until silky, then bake gently in a silicone mold.

The texture lands between quiche and souffle, and you get breakfast for the whole week in one go.

Stir in chopped spinach, bacon, or roasted peppers if you like variety. They reheat beautifully, so mornings feel calmer and better fed.

Pop a couple with fruit or tuck them into a wrap. You will wonder why you ever paid per bite.

3. Favorite Bagel Recipe

These bagels are the weekend project that pays you back all week. You mix, rest, shape, then give the rings a quick boil for that chew, before baking to a glossy bronze.

Her twist is rosemary and thyme, which perfume the dough and make the kitchen smell like a bakery plus herb garden.

Toast them and smear with cream cheese, egg salad, or a fried egg. They freeze well, too, so you can hoard a stash.

The process is calm and rhythmic, and the results feel like a small, delicious victory every single time.

4. Holiday 10-Grain Bread

This is the loaf that turns breakfast into an occasion. A mix of grains and seeds builds a nutty, toothsome crumb that loves butter and jam.

It is the kind of bread you slice thick, pass around, and somehow everyone ends up standing near the toaster for another piece.

The dough is forgiving, perfect for make-ahead schedules. Serve at brunch with eggs, or use it for turkey sandwiches the next day.

It smells like holidays and home, but works any weekend. You will write this one on a card and keep it forever.

5. Skillet Cornbread

Hot skillet, quick batter, crispy edges: this cornbread nails all the textures. Preheating the cast iron gives that sizzle as the batter hits, so the crust sets instantly while the center stays soft.

Serve it warm with butter and a slick of honey, or crumble it alongside chili.

You can fold in corn kernels or cheddar if you want little pops of sweetness or tang. Leftovers make terrific stuffing or breakfast toast under a fried egg.

It is dependable, unfussy, and always disappears faster than seems reasonable at the table.

6. Cacio E Pepe Scrambled Eggs

Imagine the famous pasta, then translate it to breakfast. These eggs are gently scrambled until creamy, then showered with Pecorino and freshly cracked black pepper.

The cheese melts in, turning the curds glossy and salty in the best way, while the pepper wakes everything up.

Use low heat and a silicone spatula, and pull the pan early. Spoon the eggs over toast or tuck them into a warm tortilla.

It is simple, satisfying, and feels a little luxe without much effort. You will crave it on sleepy mornings and busy ones.

7. Family-Favorite Blackberry Cobbler

Juicy blackberries meet a simple, buttery topping that bakes into something scoopable and celebratory. A touch of lemon and almond extract brightens the berries so the filling tastes like sunshine.

It is the dessert you can make while dinner rests, and it always wins applause when it hits the table.

Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for the contrast you will dream about later. The leftovers, if any, are breakfast material.

This one is forgiving, flexible, and happy with frozen berries, too. Keep it in your back pocket for potlucks and weeknights alike.

8. Grandmom’s Corn

This simple creamed corn tastes like summer even when you are deep in January. It is buttery, lightly sweet, and just peppery enough, with kernels that stay plump and tender.

The recipe shows up often because it works with fresh or frozen corn and plays nicely with everything on the plate.

Serve beside grilled chicken, meatloaf, or a big salad. Add a splash of cream for extra richness or a little scallion for lift.

It is comfort food that behaves like a sidekick, making dinners feel cared for without stealing the show.

9. Pumpkin Bread

This is the loaf you make when the first cool breeze shows up. It is tender, warmly spiced, and stays moist for days, which is dangerous because you keep slicing just to taste.

A good glug of vanilla and cinnamon makes the kitchen smell like sweaters and movie nights.

Serve plain, or with cream cheese for a bit of tang. It travels well for school snacks and road trips.

Freeze a few slices and thank yourself later. It is the fall ritual that sneaks into winter because nobody wants to stop.

10. 2-Ingredient Maple Butter

Butter and maple syrup melt into a silky sauce that feels too easy for how special it tastes. You warm them together until smooth and pourable, then spoon over pancakes, biscuits, or roasted sweet potatoes.

The flavor hits sweet, salty, and caramelly, turning simple breakfasts into a little event.

Stash leftovers in the fridge and rewarm gently. You can whisk in cinnamon or a pinch of salt if your butter is unsalted.

It becomes the thing you reach for constantly, because it improves nearly everything it touches without any work.

11. “Anytime” Olive Oil Cake

This cake is tender, moist, and not too sweet, which means it works at breakfast, snack time, or after dinner. Olive oil keeps it lush and gives a subtle fruitiness that plays nicely with citrus zest.

It is the kind of bake you can whisk by hand and serve warm or room temperature.

Top with berries, a dollop of yogurt, or nothing at all. The crumb stays soft for days, making it excellent for sharing.

You will make it once and never let the recipe out of sight again.

12. 2-Ingredient Magic Chocolate Shell

Melt chocolate with coconut oil and you get the nostalgic crackle that hardens on contact with cold ice cream. Pour, wait a few seconds, then tap your spoon to hear that snap.

It is playful and dramatic, the kind of dessert trick that turns a regular bowl into a memory.

Use dark, milk, or white chocolate, and add a pinch of salt if you want. Leftovers re-melt easily in the microwave.

This is the shortcut that makes everyone grin, especially when you hand over sprinkles.

13. Ina Garten’s Chicken Chili

This lighter chicken chili feeds a crowd without feeling heavy. It is tomato-forward with tender chicken and just enough spice to wake up the table.

You can set out toppings like cheddar, scallions, and sour cream, then let everyone build their own bowl.

The leftovers are gold for lunches or a quick baked potato topper. It freezes well, which means you are one defrost away from dinner.

This one has that Ina reliability Jennifer loves, and you will love it, too, especially on chilly nights that need a warm, steady pot.

14. Texas Chocolate Sheet Cake

This is the bring-a-pan dessert that never comes home full. A tender chocolate cake bakes thin in a sheet pan, then gets drenched in warm frosting so it soaks luxuriously.

The top sets shiny, sometimes with pecans, and slices clean into perfect squares for passing around.

It is dependable, rich, and somehow still light enough for second helpings. Bake it for birthdays, potlucks, or Tuesdays that needed chocolate.

You will bookmark it under always works and keep butter ready on the counter.

15. Childhood Favorite Chiffon Pie

This pie floats. The filling is whipped and airy, like a cloud that set overnight, tucked into a crisp graham or pastry crust.

It carries that nostalgic, retro vibe that makes people close their eyes on the first bite.

Use lemon, chocolate, or strawberry depending on mood and season. The make-ahead chill time is built-in convenience, perfect for holidays or summer dinners.

You slice, the knife glides, and suddenly the table goes quiet. That is the power of a chiffon classic done right.

16. Brown Butter And Sage Pasta

Five ingredients, big payoff. You toast butter until nutty and amber, crisp fresh sage leaves, and toss with pasta, Parmesan, and a little pasta water.

The sauce hugs every strand and smells like roasted hazelnuts without adding any nuts.

It is weeknight simple but dinner-party good, which is a rare sweet spot. Add lemon zest or a handful of peas if you want brightness.

Serve immediately so the sage stays crisp. You will feel unreasonably proud of how elegant and fast it turns out.

17. “Big Fat Salad” Lunch

This is a method, not a rulebook. Start with hearty greens, then add roasted vegetables for sweetness, something crunchy like nuts, and a salty cheese.

Toss with a punchy vinaigrette and whatever leftover protein is in the fridge, and you have a lunch that actually satisfies.

It is texture-heavy, colorful, and endlessly flexible. Swap in seasonal produce and use what you have, which is the charm.

You will feel better after eating it, then make it again tomorrow without thinking. Consider it your standing invitation to clean out the crisper.