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Fans of Food Network’s Barefoot Contessa know that the show really has three stars: Ina Garten, the beautiful food she makes, and her husband, Jeffrey.

Whether we’re watching Ina’s face light up when Jeffrey walks into the room, or waiting with faux-suspense for Jeffrey’s reaction to the food Ina’s prepared for him (spoiler alert: he always likes everything she makes), it’s obvious that these two lovebirds are the real deal. They plan thoughtful surprises and leave little notes for each other; they still act like teenagers in love even though they’ve been together for almost five decades. Basically, as the kids would say, Ina and Jeffrey are #relationshipgoals.

In her new cookbook, Cooking for Jeffrey (out October 25), Ina shares treasured recipes and personal anecdotes about cooking for the people she loves — most notably, Jeffrey. I spoke with her recently to learn how she makes dinner at home with her husband feel special. With 48 years of marriage under her belt, I think it’s safe to say Ina has date night in covered.

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