Though her specialty is French cuisine, she occasionally prepares American, Asian, British or Italian foods.

[2] Garten's show features the preparation of a simple multi-course meal, usually for her close friends, colleagues or husband, Jeffrey.

Table settings include both simple and comfort dishes, and are often accompanied by her 'own' flowers or those brought in by Michael Grim, a friend and local florist who is frequently on the show.

[3] Garten deconstructs simple French recipes like boeuf bourguignon or Baba au Rhum cake.

The show is mainly recorded in Garten's home in East Hampton, New York and features fast-moving camera shots and closeups (e.g., fully ripened fruits, eggs falling from the shells, or bubbling pots of homemade stock).