I adjusted Garten's recipe for a 24-ounce package of prepared mashed potatoes since I was only cooking for three people, so I scooped my refrigerated potatoes into a small saucepan.

Ina Garten, aka the Barefoot Contessa, also chimed in. "Sending you lots of love Hoda. You’re surrounded by people you love so you’ll always be good," she wrote, adding three heart emojis.

Ina Garten speaks to Hoda Kotb in a revealing new interview timed to her memoir's release on October 1. She discusses her parents, childhood and more.

Discover the top 8 health benefits of sauerkraut, a fermented cabbage dish, and view a step-by-step recipe for making your own.

Place cabbage on steamer rack; cover with lid, and cook until bright green and tender, about 5 minutes. Remove cabbage; pat dry. Preheat a large cast-iron skillet over high for 5 minutes.