I was hands-on in the kitchen from a young age. Still, even by my early 20s, I hadn't mastered some of the basics. So I can distinctly remember my first successful roast chicken. It was golden, ...

Ina Garten has been making perfect roast chicken for years—so much so that it’s become one of her most famous recipes. But while the cooking part is straightforward, carving the bird can feel like an ...