Mother-Daughter Duo's Cooking Antics Delight Fans

On October 6, 2025, actress Jennifer Garner shared a new episode of her "Pretend Cooking Show" on Instagram, featuring a special guest: her mother, Patricia Ann "Pat" Garner. The two women, known for their silly and endearing mother-daughter dynamic, collaborated on Pat's chicken enchilada recipe during Garner's visit to Nantucket.

Throughout the video, the pair engaged in playful banter and occasional disagreements over the recipe. Pat, the 87-year-old enchilada expert, insisted on being "generous with the butter" in the shredded chicken, celery, and onion filling. She also pushed Garner to add more canned green chilis to the sauce, much to the 53-year-old actress's dismay, as she admitted to not liking the ingredient.

The faux-tension continued as Pat provided instructions on layering the enchiladas, with Garner occasionally doubting her mother's methods and checking the recipe card. However, Pat asserted her authority, reminding Garner that she had been making the dish "for many years."

Despite their lighthearted quarrels, the duo's endearing mother-daughter dynamic shone through, showcasing their close relationship and shared love of cooking. In the end, Garner placed the casserole in the oven, telling it to "Do good," before the two dived into the finished product.