Barefoot Contessa

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American chef and cookbook writer Ina Garten prepares a housewarming dinner for a friend

Jun 25, 2005

American chef and cookbook writer Ina Garten demonstrates a Jewish-themed dinner

Jul 23, 2005

American chef and cookbook writer Ina Garten cooks a meal inspired by French cinema

Jul 30, 2005

Ina's good friend Dick Baxter restores listed buildings in East Hampton in exchange for a tour around the sights. Ina makes lunch on the porch for his team of builders. To keep these builders strong Ina makes Mini Meatloaves, Buttercream Mashed Potatoes, Brussels sprouts and lardons, and Brownie Pie.

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Oct 8, 2005

American chef and cookbook writer Ina Garten shares her recipes for tuna salad and coconut marshmallows

Nov 5, 2005

Ina Garten helps her friend's daughter cook a surprise dinner for her mother

Aug 20, 2005

French onion soup with croutons; goat cheese tarts; tomato and fennel salad; chocolate orange mousse.

Sep 3, 2005

Ina Garten creates a portable feast to eat on the beach, including curried chicken wraps with peanut butter and jelly bars

Sep 3, 2005

American chef and cookbook writer Ina Garten prepares more tempting recipes

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Oct 18, 2008

Ina Garten prepares fillet steaks with a Roquefort and chive sauce, and offers recipes for a selection of side dishes

Oct 25, 2008

Ina Garten shows how to throw the perfect dinner party with recipes for appetizers, bay scallop gratins and two home-made desserts

Nov 1, 2008

Simple roast; chicken bouillabaisse with a garlicky saffron mayonnaise; chicken stock.

Nov 8, 2008

Fettunta with prosciutto and mozzarella; Tuscan lemon chicken; panzanella salad.

Nov 15, 2008

Herb roasted turkey breast; sausage and herb stuffing; homemade gravy; celery root and apple puree.

Nov 22, 2008

Salmon cakes; panettone bread pudding; pappa al pomidoro.

Nov 29, 2008

Buttermilk cheddar biscuits; strawberry jam; soft herbed scrambled eggs.

Dec 6, 2008

Olives & Marcona almonds; salami and hot house cucumbers; roasted shrimp cocktail; blue cheese crackers with walnuts; ham & cheese in puff pastry.

Dec 13, 2008

Baked shrimp scampi; fruit salad with Limoncello; roasted artichoke salad; antipasto platter.

Dec 20, 2008

Ina cooks for a crowd, including the Broadway cast of Young Frankenstein.

Feb 7, 2009

Ina's taking everyday favourites and giving them the star treatment by adding one special ingredient. With Deeply Chocolate Gelato, Lobster Pot Pie & the Perfect Vinaigrette salad.

Feb 14, 2009

It's Ina and Jeffrey's 40th wedding anniversary and Ina is sharing her secrets on the perfect romantic meal. On the menu Campari Orange Spritzer, Italian Wedding Soup, Brownie Pie and anniversary surprises for both Ina and Jeffery.

Feb 28, 2009

Filet of beef truffled sandwiches; roasted tomatoes in a Caprese salad; meringues Chantilly with roasted berries.

Jan 17, 2009

The cook creates short ribs and cheddar dill corn bread for a pot luck party

Apr 4, 2009

Truffle mac and cheese; lemon mousse with whipped cream; cinnamon honey butter.

Jan 24, 2009

Tomato & goat cheese tart; savory coeur a la creme; baked brie cheese platter; roasted pears with blue cheese.

Mar 7, 2009

Roasted butternut squash salad with warm cider vinaigrette; easy sole maundered; French apple tart.

Mar 21, 2009

Easy cheese danish; chicken salad sandwiches; chocolate ganache cupcakes.

Jan 31, 2009

Updated classics such as easy sticky buns; mustard chicken salad; roasted vegetables; roasted vegetable soup.

Feb 21, 2009

Company pot roast; baked potatoes with yogurt and sour cream dressing.

Mar 14, 2009

Ina Garten makes a dinner from store-cupboard ingredients and freezer standbys

May 2, 2009

Date nut spice bread; orange marmalade; muesli with red berries.

Jun 5, 2009

Ina is conjuring up a dazzling two course dinner in under an hour. With recipes for Mustard Roasted Fish, Dill Fingerling Potatoes, Parmesan Roasted Broccolie and Honey Vanilla Fromage.

Jun 6, 2009

This is back to basics on delicious and simple pack and go picnic food. Ina Garten fills guests picnic bags filled with Roasted Shrimp Salad, Pita stuffed with Tabbouleuh & Feta and Ultimate Ginger Cookies.

Jun 12, 2009

Ina Garten is giving comfort classics a makeover with recipes for Bagels with smoked salmon and whitefish salad, Virgin Mary, Roasted Potato & Leek Soup and Herb Garlic Bread.

Jun 13, 2009

Ina Garten is meeting her friends Michael & Jim at the beach they're firing up the grill to make Grilled Clams with Basil Breadcrumbs, Niman Ranch Burgers, Caramelised Onions and Chocolate S'mores.

Jul 18, 2009

Brown bagging it just got a Barefoot makeover. This is portable food with full on flavor including Grilled Tuna Wasabi rolls, Lentil Vegetable Soup and Granola Bars.

Jul 25, 2009

The perfect grilling menu that's good enough for company with recipes for Italian meatball hamburgers, creamy cucumber salad, confetti corn and chocolate cake, ice cream custard and raspberries.

Aug 1, 2009

It's back to basics on ramping up flavor with herbs. With recipes for Chive Risotto Cakes, Pasta a Pecorino and Fresh Cream of Tomato Soup.

Aug 8, 2009

A Greek inspired surprise housewarming menu made from everyday store ingredients. With recipes for Spanakopitasm Grilled Lamb Kabobs, Greek Salad, Easy Tzatziki and Mixed Berries Honey & Yogurt Platter.

Aug 15, 2009

It's Ina to the rescue with a dazzling after work meal to impress a friends colleagues. With recipes for Herb Marinated Pork Loin, Greek Panzanella and Plum Crunch.

Aug 22, 2009

It's a breakfast party to celebrate the morning after a night before birthday bash. Breakfast on the grill no problem.

Aug 29, 2009

It's back to basics on pasta new ideas, quick cook, for family or company Ina's got pasta covered.

Oct 24, 2009

Ina says no one ever remembers what they ate for the main course but they always remember dessert. Ina shares her ideas and recipes for the perfect way to end a meal - sweet and savoury this really is a case of saving the best till last.

Nov 7, 2009

It's back to basics on recipes that work for kids and for adults too that are fun to make and delicious to eat

Nov 14, 2009

It's out with the old and in with the new as the Barefoot Contessa gets back to basics and shakes up Thanksgiving. She's roasting a delicious Truffle Butter Turkey with her friend Sarah Chase. Then she's turning up the volume on stuffing and sides with incredible sausage stuffed mushrooms. There are three dazzling table settings and from fast appetizers, gravy, roasted Brussels sprouts to fabulous Turkey Hash Browns, she's got answers for your thanksgiving questions in new segment Ask Ina.

Dec 5, 2009

Just because you're on a budget doesn't mean you can't create a fantastic winter meal good enough for company. Ina is creating a menu for a student entertaining blog site. This is back to basics on dazzling entertaining on a shoe string

Jan 9, 2010

It’s back to basics on flavor. Ina is testing recipes for a Food Network magazine photo shoot that's happening in New York. The feature is on flavor and every recipe has lots of it. There's Butternut Squash With Curry Condiments, Maple Oatmeal Scones and Lemon Pasta with Roasted Shrimp. Plus, Ina is answering everyone's questions on how to turn the volume in Ask Ina.

Jan 16, 2010

It's back to basics on chicken. Delicious Roast Chicken, Curried Chicken Salad and two delicious chicken shortcuts, rotisserie chicken with satay dip and Chicken, bacon and lettuce sandwiches with Russian dressing. This is chicken all the way plus Ina is answering everyone's chicken questions in Ask Ina.

Jan 23, 2010

It's back to basics on farm stand food. From one local farm box delivered by farmers from the Amber Waves Farm, Ina creates three farm fresh dishes: Scalloped Tomatoes, Cape Cod Chopped Salad and Zucchini Pancakes. Ina is then answering everyone's farm fresh produce questions in Ask Ina.

Jan 30, 2010

It's back to basics on Grilling. From an elegant and easy grilled main course packed with flavor, Grilled Indonesian swordfish to a grilling master class from executive chef Joe Realmuto from Town Line BBQ who shares his recipe for BBQ sauce over skirt steak and a perfect all purpose grilling party salad Green salad with Blue Cheese Dressing. Then Ina is in the hot seat answering everyone's grilling questions in Ask Ina.

Feb 6, 2010

It's back to basics on baking. There's a cookie master class from local baker Kathleen King of Tates Bakeshop who shares her recipe for Double Chocolate Almond Cookies, an easy bake Irish Soda Bread and the easiest shortcut appetizer ever, Savory Palmiers. Then Ina is answering everyone's baking dilemmas in Ask Ina.

Feb 27, 2010

It's back to basics Italian restaurant food at home. There's a delicious master class from Joe Realmuto, executive chef of local Italian restaurant Nick and Toni's, who shares his famous recipe for Penne alla Vecchia Bettola, an Italian classic dessert with the volume turned up, Rum Raisin Tiramisu and a gorgeous no cook Italian anti pasti platter. Then Ina is answering everyone's Italian questions in Ask Ina.

Mar 6, 2010

It's back to basics on surprises. It's lasagna with a Greek twist, Pastitsio served with a Arugula and watermelon Feta salad bursting with flavor plus a gorgeous table setting for a surprise dinner date with Jeffrey.

Mar 20, 2010

It's back to basics on outdoor entertaining. For lunch using ingredients from the garden Capellini with tomatoes and basil. Plus a perfect tea party menu for a garden tour party Raisin Pecan and Oatmeal cookies and smoked salmon sandwiches. Ina is then tackling everyone's outdoor entertaining questions in Ask Ina.

Mar 13, 2010

t's back to basics on Thanksgiving pot luck parties. There's a foolproof no stress Turkey Roulade, with easy sides - Roasted Vegetables with simple string beans and the classics with the volume turned up, Cranberry Conserve and Homemade Gravy. Then for dessert, Gingerbread Cupcakes with Orange Frosting plus a festive table setting by Ina's new stylist Robert Ruffino.

May 29, 2010

It's back to basics on birthday celebrations. It's Jeffrey's birthday and Ina is making him a fantastic nostalgic dinner complete with Matzo Balls, Chicken Soup, Filet of Beef with Gorgonzola Sauce, Stuffed Cabbage and a Cookie Glaze, and it can all be made in advance. Plus she's answering everyone's birthday dilemmas in Ask Ina.

Jun 5, 2010

Ina makes the perfect Tex-Mex meal with the help of her friend Devon Fredericks and her Award-Winning Chili recipe. Plus she has the perfect Tex-Mex table setting and fantastic chili side ideas, like Tequila Lime Chicken, Guacamole, La Fondita Fish Tacos and Pink Grapefruit Margaritas. Then Ina is answering everyone's questions on Tex-Mex food.

Jun 12, 2010

Ina reveals the secrets of cooking with wine with recipes for Beef Short Ribs, Wild Mushroom Risotto and Fresh Raspberry Gratins, and gets the low down on cheese and wine pairings from her friend and wine expert Martine Warner. Then Ina is tackling everyone's wine questions in Ask Ina.

Aug 28, 2010

Everyone has to start somewhere, even Ina. Ina gets a Moroccan Chicken Tajine cooking lesson from teacher and private chef Gail Arnold then shares her perfect beginners' recipe for Meat Loaf, Preserved Lemons, Roasted Asparagus, Roasted Tomatoes and Roasted Butternut Squash, that will get even amateur chefs cooking. Then everyone gets the chance to ask Ina their cooking for beginner's questions in Ask Ina.

Jul 17, 2010

Inspired by her trips to France, Ina creates the perfect French dinner party. There's an incredible slow cooked 4-Hour Lamb and Provencal French Beans inspired by a dish her friend Barbara Lieberman tasted in Provence. Plus fantastic tips on how to create the perfect French dinner party setting. Then, Ina is in the hot seat sharing her French cooking secrets and techniques in Ask Ina.

Oct 23, 2010

Chocolate to eat and chocolate to drink this is chocolate all the way. There's fantastic chocolate recipes plus the secrets revealed on how to get professional chocolate results at home from chocolatier Brigitte Browney. Then whatever the chocolate question Ina has the answer in Ask Ina.

Jun 26, 2010

Ina goes back to basics on cooking with rice and has incredible recipes for sweet and savory rice dishes. From a Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya master class from her friend Amelia Durand to the classic rice pudding with the volume turned up, in Maple Pecan Rice Pudding. Then, Ina tackles everyone's rice problems in Ask Ina.

Jul 3, 2010

Ina faces her fear and takes on the hardest egg recipes. There's an Omelet master class from local chef Terry Harwood, the secrets to a perfect Spinach and Cheddar Souffle revealed and the scoop on foolproof Hollandaise, the perfect accompaniment to Roasted Asparagus. Plus she's cracking everyone's scary egg questions in Ask Ina.

Jun 19, 2010

Ina is travelling the globe and sharing her fantastic international pasta recipes. Her journey starts in Italy with a fantastic Conchiglie al Forno With Mushrooms and Radicchio from her friend, chef and author, Johanne Killeen. Then, there's an incredible Jewish classic sweet and savory pasta dish in her Noodle Kugel, and then last stop, Asia, for a delicious Szechuan Noodles With Chicken and Broccoli pasta salad. Plus she's tackling everyone's pasta problems in Ask Ina.

Nov 27, 2010

Ina shares her foolproof formula for the perfect cocktail party. There are canapes -- homemade, store bought and assembled, cocktails with the help of cocktail expert and friend Glenn Laughton from Red Bar and tips on setting up a cocktail bar at home. Then it's time for cocktails in Ask Ina when she answers everyone's cocktail party dilemmas. Recipes include Blinis with Creme Fraiche and Smoked Salmon, Turkey Tea Sandwiches, Grilled Lemon Chicken and an Ina-Tini.

Jan 8, 2011

Ina Garten prepares recipes using herbs, including Greek lamb with a yoghurt mint sauce and oregano, feta and tomato

Jan 15, 2011

Eggplant caponata; sea bass is the catch of the day with a Caesar inspired sauce; fresh peach cake with fruit and eggs from the local farmer's market.

Jan 22, 2011

Ina Garten puts a lunch cooked by her up for auction with the winning bidders testing chilled cucumber soup with shrimp, lobster and shells salad along with Eton Mess

Jan 29, 2011

American chef and cookbook writer Ina Garten prepares more tempting recipes

Feb 5, 2011

Ina Garten provides a modern twist to classic recipes, including meatloaf and smoked salmon devilled eggs

Feb 26, 2011

Ina is cooking with legendary chef Daniel Boulud at his flagship restaurant in New York. They'll be cooking one of his signature French dishes then it's back to Easy Hampton for delicious French recipes and ideas and tips in Ask Ina.

Mar 19, 2011

Ina Garten prepares lemon chicken breasts and a recipe from one of her favourite New York restaurants

Mar 5, 2011

Recipes for desserts, including fruit filled cranberry and apple cake. There is also a masterclass from patisserie chef Claudia Fleming, who prepares lemon cream napoleon

Apr 16, 2011

Ina Garten cooks up classics and new takes on her favourite Italian dishes, including roasted tomatoes with pesto and parmesan

May 21, 2011

Ina Garten prepares tea-time treats, including red velvet cupcakes, shortbread cookies and orange curd

Jul 2, 2011

t's a day of sunshine food at the barn. There's delicious roasted shrimp with feta in exchange for an ice cream master class from friend and creamery owner Rori Trovata. Together they mix up salted caramel ice cream. Then it's Summer Garden Pasta for dinner with Jeffrey and everyone's summer questions answered in Ask Ina.

Jul 9, 2011

Ina unleashes flour power and reveals her bread secrets. There's Honey White Bread, the perfect basic loaf everyone needs in their repertoire plus tips from master baker Amy Scherber from Amy's Bread in New York. Then, the humble sandwich reaches new heights in an incredible open Tuna and Hummus Sandwich. Finally, Ina gets creative with crumbs and creates delicious Mussels With Basil Breadcrumbs. And it's all you need to know on bread and baking in Ask Ina.

Jul 16, 2011

Ina's on an Italian adventure. Classic bolognese gets an easy makeover with fast to prepare and cook Weeknight Bolognese. Then it's a Tuscan classic Roasted Sausage and Grapes with renowned chef Johanne Kileen from Il Forno. Then, it's everything you need to know about Parmesan plus two easy canapes -- delicious Parmesan Crisps and elegant Parmesan Shards, perfect with drinks. Lastly, it's all things Italian in Ask Ina.

Aug 6, 2011

Inspired by local food producers Ina is creating delicious recipes celebrating the incredible ingredients she can find right on her doorstep. First using Long Island honey there's Honey Vanilla Pound Cake, and then cheese from award winning Mecox Diary is the star in Mache With Warm Brie and Apples. And ideas to preserve flavor, homemade Vanilla Extract, raspberry vodka and Garlic and Lemon Oil inspired by local company East End Foodies. Local ingredients and seasonal produce get tackled in Ask Ina.

Aug 20, 2011

Ina unlocks the secrets of entertaining fast. There's two fantastic main course ideas, Roasted salmon with green herbs and Chicken with shallots, three fast side dishes Roasted tomatoes, Sautéed sugar snap peas and Blanched haricots vert with herbed butter. Then she has drafted in the help of top Interior Designer William Yeoward for a 5 minute table setting and Michael Grimm from Bridgehampton florists for a 5 minute flower arrangement. Then its fast all the way in Ask Ina.

Aug 13, 2011

Inspired by foodie haunts visited in Paris, Ina has a day of eating French. From the French bistros there's French Country Omelet for breakfast, Veal Chops With Roquefort Butter and delicious Potato Basil Puree. Jeffrey is sent on a mission for French bread and dessert. Then French gets an easy makeover in Ask Ina.

Sep 3, 2011

Ina's tuning up the volume on burger joint classics. There's easy Seafood Chowder, then she discovers the secrets on how to make the perfect burger with Chef Laurent Tourondel from LT burger, who also shares his recipes for delicious burger toppings, pickle mayo and guacamole. Then salad and fries get a makeover with delicious Buttermilk Ranch Dressing With Bibb Lettuce and Baked Sweet Potato Fries. Then it's time to answer questions on burger joint food in Ask Ina.

Sep 17, 2011

It's time to find out how the cookie crumbles, Barefoot-style, as Ina bakes up a storm in the barn. There's a double delicious treat as Ina makes Chocolate Chunk Blondies and Cookies from the same incredible batter. Then Patti Page, a fabulous friend and baker, is in the barn to give Ina a master class in cute Animal Cookies. And everyone's cookie conundrums are solved In Ask Ina.

Oct 22, 2011

Ina shares her favorite candy recipes perfect for gifting. There's candy for all ages, pillowy Marshmallows and White Chocolate Bark. Then Ina's making a Winter Squash Soup as a thank you gift to top candy queen Dylan Lauren, who's showing Ina two fantastic ideas for displaying and wrapping candy.

Dec 3, 2011

It's cocktail time. Ina is preparing three incredible easy canapes special enough for the holidays and all year round. There's fresh Salmon Tartare, Sopressata With Cheese in Puff Pastry and Chipotle and Rosemary Roasted Nuts. Plus, America's top mixologist Brian Van Flandern is challenged to create two incredible cocktails, one modern and one vintage, to match the menu, and he comes up with The Barefoot Contessa and a Hemingway Daiquiri. Then it's all about cocktails and canapes in Ask Ina.

Jan 21, 2012

Ina is making dinner for her friend Miguel Florres-Vianna who is at the barn photographing the garden. While Miguel takes photos he creates a surprise table setting for Ina inspired by foliage found in the garden. On the menu are Panko-Crusted Salmon, Warm French Lentils, All American Cheese Board and Chicken Noodle Soup for Miguel's journey back to the city.

Jan 28, 2012

It's a drill dinner for local fire fighters. After a practice fire drill, Ina pitches in and serves the fire fighters up a delicious dinner back at the station. There's beef barley soup, Firefighter Scott Elley's sloppy joes served with Ina's stilton dressing and make your own pecan caramel sundaes.

Feb 4, 2012

It's competition time and battle of the taste buds as Ina and her friends Eli Zabar and David Ziff plan a pot luck dinner. They each take a course with a Mediterranean theme and create dishes such as Grilled Eggplant With Sherry Vinegar Drizzle, Fried Baby Artichokes, Eli's Grilled Rib Eye Steak and Italian Plum Tart. But first there's breakfast at Ina's to discuss the plan over delicious Tri-Berry Pancakes.

Feb 11, 2012

It's a pre-party tasting and planning meeting for Ina's friend's son's rehearsal dinner. She has a foolproof menu and plan to share that's the perfect party blueprint for every occasion. On the buffet table there's Tarragon Potato Salad, Chunky Blue Cheese and Yogurt Dip, Vegetable Coleslaw and Guacamole to pair up with local takeout specialties.

Feb 18, 2012

Ina's making over classic dishes and turning up the volume with new ingredients and cooking methods. By daring to be different Ina transforms dishes with a big flavor payoff. There's Easy Parmesan Risotto, deconstructed Strawberry Shortcakes and a new take on breakfast, Eggs Columbian, a favorite at local cafe and specialty food store Mary's Marvelous.

Feb 25, 2012

This is all about comfort food as Ina cooks up modern day comfort classics. Helping her is New York caterer Mary Giuliani, famous for her miniature grilled cheese sandwich canapes plus there's French Toast Bread Pudding and Seafood Pot Pie. This is comfort for breakfast, dinner and entertaining.

Mar 3, 2012

Ina surprises Jeffrey with a birthday get-together at a surprise location, historic building "Home Sweet Home." On the menu for this celebration are a Greek Platter, Hummus, Spinach Pie, Orange Pound Cake with Orange Cream and Raspberry Orange Trifle.

Mar 10, 2012

Ina is working on an article about brunch and calls in the help of team brunch. Local florist Michael Grimm creates a flower display to go on the brunch table set and photographed by Miguel Florres. There's Baked Blintzes With Fresh Blueberry Sauce, Apricot Butter, Roasted Hazelnut Granola and a Fruit Platter.

Mar 24, 2012

It's school today for Ina as she plays both teacher and student. First there's a cookery class, with banana cake to frost and blueberry muffins to make. Then it's Ina Asks, when Ina turns the tables and plays student. It's back to school for Ina when she asks the International Culinary Institute in NYC three cooking questions that we all want to know the answer to.

Mar 31, 2012

Ina makes dinner to celebrate the arrival of her friend's newborn son. There's a delicious nursery food menu and an incredible setting to match. There's Truffle Popcorn with drinks followed by Spicy Turkey Meatballs, Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp and S'mores around the fire pit. The whole meal is served outside under incredible garden lights designed by Ina's friend Greg Yale, who is transforming the garden into a fantastic lighting grotto for the occasion.

Jun 16, 2012

The East Hampton ambulance volunteers meet once a month for a cookout to feed its 50 volunteers and Ina's pitching in with the help of local chef Joe Realmuto from Townline BBQ. This is cooking for a crowd, Barefoot style.

Jun 30, 2012

This is French food made easy. Ina is demystifying the classics, offering tips and techniques to get French flavor fast: There are ideas for French table settings, plus Ina's taking a trip to meet French chef Guy Reuge to get the scoop on French pate.

Jul 7, 2012

Sweet and savory, this is fruit all the way and anything goes. Ina is pushing the fruit boundaries by shaking up the classics, getting the scoop on fruit desserts like French Nougatine from local Chef Laura Donnelly and finding interesting new ways to cook with fruit, with Wild Rice Salad and Apple Chutney.

Jul 21, 2012

Inspired by a recent trip to Florence, Ina is re-creating a fabulous Florentine feast for friends back home in East Hampton. There's a mozzarella master class with a local cheese maker; an Italian drinks tray inspired by cocktails and store-bought hors d'oeuvres sampled at the fabulous Lungarno hotel in Florence; Baked Fish in Parchment; Parmesan Polenta; and Affogato Sundaes, the easiest Italian dessert ever. Ina's guests will collect Italian wine and set the table Italian-style.

Sep 8, 2012

Ina's got vegetable ideas for every day of the week, when you're stuck in a vegetable rut: Spring Green Risotto With Artichokes, Mustard-Roasted Potatoes, Broccoli Rabe With Garlic and Warm Mushroom Salad are a compilation of fantastic main courses, starters, salads and sides, plus the vegetable low-down from local farmers at Amber Waves, a fantastic farming local cooperative.

Aug 18, 2012

Kevin Clash and Elmo are visiting the Hamptons and having the full Barefoot experience: there's so much fun to be had! Kevin, Elmo and Ina are trading recipes and making a picnic to take to Main Beach.

Aug 25, 2012

This is all about what professional cooks make at home when they're off the clock from dawn to dusk. Fantastic quick and easy recipes and top tips from the chefs and cooks in the know for us to try at home. Ina will be cooking with cookbook writer and caterer Julia Turshen and getting great ideas from local chef Kevin Penner and city chef Cederic Vongerichten from Perry Street.

Jul 14, 2012

Ina Garten shares a collection of restaurant-inspired dishes to cook at home. Ina cooks with Frank Pellegrino for the famous Rao's restaurant and gets insider information from the best kitchens in America.

Sep 15, 2012

Ina is writing an article for Food Network magazine, and it's all about cheese. There's a photo shoot in her garden with the magazine followed by recipes back in the kitchen. Whether it's cooked, raw, soft, hard or blue, Ina's got cheese covered with recipes for Coconut Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing, Herb Coeur A La Creme, Roasted Vegetable Frittata, Steaks and Stilton Sauce and Ultimate Grilled Cheese.

Dec 1, 2012

It's a trip down memory lane for Ina and Jeffrey with a day trip to Brooklyn visiting places old and new. The day kicks off with a fabulous breakfast of Potato Latkes and Homemade Applesauce, then armed with a packed lunch of Smoked Salmon and Herb Cream Cheese Bagels, it's off to Brooklyn for a culinary tour including a visit to the best pizza place in Brooklyn, Franny's Pizzeria, where Ina and Jeffrey get a lesson in making authentic Clams, Chilies and Parsley Pizza, and then it's back to East Hampton with New York Egg Cream for a retro nightcap.

Jan 12, 2013

Ina and Jeffrey are touring California. Included: chicken with wild mushrooms, served with a green salad dressed with Napa vinaigrette; grilled pork chops with green beans gremolata. Also: baked goat cheese at Robert Sinskey Vineyards.

Jan 19, 2013

Ina serves an alfresco lunch of roasted asparagus and prosciutto with hollandaise sauce; and then, Tyler Florence shows her how to cook a porterhouse steak. Later, she shops in San Francisco for the ingredients she needs for a sunset picnic, with her husband, Jeffrey Garten.

Jan 26, 2013

Included: tomato crostini and whipped feta; the secrets of Thomas Keller's buttermilk-fried chicken; and thyme-roasted almonds. Also: a basil gimlet and wine spritz, prepared by mixologist Jon Gasparini.

Feb 9, 2013

Ina makes a lobster salad w/lemon mayonnaise; & learns a recipe for chocolate torte, during a visit to Auberge du Soleil in Rutherford, Cal. Meanwhile, Jeffrey tastes Spanish pea soup w/crispy ham; later joins Ina for Viennese iced coffee.

Feb 2, 2013

Ina's dinner menu includes Israeli couscous; tuna salad; and raspberry-crumble bars. Later, she visits chef Michael Chiarello, who cooks chicken a la vendemmia, with grapes picked from his own vineyard.

Mar 9, 2013

Ina pays thanks to the team, that designed and built her new library, by throwing a party. Dishes include fig-and-fennel caponata; an antipasto platter; mashed chickpeas; and mussels with saffron mayonnaise.

Mar 16, 2013

Raspberry muffins and coffee are made for breakfast, after which Ina visits the "Southfork Kitchen" in Bridgehampton, N.Y., where she cooks with chef and owner Joe Isidori. Later, a comforting soup dinner is prepared.

Mar 23, 2013

Ina shares entertaining tips and recipes for chili-tortilla chips; slow-roasted fillet of beef with basil-Parmesan mayonnaise; roasted balsamic Brussels sprouts; and truffled mashed potatoes.

Mar 30, 2013

Ina plans a birthday surprise for a friend. Italian-seafood salad and German-chocolate cupcakes are prepared, along with a special birthday cheeseboard gift and amazing flowers.

Apr 6, 2013

Ina takes inspiration from the Hamptons, when creating new recipes for her blog. Included: salmon-and-guacamole sandwiches; salted-caramel brownies; and a balsamic-roasted beet salad.

Jun 29, 2013

It's all about learning from New York's food greats today. After a Smoked Salmon and Bagel masterclass at a legendary Jewish store, a lesson in steak from a legendary butcher and the scoop on an amazing coffee roastery in Queens, it's back home for Grilled Double New York Strip With Spice Rub, Garten Spice Sweet Potato Fries and Coffee Granita.

Jul 6, 2013

Ina's checking out what's cooking in Brooklyn. She makes a Southern-style breakfast of Carolina Grits With Country Ham and Red Eye Gravy at Seersucker Restaurant, at Bien Cuit Bakery she learns the secrets to baking perfect baguettes, then a cheese and ham experience at Stinky's Cheese Shop. Back in East Hampton, N.Y., Ina makes a delicious Sugar Snap Pea, Pancetta and Parmesan Salad for Jeffrey to go with all the goodies she's brought back from her adventures.

Jul 13, 2013

Ina's checking out the hot spots everyone's talking about, starting at The Meatball Shop, where she makes their signature Smash Meatball Sandwich. Then Ina meets a friend for fondue in Cafe Select, a speakeasy-style bar. At All Good Things market, Ina arranges flowers French-style. Back at home it's Cinnamon Baked Doughnuts and Coffee inspired by her adventures.

Jul 20, 2013

Ina's in Brooklyn checking out classics with the volume turned up. First, the Mile End Deli where they're shaking things up on classic Chopped Liver and then Ina makes Bratwurst at Prime Meats Restaurant. She takes a trip around the Smorgasburg market where she buys Cheese Cakes and then back home she's making French Flageolet Beans.

Jul 27, 2013

It's a perfect day of fun in the city. Ina's cooking at two fabulous restaurants, learning the secret to Oyster Pan Roast and Uni Butter Crostini at John Dory Oyster Bar and the famous Million Dollar Chicken at the Standard Grill. Ina takes a stroll on The High Line and meets with the vendor behind People Pops, and even Jeffrey's getting a cheese making course at Beecher's Handmade Cheese. Back home, it's Side Car cocktails and a Garten taste-off!

Aug 10, 2013

Ina and Giada are cooking together for a day of fun and recipe sharing. Ina's welcoming her friend with a Lobster and Potato Salad lunch, then it's two way tutorial time, Giada's making Mascarpone and Lemon Gnocchi With Butter Thyme Sauce and Ina's baking an incredible liqueur laced Chocolate Cassis Cake for a girls' night in dinner.

Aug 24, 2013

Ina's got a date with Tyler Florence and they're baking a towering chocolate Birthday Cake for Tyler's son, then checking out the local farming scene to get chicken and vegetables for Tyler's signature Fried Chicken and Ina's Winter Slaw.

Sep 14, 2013

Ina and Michael Symon are cooking Greek today. Michael's doing Smoked Pork Ribs on the grill while Ina's got the sides sorted with Easy Tzatziki and Spicy Hummus, perfect on a Mezze Platter.

Sep 28, 2013

This is all things chocolate in the Barefoot Contessa Hall of Fame. On Ina's list there's everything from Chocolate Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Frosting, to Deeply Chocolate Gelato, an easy Chocolate Orange Fondue and White Chocolate Truffles and White Chocolate Bark. And of course, one of Ina's favorite desserts -- Mocha Chocolate Ice Box Cake.

Aug 31, 2013

Ina's firing up the grill for the ultimate guide to grilling, with some of her favorite ever recipes: Surf and turf is covered with Tuscan Lemon Chicken, Indonesian Grilled Swordfish and Sliders. She has sides covered with Grilled Corn on the Cob, Confetti Corn, Grilled Panzanella and even Breakfast on the Grill!

Jan 26, 2014

Ina is throwing a housewarming party for a new colleague. She's got the lowdown on travel-friendly dishes made from local ingredients, like Corn and Avocado Salad, Roasted Summer Vegetables and Tequila Citrus Chicken, fantastic tips for putting together a Local Cheese Platter and a Dessert Platter, plus buffet strategies we'll all want to try.

Feb 2, 2014

Ina is hosting a surprise dinner party with an Italian theme for a friend. She's sharing her dinner party know-how and strategies, from menu planning and shortcuts to setting the scene with the help of a florist. Recipes include Parmesan Crisps, Rossinis, White Bean and Arugula Salad, Balsamic Roasted Beef, Parmesan Fennel Gratin and for dessert, Limoncello and Ice Cream.

Feb 9, 2014

It's Ina and Jeffrey's wedding anniversary and Ina's got a romantic game plan guaranteed to impress. There's an incredible menu of Crispy Mustard Chicken, Creamy Cheddar Grits, Crispy Roasted Kale and Chocolate Peanut Butter Globs, a perfect alfresco setting and special trip to the vineyard organized by Jeffrey.

Feb 16, 2014

Ina is setting sail down the Hudson River to celebrate a friend's birthday. They're providing the boat and she's bringing fantastic portable food, like Hot Smoked Salmon, Fresh Dill Sauce and Carrot Cake With Ginger Mascarpone Frosting. Plus, she's sharing foolproof picnic strategies guaranteed to make any alfresco celebration a huge success!

Mar 2, 2014

Ina's hosting a fundraiser at the barn for the East Hampton Historical Society and is sharing her blueprint for a foolproof cocktail party. From invitations to store bought cheats, this is entertaining made easy. With recipes for Caramelized Bacon, Potato Basil Frittata Squares, Roasted Shrimp With Green Goddess Dressing and a Champagne Cocktail Bar.

Jul 20, 2014

It's all about brunch, baking and cocktail shaking as Ina asks her Hollywood mogul friends over for Breakfast Ricotta With Berries and Maple Syrup. Then Ina's showing the guys how to bake Whole Wheat and Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits for their pooch and delicious Jalapeno Cheddar Crackers to eat with the Blood Orange Cosmos the guys are mixing up.

Jul 27, 2014

Baking and blooms are on the menu as Ina shares the secrets of pie making with her friend Michael in exchange for some floristry magic. There are Raspberry Corn Muffins to welcome him to the barn, then Ina shows him how to make foolproof pie crust, a fabulous Fresh Blueberry Pie and a Strawberry and Rhubarb Pie. Then from flour to flowers, it's over to Michael's where he shows Ina the secrets of a showstopping table centerpiece.

Aug 3, 2014

Ina's on a nonstop bread adventure with her friend Eli Zabar, the bread guru. For lunch there's Fennel and Garlic Shrimp, perfect to eat with his Country Bread, he's sharing the secret recipe, and Ina's using it in delicious Provencal Cherry Tomato Gratin. Then she's assembling a beautiful bread basket and in a meeting of their two passions, they're having a bread and butter tasting.

Aug 10, 2014

It's a day of flames and flowers as Ina shares fantastic surf and turf grilling recipes with her friend, perfumer Antonia. She's welcoming her with Gazpacho With Goat's Cheese Croutons for lunch then firing up the grill and making Mustard-Marinated Flank Steak and Sicilian Grilled Swordfish. Then in exchange for the grilling lesson Antonia's showing Ina how to make an incredible bouquet.

Aug 24, 2014

Ina's sharing potluck party secrets with local farmers Katie and Amanda, who are throwing a start of season bash. There's Tomato Soup With Cheese Croutons for lunch, then a master class in Grilled Lemon Chicken With Broccoli and Bow Tie Pasta, crowd pleasing Wheat Berry and Farro Salad and an incredible food table setting down at the farm.

Aug 17, 2014

Ina's on a cheese adventure and sharing her favorite cheese recipes. On the list there's a show stopping Spinach and Cheddar Souffle, the Ultimate Grilled Cheese, speedy Cheese Canapes, cheesy Straw and Hay pasta and two incredible baked cheese crowd pleasers — Baked Brie and Baked Fontina.

Oct 26, 2014

This is all about the desserts in Ina's hall of fame. There's incredible make-ahead Frozen Mocha Mousse, shortcut French Apple Galettes, easy Balsamic Strawberries, Fruit Salad With Limoncello, Eton Mess and delicious Skillet Brownies

Oct 16, 2016

It's a taste of the dolce vita as Ina Garten throws an Italian-themed birthday dinner with a big surprise for Jeffrey. To get the party started, there's Bruschetta with Sauteed Chard and Aperol Spritzers, followed by Roasted Italian Meatballs and a cool Arugula, Radicchio and Parmesan Salad.

Oct 23, 2016

Ina Garten's throwing a celebration meal for her friend Deborah Berke, who has been named the Dean of the Yale Architecture School. She's making a sensational Paella Salad, a platter of Goat Cheese, English Oat Crackers and Fig Preserves, and a pitcher of seriously good Rose Sangria.

Oct 30, 2016

It's a Barefoot backyard cooking adventure, as Ina Garten's husband, Jeffrey, takes a pizza making class in a fabulous food truck! He learns to make a White Pizza with Zucchini, Charred Red Onions and Garlic Ricotta, while Ina prepares a platter of Arugula with Prosciutto and Burrata and a Limoncello Ricotta Cheesecake to go with it.

Nov 6, 2016

It's Friday, and that means two things: Jeffrey's coming home and chicken for dinner! Ina Garten's shaking things up, making Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken and serving it with amped-up Roasted Broccolini on the side. For dessert, it's Raspberry Rhubarb Crostata with ice cream.

Nov 13, 2016

Jeffrey is going back to school after a long vacation, so Ina Garten prepares an alfresco dinner. There's Moroccan Grilled Lamb Chops, Couscous With Pine Nuts and Mint, and Roasted Vine Tomatoes, as well as a gorgeous Greek Mezze Platter with Marinated Herbed Feta, Pita Chips and store-bought goodies.

Nov 27, 2016

Ina Garten is teaching Dinner Party 101 to her great friend, actress Debra Monk. The foolproof meal plan includes Roast Chicken with Bread and Arugula Salad, a stunning Easy Cheese Board, Tri-Berry Crumbles and a table-setting tutorial.

Dec 4, 2016

It's a Barefoot breakfast bash as Ina Garten entertains her friends, Devon Fredericks and Eli Zabar. They're serious foodies, so the pressure's on as she creates a stunning easy buffet with a Potato Pancetta Frittata, Overnight Belgian Waffles with fabulous toppings, a simple Breakfast Smoked Salmon Platter with Scallion and Dill Cream Cheese, and a gorgeous Fresh Fruit Platter.

Dec 11, 2016

It's a weekend of photos, fun and style as Ina Garten's old friend and photographer Miguel joins them for the weekend. For his Friday night arrival, she makes Spicy Hermit Bars, then while Miguel and Jeffrey take test shots for a new Barefoot style book, Ina prepares Saturday lunch of Zucchini and Goat Cheese Tart and Tomato Carpaccio.

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Oct 31, 2021

Ina Garten is focusing on comforting weeknight dinners, starting with all-in-one Skillet-Roasted Chicken and Potatoes. Her Shells with Broccoli Rabe and Pancetta is an ideal speedy pasta supper, and Seared Salmon with Spicy Red Pepper Aioli is an easy and elegant weeknight dinner treat that features a shortcut in the aioli. Finally, Ina makes Ultimate Tuna Melts, sensational sandwiches with the volume turned up.

Nov 7, 2021

It's all about simple pleasures and four dishes that bring Ina Garten pure joy. First, she makes Smashed Hamburgers with Caramelized Onions for a new take on classic feel-good food. Then there are Giant Crinkled Chocolate Chip Cookies -- what's not to love? Ina also makes the easiest appetizer ever, Kielbasa with Mustard Dip, and doubles her pleasure with Cheddar and Chutney Grilled Cheese for a date in the garden with Jeffrey.

Nov 14, 2021

Ina Garten is revisiting flavors from her past and bringing them up to date. First, her Lamb Stew with Spring Vegetables shakes up a dish she made as a newlywed in Washington, D.C. Childhood memories of her mom's cooking inspire her Split Pea Soup with Crispy Kielbasa, and she makes over Fresh Raspberry Mini Corn Muffins from the days of her Barefoot Contessa specialty store. Finally, Ina takes her taste buds back to Brooklyn with a Spicy Pimento Cheese Spread that makes an irresistible and easy hors d'oeuvre.

Nov 21, 2021

Ina Garten is serving up a seafood spread, starting with Fresh Crab and Pea Risotto for a comforting one-pot wonder. Then she makes fast and foolproof Baked Cod with Garlic and Herb Ritz Crumbs and Potato Galettes with Smoked Salmon, an incredible easy canape. Finally, Ina's luxurious Lobster BLTs take a classic sandwich and give it a sensational twist.

Nov 28, 2021

Ina Garten is sharing her take on Italian classics, and she starts by giving Crispy Chicken with Lemon Orzo a Greek spin. She takes a shortcut to amazing Shrimp and Linguine Fra Diavolo and prepares sweet and sophisticated make-ahead Panna Cotta with Fresh Raspberry Sauce. Finally, Ina's Italian Cheese Board is a masterpiece that tastes as good as it looks.

Dec 5, 2021

Ina Garten is baking up a storm and feeling good as she prepares a marvelous make-ahead Truffled Mac and Cheese that's all dressed up for company. She puts a new spin on a decadent, elegant Bittersweet Chocolate Cake that everyone adores, and she kick-starts the day with a dramatic Apple Cinnamon Dutch Baby. Finally, she turns up the volume on Salted Pistachio Meringues that are absolutely astonishing.

Dec 12, 2021

Ina Garten is having fun shaking up the classics. She makes Seared Tuna and Avocado Rolls with Chipotle Mayonnaise for a new take on old-school lobster rolls. Pasta is a must, so she gets fresh with Spring Green Spaghetti Carbonara, and Chocolate-Dipped Brown Sugar Shortbread livens up an old favorite sweet treat. Finally, her Outrageous Garlic Bread makes the ultimate comfort carb even better.

Dec 19, 2021

Ina Garten is indulging in incredible recipes starring some of her favorite cheeses. A trio of sharp white cheddar, Monterey Jack and cream cheese takes the lead in Fresh Crab Nachos for a perfect appetizer. Baked Raclette and Green Salad Vinaigrette is Ina's favorite cheesy lunch, and ricotta steals the spotlight in a Fresh Fig and Ricotta Cake. Finally, goat cheese is the key to perfect Panko-Crusted Rack of Lamb for a fast and fancy dinner.