The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

By Ina Garten

Book Overview

Ina Garten celebrates the 25th anniversary of her first cookbook with a special anniversary edition.

The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook is the book that kicked off America's obsession and love for Ina Garten. When it was originally published, Ina was known for the delicious food she prepared at her gourmet shop in the Hamptons, called The Barefoot Contessa. After running it for more than twenty years, Ina sold her shop and decided to try her hand at writing a cookbook. The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook was born.

Packed with fabulous, easy recipes that won her a loyal following, this instant classic includes time-honored favorites like Ina's Perfect Roast Chicken, a creamy French Potato Salad, and irresistibly fluffy Coconut Cupcakes. Ina reveals her secrets for entertaining with ease and style, sharing plenty of make-ahead tips for to take the stress out of having people over. Crab Cakes with R moulade Sauce can be stored overnight in the refrigerator and saut ed just before the guests arrive. Cheddar Corn Chowder can be made days ahead, reheated, and served with a salad and bread for a delicious autumn lunch. The batter for the Raspberry Corn Muffins can be mixed a day before and popped into the oven just before breakfast.

Featuring a new jacketed cover, a new foreword from Ina, and updated recipes, this twenty-fifth anniversary edition is a must-have cookbook for Ina fans, whether they've been collecting her cookbooks and watching her shows for decades or they're discovering The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook for the first time.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0609602195
• ISBN13: 9780609602195
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 2.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.8" x 10.4"

Customer Reviews

Ina Garten is the only chef I use recipes from.

Ina Garten is the only chef I use recipes from. Everything I’ve ever made from her show and books turns out delicious! 😋 I have ordered four of her books from this store and ALL of them have arrived like brand new.

Always, always loved Ina and her beautiful cooking.

There's not one other "character", food professional like Ina. Her gloriously simple, smooth style of cooking & presentation are so creative, her recipes irresistible. She has a true joy of cooking well, using the freshest ingredients. Everyone should have at least one Ina Garten Cookbook!

Worth the calories!

Although I would not reccommend this cookbook to some one on a low fat diet, (butter seems to be a main ingredient) it is great for easy entertaining. The recipes are easy to follow and I have yet to meet with failure! Although, I found the roasted potato fennel soup a bit bland. The roast chicken is a brainless staple in my house. The grilled lemon chicken with satay sauce is perfect summer party food. Crab cakes, spinich pie, turkey meatloaf, onion soup - you name it I have tried it, all to elegant and delicious results! The coconut cupcakes were to die for. They are not light and fluffy (with 5 eggs and half a pound of butter?) but dense like a moist chewy macaroon... yummy! I found that half of the frosting recipe is more than enough. Cook with the Contessa and diet tomarrow!