Step one: Make a childhood favorite. Step two: Cut it into squares. Step three: Dunk, drop, or plop into homemade tomato soup & sigh.
About Ina Garten
In 1978, Ina Garten left her job as a budget analyst in the White House to pursue her dream of running a specialty food store in the Hamptons. She's now the author of eight best-selling cookbooks, including her most recent title, Barefoot Contessa Foolproof. She's also a frequent contributor to many national magazines and has a Food Network television series on entertaining. She and her husband, Jeffrey, split their time between East Hampton, NY, and Southport, CT.
Easy Tomato Soup
Jan 02, 2013 by
This made-from-scratch soup requires barely more effort than heating up some Campbell’s, though the taste is worlds apart.
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Sidecar Cocktail
Dec 04, 2012 by
Created during Prohibition, this collision of Cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon isn’t for the faint of heart—or the slight of tolerance.
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- 10 M
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Stilton and Walnut Crackers
Nov 23, 2011 by
Perhaps the simplest precursor to a dinner party ever. Just make the savory shortbread dough, freeze it, slice it, and bake it at the very last second. You’re welcome.
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Barefoot Contessa Rosemary Cashews
Nov 24, 2009 by
These warm-from-the-oven cashews are bathed in buttery rosemary, cayenne, and brown sugar goodness. An ideal pre-dinner nosh.
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Barefoot Contessa Fresh Lemon Mousse
Nov 24, 2008 by
Lots of fresh lemon juice and lemon zest are added to the ethereally light and super smooth dessert mousse to give it a zip of flavor.
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Barefoot Contessa Company Pot Roast
May 05, 2008 by
For Ina Garten’s pot roast, the chunky vegetables in the pot are pureed, creating a thick sauce for the roast and for dunking hot, crisp homemade bread.
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Barefoot Contessa Caramelized Shallots
May 09, 2004 by
Shallots take on a dulcet, docile personality when slowly coaxed to a burnished, caramelized brown. Not only easy to make, they’re easygoing in terms of playing nicely with all manner of main courses.
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Barefoot Contessa Baba au Rhum
Jan 10, 2004 by
This classic French dessert is an eggy cake that’s studded with currant, soaked with a vanilla-rum sauce and brushed with an apricot glaze.
Barefoot Contessa Orange Chocolate Chunk Cake
May 25, 2003 by
The combination of tart, citrusy orange with sweet chocolate in this cake was a big hit at the Barefoot Contessa. And we’re sure it’ll be with you, too.
Barefoot Contessa Shrimp Salad by Ina Garten
Sep 06, 2001 by
This shrimp salad from Barefoot Contessa’s Ina Garten is simple and fresh. The salad is plump with shrimp and tossed with mayo, mustard, vinegar, and more.
Ina Garten’s Lemon Cake
May 15, 2001 by
Know how sometimes you taste something and can’t help but sigh with content? This cake does that to us each and every darn time.
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Barefoot Contessa Panzanella
Mar 27, 2001 by
Warm croutons soak up a tangy vinaigrette dressing in this Italian bread salad filled with ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. Great for a picnic.