The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook
by Ina Garten, Melanie Acevedo
The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten, Melanie Acevedo holds a highly rated rating of 4.21 out of 5, based on 22.5K reader ratings. First published in 1999. The book spans 256 pages.
About The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook
For more than twenty years, Barefoot Contessa, the acclaimed specialty food store, has been cooking and baking extraordinary dishes for enthusiastic customers in the Hamptons. For many of those years, people have tried to get the exuberant owner, Ina Garten, to share the secrets of her store. Finally, the energy and style that make Barefoot Contessa such a special place are shown here, with dozens of recipes and more than 160 breathtaking photographs, in The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook. Ina's most popular recipes use familiar ingredients, but they taste even better than you would expect. Her Pan-Fried Onion Dip is the real thing, with slowly car-amelized onions and fresh sour cream. Tomato soup is created from oven-roasted tomatoes and fresh basil to intensify the flavors. Meat loaf is as good as your grandmother's, but it's healthier because it's made with ground turkey and fresh herbs. The light and flaky Maple-Oatmeal Scones are baked with rolled oats, whole wheat, and real maple syrup. Now these and other famous Barefoot Contessa recipes can be prepared at home. Ina says that before she owned a specialty food store she often spent a week making dinner for six friends. Her experience at Barefoot Contessa has given her hundreds of ideas for creating wonderful parties in a few hours. And they're all in this book. Crab Cakes with Rémoulade Sauce can be stored overnight in the refrigerator and sautéed 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 ingredients for Grilled Salmon Salad can all be prepared ahead and tossed together before serving. The batter for the Raspberry Corn Muffins can be mixed a day before and popped into the oven just before breakfast. Ina Garten teaches us how to entertain with style, simplicity, and a relaxed sense of fun. There are notes throughout the book for giving cocktail parties, lunches, and dinner parties where everything is done before the guests arrive. And there are easy instructions for creating gorgeous party platters that don't even require you to cook! With Ina Garten and The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, you have the perfect recipe for hosting parties that are easy and fun for everyone--including the cook.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Ina Garten, Melanie Acevedo |
| Published | 1999 |
| Pages | 256 |
| Genres | Cookbooks, Non-Fiction, Self-Help |
| Average Rating | 4.21 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 22,497 |
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What genre is The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook?
The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook is categorized as Cookbooks, Non-Fiction, Self-Help. Its primary genre classification is Cookbooks.
Is The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook worth reading?
Based on 22.5K reader ratings, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook has an average score of 4.21 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook?
The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook has 256 pages.
Who wrote The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook?
The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook was written by Ina Garten, Melanie Acevedo. It was first published in 1999.
What is the ISBN for The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook?
The ISBN-13 for The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook is 9780609602200.0.
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