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Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again
Throughout the years that she has lived and worked in East Hampton, Ina Garten has catered and attended countless parties and dinners. She will be the first to tell you, though, that nothing beats a cozy dinner, surrounded by the people you love most, in the comfort that only your own home can provide. In Barefoot Contessa at Home, Ina shares her life in East Hampton, the...more
Hardcover, 256 pages
Published
October 24th 2006
by Clarkson Potter
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Alfonso and I decided that we should try cooking together every week... so this is where we'll start.
Most of the recipes are basic--for the home cook as the title suggests. Nothing too fancy or extraordinary. Great for beginner cooks who need a word for word walk through of the method. Not for the experimental or seasoned cook.
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pg 37: Chicken salad sandwiches -- I've never actually tried this particular recipe, but I'm going to say that since it's very close to my own, I like it! The o...more
Most of the recipes are basic--for the home cook as the title suggests. Nothing too fancy or extraordinary. Great for beginner cooks who need a word for word walk through of the method. Not for the experimental or seasoned cook.
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pg 37: Chicken salad sandwiches -- I've never actually tried this particular recipe, but I'm going to say that since it's very close to my own, I like it! The o...more
Someone;s In The kitchen With Ina, 15 Nov 2006
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Someone's In The Kitchen With Ina, October 24, 2006
"Throughout the years that she has lived and worked in East Hampton, Ina Garten has catered and attended countless parties and dinners. She will be the first to tell you, though, that nothing beats a cozy dinner, surrounded by the people you love most, in the comfort that only your own home can provide. In Barefoot Contessa at Home, Ina shares her...more
I have made the chicken salad veronique recipe many times from this book. It's very good for parties and is even better with my own addition of dried cranberries and pecans. The orange-honey glazed carrots are also out of this world. I have been making a very similar recipe from Martha Stewart for years. A great way to get the kids to eat the veggies when they taste like candy. Aside from the potato salad and maybe the chicken piccata (though I already have a million recipes for that) there isn'...more
Ina Garten's Barefoot Contessa series are so much more than just the recipes. Her warmth, wit and passion are all translated in the stories she shares with the readers as well as the great photos of the food and places she loves in East Hampton. At Home is her lastest cookbook and although my favoite remains Barefoot Contessa Family Style, I am pleased to have this one in my collection.
There are great tasting recipes, those that have become requested favorites are; Mustard roasted potatoes, blu...more
There are great tasting recipes, those that have become requested favorites are; Mustard roasted potatoes, blu...more
I love checking out cookbooks. One never knows what culinary treasures will show up in a volume. Authoors differ in their approaches and even provide varying recipes for the same dish.
In essence, the author, Ina Garten, lays out her approach in the following quotations (both from Page 11): ". . .I don't see any reason why we can't buy perfectly good ingredients in a grocery store, cook them simply, and serve an absolutely delicious meal that will delight everyone at the table." And a second obs...more
In essence, the author, Ina Garten, lays out her approach in the following quotations (both from Page 11): ". . .I don't see any reason why we can't buy perfectly good ingredients in a grocery store, cook them simply, and serve an absolutely delicious meal that will delight everyone at the table." And a second obs...more
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Found some treasures here! Hello, HELLO, Lemon Yogurt Cake, and welcome to my life!! So good. Other favorites were the buttermilk mashed potatoes, peanut-butter icing, a couple of vegetarian dishes to try like fresh pea soup, stewed lentils and tomatoes, parmesan roasted cauliflower. Hits! These were just what I was looking for.
In terms of practicality, however, this isn't a cookbook I NEED on my shelf. In fact, it feels like it was written for the rich East Hamptonites, complete with shout-outs...more
In terms of practicality, however, this isn't a cookbook I NEED on my shelf. In fact, it feels like it was written for the rich East Hamptonites, complete with shout-outs...more
I really liked her Foolproof cookbook (to the point that I've added it to my wedding registry); but this one was just okay. The recipes were less appealing to my taste buds, and they also felt a bit more gourmet than what I like to cook. (Cooking with capon, lobster and rib-eye steaks are not, unfortunately, "everyday" type ingredients in my world.)
I'll definitely be making copies of a few desserts, though, and I enjoyed reading the narratives at the beginning of each chapter. Even when I don't...more
I'll definitely be making copies of a few desserts, though, and I enjoyed reading the narratives at the beginning of each chapter. Even when I don't...more
عذاب نفسي. مليء بالوصفات ذات المقادير سهلة التوفر و يسيرة التحضير، و مقسم لعدة أقسام تشمل الأطباق من مختلف الأصناف (حلو، رئيسي، سلطات، ...)؛ رغم أني فقط اطلعت على وصفات السلطات و الحلويات.
أظنه من الكتب المفيد تواجدها في مكتبة المنزل. من الكتب التي أنوي اقتناء نسخة منه لمكتبتي.
أظنه من الكتب المفيد تواجدها في مكتبة المنزل. من الكتب التي أنوي اقتناء نسخة منه لمكتبتي.
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I love her recipe books for the simple fruit and veggie recipes and the delicious desserts. I feel like her main dish recipes are not always my taste. I am really picky with what I think a cookbook should look like. I think she got it right. Each recipe has a picture, big fonts, simple and not too much on the page to distract my eyes. She gives great tips and explanations.
Contrary to its title, I am never inspired to make the Barefoot Contessa's recipes again and again. Not that I don't like her. But she seems to have such a strong following of people who love her, and I just don't like her as much as they do. How about Nigella Lawson? James Beard? Even Rachel Ray is more fun to read, though she puts together some odd combinations.
She had several recipes that looked delicious(ly unhealthy) but I only made one.
And will make again and again if the time arrives.
The Coconut Cake..... very buttery! which makes for a great moist cake with awesome icing.
She actually said it was originally a recipe for cupcakes which I think would be adorable. but the recipe itself it so delightful!
p.s. Hope the library doesn't mind the crumbs in the book.... what do you expect?
And will make again and again if the time arrives.
The Coconut Cake..... very buttery! which makes for a great moist cake with awesome icing.
She actually said it was originally a recipe for cupcakes which I think would be adorable. but the recipe itself it so delightful!
p.s. Hope the library doesn't mind the crumbs in the book.... what do you expect?
Here is something I learned from this incredible cookbook: a capon is a rooster that has been "altered" to become a hen (therefore has more meat). I thought that was pretty strange. I love Ina Garten because she is not pretentious and makes the reader feel like he or she can cook ANYTHING.
This cookbook is absolutely a blast to work with. Recipes are interesting and approachable and the finished product is always delicious. The book itself is gorgeous and offers a wide variety of recipes and menus from which to choose. A must-have for any aspiring chef or home cook.
-- Meagan
-- Meagan
I have been a Barefoot Contessa fan for a VERY long time! Her shows, her books...what not is there to love about a foodie that is laid back, loves butter and is not afraid to have a family style meal. This book is a good tribute to her cooking style. She does it simply, but with complex and downright good tastes. I was suprised however, that there were many recipes that were okay or not ever again that I had noted after making. I know that many of these recipes were from her store Barefoot Conte...more
These recipes look super fresh and easy to make. Oh how I want to shop the markets of east Hampton now and grow hydrangeas in my garden. I realize I have seafood issues after skipping over nearly every recipe involving fish. Great down to earth lady.
I picked this one up at the library, but I'll definitely be buying a copy of my own. I've made about a dozen of the recipes so far, such as the Lemon Yogurt Cake and Orange-Honey Glazed Carrots; all of them were incredibly simple and unbelievably tasty, and I love the fact that most of the dishes can be whipped up without making a trip to the store. If you cook on a fairly regular basis and have a decent range of commonly used spices and other pantry staples on hand, you'll love this cookbook.
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Good recipes. Great ideas. Combines food in unusual and successful ways--but too much fat, and often not enough seasoning. That said, I have several of her recipes as go-to buffet line items that never fail.
A great collection of basic recipes if you're a fan of this Food Network star. The book contains a lot of her go-to recipes and also ideas about entertaining. Some of it might be a little dated. Great photos.
I love Ina books. Books are high quality with lovely photos. I also love her comments in each book. Recipes are straight forward and taste great.
Not necessarily low fat, however when I serve them to guests they love them.
Not necessarily low fat, however when I serve them to guests they love them.
High-end, glossy cookbook. A handful of receipes (around 40 to 50).
None of them have become any I've made over and over.
Oh yeah. No metric measurements. I hate it when recipes don't have those.
None of them have become any I've made over and over.
Oh yeah. No metric measurements. I hate it when recipes don't have those.
There were some wonderful recipes in this book. She had a different spin on some classics and some new ides for meals and entertaining. The food is elegant but also comforting which I love.
Loved this cookbook. I made Chicken Piccata and also Yogurt Lemon Cake and both were easy and came out exactly as described and pictured. I have several other recipes circled to try soon.
Um ... "everyday recipes" if you are:
1. Independently wealthy
2. Willingly unemployed
3. Have an assistant to go out and buy you saffron threads every day or two.
Still, it was neato.
1. Independently wealthy
2. Willingly unemployed
3. Have an assistant to go out and buy you saffron threads every day or two.
Still, it was neato.
AMAZING. Every recipe is awesome and her notes are so inspiring. I think the best of her cookbooks. Just made the Mexican Tortilla Soup - spot on authentic for a Hamtpons lady!
Jul 28, 2010
Donna
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5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
any beginner cook
Recommended to Donna by:
my daughters
Everything Ina Garten makes is work making it over and over .. she is the best cook out there ... I use all her recipes and love her ... This is one book I "never finish" ...
Chicken piccata, mexican tortilla chicken soup, parm-roasted cauliflower - this book is such a winner. FILLED with crowd pleasers that you will make again and again.
Mrs. Barefoot Contessa is classy, jazzy lady that knows what she doing in the kitchen. Hats off to her Mrs. Barefoot Contessa. Lemon Squares recipe is the marvelous!
Awesome book. You really can sit down and "read" this one, as well as all of her other books as well. I have found the recipes to be uncomplicated and quite successful.
A fairly new book on my shelves. Again, I love the book, pictures and the text that she has written. I really enjoy her stories and tips for entertaining, too.
Such a great cookbook. Loved that there were pictures of all the recipes and also a list of great places to visit while in the Hamptons. I can't wait to try these out!
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Ina Rosenberg Garten is an American author, host of the Food Network program Barefoot Contessa, and former White House nuclear policy analyst. Known for designing recipes with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and time-saving tips, she has been noted by Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, and Patricia Wells for her cooking and home entertaining.
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