Millions of people love Ina
Garten because she writes recipes that make home cooks look great;
family and friends shower them with praise and yet the dishes couldn’t
be simpler to prepare using ingredients found in any grocery store. In Barefoot Contessa Foolproof,
the Food Network star takes easy a step further, sharing her secrets
for pulling off deeply satisfying meals that have that “wow!” factor we
all crave.
Start with delicious Dukes
Cosmopolitans made with freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus Jalapeño
Cheddar Crackers that everyone will devour. Lunches include Hot Smoked
Salmon, Lobster & Potato Salad, and Easy Tomato Soup with Grilled
Cheese Croutons, all featuring old-fashioned flavors with the volume
turned up. Elegant Slow-Roasted Filet of Beef with Basil Parmesan
Mayonnaise and show-stopping Seared Scallops & Potato Celery Root
Purée are just two of the many fabulous dinner recipes. And your guests
will always remember the desserts, from Sticky Toffee Date Cake with
Bourbon Glaze to Salted Caramel Brownies.
For Ina, “foolproof” means more
than just making one dish successfully; it’s also about planning a menu,
including coordinating everything so it all gets to the table at the
same time. In Barefoot Contessa Foolproof, Ina shows you how to
make a game plan so everything is served hot while you keep your cool.
There are notes throughout detailing where a recipe can go wrong to keep
you on track, plus tips for making recipes in advance. It’s as though
Ina is there in the kitchen with you guiding you every step of the way.
With 150 gorgeous color photographs and Ina’s invaluable tips, Barefoot Contessa Foolproof is a stunning yet infinitely practical cookbook that home cooks will turn to again and again. -- Publisher Marketing
