Season 1
Episode: 1x01 | Airdate: Nov 30, 2002 (60 min)
Ina is recreating an amazing Mediterranean Feast she once witnessed while camping through Provence. She will be making a feast of Marinated Grilled Lamb, Tabbouleh, Hummus and Pita bread, with simple oven roasted fruit all served by candlelight.
Episode: 1x02 | Airdate: Dec 7, 2002 (60 min)
A traditional American meal with a thoroughly modern twist. Roast Turkey, Smashed Sweet Potatoes, Spinach Gratin, Croissant Bread Pudding; Everything can be done before the guests arrive. This is Ina Garten's 100% stress free holiday meal.
Episode: 1x03 | Airdate: Dec 14, 2002 (60 min)
When Ina's friends come over expecting a simple meal, she loves surprising them with an elegant dinner. Ina makes Beef with Gorgonzola sauce, Baked Potato wedges and sauteed cherry tomatoes, and a strawberry Country Cake that's always a hit!
Episode: 1x04 | Airdate: Dec 28, 2002 (60 min)
It's Ina's flawless plan for a Big Breakfast party where you don't have to get up at dawn. Recipes for Strawberry scones and Potato Basil Frittatas made the night before, so that all that has to be done in the morning is reheating and laying out the table.
Episode: 1x05 | Airdate: Jan 4, 2003 (60 min)
This is a 24 hour feel good zone kicking off with a tropical smoothie drink, a power walk through East Hampton and a zesty Tuna with Mango Salsa. An afternoon cooking Tomato and Basil soup and a beetroot salad finished off with a goat cheese sandwich.
Episode: 1x06 | Airdate: Jan 11, 2003 (60 min)
Ina has the answer to avoiding living in the kitchen when you have houseguests - leftovers! Turning Roasted Salmon into Salmon Salad, and turning an Orange Cake into a Raspberry Orange Trifle. How easy is that?!
Episode: 1x07 | Airdate: Jan 18, 2003 (60 min)
Roast Chicken is the perfect dinner. It's so perfect that Ina makes it every Friday night for her husband. Ina whips up roast chicken with caramelized roasted vegetables, crispy garlic roasted potatoes and Tiramisu for dessert!
Episode: 1x08 | Airdate: Jan 25, 2003 (60 min)
Ina shares the secrets of making a portable picnic for any occasion. Shrimp salad, Pasta Pesto, Tomato and Feta salad and that famous lemon Cake all packed into Chinese Take-Out Containers and colorful bags. Its fun at the beach and no clean up!
Episode: 1x09 | Airdate: Feb 1, 2003 (60 min)
Ina promised her friend Stephen a cooking lesson for his birthday. She'll show him how to make a foolproof dinner of Indonesian Chicken with roasted carrots and Coconut Cupcakes. Stephen not only gets to make it, he gets to eat it too!
Episode: 1x10 | Airdate: Feb 8, 2003 (60 min)
They say the way to someone's heart is through their stomach. Ina's husband loves breakfast, so she's going to surprise him with his favorite meal, Challah french toast, crispy hash browns, turkey sausage, and chocolate dipped strawberries
Episode: 1x11 | Airdate: Feb 15, 2003 (60 min)
Ina has the solution to the scariest nightmare - your boss coming to dinner! Everyone's expecting something fancy so surprise them with the best comfort food - Turkey Meatloaf, Parmesan mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts and Brownies a la mode.
Episode: 1x12 | Airdate: Feb 22, 2003 (60 min)
Ina has the solution to the dark, sandy clambakes we are all used to - a Kitchen clambake all made in one pot on the stove! It takes less than an hour to cook and prepare, and to add to it Ina makes Margaritas, a tomato basil salad and Apple dessert.
Episode: 1x13 | Airdate: Mar 1, 2003 (60 min)
Ina's favorite time to entertain is Sunday lunch. It's a no pressure time for a simple meal of Cheddar Corn Chowder, green salad Vinaigrette and Macaroons. Start off with some onion dip, some great friends and you've got a recipe for a great afternoon.
Season 2
Episode: 2x01 | Airdate: Jun 14, 2003 (60 min)
Tasty traditional American food is on the menu in this show. Classic home made burgers and turkey sausages with delicious fresh corn salad and vegetable coleslaw. The meal is completed with a stunning Flag cake.
Episode: 2x02 | Airdate: Jun 28, 2003 (60 min)
The stakes are high so the food has to be distractedly tasty as well as made in card game friendly bite sized portions. Ina makes mini Lobster Salad, Vegetable Sushi, Lamb sausage in puff pastry and tiny Linzer cookies.
Episode: 2x03 | Airdate: Jul 4, 2003 (60 min)
Tonight Ina's swapping her traditional roast for chicken with attitude in a Tex Mex feast in the garden. On the menu -Tequila lime chicken cooked on the grill served with guacamole, Sagaponack corn pudding and a stunning frozen key lime pie for dessert.
Episode: 2x04 | Airdate: Jul 12, 2003 (60 min)
How do you host a perfect dinner party with fantastic food without spending the entire night in the kitchen? Ina Garten has the solution, with Chicken Stew followed by Summer Pudding with Rum Whipped Cream. Ina even has time to make herself a quick lunch.
Episode: 2x05 | Airdate: Jul 19, 2003 (60 min)
Years ago Ina hosted her friend's wedding in East Hampton. Ina recreates the day with an updated menu of Marinated Rack of Lamb, Orzo with Roasted Vegetables and Parmesan Roasted Asparagus. The real surprise is Ina's spin on the original wedding cake.
Episode: 2x06 | Airdate: Jul 26, 2003 (60 min)
Just when Ina's friends Frank & Stephen expect a low key supper-Ina has something else in mind- a fun surprise dinner by the ocean. Ina cooks filet of Beef sandwiches, chilled Gazpacho, Endive and Avocado Salad, Grilled herb shrimp and outrageous brownies.
Episode: 2x07 | Airdate: Aug 2, 2003 (60 min)
Salmon Sandwiches, Buffalo wings, Blue Cheese Dip, mouth watering Lemon Bars, Caesar and Carrot Salads - all on the menu for a picnic at the pond. This is portable food at its best. Food that travels well and tastes just as good as when it was made.
Episode: 2x08 | Airdate: Aug 9, 2003 (60 min)
Ina has devised the perfect girl get together meal. A virtuous healthy Tuna Nicoise platter with Provencal Potato Salad to start and then the pure pleasure element - Vanilla Armangnac Ice Cream wedged between 2 Chocolate White Chocolate Chunk Cookies.
Episode: 2x09 | Airdate: Sep 13, 2003 (60 min)
It's off to the movies with her friends and then back for comforting Penne with Five Cheeses, a Balsamic Onion Salad, Sidecar cocktails and Stewed Berries with Ice Cream for desert. This is a high impact low maintenance meal.
Episode: 2x10 | Airdate: Oct 25, 2003 (60 min)
Everyone loves candy and kid's party food. Ina's making Chocolate Truffles for the grown ups, fruit juice shapes for the kids, caramel sauce and lots of candies. And for the main course Ina prepares Parmesan Chicken and Broccoli and Bowties.
Episode: 2x11 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2003 (60 min)
French food has a reputation for being a labour of love but Ina knows the secret to making classic French food easy and in record time. Ina proves you don't need a Michelin star to make an authentic French meal. Ina's good friend Miguel is off to Paris and she's cooking a meal which will get his taste buds excited about French Bistro cooking. Beef Bourgignon, creamy mustard vinaigrette, salad and Kir Royal.
Episode: 2x12 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2003 (60 min)
Thanksgiving without turkey is like Ina cooking without butter – not in this life. Ina makes a classic Thanksgiving dinner, turkey with herb and apple stuffing, cranberry fruit conserve, Roasted Brussels sprouts and just when her guests think they're too full to eat any more Ina presents a Pumpkin banana mousse tart – well it is Thanksgiving one more slice won't hurt.
Episode: 2x13 | Airdate: Dec 27, 2003 (60 min)
A friend in need is a friend indeed. Ina's friend T.R Pescod is hosting a party and he's come to Ina for help. Ina will show him how to shop and cook to create an impressive dinner party with very little effort. Roasted egg plant dip, Baked Virginia Ham, Winter Roasted Vegetables and Lemon Curd – all easy when you know how to make them.
Episode: 2x14 | Airdate: Jan 10, 2004 (60 min)
What's the secret to a good marriage? Love, laughter and understanding and lots of home cooked meals. Ina's husband Jeffrey is back to work, back to Yale for the week and she's preparing a delicious food that will travel well and still taste good when it reaches Connecticut such as butternut squash and apple soup and sesame chicken salad. All this and a romantic breakfast of banana sour cream pancakes with maple syrup and crispy bacon before he leaves – it guarantees that Jeffrey will return home as quickly as possible.
Episode: 2x15 | Airdate: Jan 17, 2004 (60 min)
This is the type of winter food that makes you feel cozy – a comforting home cooked dinner at it's very best. Roast loin of pork with fennel, and sautéed cabbage, followed by rum raisin pudding. This is real come-in-from-the-cold fireside food.
Episode: 2x16 | Airdate: Feb 7, 2004 (60 min)
Chocolate has always been a real menu pleaser. Ina pulls out all her favorite chocolate recipe moments. Chocolate white chocolate chunk cookies, Truffles, Tiramisu, chocolate brownies and for the more health conscious chocolate dipped strawberries.
Episode: 2x17 | Airdate: Feb 14, 2004 (60 min)
Ina has the chance to show off the very best produce the Hampton's has to offer. Local corn sautéed in butter served with roast duck and to finish old fashioned apple crisp and home made vanilla ice cream.
Season 3
Episode: 3x01 | Airdate: Jun 5, 2004 (60 min)
Just when everyone's expecting burgers and hot dogs Ina Garten puts the BBQ to the test & makes pizza's right on the grill. This is a help yourself and cook your own dinner. While Ina supplies the dough and toppings the guest assemble their own pizza.
Episode: 3x02 | Airdate: Jun 19, 2004 (60 min)
Ina Garten celebrates her 35th wedding anniversary with her husband Jeffrey at their home in the Hamptons with a nostalgic meal updated to present day.
Episode: 3x03 | Airdate: Jun 26, 2004 (60 min)
Patricia Wells has lost 30 pounds no easy task when you're a famous gourmet cook living in Paris surrounded by tempting french delights. The newly svelte Patricia Wells visits Ina in the Hampton's & together they embark on a 24 hour low fat cooking regime.
Episode: 3x04 | Airdate: Aug 7, 2004 (60 min)
When the pressures on, Ina needs to pull a meal together in record time. This is a menu planning and making in advance, two weeks in advance - now that's organized! This is freezer friendly food. Turkey Lasagna, Pesto, Palmiers, Mango Daquiris and Hot White Chocolate and Frozen Berries. On the day, all Ina has to do is defrost and heat up!
Episode: 3x05 | Airdate: Aug 28, 2004 (60 min)
A scorching day in the Hamptons means only one thing, a beach BBQ. Join Ina for delicious portable picnic food BBQ chicken cooked at the beach, schezuan noodles, broccoli and garlic and samores assembled and melted over the BBQ. Plus, three ice cream toppings perfect for a summers day.
Episode: 3x06 | Airdate: Sep 4, 2004 (60 min)
Sunshine food means foods that's lighter with great colour and flavour. Smoked salmon spread & toasted baguettes served with peaches and sauternes or how about Shrimp linguine with meringues with crème cassis and raspberries.
Episode: 3x07 | Airdate: Sep 18, 2004 (60 min)
Bring a bottle of olive oil and some Parmesan! Ina's Italian importer friend is coming to dinner and she's making an Italian feast. Tuscan white bean soup, herbed roast leg of lamb, roasted fennel and summer fruits with vanilla mascapone.
Episode: 3x08 | Airdate: Sep 25, 2004 (60 min)
Ina shares all her catering secrets when she hosts a book party for a friend. Cheddar cheese a chutney brioche, Tuna tartare, smoked salmon tea sandwiches and cup cakes decorated with pansies. There will be no hungry guests and time to enjoy the party.
Episode: 3x09 | Airdate: Oct 2, 2004 (60 min)
It all starts with one lemon and garlic roast chicken served with baby leaf with crispy bacon and parmesan salad which lives on to become chicken stock and chicken tabbouleh salad. Ina invites her garden designer friend to decorate the garden.
Episode: 3x10 | Airdate: Oct 16, 2004 (60 min)
Turkey doesn't have to be saved for Thanksgiving it's a delicious meal all year round. Ina creates two menus from one turkey a casual midweek supper with friends on the menu Herbed Butter Roast Turkey, Thyme Popover, Vegetable Tian and Crème Brule.
Season 4
Episode: 4x01 | Airdate: Nov 13, 2004 (60 min)
Turkey doesn't have to be saved for Thanksgiving it's a delicious meal all year round. Ina creates two menus from one turkey a casual midweek supper with friends on the menu Herbed Butter Roast Turkey, Thyme Popover, Vegetable Tian and Crème Brule.
Episode: 4x02 | Airdate: Nov 27, 2004 (60 min)
Ina is hosting a delicious Sunday brunch party for a group of weekend guests On the menu banana crunch muffins, vanilla yogurt with fruit, Bloody Mary, Smoked salmon fritatta and marmalade butter. This is weekend laid back food made in advance.
Episode: 4x03 | Airdate: Jan 15, 2005 (60 min)
Ina is hosting a dinner party Friday night but has no time to make dinner. So she creates a menu that can be made in advance. Zucchini Vichyssoise, Rosemary Polenta, Chicken with Morels and Coconut Macaroons served with iced coffee.
Episode: 4x04 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2005 (60 min)
Ina's friend is having a hectic day and she is making it better with a comforting home cooked meal. Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potato, Hearts of lettuce with Blue Cheese dressing and Deep Dish Apple Pie in front of the fire.
Episode: 4x05 | Airdate: Jan 29, 2005 (60 min)
Ina's friend is hosting an art exhibition and needs a menu that can stand the test of time and can be eaten from a napkin. Grilled lemon chicken with a satay dip, cheese straws, cheese platter and spanokopita and edible topiaries.
Episode: 4x06 | Airdate: Feb 12, 2005 (60 min)
A three course breakfast is guaranteed to impress the one you love. Ina's husband Jeffrey has been away and she's making him a welcome home breakfast. Freshly baked brioche, Strawberry Jam, blood orange mimosa, fruit crunch sundaes and hot chocolate.
Episode: 4x07 | Airdate: Mar 19, 2005 (60 min)
It's Ina's friend Robert Stillin Birthday and she's making him a special Birthday dinner. Rack of Lamb Pissaldiere, Potato and Fennel Gratin, Sautéed Carrots and Coeur a La Crème with fruit sauce. This is a perfect gift for the man who has everything.
Episode: 4x08 | Airdate: Mar 26, 2005 (60 min)
Ina takes her inspiration from Parisian markets, food stores and street cafes and translates scary traditional French recipes into easy foolproof have a go dishes. Recipes include: lemon chicken with croutons, French string beans and caramelized shallots influenced by the Parisian rotisserie, grilled sour dough topped with arugula and goats cheese and smoked salmon and cucumbers.
Episode: 4x09 | Airdate: Apr 2, 2005 (60 min)
Ina takes a trip to Paris her foody mission is to find traditional French dishes and translate them into easy elegant recipes to make at home. On the menu herbed baked eggs, endive pear and Roquefort salad and a classic French dessert – profiteroles.
Episode: 4x10 | Airdate: Jun 11, 2005 (60 min)
Ina shares her secret for creating a fabulous fun kids birthday menu including food for parents as well. Decorate it yourself Birthday cake and pissaladiere with two toppings to suit all palettes. Ina's stylist friend Miguel will help set up the party.
Season 5
Episode: 5x01 | Airdate: Jun 18, 2005 (60 min)
Ina's friend Valerie has just moved into a new house and Ina is cooking her a "moving in" dinner. This will be a delicious home cooked meal served right from the cook top.
Episode: 5x02 | Airdate: Jun 25, 2005 (60 min)
Ina makes a Jewish inspired meal for Jeffrey's Friday night home coming dinner. Recipes include: Chopped Liver, Brisket, Spinach with garlic, and Ruggelach.
Episode: 5x03 | Airdate: Jul 23, 2005 (60 min)
Ina makes a French Movie inspired meal for her Wednesday night movie buddies. They rent the movie and Ina makes a meal of Chicken with Garlic cloves, Moroccan Cous Cous and for a sweet finish - Ice Cream Bomb.
Episode: 5x04 | Airdate: Jul 30, 2005 (60 min)
Ina's good friend Dick Baxter restores listed buildings in East Hampton in exchange for a tour around the sights. Ina makes lunch on the porch for his team of builders. To keep these builders strong Ina makes Mini Meatloaves, Buttercream Mashed Potatoes, Brussels sprouts and lardons, and Brownie Pie.
Episode: 5x05 | Airdate: Aug 20, 2005 (60 min)
Ina takes a long walk on the beach but before she leaves she makes dinner in advance so it's back from the beach and dinner is ready. Ina shares recipes for French Onion soup wiht croutons, Goat cheese tarts, Tomato and Fennel salad, and Chocolate Orange Mousse.
Episode: 5x06 | Airdate: Sep 3, 2005 (60 min)
Ina puts together a portable feast to eat at the beach while watching her friend's daughter play volleyball. She makes a high energy snack for the teams and lunch for the spectators. Recipes include: Curried Chicken Wraps, Panzanella, and Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars.
Episode: 5x07 | Airdate: Sep 3, 2005 (60 min)
It's the Barefoot anniversary and Ina makes Barefoot classic recipes for her original team. This will be a nostalgic recipe trip with great stories to reminisce about. Recipes include: BBQ ribs, Potato Salad, Blue Cheese Coleslaw, and Chocolate Ganache cup cakes.
Episode: 5x08 | Airdate: Sep 5, 2005 (60 min)
Ina proves easy recipes can look and taste elegant. She pulls together an impressive dinner of Zucchini Vichyssoise, Asian Grilled Salmon, Asparagus and Sugar, and Pear Clafouti in record time.
Episode: 5x09 | Airdate: Oct 8, 2005 (60 min)
Ina has a hectic day - a business breakfast meeting, recipe testing and candy to make and donate to the local bake sale. It's a non-stop cooking day with recipes for Croque Monsieur, Cassis a l'eau, Tasted Coconut marshmallows, Tuna Salad and Vegetable soup.
Episode: 5x10 | Airdate: Oct 29, 2005 (60 min)
Ina demonstrates the versatility of pasta. Starting with lasagne great for a party, Pea pesto salad a delicious portable feast, penne with 5 cheeses really comforting make ahead dish, a super fast shrimp linguine and lunchtime favourite pasta with sun dried tomato salad.
Episode: 5x11 | Airdate: Nov 5, 2005 (60 min)
Ina helps her friends daughter Tess cook a surprise dinner for her mum. This is party planning and a cooking master class combined - with recipes for Crab Cakes, Celeriac Roumolade Salad, and Lemon Meringue Tart.
Season 6
Episode: 6x01 | Airdate: Nov 12, 2005 (60 min)
Ina is testing the perfect Thanksgiving dinner for two for a magazine article. Her husband Jeffrey is the chief taste tester and her friend Miguel is designing a table where the decoration doubles as dessert. On the menu are savory Palmiers - puff pastry with sundried tomato pesto - then golden Cornish Hens filled with Cornbread Stuffing, Mashed Turnips with delicious crispy shallots and sauteed Broccolini. Who says you need a crowd to have a party?
Episode: 6x02 | Airdate: Dec 3, 2005 (60 min)
What do you give people who have everything? Ina's got the answer a holiday surprise. T.R. is setting the table, Michael is decorating the tree, and Ina is preparing a basket of goodies to eat throughout the holidays. There's Cranberry Harvest Muffins, Cherry, Almond, and Cinnamon Granola, melt-in-the-mouth Hazelnut Truffles and a steaming thermos of White Hot Chocolate laced with orange liqueur.
Episode: 6x03 | Airdate: Jan 14, 2006 (60 min)
Ina's dear friend and garden designer Edwina VonGal is creating a fragrant kitchen herb box for Ina's garden. In return Ina makes her a delicious portable supper - Lobster Cobb rolls, rice salad and mini orange chocolate chunk cakes. There will be a box for a box exchange at nightfall on the porch.
Episode: 6x04 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2006 (60 min)
One of Ina's friends has just moved houses, and to celebrate, Ina and her friend Allison Belmore are planning a settling in dinner. Their menu includes the most comforting dishes of all time – mac and cheese served with a baby arugula salad, plus peach and raspberry shortcakes filled with vanilla whipped cream.
Episode: 6x05 | Airdate: Feb 4, 2006 (60 min)
Ina compiles her list of all time favourite desserts. First something easy but really elegant Summer Pudding bursting with ripe berries, a comforting old time favourite rum raisin rice pudding, an old classic key lime pie, a two way crème anglaise that can be a sauce or an ice cream and a delicious hot caramel sauce.
Episode: 6x06 | Airdate: Feb 25, 2006 (60 min)
TR is having house guest's for the weekend and Ina is helping him stock up his fridge. In return he has promised to run a foody errand for her in NYC at Eli's tomato factory. While TR shops in NYC Ina stocks up his fridge with weekend meals including Chicken Pot Pie, Wheatberry salad and split pea soup and a tasty tomato sandwich for herself.
Episode: 6x07 | Airdate: Mar 4, 2006 (60 min)
A taste of the Hampton's–that's what Ina has planned for her friend Jack Pearson's weekend guests. While they are touring the local food sites–a wonderful vineyard, farm stand and cheese spot, Ina's whipping up a delicious Rare Roast Beef and Horseradish Sandwich, a Montauk Seafood Salad and Plum Raspberry Crumble--using only local produce.
Episode: 6x08 | Airdate: Mar 11, 2006 (60 min)
All season the volunteers have been manning the museums of the east Hampton Historical Society and now it's time to thank them with a delicious thank you lunch staged by Ina and two friends--trustee Frank Newbold and local shopkeeper Valerie Smith. Frank and Valerie get to set the scene while Ina cooks a fabulous lunch of Swordfish Steaks in Tomato Caper Sauce, Saffron and Zucchini Cous Cous followed by individual Chocolate Puddings.
Episode: 6x09 | Airdate: Apr 8, 2006 (60 min)
Ina's cooking a deepy flavoured Fillet of beef bourgignon, with a creamy cheese Zucchini Gratin and for dessert a plum tart with a wonderful crumb topping. She's packing it up and sending it up to the city where her young friend can heat it up and host a celebration party.
Episode: 6x10 | Airdate: Jun 10, 2006 (60 min)
Catering an event is all about making wise menu choices. Ina helps her friend's daughter who is getting married to choose a delicious dessert for the rehearsal dinner. There are two desserts to choose from and two different table decorations constructed by Miguel. Its a delicious choice between Baba au Rhum and Il Flottante.
Episode: 6x11 | Airdate: Jun 17, 2006 (60 min)
Running a store's no mean feat. Ina should know--she ran a deli for 20 years. When a local store manager asks her to help with a thank you meal for his staff, she says yes right away. It's a French inspired menu of Provencal soup with spoonfuls of pungent green pistou, seafood platters with two zesty sauces sauces and for dessert–coconut madeleines--tiny morsels of light as air sponge. The party will be held right in the middle of the shop and the staff just has to set the table.
Episode: 6x12 | Airdate: Jun 18, 2006 (60 min)
One of Ina's friends has just moved houses and everyone's been rallying round. To celebrate Ina and her friend Allison come up with the idea of a settling-in dinner. On the menu are some of the most comforting dishes of all time; Mac and Cheese served with a Baby Arugula Salad and Peach and Raspberry Shortcakes filled with Vanilla Whipped Cream.
Season 7
Episode: 7x01 | Airdate: Jun 24, 2006 (60 min)
Ina's invited her editor and old friend Stephen Drucker over for dinner with a bunch of her new colleagues. To break the ice, she's planning an Italian-American dinner with spaghetti & meatballs and make your own ice cream sodas. Recipes include: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Ice Cream Sodas, Chocolate Sauce and Raspberry Sauce.
Episode: 7x02 | Airdate: Jul 15, 2006 (60 min)
Jeffrey has some really great news--he's signed a book deal--so Ina's throwing him a surprise celebration dinner for two made up of all the things he loves best--French Bistro style food and a classic cocktail to kick start the party. Recipes include: Steak Au Poivre, Matchstick Potatoes, Strawberry Tarts, Whisky Sours.
Episode: 7x03 | Airdate: Jul 29, 2006 (60 min)
Ina enjoys a girls day off with two of her closest girlfriends. She prepares a pre-shopping snack before heading to Main Street for some serious retail therapy and then rustles up a light lunch for them to enjoy while comparing purchases. Recipes Include: Sour Cream and Coffee Cake, Grilled Peaches, Goat Cheese Salad, Sunrise Smoothie.
Episode: 7x04 | Airdate: Aug 12, 2006 (60 min)
Ina's friends from Los Angeles are coming to town, which gives her the perfect excuse to whip up a classy supper. And while she jokes that they'll be dinning on boiled water soup and undressed baby greens, she'll really be whipping up a fabulous feast.
Episode: 7x05 | Airdate: Aug 26, 2006 (60 min)
Ina is going to be away for the night so she's cooking Jeffrey a great supper and breakfast to keep him well-fed in her absence. She suspects he'll skip the main course and go straight for the ice cream--how right she is!
Episode: 7x06 | Airdate: Sep 9, 2006 (60 min)
Ina's friend's daughter is studying hard at college, so she invites her and her two friends to her home for some fabulous home-cooked food. Recipes: Gravlax, Blueberry Coffee Cake Muffins, Banana & Orange Juice, Fruit Platter.
Episode: 7x07 | Airdate: Sep 23, 2006 (60 min)
Even man's best friend deserves a treat on his birthday and as it's Ina's friends' dogs' special day she decides to throw a party for her favorite pooch and his mistress at the beach. They'll be a beach BBQ for the dog owners with chicken sausages, homemade relish, potato salad, sea breezes at sundown and a fabulous sheet cake with chocolate frosting!
Episode: 7x08 | Airdate: Oct 7, 2006 (60 min)
Ina's friend Michael Grim, a florist, has been really busy at work, so Ina's decided to treat him to a portable three-course meal--a countertop picnic lunch that they can both enjoy on his lunch break. It's the ultimate Ina take-out. This is no ordinary picnic: salmon with lentils, roasted shrimp with Thousand Island dressing and, for dessert, pecan squares with plenty left over for his customers at the store.
Episode: 7x09 | Airdate: Nov 25, 2006 (60 min)
Truman Capote wowed society with his Black and White Ball, and now Ina's wowing her friends with a Black and White Supper for the author of a new book about this renowned character and high-profile event. On the menu, Capote's favorite Chicken Hash, Pain Perdu, and White Truffles to finish off the meal.
Season 8
Episode: 8x01 | Airdate: Nov 26, 2006 (60 min)
Ina is celebrating finishing her new book with an alfresco party with a Mediterranean theme. With recipes for Lamb Kebobs, Tomato Feta Salad and a Black and White Angel Food Cake.
Episode: 8x02 | Airdate: Dec 3, 2006 (60 min)
This is a spectacular in the fridge meal that fits in around busy schedules and busy times of the year like the Holidays. On the menu a delicious Roast Loin Of Pork With Fennel Stuffing, Cauliflower Gratin, Green Green Vegetables and a Pumpkin Parfait with Ginger Biscuits.
Episode: 8x03 | Airdate: Jan 6, 2007 (60 min)
Ina's gone under the hammer and been won at The East Hampton, Group for the South Fork annual benefit. The auction prize is a Contessa lunch made by Ina herself. She makes a light, transportable feast using local ingredients for two devotees — Crunchy Noodle Salad, Asian Grilled Salmon and for dessert Lemon Yogurt Cake with Blueberry Syrup
Episode: 8x04 | Airdate: Jan 13, 2007 (60 min)
Soup shouldn't be confined to the starters — it's a one-pot wonder that makes for a delicious, hearty meal that can be made in advance. Ina is recipe testing two of her favourites, so when good friend Frank tells her he has some friends in town, Ina decides to take the pressure off and take the two soups to his place for dinner – she gets to road test her recipes and he gets supper.
Episode: 8x05 | Airdate: Jan 20, 2007 (60 min)
Ina embarks on a day of experimentation and tests out some classic, comforting recipes on her colleagues. First up are her Strawberry Scones which she reworks with two new ingredients, then a hearty Wild Mushroom Lasagna, inspired by produce found at her local organic mushroom farm, followed by a simplified Shrimp Bisque, with all the wow factor but half the effort.
Episode: 8x06 | Airdate: Feb 10, 2007 (60 min)
A finger food lunch for any occasion. Ina hosts a working lunch for her book editor and designer. The menu theme is bite size finger food including fabulous open and closed sandwiches, delicious cold Borscht Soup in a mug and tempting Chocolate and Peanut Cupcakes.
Episode: 8x07 | Airdate: Feb 17, 2007 (60 min)
A party with a nautical theme on deck and at sea. Ina prepares a delicious moveable feast to eat harbor side on a friend's boat. To start, she's serving rum daiquiris with Roasted Eggplant Dip followed by a Roasted Shrimp and Orzo Salad finished off with a show-stopping Coconut Cake.
Episode: 8x08 | Airdate: Mar 3, 2007 (60 min)
Ina's friend is arriving late, so to welcome her she's creating a Cheese and Fruit Board with homemade Parmesan and Black Pepper Crackers for late night snacking. The next morning she prepares a show-stopping spread of Breakfast Bread Pudding, Garlic Herb Tomatoes and moorish Maple Roasted Bacon in her honor, all washed down with delicious Pomegranate Fizz. With food this good, her guests will never want to leave.
Episode: 8x09 | Airdate: Mar 17, 2007 (60 min)
Why just have flowers on the table when you can have them all around the table. It's the local florist's 20th anniversary and Ina is making a dinner to eat right in the store. It will be a transportable feast starting with Red Pepper and Gorgonzola Bruschetta, Chicken Salad Veronique served with Herb Potato Salad followed by a delicious old fashioned Chocolate Cake inspired by Michael's grandmother's recipe.
Episode: 8x10 | Airdate: Apr 7, 2007 (60 min)
Miguel is documenting Ina's garden through the changing seasons on film. In return for the pictures, Ina is making him a mouthwatering lunch. Lemon Fusilli with Arugula and Panacotta with Balsamic Strawberries.
Episode: 8x11 | Airdate: Jun 2, 2007 (60 min)
Just when Jeffrey thought his birthday surprise was a romantic walk along the beach, Ina has other plans – a surprise beach BBQ for him with his closest friends. On the birthday menu, a Grilled Butterflied Chicken cooked at the beach served with delicious sides – Broccoli with Balsamic Dressing and Tomato Kebobs and instead of a birthday cake, an elegant Mixed Berry Pavlova.
Season 9
Episode: 9x01 | Airdate: Jun 23, 2007 (60 min)
Its quality time for Ina and Jeffery who are heading harbor side to eat Californian BLTs and buy scallops for a fabulous supper of Provencal Scallops with Basmati Rice followed cool creamy Panacotta with Balsamic Strawberries.
Episode: 9x02 | Airdate: Jul 7, 2007 (60 min)
Ina's having dinner with three generations of women and they're breaking out the BBQ for an alfresco party featuring East Hampton clam chowder, sizzling blue cheese burgers, Guacamole salad and make-yourself chocolate and vanilla sundaes.
Episode: 9x03 | Airdate: Jul 14, 2007 (60 min)
A thank-you lunch for the architects who helped Ina build her new kitchen and turned her dream workspace into a reality. With recipes for a cool Californian Iced Tea, elegant Grapefruit Avocado Salad & Easy Lobster Paella.
Episode: 9x04 | Airdate: Jul 21, 2007 (60 min)
It's a trip down memory lane for Ina who's rustling up a day of fabulous food for Jeffrey.
Episode: 9x05 | Airdate: Aug 11, 2007 (60 min)
Ina's husbands heading out of town and she's got a plan. With recipes for fabulous breakfast of Roasted Asparagus with Scrambled Eggs, plus Frozen Pineapple Margaritas, Mexican Chicken Soup, Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread a delicious Chocolate Orange Fondue.
Episode: 9x06 | Airdate: Aug 25, 2007 (60 min)
It's dinner at TR's new waterside fishing shack. TR has pledged to catch the fish but Ina isn't convinced.
Episode: 9x07 | Airdate: Sep 1, 2007 (60 min)
It's a tale of two breakfasts as Ina cooks up an omelette for two and chunky banana bran muffins for a working breakfast at home.
Episode: 9x08 | Airdate: Sep 15, 2007 (60 min)
Ina's Broadway producer friend Susan's coming to dinner with a mystery guest (Mel Brooks) and Ina's making Blini's, Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup, Parmesan Chicken and Pears & Sauternes.
Episode: 9x09 | Airdate: Oct 6, 2007 (60 min)
Jeffery is on his way home from working away all week and if it's Friday night supper it's got to be his favourite, chicken. So Ina's making chicken piccatta with creamy buttermilk mash and carmelized herb roasted onions followed by homey apple and pear crisp.
Episode: 9x10 | Airdate: Oct 20, 2007 (60 min)
It's Halloween for grown ups. With Espresso Martinis, fennel pork loin, Garlic String Beans and a ghoulish Chocolate Ganache cake with Orange frosting to get you in the mood.
Season 10
Episode: 10x01 | Airdate: Dec 1, 2007 (60 min)
It's festive fun with the Barefoot Contessa who is throwing a dazzling holiday dinner party for friends. A luxurious seafood gratin of lobster, halibut and plump pink shrimp in a golden saffron sauce is served. To follow, there's a creamy pumpkin mousse then spicy mulled wine and festive s'mores stuffed with French chocolate bark round a burning brazier in the garden.
Episode: 10x02 | Airdate: Jan 5, 2008 (60 min)
One weekend, two easy elegant light lunches. On the menu, lunch number one, warm duck salad followed by blueberry crumb cake. Then the following day, saffron butternut squash and chocolate sorbet.
Episode: 10x03 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2008 (60 min)
In exchange for pots and garden plans, Ina cooks for a friend. For lunch. pea soup and roasted red pepper and goats cheese sandwiches and for an afternoon treat, carrot and pineapple cake.
Episode: 10x04 | Airdate: Jan 19, 2008 (60 min)
Jeffery is back in town after a long haul trip so here's Ina's plan -- a mix of great, fast, comfort food with lemon curd tart, grown up mac and cheese served with a salad dressed with a creamy vinaigrette, and for his homecoming dinner, mussels in white wine.
Episode: 10x05 | Airdate: Jan 26, 2008 (60 min)
Ina holds a party for the team that helped create her dream barn. The menu includes recipes for smoked salmon with herbed butter; a huge steaming pot of ribolitta; open mozzarella, pesto and basil sandwiches; and pear, apple and cranberry crisps.
Episode: 10x06 | Airdate: Feb 2, 2008 (60 min)
Ina a makes an anniversary dinner for Jeffrey with all his favourite foods. Coq au vin, garlic mashed potatoes and chocolate buttercream wedding cake.
Episode: 10x07 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2008 (60 min)
A lunch menu features creamy chicken salad, cheddar-dill scones and chocolate-espresso cheesecake.
Episode: 10x08 | Airdate: Feb 16, 2008 (60 min)
Nothing beats a surprise party except a surprise baby shower - everyone's in the mood to celebrate. So here's the story: the expectant mom thinks she's coming for a quiet supper, her friends are bringing the decorations and Ina's cooking. Greek gazpacho, baked salmon nicoise and pecan shortbread for dessert and favours.
Episode: 10x09 | Airdate: Feb 23, 2008 (60 min)
Ina is holding a joint party with a friends . She is doing most of the cooking, crab strudel, maple baked beans and poached fruit. Her friend is providing the setting, doing the table and buying a spiral baked ham to serve with the beans. This is entertaining shared made fun and easy.
Episode: 10x10 | Airdate: Mar 1, 2008 (60 min)
Ina's friend Michael has proposed a get together with a gang of his girl friends who are crazy about food. He is doing the table and Ina is making the food: striped bass, cous cous with pinenuts and meringues Chantilly with stewed berries and orange liquor flavored cream.
Season 11
Episode: 11x01 | Airdate: Oct 18, 2008 (60 min)
It's back to basics on steak and sides. Ina's shaking it up and turning up the volume on steak house classic recipes and she's getting her friend TR to road test the recipes for her. First, filet Steakhouse Steaks, sauteed then oven roasted to perfection with a fabulous Roquefort and chive sauce to wake up even the most jaded taste buds. Then, she's making over everyone's favorite sides: Sauteed Wild Mushrooms and crispy Cornmeal-Fried Onion Rings.
Episode: 11x02 | Airdate: Oct 25, 2008 (60 min)
It's back to basics on how to throw the perfect dinner party. The secret is a meal in three acts with a perfect candy happy ending. To start, easy store-bought appetizers, then Bay Scallop Gratins and to end, two delicious homemade candies: White Chocolate Bark and Fleur De Sel Caramels.
Episode: 11x03 | Airdate: Nov 1, 2008 (60 min)
It's back to basics on chicken. From the simplest Garlic Roast Chicken with the volume turned up high (that's good enough for company), to a wonderful recipe inspired by the south of France -- Chicken Bouillabaisse with a garlicky saffron mayonnaise called Rouille. Plus the secret of how to make the simplest, most delicious chicken stock.
Episode: 11x04 | Airdate: Nov 8, 2008 (60 min)
It's back to basics on grilling. Ina's experimenting with new and inventive ways to use the grill, going way beyond hotdogs and hamburgers. First Fettunta, melted mozzarella and prosciutto on grilled bread baked in the grill. Then grilled Chicken gets taken to a whole new level with a delicious Tuscan Lemon marinade. And even salad gets the grilled treatment -- Panzanella like you've never tasted before.
Episode: 11x05 | Airdate: Nov 15, 2008 (60 min)
Ina is revealing her foolproof countdown to the holiday meal with recipes for Herb Roasted Turkey Breast, Sausage and Herb Stuffing, Homemade Gravy and Celery Root and Apple Puree.
Episode: 11x06 | Airdate: Nov 22, 2008 (60 min)
It's back to basics on bread. Ina's friend is writing an article about interesting ways to use bread so Ina's volunteered to test out three recipes which all use bread in different ways. The contenders are; delicious Salmon Cakes that use white breadcrumbs, a bubbling Golden Bread Pudding With Italian Panettone and a great hearty tomato soup: Pappa al Pomodoro that has bread both in and on it.
Episode: 11x07 | Airdate: Nov 29, 2008 (60 min)
It's back to basics on breakfast. Ina gives us the low-down on how to throw the perfect breakfast party and persuades a friend that this is the way forward for easy entertaining. There's make ahead Buttermilk Cheddar Biscuits and homemade Strawberry Jam, a fun cocktail called Juice of a Few Flowers and soft Herbed Scrambled Eggs.
Episode: 11x08 | Airdate: Dec 6, 2008 (60 min)
It's back to basics on cocktail parties. Ina is writing a plan and showing her friend Jack how to throw the perfect foolproof cocktail party. There are three appetizers to buy; Olives, Marcona Almonds and Salami with Hot House Cucumbers and three to make; delicious Roasted Shrimp Cocktail, Blue Cheese Crackers and Ham and Cheese in Puff Pastry.
Episode: 11x09 | Airdate: Dec 13, 2008 (60 min)
It's back to basics on elegant easy entertaining. When people are expecting fancy, make it simple and surprise them with an Italian meal. On the menu a fabulous get ahead Shrimp Scampi and a no cook Fruit Salad with Limoncello and Honey Lemon Yogurt. Plus there are great tips on choosing wine, a great table setting and an Antipasti master class with friends.
Episode: 11x10 | Airdate: Dec 20, 2008 (60 min)
It's back to basics on cooking for a crowd as Ina throws a party for theatrical friends. She's sharing her party rules and know-how to demonstrate how to throw big bashes completely stress free. On the menu are Lobster Corn Chowder, Orange Glazed Ham and Fruit Cake Cookies.
Episode: 11x11 | Airdate: Jan 17, 2009 (60 min)
Whatever the occasion, a potluck party is one of the most basic strategies for easy entertaining, especially with Ina's recipes for Short Ribs and Cheddar Dill Corn Bread.
Episode: 11x12 | Airdate: Jan 24, 2009 (60 min)
Ina's shaking up her top five everyday cheeses and experimenting with new ideas that really think outside the cheese box. With recipes for Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart, Savory Coeur a la Creme, Baked Brie Cheese platter and Roasted Pears With Blue Cheese.
Episode: 11x13 | Airdate: Jan 31, 2009 (60 min)
Ina's updating some Barefoot bestsellers and sharing shortcuts and know how on Easy Sticky Buns, Mustard Chicken Salad, Roasted Vegetables and Roasted Veg Soup.
Episode: 11x14 | Airdate: Feb 7, 2009 (60 min)
It's back to basics on turning up the volume on flavor. Ina's taking everyday favorites and giving them the star treatment by adding one special ingredient. This is the ordinary made extraordinary; Deeply Chocolate Gelato, Lobster Pot Pie and the perfect Vinaigrette for Green Salad.
Episode: 11x15 | Airdate: Feb 14, 2009 (60 min)
It's back to basics on food with love. When you want to cook romantic, making food with meaning is the answer. It's Ina and Jeffrey's 40th wedding anniversary and Ina is sharing her secrets on the perfect romantic meal. On the menu are a Campari cocktail, Italian wedding soup, Brownie Pie and anniversary surprises for both Ina and Jeffrey.
Episode: 11x16 | Airdate: Feb 21, 2009
It's back to basics on comfort food for company. If you are having people over for dinner the shortcut to making them feel right at home is to serve comfort food. It's warming, delicious, totally unexpected, and always works. Ina makes a comfort dinner to go for a friend who is renovating her kitchen. On the menu: Company Pot Roast and Baked Potatoes With Yogurt and Sour Cream Dressing. This is comfort food for company with the volume turned up.
Episode: 11x17 | Airdate: Feb 28, 2009 (60 min)
Its back to basic on oven rules to turn up the volume on flavor. These are simple oven techniques; cooking on high, low and even off. First the dial gets cranked up to high for a filet of beef that becomes incredible Truffled Sandwiches, then it's down to low for roasted tomatoes that really make a Caprese Salad, then the oven gets switched off for sweet, crisp Meringues Chantilly With syrupy Roasted Berries.
Episode: 11x19 | Airdate: Mar 14, 2009 (60 min)
This is back to basics on dinner for unexpected guests. With some store-cupboard staples and freezer standbys Ina shows how you can pull together a fabulous dinner without even stepping out the door. And that's exactly what she's doing for dinner with her friend Miguel who just happens to be in town. She whips up Spring Green Risotto, Shortbread Cookies and Caramel Pecan Sundaes in a flash.
Episode: 11x20 | Airdate: Mar 21, 2009 (60 min)
It's back to basics on amping up flavor with the magic factor. It's a day of kitchen chemistry for Ina as she tests recipes with and without the magic ingredient that really unlocks the flavor of a dish. First lemon zest in Easy Cheese Danish, then salt and vinegar add their magic to Chicken Salad Sandwiches and finally Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes with and without coffee. Each recipe with and without its magic ingredient gets put to the taste test by Ina's work colleagues to earn its magic factor title.
Episode: 11x21 | Airdate: Mar 28, 2009
Start the clock, it's time to get back to basics on cooking in the fast lane. No time? No trouble, even when it comes to cooking for company. Ina is conjuring up a dazzling two course dinner in under an hour. It's going to be fast and fabulous. With recipes for Mustard-Roasted Fish, Dill Fingerling Potatoes, Parmesan-Roasted Broccoli and Honey Vanilla Fromage Blanc with Raspberry Sauce.
Episode: 11x22 | Airdate: Apr 4, 2009
It's back to basics on the big chill: great get ahead food. Ina is stocking her friends up with incredible fridge friendly food. There's everyone's favorite comfort food with the volume turned up -- Truffle Mac and Cheese. For dessert, a Fresh Lemon Mousse decorated with whipped cream. Then, for breakfast, Cinnamon Honey Butter to serve on warm toast. Her friend Michael helps set the house so everything is ready for a back to basics fridge happy welcome home.
Episode: 11x23 | Airdate: Apr 11, 2009
Ina Garten is giving comfort classics a makeover with recipes for Bagels With Smoked Salmon and Whitefish Salad, Virgin Marys, Roasted Potato Leek Soup and Herb Garlic Bread.
Episode: 11x24 | Airdate: Apr 18, 2009
This is back to basics on delicious pack and go picnic food. Whether you're brown bagging it or having a dinner alfresco the rules are the same: keep it simple, delicious and portable. Ina demonstrates her pack and go strategies by throwing a picnic in her back garden. Guests get their own picnic bag filled with Roasted Shrimp Salad, Pita Stuffed With Tabbouleh and Shards of Feta, and Ultimate Ginger Cookies served with peaches from the farm stand.
Episode: 11x25 | Airdate: May 2, 2009
This is back to basics on showing someone you care by saying it with food. Ina prepares a thank you breakfast basket for a friend packed with Date Nut Spice Bread, Orange Marmalade and Homemade Muesli With Red Berries.
Episode: 11x26 | Airdate: May 30, 2009
Fire up the grill: this is back to basics on beach barbecues. Getting back to basics is all about simplicity, flavor and informality, and nothing illustrates this better than a good old-fashioned beach BBQ. Ina is meeting her friends Michael and Jim at the beach; they're firing up the grill and setting the scene, and she's bringing the food -- Grilled Clams With Basil Breadcrumbs, Niman Ranch Burgers, Caramelized Onions and Chocolate S'mores.
Season 12
Episode: 12x01 | Airdate: Jul 18, 2009 (60 min)
Brown bagging it just got a Barefoot makeover. This is portable food with full on flavor including Grilled Tuna Wasabi rolls, Lentil Vegetable Soup and Granola Bars.
Episode: 12x02 | Airdate: Jul 25, 2009 (60 min)
The perfect grilling menu that's good enough for company with recipes for Italian meatball hamburgers, Creamy Cucumber Salad, Confetti Corn and Chocolate Cake, Ice Cream Custard and Raspberries.
Episode: 12x03 | Airdate: Aug 1, 2009 (60 min)
It's back to basics on ramping up flavor with herbs. Fantastic recipes, simple herb tricks to turn up the volume and herb gardens to visit to be inspired by.
Episode: 12x04 | Airdate: Aug 8, 2009 (60 min)
A Greek inspired menu made from everyday store ingredients. It's a perfect party meal for a surprise housewarming for Ina's friends Frank and Laura Greenwald. They'll love her Greek Salad, Dinner Spanakopitas, Marinated Lamb Kebabs and Easy Tzatziki with Toasted Pita Crisps.
Episode: 12x05 | Airdate: Aug 15, 2009 (60 min)
A dazzling after work meal of Greek Panzanella, Herb-Marinated Pork Tenderloins and Plum Crunch to impress a friend's colleagues, it's Ina to the rescue -- after all what are friends for?
Episode: 12x06 | Airdate: Aug 22, 2009
It's a breakfast party to celebrate the morning after a night before birthday bash. Breakfast on the grill no problem.
Episode: 12x07 | Airdate: Aug 29, 2009
It's back to basics on pasta. New ideas and quick cook recipes, for family or company, Ina's got pasta covered. She shares her recipes for Tomato Feta Pasta Salad, Lobster Mac and Cheese, and two foolproof sauces -- Pesto and Marinara Sauce.
Episode: 12x08 | Airdate: Oct 24, 2009
Ina says that no one ever remembers what they ate for the main course but they always remember dessert. Ina shares her ideas and recipes for the perfect way to end a meal -- sweet and savory, this really is a case of saving the best for last. Recipes include Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries, Lime Meringue Tart and Peach and Blueberry Crumbles.
Episode: 12x09 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2009 (60 min)
It's back to basics on recipes that work for kids (and for adults, too) that are fun to make and delicious to eat: White Pizzas With Arugula, Garlic Oil and Double Fudge Cake With Chocolate Buttercream Frosting.
Episode: 12x10 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2009 (60 min)
It's out with the old and in with the new as the Barefoot Contessa gets back to basics and shakes up Thanksgiving. She's roasting a delicious Turkey With Truffle Butter with her friend Sarah Chase. Then she's turning up the volume on stuffing and sides with incredible Sausage-Stuffed Mushrooms. There are three dazzling table settings and from fast appetizers, gravy, roasted Brussels sprouts to fabulous Turkey Hashed Browns, she's got answers for your thanksgiving questions in Ask Ina.
Episode: 12x11 | Airdate: Dec 5, 2009 (60 min)
Just because you're on a budget doesn't mean you can't create a fantastic winter meal good enough for company. Ina is creating a menu for a student-entertaining blog site featuring Chicken With Goat Cheese and Sun Dried Tomato, Tagliatelle With Truffle Butter, Roasted Parsnips and Carrots, Red Berry Trifle, Plain Pound Cake and Cognac Cream. This is back to basics on dazzling entertaining on a shoe string.
Episode: 12x12 | Airdate: Jan 9, 2010 (60 min)
It's back to basics on flavor. Ina is testing recipes for a Food Network magazine photo shoot that's happening in New York. The feature is on flavor and every recipe has lots of it. There's Butternut Squash With Curry Condiments, Maple Oatmeal Scones and Lemon Pasta with Roasted Shrimp. Plus, Ina is answering everyone's questions on how to turn the volume in Ask Ina.
Episode: 12x13 | Airdate: Jan 16, 2010 (60 min)
It's back to basics on chicken. Delicious Roast Chicken, Curried Chicken Salad and two delicious chicken shortcuts, Rotisserie Chicken with Satay Dip and CBLT's, chicken, bacon and lettuce sandwiches with Russian dressing. This is chicken all the way; plus, Ina is answering everyone's chicken questions in Ask Ina.
Episode: 12x14 | Airdate: Jan 23, 2010 (60 min)
It's back to basics on farm stand food. From one local farm box delivered by farmers from the Amber Waves Farm, Ina creates three farm fresh dishes: Scalloped Tomatoes, Cape Cod Chopped Salad and Zucchini Pancakes. Ina is then answering everyone's farm fresh produce questions in Ask Ina.
Episode: 12x15 | Airdate: Jan 30, 2010 (60 min)
It's back to basics on Grilling. From an elegant and easy grilled main course packed with flavor, Grilled Indonesian swordfish to a grilling master class from executive chef Joe Realmuto from Town Line BBQ who shares his recipe for BBQ sauce over skirt steak and a perfect all purpose grilling party salad Green salad with Blue Cheese Dressing. Then Ina is in the hot seat answering everyone's grilling questions in Ask Ina.
Episode: 12x16 | Airdate: Feb 6, 2010 (60 min)
It's back to basics on baking. There's a cookie master class from local baker Kathleen King of Tates Bakeshop who shares her recipe for Double Chocolate Almond Cookies, an easy bake Irish Soda Bread and the easiest shortcut appetizer ever, Savory Palmiers. Then Ina is answering everyone's baking dilemmas in Ask Ina.
Episode: 12x17 | Airdate: Feb 27, 2010
It's back to basics Italian restaurant food at home. There's a delicious master class from Joe Realmuto, executive chef of local Italian restaurant Nick and Toni's, who shares his famous recipe for Penne alla Vecchia Bettola, an Italian classic dessert with the volume turned up, Rum Raisin Tiramisu and a gorgeous no cook Italian anti pasti platter. Then Ina is answering everyone's Italian questions in Ask Ina.
Episode: 12x18 | Airdate: Mar 6, 2010
It's back to basics on surprises. It's lasagna with a Greek twist, Pastitsio, served with an Arugula and Watermelon Feta Salad bursting with flavor, plus a gorgeous table setting for a surprise dinner date with Jeffrey.
Episode: 12x19 | Airdate: Mar 20, 2010 (60 min)
It's back to basics on outdoor entertaining. For lunch using ingredients from the garden Capellini with tomatoes and basil. Plus a perfect tea party menu for a garden tour party Raisin Pecan and Oatmeal cookies and smoked salmon sandwiches. Ina is then tackling everyone's outdoor entertaining questions in Ask Ina.
Season 13
Episode: 13x01 | Airdate: May 29, 2010 (60 min)
It's back to basics on birthday celebrations. It's Jeffrey's birthday and Ina is making him a fantastic nostalgic dinner complete with Matzo Balls, Chicken Soup, Filet of Beef with Gorgonzola Sauce, Stuffed Cabbage and a Cookie Glaze, and it can all be made in advance. Plus she's answering everyone's birthday dilemmas in Ask Ina.
Episode: 13x02 | Airdate: Jun 5, 2010
Ina makes the perfect Tex-Mex meal with the help of her friend Devon Fredericks and her Award-Winning Chili recipe. Plus she has the perfect Tex-Mex table setting and fantastic chili side ideas, like Tequila Lime Chicken, Guacamole, La Fondita Fish Tacos and Pink Grapefruit Margaritas. Then Ina is answering everyone's questions on Tex-Mex food.
Episode: 13x03 | Airdate: Jun 12, 2010
Ina reveals the secrets of cooking with wine with recipes for Beef Short Ribs, Wild Mushroom Risotto and Fresh Raspberry Gratins, and gets the low down on cheese and wine pairings from her friend and wine expert Martine Warner. Then Ina is tackling everyone's wine questions in Ask Ina.
Episode: 13x04 | Airdate: Jun 19, 2010
Ina is travelling the globe and sharing her fantastic international pasta recipes. Her journey starts in Italy with a fantastic Conchiglie al Forno With Mushrooms and Radicchio from her friend, chef and author, Johanne Killeen. Then, there's an incredible Jewish classic sweet and savory pasta dish in her Noodle Kugel, and then last stop, Asia, for a delicious Szechuan Noodles With Chicken and Broccoli pasta salad. Plus she's tackling everyone's pasta problems in Ask Ina.
Episode: 13x05 | Airdate: Jun 26, 2010
Ina goes back to basics on cooking with rice and has incredible recipes for sweet and savory rice dishes. From a Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya master class from her friend Amelia Durand to the classic rice pudding with the volume turned up, in Maple Pecan Rice Pudding. Then, Ina tackles everyone's rice problems in Ask Ina.
Episode: 13x06 | Airdate: Jul 3, 2010
Ina faces her fear and takes on the hardest egg recipes. There's an Omelet master class from local chef Terry Harwood, the secrets to a perfect Spinach and Cheddar Souffle revealed and the scoop on foolproof Hollandaise, the perfect accompaniment to Roasted Asparagus. Plus she's cracking everyone's scary egg questions in Ask Ina.
Episode: 13x07 | Airdate: Jul 17, 2010
Inspired by her trips to France, Ina creates the perfect French dinner party. There's an incredible slow cooked 4-Hour Lamb and Provencal French Beans inspired by a dish her friend Barbara Lieberman tasted in Provence. Plus fantastic tips on how to create the perfect French dinner party setting. Then, Ina is in the hot seat sharing her French cooking secrets and techniques in Ask Ina.
Episode: 13x08 | Airdate: Aug 28, 2010
Everyone has to start somewhere, even Ina. Ina gets a Moroccan Chicken Tajine cooking lesson from teacher and private chef Gail Arnold then shares her perfect beginners' recipe for Meat Loaf, Preserved Lemons, Roasted Asparagus, Roasted Tomatoes and Roasted Butternut Squash, that will get even amateur chefs cooking. Then everyone gets the chance to ask Ina their cooking for beginner's questions in Ask Ina.
Episode: 13x09 | Airdate: Oct 23, 2010
Chocolate to eat and chocolate to drink this is chocolate all the way. There's fantastic chocolate recipes plus the secrets revealed on how to get professional chocolate results at home from chocolatier Brigitte Browney. Then whatever the chocolate question Ina has the answer in Ask Ina.
Episode: 13x10 | Airdate: Nov 13, 2010
It's back to basics on Thanksgiving pot luck parties. There's a foolproof no stress Turkey Roulade, with easy sides; Roasted Vegetables With Simple String Beans and the classics with the volume turned up, Cranberry Conserve and Homemade Gravy. Then for dessert, Gingerbread Cupcakes With Orange Frosting plus a festive table setting by Ina's new stylist Robert Ruffino.
Episode: 13x11 | Airdate: Nov 27, 2010
Ina shares her foolproof formula for the perfect cocktail party. There are canapes -- homemade, store bought and assembled, cocktails with the help of cocktail expert and friend Glenn Laughton from Red Bar and tips on setting up a cocktail bar at home. Then it's time for cocktails in Ask Ina when she answers everyone's cocktail party dilemmas. Recipes include Blinis with Creme Fraiche and Smoked Salmon, Turkey Tea Sandwiches, Grilled Lemon Chicken and an Ina-Tini.
Season 14
Episode: 14x01 | Airdate: Jan 8, 2011
Nothing turns up the volume more in cooking than herbs. Ina is sharing her top herbs and how to use them in delicious recipes, Greek lamb with a yoghurt mint sauce and oregano, feta and tomato salad. Then she's teaming up with Eli Zabar who will be sharing an incredible tomato salad recipe with fresh tarragon. Then she's answering everyone's herb questions in Ask Ina
Episode: 14x02 | Airdate: Jan 15, 2011
Ina is writing an article about eating local and she's challenged herself to make a meal entirely from Hamptons ingredients. There's Eggplant Caponata with produce from a farm in Water Mill, the catch of the day in Montauk is bass so Ina's roasting it with a Caesar inspired sauce. And for dessert, fresh Peach Cake with fruit from the farmers' market and even the eggs are local, freshly laid by happy Hamptons chickens. Then it's all veg talk in Ask Ina.
Episode: 14x03 | Airdate: Jan 22, 2011
Going, going gone! Lunch with Ina is up for auction. The winning bidders can look forward to delicious lunch of Chilled Cucumber Soup With Shrimp, Lobster and Shells Salad and Eton Mess. Plus, there's a star studded guest list including Alec Baldwin and Mariska Hargitay. This will be an easy lunch to prepare with spectacular results.
Episode: 14x04 | Airdate: Jan 29, 2011
It's Friday night and Ina is cooking up a delicious steak dinner for Jeffrey with a twist. This time Jeffrey's making his own supper on the grill. There's Herbed Ricotta Bruschetta, Grilled Steak and Arugula all washed down with Watermelon Mojitos. Then everyone gets the chance to ask Ina their dinner party dilemmas.
Episode: 14x05 | Airdate: Feb 5, 2011
Ina is taking a trip down memory lane and updating classic recipes with a modern take. First up there's meatloaf cooked with local chef Kevin Penner, then she's updating an appetiser classic smoked salmon deviled eggs and finally a freezer blast from the past, mocha chocolate ice box cake. Then there's a retro mix of questions answered in Ask Ina
Episode: 14x06 | Airdate: Feb 26, 2011
Ina is cooking with legendary chef Daniel Boulud at his flagship restaurant in New York. They'll be cooking one of his signature French dishes then it's back to Easy Hampton for delicious French recipes and ideas and tips in Ask Ina.
Episode: 14x07 | Airdate: Mar 5, 2011
This is all about easy desserts. There's a fruit filled cranberry and apple cake and a dessert master class from Patisserie chef Claudia Fleming who shares her recipe for Lemon cream napoleon and her rules for plating up restaurant style. Then its desserts 911 in Ask Ina.
Episode: 14x08 | Airdate: Mar 19, 2011
Ina is sharing her secrets and professional know how on how to get professional results at home. There's the Barefoot Contessa classic Lemon Chicken Breasts, a recipe from one of her favorite New York restaurants Baked Fontina and a delicious Sticky Toffee Date Cake made by local chef Laura Donnelly. Then it's Ask Ina on how to get professional results at home.
Episode: 14x09 | Airdate: Apr 16, 2011
Ina's taking an Italian trip and cooking up classics and new takes on her favorite Italian dishes. There's a delicious tomatoes roasted with pesto and parmesan and family Italian dish with her friend Antonia. Plus she has some easy Italian dessert ideas using Italian wine and liqueurs. Then it's a trip around Italy in Ask Ina.
Episode: 14x10 | Airdate: May 21, 2011
Ina's friend Beth Eckhardt has recently opened a new florists and to celebrate Ina is going to make tea time treats for customers. There's red velvet cupcakes, shortbread cookies and orange curd with long stemmed strawberries plus afternoon tea inspired flower arrangements from Beth. Then it's all about afternoon tea and flowers in Ask Ina.
Season 15
Episode: 15x01 | Airdate: Jul 2, 2011
It's a day of sunshine food at the barn. There's delicious roasted shrimp with feta in exchange for an ice cream master class from friend and creamery owner Rori Trovata. Together they mix up salted caramel ice cream. Then it's Summer Garden Pasta for dinner with Jeffrey and everyone's summer questions answered in Ask Ina.
Episode: 15x02 | Airdate: Jul 9, 2011
Ina unleashes flour power and reveals her bread secrets. There's Honey White Bread, the perfect basic loaf everyone needs in their repertoire plus tips from master baker Amy Scherber from Amy's Bread in New York. Then, the humble sandwich reaches new heights in an incredible open Tuna and Hummus Sandwich. Finally, Ina gets creative with crumbs and creates delicious Mussels With Basil Breadcrumbs. And it's all you need to know on bread and baking in Ask Ina.
Episode: 15x03 | Airdate: Jul 16, 2011
Ina's on an Italian adventure. Classic bolognese gets an easy makeover with fast to prepare and cook Weeknight Bolognese. Then it's a Tuscan classic Roasted Sausage and Grapes with renowned chef Johanne Kileen from Il Forno. Then, it's everything you need to know about Parmesan plus two easy canapes -- delicious Parmesan Crisps and elegant Parmesan Shards, perfect with drinks. Lastly, it's all things Italian in Ask Ina.
Episode: 15x04 | Airdate: Aug 6, 2011
Inspired by local food producers Ina is creating delicious recipes celebrating the incredible ingredients she can find right on her doorstep. First using Long Island honey there's Honey Vanilla Pound Cake, and then cheese from award winning Mecox Diary is the star in Mache With Warm Brie and Apples. And ideas to preserve flavor, homemade Vanilla Extract, raspberry vodka and Garlic and Lemon Oil inspired by local company East End Foodies. Local ingredients and seasonal produce get tackled in Ask Ina.
Episode: 15x05 | Airdate: Aug 13, 2011
Inspired by foodie haunts visited in Paris, Ina has a day of eating French. From the French bistros there's French Country Omelet for breakfast, Veal Chops With Roquefort Butter and delicious Potato Basil Puree. Jeffrey is sent on a mission for French bread and dessert. Then French gets an easy makeover in Ask Ina.
Episode: 15x06 | Airdate: Aug 20, 2011
Ina unlocks the secrets of entertaining fast. There's two fantastic main course ideas, Roasted salmon with green herbs and Chicken with shallots, three fast side dishes Roasted tomatoes, Sautéed sugar snap peas and Blanched haricots vert with herbed butter. Then she has drafted in the help of top Interior Designer William Yeoward for a 5 minute table setting and Michael Grimm from Bridgehampton florists for a 5 minute flower arrangement. Then its fast all the way in Ask Ina.
Episode: 15x07 | Airdate: Sep 3, 2011
Ina's tuning up the volume on burger joint classics. There's easy Seafood Chowder, then she discovers the secrets on how to make the perfect burger with Chef Laurent Tourondel from LT burger, who also shares his recipes for delicious burger toppings, pickle mayo and guacamole. Then salad and fries get a makeover with delicious Buttermilk Ranch Dressing With Bibb Lettuce and Baked Sweet Potato Fries. Then it's time to answer questions on burger joint food in Ask Ina.
Episode: 15x08 | Airdate: Sep 17, 2011
It's time to find out how the cookie crumbles, Barefoot-style, as Ina bakes up a storm in the barn. There's a double delicious treat as Ina makes Chocolate Chunk Blondies and Cookies from the same incredible batter. Then Patti Page, a fabulous friend and baker, is in the barn to give Ina a master class in cute Animal Cookies. And everyone's cookie conundrums are solved In Ask Ina.
Episode: 15x09 | Airdate: Oct 22, 2011
Ina shares her favorite candy recipes perfect for gifting. There's candy for all ages, pillowy Marshmallows and White Chocolate Bark. Then Ina's making a Winter Squash Soup as a thank you gift to top candy queen Dylan Lauren, who's showing Ina two fantastic ideas for displaying and wrapping candy.
Episode: 15x10 | Airdate: Dec 3, 2011
It's cocktail time. Ina is preparing three incredible easy canapes special enough for the holidays and all year round. There's fresh Salmon Tartare, Sopressata With Cheese in Puff Pastry and Chipotle and Rosemary Roasted Nuts. Plus, America's top mixologist Brian Van Flandern is challenged to create two incredible cocktails, one modern and one vintage, to match the menu, and he comes up with The Barefoot Contessa and a Hemingway Daiquiri. Then it's all about cocktails and canapes in Ask Ina.
Season 16
Episode: 16x01 | Airdate: Jan 21, 2012
Ina is making dinner for her friend Miguel Florres-Vianna who is at the barn photographing the garden. While Miguel takes photos he creates a surprise table setting for Ina inspired by foliage found in the garden. On the menu are Panko-Crusted Salmon, Warm French Lentils, All American Cheese Board and Chicken Noodle Soup for Miguel's journey back to the city.
Episode: 16x02 | Airdate: Jan 28, 2012
It's a drill dinner for local fire fighters. After a practice fire drill, Ina pitches in and serves the fire fighters up a delicious dinner back at the station. There's beef barley soup, Firefighter Scott Elley's sloppy joes served with Ina's stilton dressing and make your own pecan caramel sundaes.
Episode: 16x03 | Airdate: Feb 4, 2012
It's competition time and battle of the taste buds as Ina and her friends Eli Zabar and David Ziff plan a pot luck dinner. They each take a course with a Mediterranean theme and create dishes such as Grilled Eggplant With Sherry Vinegar Drizzle, Fried Baby Artichokes, Eli's Grilled Rib Eye Steak and Italian Plum Tart. But first there's breakfast at Ina's to discuss the plan over delicious Tri-Berry Pancakes.
Episode: 16x04 | Airdate: Feb 11, 2012
It's a pre-party tasting and planning meeting for Ina's friend's son's rehearsal dinner. She has a foolproof menu and plan to share that's the perfect party blueprint for every occasion. On the buffet table there's Tarragon Potato Salad, Chunky Blue Cheese and Yogurt Dip, Vegetable Coleslaw and Guacamole to pair up with local takeout specialties.
Episode: 16x05 | Airdate: Feb 18, 2012
Ina's making over classic dishes and turning up the volume with new ingredients and cooking methods. By daring to be different Ina transforms dishes with a big flavor payoff. There's Easy Parmesan Risotto, deconstructed Strawberry Shortcakes and a new take on breakfast, Eggs Columbian, a favorite at local cafe and specialty food store Mary's Marvelous.
Episode: 16x06 | Airdate: Feb 25, 2012
This is all about comfort food as Ina cooks up modern day comfort classics. Helping her is New York caterer Mary Giuliani, famous for her miniature grilled cheese sandwich canapes plus there's French Toast Bread Pudding and Seafood Pot Pie. This is comfort for breakfast, dinner and entertaining.
Episode: 16x07 | Airdate: Mar 3, 2012
Ina surprises Jeffrey with a birthday get-together at a surprise location, historic building "Home Sweet Home." On the menu for this celebration are a Greek Platter, Hummus, Spinach Pie, Orange Pound Cake with Orange Cream and Raspberry Orange Trifle.
Episode: 16x08 | Airdate: Mar 10, 2012
Ina is working on an article about brunch and calls in the help of team brunch. Local florist Michael Grimm creates a flower display to go on the brunch table set and photographed by Miguel Florres. There's Baked Blintzes With Fresh Blueberry Sauce, Apricot Butter, Roasted Hazelnut Granola and a Fruit Platter.
Episode: 16x09 | Airdate: Mar 24, 2012
It's school today for Ina as she plays both teacher and student. First there's a cookery class, with banana cake to frost and blueberry muffins to make. Then it's Ina Asks, when Ina turns the tables and plays student. It's back to school for Ina when she asks the International Culinary Institute in NYC three cooking questions that we all want to know the answer to.
Episode: 16x10 | Airdate: Mar 31, 2012
Ina makes dinner to celebrate the arrival of her friend's newborn son. There's a delicious nursery food menu and an incredible setting to match. There's Truffle Popcorn with drinks followed by Spicy Turkey Meatballs, Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp and S'mores around the fire pit. The whole meal is served outside under incredible garden lights designed by Ina's friend Greg Yale, who is transforming the garden into a fantastic lighting grotto for the occasion.
Season 17
Episode: 17x01 | Airdate: Jun 16, 2012
The East Hampton ambulance volunteers meet once a month for a cookout to feed its 50 volunteers and Ina's pitching in with the help of local chef Joe Realmuto from Townline BBQ. This is cooking for a crowd, Barefoot style.
Episode: 17x02 | Airdate: Jun 30, 2012
This is French food made easy. Ina is demystifying the classics, offering tips and techniques to get French flavor fast: There are ideas for French table settings, plus Ina's taking a trip to meet French chef Guy Reuge to get the scoop on French pate.
Episode: 17x03 | Airdate: Jul 7, 2012
Sweet and savory, this is fruit all the way and anything goes. Ina is pushing the fruit boundaries by shaking up the classics, getting the scoop on fruit desserts like French Nougatine from local Chef Laura Donnelly and finding interesting new ways to cook with fruit, with Wild Rice Salad and Apple Chutney.
Episode: 17x04 | Airdate: Jul 14, 2012
Ina Garten shares a collection of restaurant-inspired dishes to cook at home. Ina cooks with Frank Pellegrino for the famous Rao's restaurant and gets insider information from the best kitchens in America.
Episode: 17x05 | Airdate: Jul 21, 2012
Inspired by a recent trip to Florence, Ina is re-creating a fabulous Florentine feast for friends back home in East Hampton. There's a mozzarella master class with a local cheese maker; an Italian drinks tray inspired by cocktails and store-bought hors d'oeuvres sampled at the fabulous Lungarno hotel in Florence; Baked Fish in Parchment; Parmesan Polenta; and Affogato Sundaes, the easiest Italian dessert ever. Ina's guests will collect Italian wine and set the table Italian-style.
Episode: 17x06 | Airdate: Aug 18, 2012
Kevin Clash and Elmo are visiting the Hamptons and having the full Barefoot experience: there's so much fun to be had! Kevin, Elmo and Ina are trading recipes and making a picnic to take to Main Beach.
Episode: 17x07 | Airdate: Aug 25, 2012
This is all about what professional cooks make at home when they're off the clock from dawn to dusk. Fantastic quick and easy recipes and top tips from the chefs and cooks in the know for us to try at home. Ina will be cooking with cookbook writer and caterer Julia Turshen and getting great ideas from local chef Kevin Penner and city chef Cederic Vongerichten from Perry Street.
Episode: 17x08 | Airdate: Sep 8, 2012
Ina's got vegetable ideas for every day of the week, when you're stuck in a vegetable rut: Spring Green Risotto With Artichokes, Mustard-Roasted Potatoes, Broccoli Rabe With Garlic and Warm Mushroom Salad are a compilation of fantastic main courses, starters, salads and sides, plus the vegetable low-down from local farmers at Amber Waves, a fantastic farming local cooperative.
Episode: 17x09 | Airdate: Sep 15, 2012
Ina is writing an article for Food Network magazine, and it's all about cheese. There's a photo shoot in her garden with the magazine followed by recipes back in the kitchen. Whether it's cooked, raw, soft, hard or blue, Ina's got cheese covered with recipes for Coconut Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Icing, Herb Coeur A La Creme, Roasted Vegetable Frittata, Steaks and Stilton Sauce and Ultimate Grilled Cheese.
Episode: 17x10 | Airdate: Dec 1, 2012
It's a trip down memory lane for Ina and Jeffrey with a day trip to Brooklyn visiting places old and new. The day kicks off with a fabulous breakfast of Potato Latkes and Homemade Applesauce, then armed with a packed lunch of Smoked Salmon and Herb Cream Cheese Bagels, it's off to Brooklyn for a culinary tour including a visit to the best pizza place in Brooklyn, Franny's Pizzeria, where Ina and Jeffrey get a lesson in making authentic Clams, Chilies and Parsley Pizza, and then it's back to East Hampton with New York Egg Cream for a retro nightcap.
Season 18
Episode: 18x01 | Airdate: Jan 12, 2013 (60 min)
Dinner on day one of Ina and Jeffrey's California trip is Chicken With Wild Mushrooms and Green Salad and Napa Vinaigrette. The fun continues with an invitation to cook Baked Goat Cheese at Sinskey's Vineyard. Then, it's a casual Napa-style supper with Jeffrey's Grilled Pork Chops served with Green Beans Gremolata.
Episode: 18x02 | Airdate: Jan 19, 2013 (60 min)
For lunch alfresco, Ina's made Roasted Asparagus and Proscuitto With Easy Hollondaise. Then there's a date with Tyler Florence, who's sharing the secret making a perfectly cooked Porterhouse Steak. Then she's heading to San Francisco to shop for everything she needs for a sunset picnic with Jeffrey.
Episode: 18x03 | Airdate: Jan 26, 2013 (60 min)
After making Tomato Crostini and Whipped Feta for lunch, Ina learns the secrets of Thomas Keller's Buttermilk Fried Chicken. Thyme Roasted Marcona Almonds are the perfect snack for Cocktail Time, but will Ina have mixologist Jon Gasparini's Napa Spritz or Basil Gimlet?
Episode: 18x04 | Airdate: Feb 2, 2013 (60 min)
For a casual dinner in the garden with Jeffrey, Ina makes Israeli Couscous and Tuna Salad with Raspberry Crumble Bars for dessert. The next day, they have dinner with Michael Chiarello, who makes his incredible Chicken A La Vendemmia with graped picked from his own vineyard.
Episode: 18x05 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2013 (60 min)
Ina's shaking up the classics turning San Francisco lobster into a Deconstructed Lobster Salad With Lemon Mayonnaise. At the Michelin-starred Auberge du Soleil, Ina learns to make their signature Torte Au Chocolat. While she's out exploring, Jeffrey enjoys Spanish Pea Soup With Crispy Ham. Back on the porch, they both enjoy Viennese Iced Coffee.
Episode: 18x06 | Airdate: Mar 9, 2013 (60 min)
Ina's built a fabulous library at the barn and now it's time to say thanks to the team that designed and built it. Ina prepares Fig and Fennel Caponata, an Antipasto Platter, Tuscan Mashed Chickpeas and Mussels with Saffron Mayonnaise for the "thank you" soiree.
Episode: 18x07 | Airdate: Mar 16, 2013 (60 min)
It's Ina's idea of a perfect day: While Jeffrey runs on the beach she whips up Raspberry Muffins and Coffee for their breakfast. Then she heads to local restaurant South Fork Kitchen to cook with chef Joe Isidori. Then it's back to the barn for a comforting soup dinner with Jeffrey -- the perfect end to the perfect day.
Episode: 18x08 | Airdate: Mar 23, 2013 (60 min)
Today, Ina's sharing all the secrets for effortless entertaining: From creating a time line, sharing cheats and shortcuts and cooking up easy delicious dishes. With recipes for Chili Tortilla Chips, Slow Roasted Filet of Beef with Basil Parmesan Mayonnaise, Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts and Truffled Mashed Potatoes.
Episode: 18x09 | Airdate: Mar 30, 2013 (60 min)
Ina's friend Dwyer Derrig is on her way back from the city and she's going to get a fabulous birthday surprise -- a fridge filled with Ina's home cooked Italian Seafood Salad and German Chocolate Cupcakes, a Birthday Cheeseboard Gift and amazing flowers by Michael at Bridgehampton florists.
Episode: 18x10 | Airdate: Apr 6, 2013 (60 min)
Ina takes inspiration from the fabulous food found in the Hamptons to create new recipes in a piece for her Barefoot blog. She makes Salmon and Guacamole Sandwiches, Salted Caramel Brownies and Balsamic Roasted Beet Salad.
Season 19
Episode: 19x01 | Airdate: Jun 29, 2013 (60 min)
It's all about learning from New York's food greats today. After a Smoked Salmon and Bagel masterclass at a legendary Jewish store, a lesson in steak from a legendary butcher and the scoop on an amazing coffee roastery in Queens, it's back home for Grilled Double New York Strip With Spice Rub, Garten Spice Sweet Potato Fries and Coffee Granita.
Episode: 19x02 | Airdate: Jun 6, 2013 (60 min)
Ina's checking out what's cooking in Brooklyn. She makes a Southern-style breakfast of Carolina Grits With Country Ham and Red Eye Gravy at Seersucker Restaurant, at Bien Cuit Bakery she learns the secrets to baking perfect baguettes, then a cheese and ham experience at Stinky's Cheese Shop. Back in East Hampton, N.Y., Ina makes a delicious Sugar Snap Pea, Pancetta and Parmesan Salad for Jeffrey to go with all the goodies she's brought back from her adventures.
Episode: 19x03 | Airdate: Jul 13, 2013 (60 min)
Ina's checking out the hot spots everyone's talking about, starting at The Meatball Shop, where she makes their signature Smash Meatball Sandwich. Then Ina meets a friend for fondue in Cafe Select, a speakeasy-style bar. At All Good Things market, Ina arranges flowers French-style. Back at home it's Cinnamon Baked Doughnuts and Coffee inspired by her adventures.
Episode: 19x04 | Airdate: Jul 20, 2013 (60 min)
Ina's in Brooklyn checking out classics with the volume turned up. First, the Mile End Deli where they're shaking things up on classic Chopped Liver and then Ina makes Bratwurst at Prime Meats Restaurant. She takes a trip around the Smorgasburg market where she buys Cheese Cakes and then back home she's making French Flageolet Beans.
Episode: 19x05 | Airdate: Jul 27, 2013 (60 min)
It's a perfect day of fun in the city. Ina's cooking at two fabulous restaurants, learning the secret to Oyster Pan Roast and Uni Butter Crostini at John Dory Oyster Bar and the famous Million Dollar Chicken at the Standard Grill. Ina takes a stroll on The High Line and meets with the vendor behind People Pops, and even Jeffrey's getting a cheese making course at Beecher's Handmade Cheese. Back home, it's Side Car cocktails and a Garten taste-off!
Episode: 19x06 | Airdate: Aug 10, 2013 (60 min)
Ina and Giada are cooking together for a day of fun and recipe sharing. Ina's welcoming her friend with a Lobster and Potato Salad lunch, then it's two way tutorial time, Giada's making Mascarpone and Lemon Gnocchi With Butter Thyme Sauce and Ina's baking an incredible liqueur laced Chocolate Cassis Cake for a girls' night in dinner.
Episode: 19x07 | Airdate: Aug 24, 2013 (60 min)
Ina's got a date with Tyler Florence and they're baking a towering chocolate Birthday Cake for Tyler's son, then checking out the local farming scene to get chicken and vegetables for Tyler's signature Fried Chicken and Ina's Winter Slaw.
Episode: 19x08 | Airdate: Aug 31, 2013 (60 min)
Ina's firing up the grill for the ultimate guide to grilling, with some of her favorite ever recipes: Surf and turf is covered with Tuscan Lemon Chicken, Indonesian Grilled Swordfish and Sliders. She has sides covered with Grilled Corn on the Cob, Confetti Corn, Grilled Panzanella and even Breakfast on the Grill!
Episode: 19x09 | Airdate: Sep 14, 2013 (60 min)
Ina and Michael Symon are cooking Greek today. Michael's doing Smoked Pork Ribs on the grill while Ina's got the sides sorted with Easy Tzatziki and Spicy Hummus, perfect on a Mezze Platter.
Episode: 19x10 | Airdate: Oct 26, 2013 (60 min)
This is all things chocolate in the Barefoot Contessa Hall of Fame. On Ina's list there's everything from Chocolate Cupcakes With Peanut Butter Frosting, to Deeply Chocolate Gelato, an easy Chocolate Orange Fondue and White Chocolate Truffles and White Chocolate Bark. And of course, one of Ina's favorite desserts -- Mocha Chocolate Ice Box Cake.
Season 20
Episode: 20x01 | Airdate: Jan 26, 2014 (60 min)
Ina is throwing a housewarming party for a new colleague. She's got the lowdown on travel-friendly dishes made from local ingredients, like Corn and Avocado Salad, Roasted Summer Vegetables and Tequila Citrus Chicken, fantastic tips for putting together a Local Cheese Platter and a Dessert Platter, plus buffet strategies we'll all want to try.
Episode: 20x02 | Airdate: Feb 2, 2014 (60 min)
Ina is hosting a surprise dinner party with an Italian theme for a friend. She's sharing her dinner party know-how and strategies, from menu planning and shortcuts to setting the scene with the help of a florist. Recipes include Parmesan Crisps, Rossinis, White Bean and Arugula Salad, Balsamic Roasted Beef, Parmesan Fennel Gratin and for dessert, Limoncello and Ice Cream.
Episode: 20x03 | Airdate: Feb 9, 2014 (60 min)
It's Ina and Jeffrey's wedding anniversary and Ina's got a romantic game plan guaranteed to impress. There's an incredible menu of Crispy Mustard Chicken, Creamy Cheddar Grits, Crispy Roasted Kale and Chocolate Peanut Butter Globs, a perfect alfresco setting and special trip to the vineyard organized by Jeffrey.
Episode: 20x04 | Airdate: Feb 16, 2014 (60 min)
Ina is setting sail down the Hudson River to celebrate a friend's birthday. They're providing the boat and she's bringing fantastic portable food, like Hot Smoked Salmon, Fresh Dill Sauce and Carrot Cake With Ginger Mascarpone Frosting. Plus, she's sharing foolproof picnic strategies guaranteed to make any alfresco celebration a huge success!
Episode: 20x05 | Airdate: Mar 2, 2014 (60 min)
Ina's hosting a fundraiser at the barn for the East Hampton Historical Society and is sharing her blueprint for a foolproof cocktail party. From invitations to store bought cheats, this is entertaining made easy. With recipes for Caramelized Bacon, Potato Basil Frittata Squares, Roasted Shrimp With Green Goddess Dressing and a Champagne Cocktail Bar.
Season 21
Episode: 21x01 | Airdate: Jul 20, 2014 (60 min)
It's all about brunch, baking and cocktail shaking as Ina asks her Hollywood mogul friends over for Breakfast Ricotta With Berries and Maple Syrup. Then Ina's showing the guys how to bake Whole Wheat and Peanut Butter Dog Biscuits for their pooch and delicious Jalapeno Cheddar Crackers to eat with the Blood Orange Cosmos the guys are mixing up.
Episode: 21x02 | Airdate: Jul 27, 2014 (60 min)
Baking and blooms are on the menu as Ina shares the secrets of pie making with her friend Michael in exchange for some floristry magic. There are Raspberry Corn Muffins to welcome him to the barn, then Ina shows him how to make foolproof pie crust, a fabulous Fresh Blueberry Pie and a Strawberry and Rhubarb Pie. Then from flour to flowers, it's over to Michael's where he shows Ina the secrets of a showstopping table centerpiece.
Episode: 21x03 | Airdate: Aug 3, 2014 (60 min)
Ina's on a nonstop bread adventure with her friend Eli Zabar, the bread guru. For lunch there's Fennel and Garlic Shrimp, perfect to eat with his Country Bread, he's sharing the secret recipe, and Ina's using it in delicious Provencal Cherry Tomato Gratin. Then she's assembling a beautiful bread basket and in a meeting of their two passions, they're having a bread and butter tasting.
Episode: 21x04 | Airdate: Aug 10, 2014 (60 min)
It's a day of flames and flowers as Ina shares fantastic surf and turf grilling recipes with her friend, perfumer Antonia. She's welcoming her with Gazpacho With Goat's Cheese Croutons for lunch then firing up the grill and making Mustard-Marinated Flank Steak and Sicilian Grilled Swordfish. Then in exchange for the grilling lesson Antonia's showing Ina how to make an incredible bouquet.
Episode: 21x05 | Airdate: Aug 17, 2014 (60 min)
Ina's on a cheese adventure and sharing her favorite cheese recipes. On the list there's a show stopping Spinach and Cheddar Souffle, the Ultimate Grilled Cheese, speedy Cheese Canapes, cheesy Straw and Hay pasta and two incredible baked cheese crowd pleasers -- Baked Brie and Baked Fontina.
Episode: 21x06 | Airdate: Aug 24, 2014 (60 min)
Ina's sharing potluck party secrets with local farmers Katie and Amanda, who are throwing a start of season bash. There's Tomato Soup With Cheese Croutons for lunch, then a master class in Grilled Lemon Chicken With Broccoli and Bow Tie Pasta, crowd pleasing Wheat Berry and Farro Salad and an incredible food table setting down at the farm.
Episode: 21x07 | Airdate: Oct 26, 2014 (60 min)
This is all about the desserts in Ina's hall of fame. There's incredible make-ahead Frozen Mocha Mousse, shortcut French Apple Galettes, easy Balsamic Strawberries, Fruit Salad With Limoncello, Eton Mess and delicious Skillet Brownies.
Season 22
Episode: 22x01 | Airdate: Oct 16, 2016
It's a taste of the dolce vita as Ina Garten throws an Italian-themed birthday dinner with a big surprise for Jeffrey. To get the party started, there's Bruschetta with Sauteed Chard and Aperol Spritzers, followed by Roasted Italian Meatballs and a cool Arugula, Radicchio and Parmesan Salad.
Episode: 22x02 | Airdate: Oct 23, 2016
Ina Garten's throwing a celebration meal for her friend Deborah Berke, who has been named the Dean of the Yale Architecture School. She's making a sensational Paella Salad, a platter of Goat Cheese, English Oat Crackers and Fig Preserves, and a pitcher of seriously good Rose Sangria.
Episode: 22x03 | Airdate: Oct 30, 2016
It's a Barefoot backyard cooking adventure, as Ina Garten's husband, Jeffrey, takes a pizza making class in a fabulous food truck! He learns to make a White Pizza with Zucchini, Charred Red Onions and Garlic Ricotta, while Ina prepares a platter of Arugula with Prosciutto and Burrata and a Limoncello Ricotta Cheesecake to go with it.
Episode: 22x04 | Airdate: Nov 6, 2016
It's Friday, and that means two things: Jeffrey's coming home and chicken for dinner! Ina Garten's shaking things up, making Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken and serving it with amped-up Roasted Broccolini on the side. For dessert, it's Raspberry Rhubarb Crostata with ice cream.
Episode: 22x05 | Airdate: Nov 13, 2016
Jeffrey is going back to school after a long vacation, so Ina Garten prepares an alfresco dinner. There's Moroccan Grilled Lamb Chops, Couscous With Pine Nuts and Mint, and Roasted Vine Tomatoes, as well as a gorgeous Greek Mezze Platter with Marinated Herbed Feta, Pita Chips and store-bought goodies.
Episode: 22x06 | Airdate: Nov 27, 2016
Ina Garten is teaching Dinner Party 101 to her great friend, actress Debra Monk. The foolproof meal plan includes Roast Chicken with Bread and Arugula Salad, a stunning Easy Cheese Board, Tri-Berry Crumbles and a table-setting tutorial.
Episode: 22x07 | Airdate: Dec 4, 2016
It's a Barefoot breakfast bash as Ina Garten entertains her friends, Devon Fredericks and Eli Zabar. They're serious foodies, so the pressure's on as she creates a stunning easy buffet with a Potato Pancetta Frittata, Overnight Belgian Waffles with fabulous toppings, a simple Breakfast Smoked Salmon Platter with Scallion and Dill Cream Cheese, and a gorgeous Fresh Fruit Platter.
Episode: 22x08 | Airdate: Dec 11, 2016
It's a weekend of photos, fun and style as Ina Garten's old friend and photographer Miguel joins them for the weekend. For his Friday night arrival, she makes Spicy Hermit Bars, then while Miguel and Jeffrey take test shots for a new Barefoot style book, Ina prepares Saturday lunch of Zucchini and Goat Cheese Tart and Tomato Carpaccio.
Season 23
Episode: 23x01 | Airdate: May 28, 2017
It's all about chicken as Ina Garten shares her kitchen tips and professional strategies for Roasted Chicken with Radishes, from trussing the bird to carving it. Then, there's a delicious twist on a classic with Chicken and Spinach Waldorf Salad, featuring juicy roasted chicken breasts. Finally, the volume is turned right up on Truffled Chicken Liver Mousse.
Episode: 23x02 | Airdate: Jun 4, 2017
Ina Garten's got weeknight dinners covered, pro-style! There are Roasted Salmon Tacos with avocado salsa and a super quick slaw, then Cider Roasted Pork Tenderloin with an incredible make-ahead marinade and served with Fig Chutney. Garlic and Herb Roasted Shrimp are a one-pan wonder, then chef April Bloomfield reveals her go-to, off-duty weeknight dinner: an Oven-Baked Three Cheese Sandwich. Finally, Ina makes five-minute Lemon Capellini.
Episode: 23x03 | Airdate: Jun 11, 2017
Ina Garten tackles pasta like a pro; crusty baked shells and cauliflower; a 16 bean pasta e fagioli; she makes a lemony salad of herbed orzo with feta; guest Mario Batali shares his top three pasta tips; rigatoni with sausage and fennel.
Episode: 23x04 | Airdate: Jun 18, 2017
Ina Garten is tackling daunting dishes with easy techniques, from a perfectly risen Souffle a L'Orange to overcoming pastry fears with her totally professional-looking Anna's Tomato Tart. Super chef Jose Andres has an amazing trick for separating eggs, then there's foolproof caramel for irresistible Caramel Salted Nuts.
Episode: 23x05 | Airdate: Jun 25, 2017
Ina Garten's cutting straight to sweet with delicious make-ahead and very professional fruit desserts. There's a twist on a classic with Apple Pie Bars, then pure comfort meets wow factor in Chocolate Banana Cream Pie. Easy and elegant Stewed Rhubarb and Red Berries make a perfect summer dessert, with ideas for amping things up with fruit liqueurs. Finally, there's a Sparkling Grapefruit Granita that's guaranteed to impress.
Episode: 23x06 | Airdate: Jul 2, 2017
It's eggs all the way in an incredible master class, featuring them both soft boiled and in the dressing of a fantastic Caesar Salad with Blue Cheese and Bacon. Egg whites are whipped to perfection for a Pavlova Fruit Tart, then there's foolproof Truffled Scrambled Eggs. She makes Eggs Benedict with an Easy Hollandaise Sauce just like a pro, and super chef Jose Andres reveals the secret of his perfectly fried eggs.
Episode: 23x07 | Airdate: Jul 9, 2017
Ina Garten shares professional tips for chocolate, starting with an off-the-scale delicious Chocolate Ganache Cake, complete with a chevron frosting tutorial. Then, Chocolate Creme Brulee is taken to dazzling new dessert heights and Ina shows her tricks to tempering chocolate for Peanut Rocky Road Bark. Beyond-decadent Frozen Hot Chocolate completes the line-up.
Episode: 23x08 | Airdate: Jul 16, 2017
Ina Garten, the queen of roasted vegetables, spills the beans on how to roast like a pro, starting with Butternut Squash Hummus. Then, British-based restaurateur and chef Yotam Ottolenghi gives the lowdown on picture-perfect Roasted Baby Vegetables with Sumac and Yogurt. Next, two delectable Spanish recipes: Roasted Vegetable Paella and chef Jose Andre's roasted Escalavida Catalana. Finally, Ina makes Roast Potato and Fennel Soup and her ultimate side dish: Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower.
Season 24
Episode: 24x01 | Airdate: Mar 11, 2018
Ina Garten is turning her attention to all kinds of bread and dishes that feature it. She starts with the most delicious quick bread you'll ever bake, foolproof Irish Guinness Brown Bread. Breadcrumbs take the spotlight in her luxurious Fish and Lobster Cakes, and her Camembert and Prosciutto Tartines are open-faced sandwiches with the volume turned up. There's even bread in Ina's layered dessert, Peach and Berry Summer Pudding. Legendary chef Wolfgang Puck shows how to turn two humble slices of walnut bread into the ultimate Lobster Club Sandwich.
Episode: 24x02 | Airdate: Mar 18, 2018
For Ina Garten, a no-fuss, make-ahead breakfast is the best way to start the day. Her Raspberry Baked French Toast is perfect for welcoming company, and her Mini Italian Frittatas only need to be warmed up before serving. Ina shares her secrets to moist Blueberry Bran Muffins, whips up a batch of Orange Marmalade Butter and lays out an impressive Breakfast Smoked Salmon Platter with a pitcher of Virgin Marys. Deliciously light Fresh Fruit with Honey Vanilla Yogurt completes the make-ahead breakfast lineup.
Episode: 24x03 | Airdate: Mar 25, 2018
Ina Garten is serving up filling meals with absolutely no side dishes required. She starts with Lamb Shanks and Orzo, a one-pot meal worthy of any dinner party. She reveals the trick to foolproof dough for stunning Smoked Salmon Pizzas and makes Roast Chicken Cobb Salad, an easy and elegant mashup that's perfect for casual entertaining. Finally, she prepares Baked Polenta with Mushrooms and Blue Cheese for a comforting dinner.
Episode: 24x04 | Airdate: Apr 1, 2018
It's all Parmesan all the time in Ina Garten's kitchen. Crispy, delicious Lemon Parmesan Chicken gets a double hit of the flavorful cheese, and it adds the wow factor to Ina's Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage. Parmesan can take both side dishes and salads to a whole new level, as Ina shows with Parmesan Chive Smashed Potatoes and Celery and Parmesan Salad. It also stars in three of her easiest canapes: Parmesan Shards, Parmesan Crisps, and Parmesan and Chipotle Popcorn.
Episode: 24x05 | Airdate: Apr 8, 2018
For Ina Garten, good vanilla extract makes all the difference. That's why she makes her own Home Made Extract and then uses it in a showstopping Vanilla Rum Panna Cotta with Salted Caramel. She whips up a batch of Vanilla Shortbread Hearts with a vanilla glaze and bakes her moist and delicious Vanilla Cream Cheese Pound Cake. Finally, a cup of White Hot Chocolate hits the spot.
Episode: 24x06 | Airdate: Apr 15, 2018
Dessert is good, but for Ina Garten, tipsy desserts are even better. She uses sparkling white wine to add a little zing to Moscato Poached Fruit that can be made in advance. Bourbon is the secret to her decadent Bourbon Honey Cake, and Armagnac brandy is magical in Ina's Plum Clafoutis. A refreshing Campari and Orange Granita takes dessert to a new level, and Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten shows how to make Chocolate Rum Pudding with Candied Violets.
Episode: 24x07 | Airdate: Apr 22, 2018
Ina Garten is focusing on easy French food that you can make at home. First, her Easy Coquilles Saint Jacques is a typical French bistro take on scallops. A classic French cheese board that includes Herbed Goat Cheese and a toasted baguette is perfectly paired with Ina's Green Salad with the Ultimate French Vinaigrette. Her fancy Raspberry Tart only looks difficult to make, and a French 75 cocktail will make you think you're in France. World-famous chef and restaurateur Daniel Boulud shares the secret to a perfect French Charcuterie Platter.
Episode: 24x08 | Airdate: Apr 29, 2018
Ina Garten is finding new ways to turn the volume up on American classics. She starts by combining coffee chipotle chili powder and red pepper flakes for a spicy dry rub on Grilled New York Strip Steaks, and she cools things off with a Crunchy Iceberg Salad with Creamy Blue Cheese. Ina uses buttermilk for foolproof Fried Chicken and takes a clever shortcut with Peanut Butter and Fudge Ice Cream Sandwiches. For cocktail hour, she mixes up Dark Rum Southsides, and Chef Bobby Flay shows how to make a very grown-up Vanilla Caramel Bourbon Milkshake.
Season 25
Episode: 25x01 | Airdate: Oct 21, 2018
Ina Garten loves mixing fancy and casual fare, and she's sharing her secrets to this winning mashup of high and low. She takes everyday Potato and Celery Root Puree over the top with truffle butter and serves it with stunning Seared Scallops. Then she pairs an elegant Roast Filet of Beef with simple Mustard Mayo Horseradish and Crusty Baked Potatoes with Whipped Feta. Finally, she adds a little fizz to dessert with an awesome Raspberry and Cream Sgroppino.
Episode: 25x02 | Airdate: Oct 28, 2018
Ina Garten shares recipes that use her favorite good ingredients starting with good chocolate in her Chocolate Pecan Meringue Torte. Next, good maple syrup and lemon are turned into sublime side dishes including Maple-Roasted Acorn Squash as well as Tuscan Roasted Potatoes and Lemon. Good mustard is the magic ingredient in her Crispy Chicken Thighs with Mustard Sauce that are good enough for company. Finally, good salt is the secret to her Salty Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies -- officially Ina's favorite cookies ever.
Episode: 25x03 | Airdate: Nov 4, 2018
Ina Garten is sharing her pro tips for sensational salads for every season. For an all-in-one spring dinner, her Crispy Mustard Chicken and Frisee Salad is unbeatable, and Tarragon Shrimp Salad is perfect for an easy and delicious summer lunch. Then for autumn, Ina makes Faro Tabbouleh with Feta, a twist on a classic dish, and her Tricolore Salad with Orange is an incredible winter side dish.
Episode: 25x04 | Airdate: Nov 11, 2018
Ina Garten is sharing pro tips on pulling off the ultimate make-ahead, low-stress Thanksgiving feast. She's preparing Accidental Make-Ahead Turkey where all the cooking and carving are done in advance, there's wonderful Make-Ahead Turkey Gravy with Onions and Sage, an incredible Leek and Artichoke Bread Pudding and two fabulous sides -- Sweet Potato Puree and the easiest Peas and Pancetta. Thanksgiving has never been so effortless and easy.
Episode: 25x05 | Airdate: Nov 18, 2018
Ina Garten is setting her sights on beef and sharing her tips for preparing it roasted, ground, sliced, sauteed and seared just like a pro. She starts with the perfect steak, an easy and elegant Filet Mignon with Mustard and Mushrooms. Then she turns humble ground beef into the most delicious Individual Meatloaves, and there's even beef for breakfast in Roast Beef Hash with Eggs. For a stellar first course, Ina makes Filet of Beef Carpaccio sliced wafer thin.
Episode: 25x06 | Airdate: Nov 25, 2018
Ina Garten's sharing her recipe for pulling off a perfect cocktail party, so get the invitations ready. Her spread includes five incredible appetizers, starting with crazy-delicious Roasted Shrimp Cocktail Louis and elegant and easy no-cook Herbed Fromage Blanc, which is simple to make for entertaining a crowd. Then she prepares Lamb Sausage in Puff Pastry and Zucchini and Gruyere Frittata Squares, all washed down with an ice cold Classic Daiquiri. Ina also reveals pro tips for everything from shortcut hors d'oeuvres to how to send out the invites and the best way to set up the bar and food table.
Episode: 25x07 | Airdate: Dec 2, 2018
Ina Garten is shaking up the classics and sharing a fresh look at side dishes for a stunning holiday meal. Her centerpiece is a foolproof English Rib Roast, and she reveals her tricks for getting it right every time. Her sides include Orange Braised Carrots and Parsnips, Roasted Broccoli with Panko Gremolata, make-ahead Mashed Potatoes with Goat Cheese and Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta.
Episode: 25x08 | Airdate: Dec 9, 2018
Ina Garten hosts an incredible Mary Poppins reunion sharing cooking secrets and making a British-style Sunday lunch for her friends who produced, directed and acted in the new movie. She shows Emily Blunt her foolproof Roasted Capon recipe and Emily shows her how to make her Perfect Roast Potatoes. There's a Roasted Haricots Verts master class for Lin-Manuel Miranda who's helping Hollywood director and producer duo Rob Marshall and John DeLuca mix up Pomegranate Gimlet cocktails. Dessert Meringue Clouds round off a magical Mary Poppins-inspired table setting.
Season 26
Episode: 26x01 | Airdate: Apr 21, 2019
It's all about farm-to-table cooking for Ina Garten's spring feast, with a dinner, side dish, salad and dessert inspired by the farm stand. There's amazing Rosemary Rack of Lamb with Easy Tzatziki and Parmesan Roasted Zucchini, which are great for entertaining in the spring or any time of year. Then Ina's hitting the farm stand and making Fresh Corn Pancakes and an easy Tuscan Tomato and Bread Salad with a Red Wine Vinaigrette. For a sweet finish, she makes Fresh Berries and Sweet Ricotta with Raspberry and Blackberry Sauce.
Episode: 26x02 | Airdate: Apr 28, 2019
Ina Garten is sharing all her seafood secrets and pro tips, starting with her recipe for Cioppino, a satisfying one-pot stew with cod, shrimp, scallops and mussels. Her Bay Scallops Ceviche with marinated, raw scallops is an easy, no-cook appetizer, and Salmon with Melting Cherry Tomatoes is a fast and foolproof dinner. Ina wraps things up with a perfect high-low mix of Warm Lobster Rolls, a classic with the volume turned up.
Episode: 26x03 | Airdate: May 5, 2019
Ina Garten has all the bases covered when it comes to Tex-Mex entertaining. She makes a light and airy Tres Leches Cake with Berries and Make Ahead Whipped Cream, and her crowd-pleasing Pork Posole is a spicy, all-in-one main course piled high with fixings. Fiesta Corn and Avocado Salad is an easy first course that also works as a side dish or salsa. Finally, Ina raises her glass to cocktail hour with the fire and ice of frosty Jalapeno Margaritas, shaken like a pro!
Episode: 26x04 | Airdate: May 12, 2019
It's food on the move with Ina Garten as she shares pro tips for perfect portable eats. She makes moist Lemon Poppy Seed Cake for an afternoon snack at work and Tomato Mozzarella Pan Bagnat -- a fantastic Provencal sandwich -- for lunch on the go. Charlie Bird's Farro Salad with Lemon Dressing is Ina's answer when the question is what to take to a potluck party, and her Fresh Blueberry Rhubarb Jam makes a sweet gift for any occasion.
Episode: 26x05 | Airdate: May 19, 2019
Ina Garten shares tips and ideas for cooking with sweet, savory and even store-bought pastry. She starts with her foolproof Sweet Pastry Dough for a showstopping French Fig Tart. She uses a shortcut to make Spinach in Puff Pastry, and her Cacio e Pepe Cheese Puffs are irresistible appetizers. Ina finishes her pastry extravaganza with Warm Goat Cheese in Phyllo.
Episode: 26x06 | Airdate: May 26, 2019
Ina Garten is fired up and sharing her advice for grilling and barbecuing like a pro. To start, hot coals work their magic on her Tuscan Grilled Cornish Hens, and she amps up the flavor on Foolproof Ribs with Barbecue Sauce. Her flame-grilled Smoky Eggplant Dip features yogurt and mint, and her husband Jeffrey can't resist her Grilled Oysters with Lemon Dill Butter.
Episode: 26x07 | Airdate: Jun 2, 2019
Ina Garten is cooking with her favorite herbs and sharing tips for turning up the flavor. She incorporates rosemary, oregano and mint in her Pork Souvlaki with Radish Tzatziki and Pitas for an easy dinner. Dill, chives and basil shine in her Heirloom Tomatoes with Herbed Ricotta, and there's more basil plus parsley in Parmesan Pesto Zucchini Sticks. Finally, thyme is the magic ingredient in Warm Marinated Olives, and Ina offers tips for growing and storing herbs.
Episode: 26x08 | Airdate: Jun 9, 2019
Ina Garten gets a cooking masterclass with three amazing professional chefs. Pastry chef Natasha Pickowicz teaches Ina how to make the most incredible Roasted Carrot Tart, and Parisian chef Marie-Aude Rose shares her secrets to making perfect Crepes and Chocolate Sauce. Chef Missy Robbins reveals the secrets of pasta as she makes Fettucine with Buffalo Butter and Parmigiano Reggiano using just a handful of ingredients.
Season 27
Episode: 27x01 | Airdate: Oct 27, 2019
Store-bought ingredients pass the test for Ina Garten as she makes sweets, treats and more. Ready-made shortcuts wow in her Raspberry Baked Alaska with Fresh Raspberry Sauce, and she takes Turkey Sandwiches with Brussels Sprouts Slaw to the next level. Jarred marinara sauce is the convenient secret to her Roasted Eggplant Parmesan, and she makes Sweet Red Pepper Hummus that's a party-worthy, pantry-to-table triumph.
Episode: 27x02 | Airdate: Nov 3, 2019
Some like it hot, and some like it spicy, so Ina Garten is making dishes to please both. She starts with an exotic Lamb and Chickpea Curry made with a fragrant mix of spices, and her Lobster Corn Fritters are paired with creamy sriracha sauce. Ina makes Sweet Potato Empanadas with Chipotle Chile for kick, and her Sauteed Shishito Peppers are both fiery and fast.
Episode: 27x03 | Airdate: Nov 10, 2019
Ina Garten is turning up the volume on flavor, starting with the creamy hummus she pairs with her chunky Israeli Vegetable Salad. Chicken Marbella Updated is a dinner party classic made over, and Ina's Chocolate Pecan Scones are a sweet indulgence worthy of any brunch party. Finally, she makes Raspberry Roasted Applesauce, a simple and divine dessert with concentrated flavors.
Episode: 27x04 | Airdate: Nov 17, 2019
Ina Garten is giving traditional Thanksgiving dinner dishes a modern twist. To start, it's out with the big bird and in with Tuscan Turkey Roulade, which is easy to make and carve. For side dishes, Ina makes Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes and one-pan Thanksgiving Roasted Vegetables. Finally, her dazzling holiday dessert is Pumpkin Flan with Maple Caramel.
Episode: 27x05 | Airdate: Nov 24, 2019
Ina Garten is sharing all her secrets and pro tips for Italian dishes. She starts with a fabulous two-fer, Tomato Eggplant Soup, and the leftovers become Baked Pasta with Tomatoes and Eggplant. Then she makes Flounder Milanese topped with Arugula Salad and Lemon Vinaigrette for a modern twist on a classic. Italian ingredients shine in her Kale Salad with Pancetta and Pecorino, and finally, Ina makes a cocktail to toast all things Italian, the Limoncello Vodka Collins.
Episode: 27x06 | Airdate: Dec 1, 2019
Ina Garten is entertaining, and she's taking the pressure off with all make-ahead dishes. She starts with two easy appetizers, Mustard and Gruyere Batons and Warm Dates with Blue Cheese and Prosciutto. Her main course is Moroccan Lamb Tagine with Steamed Couscous, and she whips up a Decadent Chocolate Cake for dessert. Ina also shakes up a classic cocktail with the Dukes Cosmopolitan.
Episode: 27x07 | Airdate: Dec 8, 2019
Ina Garten is sharing recipes and pro tips for putting together a gorgeous seasonal brunch. She starts with Shakshuka with Feta, the perfect way to serve eggs to a crowd, and bakes a batch of make-ahead Morning Glory Muffins. Smoked Salmon Tartines with Gravlax Sauce turn the volume up on a brunch staple, and Ina shares her secrets to the perfect Fresh Fruit Platter before toasting the holidays with a Spicy Bloody Mary.
Episode: 27x08 | Airdate: Dec 15, 2019
Ina Garten is sharing new ways to cook with pork, and she's putting bacon, sausage, kielbasa and tenderloins in the spotlight. She starts by making Sausage and Mushroom Strudels for appetizers and follows them with hearty Lentil and Kielbasa Salad. Baked Farro and Butternut Squash works as a main dish or side with Ina's quick Herbed Pork Tenderloins.
Season 28
Episode: 28x01 | Airdate: May 16, 2020
Ina Garten shares best-in-class dishes with the volume turned up. She revamps a breakfast favorite, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Figs, then combines two winners in Caesar-Roasted Swordfish. Plus, Ina makes an amazing party dessert, Vanilla Brioche Bread Pudding, and takes the cheese course to the next level with Stilton and Pears with Roasted Plum Chutney.
Episode: 28x02 | Airdate: May 23, 2020
Tomatoes are one of Ina Garten's favorite ingredients, and they star in her Easy Provencal Lamb that has a real wow factor, as well as her over-the-top good Penne Arrabiata, the spiciest pasta in town. Ina uses canned and crushed in her updated Stewed Lentils and Tomatoes, and beautiful heirloom tomatoes speak for themselves in Tomatoes and Burrata with Garlic Toast.
Episode: 28x03 | Airdate: May 30, 2020
Ina Garten celebrates Jeffrey's favorite foods, starting with Fried Chicken Sandwiches, perfect for kick-starting the weekend, and an incredible canape of Salmon Cured with Dill and Pernod. On the sweet front, Jeffrey can't resist Coffee Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Sandwiches. Then, he's in the kitchen brewing coffee like a pro, and Ina turns it into his number one drink, Italian Iced Coffee.
Episode: 28x04 | Airdate: Jun 6, 2020
Ina Garten has all the tricks for cooking French at home with secrets to a showstopping Summer Filet of Beef with Bearnaise Mayonnaise, an Endive, Orange and Roquefort Salad that tastes as good as it looks and an elegant, easy bistro-style Prune Armagnac Clafouti. Then Ina turns up the volume on the cheese course with ideas for Baked Brie and Warm Goat Cheese, plus an incredible Warm Vacherin.
Episode: 28x05 | Airdate: Jun 13, 2020
Ina Garten turns ordinary vegetables into extraordinary dishes. She transforms everyday cauliflower into amazing Cauliflower Toasts, the perfect anytime bite. Then Ina elevates humble zucchini and frozen spinach into fabulous Baked Spinach and Zucchini, and eggplant steps into the limelight in wonderful Spiced Lamb-Stuffed Eggplants that are classy enough for company.
Episode: 28x06 | Airdate: Jun 20, 2020
Ina Garten unlocks her liquor secrets and easy techniques that take Red Wine-Braised Short Ribs, Fennel Soup Gratin and an awesome Fresh Apple Spice Cake to the next level. Plus, she shares some incredible tips for wines and liqueurs, and it's cocktail hour at the barn as Ina puts the fizz into Mimosas, Kir and Raspberry Royale Cocktails and mixes up a stunning Champagne VSOP. Cheers!
Episode: 28x07 | Airdate: Jun 27, 2020
It's all about oranges as Ina Garten shares some favorite recipes with this magic ingredient. They unleash the flavor in amazing Roast Duck Breast with Dried Cherries and Port and make dainty Orange French Lace Cookies super special. Oranges add another dimension to Wild Rice Salad, and the citrus in Fig and Goat Cheese Bruschettas takes everything to the next level.
Episode: 28x08 | Airdate: Jul 4, 2020
Ina Garten showcases incredible desserts, and there's something for everyone. For chocolate lovers, a decadent and glamorous Chocolate Cake with Mocha Frosting has a real wow factor. On the fruit front, there's sophisticated, French-inspired Prunes in Armagnac. Finally, a crazy-delicious Salted Caramel Sundae with peanut-caramel popcorn and rich chocolate sauce is an American classic with the volume turned up.
Season 29
Episode: 29x01 | Airdate: Oct 31, 2021
Ina Garten is focusing on comforting weeknight dinners, starting with all-in-one Skillet-Roasted Chicken and Potatoes. Her Shells with Broccoli Rabe and Pancetta is an ideal speedy pasta supper, and Seared Salmon with Spicy Red Pepper Aioli is an easy and elegant weeknight dinner treat that features a shortcut in the aioli. Finally, Ina makes Ultimate Tuna Melts, sensational sandwiches with the volume turned up.
Episode: 29x02 | Airdate: Nov 7, 2021
It's all about simple pleasures and four dishes that bring Ina Garten pure joy. First, she makes Smashed Hamburgers with Caramelized Onions for a new take on classic feel-good food. Then there are Giant Crinkled Chocolate Chip Cookies -- what's not to love? Ina also makes the easiest appetizer ever, Kielbasa with Mustard Dip, and doubles her pleasure with Cheddar and Chutney Grilled Cheese for a date in the garden with Jeffrey.
Episode: 29x03 | Airdate: Nov 14, 2021
Ina Garten is revisiting flavors from her past and bringing them up to date. First, her Lamb Stew with Spring Vegetables shakes up a dish she made as a newlywed in Washington, D.C. Childhood memories of her mom's cooking inspire her Split Pea Soup with Crispy Kielbasa, and she makes over Fresh Raspberry Mini Corn Muffins from the days of her Barefoot Contessa specialty store. Finally, Ina takes her taste buds back to Brooklyn with a Spicy Pimento Cheese Spread that makes an irresistible and easy hors d'oeuvre.
Episode: 29x04 | Airdate: Nov 21, 2021
Ina Garten is serving up a seafood spread, starting with Fresh Crab and Pea Risotto for a comforting one-pot wonder. Then she makes fast and foolproof Baked Cod with Garlic and Herb Ritz Crumbs and Potato Galettes with Smoked Salmon, an incredible easy canape. Finally, Ina's luxurious Lobster BLTs take a classic sandwich and give it a sensational twist.
Episode: 29x05 | Airdate: Nov 28, 2021
Ina Garten is sharing her take on Italian classics, and she starts by giving Crispy Chicken with Lemon Orzo a Greek spin. She takes a shortcut to amazing Shrimp and Linguine Fra Diavolo and prepares sweet and sophisticated make-ahead Panna Cotta with Fresh Raspberry Sauce. Finally, Ina's Italian Cheese Board is a masterpiece that tastes as good as it looks.
Episode: 29x06 | Airdate: Dec 5, 2021
Ina Garten is baking up a storm and feeling good as she prepares a marvelous make-ahead Truffled Mac and Cheese that's all dressed up for company. She puts a new spin on a decadent, elegant Bittersweet Chocolate Cake that everyone adores, and she kick-starts the day with a dramatic Apple Cinnamon Dutch Baby. Finally, she turns up the volume on Salted Pistachio Meringues that are absolutely astonishing.
Episode: 29x07 | Airdate: Dec 12, 2021
Ina Garten is having fun shaking up the classics. She makes Seared Tuna and Avocado Rolls with Chipotle Mayonnaise for a new take on old-school lobster rolls. Pasta is a must, so she gets fresh with Spring Green Spaghetti Carbonara, and Chocolate-Dipped Brown Sugar Shortbread livens up an old favorite sweet treat. Finally, her Outrageous Garlic Bread makes the ultimate comfort carb even better.
Episode: 29x08 | Airdate: Dec 19, 2021
Ina Garten is indulging in incredible recipes starring some of her favorite cheeses. A trio of sharp white cheddar, Monterey Jack and cream cheese takes the lead in Fresh Crab Nachos for a perfect appetizer. Baked Raclette and Green Salad Vinaigrette is Ina's favorite cheesy lunch, and ricotta steals the spotlight in a Fresh Fig and Ricotta Cake. Finally, goat cheese is the key to perfect Panko-Crusted Rack of Lamb for a fast and fancy dinner.
Specials
Episode: S01 Special | Airdate: Mar 15, 2003 (60 min)
It's the ultimate mouth watering adventure as Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa, shows you the best of Paris then shares her secrets for French food made easy. She'll show you how to create simple and elegant French dishes when you entertain at home.
Episode: S13 Special | Airdate: Dec 11, 2010
Join Ina Garten for a dazzling one-hour holiday special where she explores the London food scene. Then, inspired by her delicious discoveries, she conjures up incredible unmissable holiday meals and parties with a British twist back home in East Hampton.
Episode: S22 Special | Airdate: Aug 8, 2015 (60 min)
Barefoot meets the silver screen in a Hollywood culinary and cooking adventure. Ina Garten's cooking with Jennifer Garner on her birthday at her Los Angeles home, she's hanging out with friends Wendy and Carnie Wilson, and she's visiting some of the coolest places, having a master class with chef royalty Wolfgang Puck at Spago and mixing up a cocktail at the Chateau Marmont. Then Hollywood comes to the Hamptons when Ina cooks California-style with glittering acting duo Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka.
Episode: S22 Special | Airdate: Nov 15, 2015
It's Thanksgiving at the barn and Ina Garten's good friend and neighbor Bobby Flay is coming over. She's making a dazzling spread, perfect for the big day with her incomparable tips, strategies and fabulous recipes. Bobby's cooking up a storm with her in the kitchen, smoking the turkey, sharing his easy 11-layer potato gratin and whipping up a seasonal heartland chopped salad. Ina completes the fabulous feast with holiday-worthy orange honey-glazed carrots, sauteed Brussels sprouts and bread pudding with herbs and apples. Also on the menu are a spicy lemon ginger molasses cake, make-ahead cranberry sauce, and a fall sangria that's sure to get the party started!
Episode: S22 Special | Airdate: Dec 13, 2015
Ina Garten and her husband, Jeffrey, are on a getaway in the Berkshires with friends. They're kicking off the festive season with a great winter weekend of snowy food and fun.
Episode: S22 Special | Airdate: Feb 14, 2016
It's all about Americans in Paris as Ina Garten hits the French capital, visiting some of the city's finest restaurants helmed by American chefs. She begins by making pear clafoutis with Chicago-born Daniel Rose at his incredible restaurant Spring, then learns the secrets of Boston-bred Braden Perkins' sea bream ceviche at his place, Ellsworth. Next, she's making American classics – lobster rolls with a French twist with Gregory Marchand of Frenchie to Go and whiskey sours at the bar of the iconic Le Meurice hotel. Then, Ina whips up delicious pastrami tartines at Poilane Bakery and throws Jeffrey a surprise birthday party with a boat trip down the River Seine.
Episode: S22 Special | Airdate: Nov 5, 2016 (60 min)
Ina judges the New York Times' Washington Bureau monthly Food Club cook-off; writer Elsa Walsh and her husband Bob Woodward co-host a lunch with Ina; a friend from the Washington Post shows Ina some local flavor and fun; tea with Michelle Obama.
Episode: S25 Special | Airdate: Nov 17, 2018
Ina Garten's favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal is the side dishes, and she's leaving no vegetable unturned for side dishes that will steal the spotlight at the big feast. There's everything from Mushroom and Leek Bread Pudding with Homemade Gravy and Cranberry Fruit Conserve to Haricots Verts with Dill and Hazelnuts. Then she shares tasty ideas for Sauteed Brussels Sprouts and Bacon, plus Celery Root and Apple Puree. Ina starts with Classic Mashed Potatoes and takes them in three new directions: Truffled Mashed Potatoes, Parmesan Mashed Potatoes and Garlic Mashed Potatoes. In the oven, a colorful Roasted Beet, Butternut Squash and Apple Salad bakes along with a make-ahead Root Vegetable Gratin. There are even some cool, side-inspired table setting ideas. Ina also asks friends to reveal their must-have Thanksgiving sides. For Nigella Lawson, its Red Cabbage with Pomegranate, and Chef Marcus Samuelsson has to have his Killer Collards. Ina's biggest fan, actress Jennifer Garner, makes her grandmother Exie Mae Garner's Sweet Potato Casserole in an episode of her "Pretend Cooking Show" shot especially for Ina.