Barefoot Contessa
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Barefoot Contessa is an American cooking show that premiered November 30, 2002 on Food Network. The show is hosted by celebrity chef Ina Garten. Each episode features Garten assembling dishes of varying complexity. Though her specialty is French cuisine, she occasionally prepares American, Asian, British and Italian foods. Her show also gives tips on decorating and entertaining.
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19 Episodes
- Barefoot in L.A.
E5Barefoot in L.A.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. - A Barefoot Thanksgiving
E6A Barefoot ThanksgivingIt'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, then it's a fabulous dinner for the Thanksgiving twosome. - A Barefoot HolidayE7
A Barefoot HolidayIt's the week before the holidays and Ina Garten and her husband, Jeffrey, are on a getaway in the Berkshires with friends, kicking off the festive season with a great winter weekend of snowy food and fun. Then, on Christmas Eve back in East Hampton, Ina's throwing a fabulous Berkshires-inspired lunch for friends, and the holiday magic happens with a festive midnight feast for two. - Barefoot Contessa in Paris Part DeuxE8
Barefoot Contessa in Paris Part DeuxIt'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. - Best of Barefoot Comfort: Favorite Flavors
E11Best of Barefoot Comfort: Favorite FlavorsIna Garten revisits her most-flavorful recipes, starting with Vanilla Rum Panna Cotta with Salted Caramel. Parmesan shines in her Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage, and balsamic vinegar boosts her quick Fig and Goat Cheese Toasts. - Best of Barefoot Comfort: All-American
E12Best of Barefoot Comfort: All-AmericanIna Garten is sharing her all-American favorites. There are Apple Pie Bars, Warm Lobster Rolls and Grilled New York Strip Steaks with Crunchy Iceberg Salad. Ina also includes a new recipe for all-American toasting, Bourbon Sours. - Best of Barefoot Comfort: Retro
E13Best of Barefoot Comfort: RetroIna Garten is revisiting her favorite recipes with a retro vibe. She takes the scary out of Souffle a L'orange and remembers Roasted-Potato Fennel Soup from her days at her store. She also makes a new modern classic, Berries and Jam Milkshakes. - Best of Barefoot Comfort: One Pot
E14Best of Barefoot Comfort: One PotIna Garten is sharing her all-in-one favorites, including Lamb Shanks with Orzo and an amazing seafood stew, Cioppino. Plus, Ina makes Raspberry Roasted Applesauce that can be a side or dessert and a most-comforting drink of Hot Spiced Apple Cider. - Best of Barefoot Comfort: Weekend BreakfastE16
Best of Barefoot Comfort: Weekend BreakfastIna Garten shares her weekend breakfast classics and mixes her new favorite breakfast cocktail, an Ultimate Bloody Mary. There's all-in-one Roast Beef Hash, restaurant-style Eggs Benedict and make-ahead Raspberry Baked French Toast. - Barefoot in WashingtonE19
Barefoot in WashingtonIna Garten heads to where her career began, Washington, D.C., for an unforgettable trip. While in D.C., Ina stops by to see Bettina Stern, a former Barefoot Contessa staffer at her restaurant Chaia. She drops in to judge the New York Times' Washington Bureau monthly Food Club cook-off as well as co-hosts a birthday lunch with writer Elsa Walsh and her husband Bob Woodward. She meets up with her friend from the Washington Post for more local flavor and fun. Ina then attends a very special event celebrating the White House Kitchen Garden and First Lady's Let's Move! initiative.
