Barefoot Contessa

Season 1

TV-G
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.
Where to Watch Season 1
13 Episodes
  • The Mediterranean Feast
    E1
    Episode 1The Mediterranean FeastIna 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.
  • Holiday Meal
    E2
    Episode 2Holiday Meal
  • Elegant and Easy
    E3
    Episode 3Elegant and EasyWhen 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.
  • Big Breakfast
    E4
    Episode 4Big BreakfastIt'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.
  • Feel Good Food
    E5
    Episode 5Feel Good FoodThis 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.
  • Guests To Stay
    E6
    Episode 6Guests To StayIna 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?.
  • The Homecoming
    E7
    Episode 7The HomecomingRoast 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.
  • Portable Picnic
    E8
    Episode 8Portable Picnic
  • Stephen's Birthday
    E9
    Episode 9Stephen's BirthdayIna 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.
  • Romantic Breakfast
    E10
    Episode 10Romantic BreakfastThe 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.
  • Scary Dinner
    E11
    Episode 11Scary DinnerIna 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.
  • Kitchen Clambake
    E12
    Episode 12Kitchen ClambakeIna 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.
  • Soup Lunch
    E13
    Episode 13Soup LunchIna'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.
Cast of Season 1
  • Ina GartenSelf - Presenter
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