Barefoot Contessa

Season 26

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 26

8 Episodes

Cook Like a Pro: Farm Stand
E1
Episode 1Cook Like a Pro: Farm StandIt's all about farm-to-table cooking for Ina Garten's spring feast of dinner, side dish, salad and dessert. She makes Rosemary Rack of Lamb with Easy Tzatziki, Parmesan Roasted Zucchini, Tuscan Tomato and Bread Salad and more.
Cook Like a Pro: Seafood
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Episode 2Cook Like a Pro: SeafoodIna Garten is sharing all her seafood secrets and pro tips, starting with her Cioppino recipe. She also makes Bay Scallops Ceviche, Salmon and Melting Cherry Tomatoes and a classic with the volume turned up, Warm Lobster Rolls.
Cook Like a Pro: Tex-Mex Entertaining
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Episode 3Cook Like a Pro: Tex-Mex EntertainingIna Garten covers all the bases when it comes to Tex-Mex entertaining starting with a light Tres Leches Cake with Berries, crowd-pleasing Pork Posole, Fiesta Corn and Avocado Salad and frosty Jalapeno Margaritas.
Cook Like a Pro: Cook with a Pro
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Episode 4Cook Like a Pro: Cook with a ProIna 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.
Cook Like a Pro: Perfect Pastry
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Episode 5Cook Like a Pro: Perfect PastryIna 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.
Cook Like a Pro: Portable Food
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Episode 6Cook Like a Pro: Portable FoodIt'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.
Cook Like a Pro: Good Grilling
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Episode 7Cook Like a Pro: Good GrillingIna's firing up the BBQ and showing you how to grill like a pro. To start, hot coals work their magic on Tuscan Grilled Cornish Hens. She's amping up the flavor on Ribs with Barbeque Sauce, they're fool proof and fabulous. There's flame grilled Smokey Eggplant in an incredible dip with yogurt and mint, and she's even grilling Oysters with Lemon Dill Butter that are so good that Jeffery shows up to try them.
Cook Like a Pro: Herbs All Ways
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Episode 8Cook Like a Pro: Herbs All WaysIna 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.