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Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Loved the new Barefoot Contessa Cookbook!!
Comments: I purchased 2 cookbooks...1 for a gift. We both love it. The pictures are beautiful and helpful, the text gives lots of practical advise, and we were inspired to get in the kitchen and try new recipes. All I have tried have been outstanding. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Would order again from seller
Comments: I received my book quickly and in great condition. I would definitely order from seller again!! |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Great book!!
Comments: I watched Ina Garten's show on TV, used the recipe and was inspired to purchase this book. Her recipes show how to add fantastic flavor to old favorites!! I can not wait to try out more of the recipes in the book!! |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Cheers to Ina
Comments: I have always loved Ina Gartens recipes. Shes the queen of style, entertaining and great, wonderful food.
One thing that I adore from this book, is that she gives us tips on what to serve or not to serve in a party. Also how to arrange flowers and all these helpful things we need to know to be a perfect host. Easy and classy dishes, great tips.
Highly reccomended, this book is a must for anyone. |
Rating: 5 (out of 5)
Summary: Cooking my way from cover to cover
Comments: As soon as I started reading Ina's introduction, I was hooked. I alalmost all like her cookbooks more for her narration than the recipes!! Not to say the recipes aren't excellent--almost all of them are.
Not ething in the book is to my taste, and that's fine. She has a few "exotic to some" ingredients however I am not purchaseing Ina's cookbook looking for "5 minutes or less recipes". Personally, I love food, I love to cook, and I love shopping for ingredients. I do not want to make a recipe that calls for imitation crabmeat or a packet of ranch seasoning. That's not Ina's style. Not that there is anything wrong with such time & money savers, however if that's what you are looking for in terms of "Basics" this is not the book for you. Also, her ingredients are New England (as evidenced by all the lobster sometimes) however that's where she lives. She's cooking what she knows. No1can fault her for that.
Her recipes are tried and true favorites with a twist, like beef stew and pork tenderloin, roasted sweet potatoes and confetti corn. Each recipe, however, has a slight twist to make you WANT to make it. And there are a few new recipes in there too, that make me want to expand my pallette like the Celery Root and Apple Mash that has potatoes in it.
The book has a definite seasonal feel. almost all of the recipes are late summer to winter, with a focus on winter vegetables, hearty meats, and stews. There are no shortage of tomato recipes though--which has me salivating for next August.
One of the best chapters is the 1st--Appetizers--her ideas for cocktails and appetizers are phenomenal and I am trying alalmost all all of them as soon as possible!! You do not want to miss her roasted pepper crostini or the cheddar and thyme biscuits (I have made them and they're great!!)
As usual, photos and styling are excellent. Her tips/advice are valuable. Ina's books are my go-to standbys and this book will be no exception. |
