About this season
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.
Episodes (22)
1. Steak and Sides
Aired 18 October 2008 • 30 min
Ina Garten prepares fillet steaks with a Roquefort and chive sauce, and offers recipes for a selection of side dishes
2. Perfect Dinner Party
Aired 25 October 2008 • 30 min
Ina Garten shows how to throw the perfect dinner party with recipes for appetizers, bay scallop gratins and two home-made desserts
3. Chicken All the Time
Aired 1 November 2008 • 30 min
Simple roast; chicken bouillabaisse with a garlicky saffron mayonnaise; chicken stock.
4. Fired Up
Aired 8 November 2008 • 30 min
Fettunta with prosciutto and mozzarella; Tuscan lemon chicken; panzanella salad.
5. Thanksgiving Countdown
Aired 15 November 2008 • 30 min
Herb roasted turkey breast; sausage and herb stuffing; homemade gravy; celery root and apple puree.
6. Bread Winner
Aired 22 November 2008 • 30 min
Salmon cakes; panettone bread pudding; pappa al pomidoro.
7. Breakfast Party
Aired 29 November 2008 • 30 min
Buttermilk cheddar biscuits; strawberry jam; soft herbed scrambled eggs.
8. Cocktail Hour
Aired 6 December 2008 • 30 min
Olives & Marcona almonds; salami and hot house cucumbers; roasted shrimp cocktail; blue cheese crackers with walnuts; ham & cheese in puff pastry.
9. Italian Every Time
Aired 13 December 2008 • 30 min
Baked shrimp scampi; fruit salad with Limoncello; roasted artichoke salad; antipasto platter.
10. Cooking for a Crowd
Aired 20 December 2008 • 30 min
Ina cooks for a crowd, including the Broadway cast of Young Frankenstein.
11. Turning Up the Volume
Aired 7 February 2009 • 30 min
Ina's taking everyday favourites and giving them the star treatment by adding one special ingredient. With Deeply Chocolate Gelato, Lobster Pot Pie & the Perfect Vinaigrette salad.
12. Food with Love
Aired 14 February 2009 • 30 min
It's Ina and Jeffrey's 40th wedding anniversary and Ina is sharing her secrets on the perfect romantic meal. On the menu Campari Orange Spritzer, Italian Wedding Soup, Brownie Pie and anniversary surprises for both Ina and Jeffery.
13. Oven Rules
Aired 28 February 2009 • 30 min
Filet of beef truffled sandwiches; roasted tomatoes in a Caprese salad; meringues Chantilly with roasted berries.
14. Pot Luck Dinner
Aired 17 January 2009 • 30 min
The cook creates short ribs and cheddar dill corn bread for a pot luck party
15. The Big Chill
Aired 4 April 2009 • 30 min
Truffle mac and cheese; lemon mousse with whipped cream; cinnamon honey butter.
16. Say Cheese
Aired 24 January 2009 • 30 min
Tomato & goat cheese tart; savory coeur a la creme; baked brie cheese platter; roasted pears with blue cheese.
17. Easy French
Aired 7 March 2009 • 30 min
Roasted butternut squash salad with warm cider vinaigrette; easy sole maundered; French apple tart.
18. The Magic Factor
Aired 21 March 2009 • 30 min
Easy cheese danish; chicken salad sandwiches; chocolate ganache cupcakes.
19. Barefoot Classics
Aired 31 January 2009 • 30 min
Updated classics such as easy sticky buns; mustard chicken salad; roasted vegetables; roasted vegetable soup.
20. Comfort and Company
Aired 21 February 2009 • 30 min
Company pot roast; baked potatoes with yogurt and sour cream dressing.
21. Impromptu Dinner
Aired 14 March 2009 • 30 min
Ina Garten makes a dinner from store-cupboard ingredients and freezer standbys
22. Say It with Food
Aired 2 May 2009 • 30 min
Date nut spice bread; orange marmalade; muesli with red berries.