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 (11)
1. Housewarming Party
Aired 18 June 2005 • 30 min
American chef and cookbook writer Ina Garten prepares a housewarming dinner for a friend
2. Friday Night Dinner
Aired 25 June 2005 • 30 min
American chef and cookbook writer Ina Garten demonstrates a Jewish-themed dinner
3. Dinner and a Movie
Aired 23 July 2005 • 30 min
American chef and cookbook writer Ina Garten cooks a meal inspired by French cinema
4. Lunch for the Boys
Aired 30 July 2005 • 30 min
Ina's good friend Dick Baxter restores listed buildings in East Hampton in exchange for a tour around the sights. Ina makes lunch on the porch for his team of builders. To keep these builders strong Ina makes Mini Meatloaves, Buttercream Mashed Potatoes, Brussels sprouts and lardons, and Brownie Pie.
5. Fast and Elegant Supper
Aired 5 September 2005 • 30 min
6. Working Girl
Aired 8 October 2005 • 30 min
American chef and cookbook writer Ina Garten shares her recipes for tuna salad and coconut marshmallows
7. Cooking with Tess
Aired 5 November 2005 • 30 min
Ina Garten helps her friend's daughter cook a surprise dinner for her mother
8. Back from the Beach
Aired 20 August 2005 • 30 min
French onion soup with croutons; goat cheese tarts; tomato and fennel salad; chocolate orange mousse.
9. Beach Volleyball Picnic
Aired 3 September 2005 • 30 min
Ina Garten creates a portable feast to eat on the beach, including curried chicken wraps with peanut butter and jelly bars
10. Barefoot Reunion
Aired 3 September 2005 • 30 min
American chef and cookbook writer Ina Garten prepares more tempting recipes
11. Pasta Bella
Aired 29 October 2005 • 30 min