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Aimed at the cook who intends to entertain, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook draws on Garten's experience as a caterer, as well as her knowledge of what customers really want to eat when they arrive at her shop. She has culled her favorite recipes and has included timesaving tips, always striving for ease and simplicity. Neither cooking nor entertaining should be a chore, according to Ina Garten, and her lovely cookbook is a case in point.

This is an intensely illustrated cookbook that shows the foods to best advantage (and makes it a lovely gift book). Presentation counts for a great deal, and Garten's food styling adds to any food platter. But just as relevant are photos that bring in the spirit of fresh, locally grown produce. There's the local poultry producer proudly holding a laying hen in case anyone should wonder where the eggs come from.

Starting with appetizers, Ina Garten isn't afraid to include such basics as hummus and guacamole: she knows from experience that her versions make a profound impact. There are French Onion Soup and Corn Cheddar Chowder, Baked Virginia Ham and Salmon with Fennel, Roasted Carrots and Caramelized Butternut Squash--and then one killer dessert after another. Included, too, are some breakfast specialties. Any upscale bed and breakfast could have this book in the kitchen and get rid of all others.

This isn't a cookbook about getting outrageous with food. The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook is about warming the hearts and souls of your guests with familiar food raised to a gourmet level. --Schuyler Ingle

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Great Food in No Time at All!

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I have recently become a fan of The Barefoot Contessa (Ina Garten) and wanted to own one of her lavishly illustrated coffee table cookbooks. I checked them all out of my local library and settled on this, her first book--not because it is better, but because it contains more of the recipes I am interested in. The photos are lovely, directions easy to follow and taste is superb, plus they are not time consuming to prepare. I highly recommend this book for anyone who just wants a better way to roast a chicken, make delicious French Onion Soup, roast vegetables and more. Be sure to try the fresh corn salad. Yummy! Ina offers many helpful entertaining, decorating and shopping tips as well. You can't go wrong with this book. The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

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No sooner did I place this order, I was making wonderful food. The price could not be better and the service was prompt. I still can't believe the products are by far the most cost efficient.

Awesome Cookbook	Customer Rating:
This is one of the best cookbooks I have ever purchased. The recipies are easy to follow and the results are great.

Cook for ME!	Customer Rating:
Have always enjoyed her show as she is the kind of person to spend the day with just talking and relaxing and enjoying good food and wine. Her ideas and style are unmatched and she has many great recipes.

A pearl of a cookbook

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I own literally hundreds of cookbooks, and in it's category, I must say this is one of the best I own. Yes, there are the obvious recipes, but with a fantastic twist! On the first month after getting it, I made the scones about five or six times! And the Tomato-basil soup is heavenly. And I must say, while I am trained as a chef, these recipes are simple enough for anyone who likes to cook. Even my single, bachelor apartmet dwelling friends can make them, and trust me, THAT is saying a LOT! I had to practically wrestle this book out of one of them who had "borrowed" it from me and got such great results that he was quite unwilling to part with it! enough said, right?