Ina Garten, who shared her gift for casual entertaining in the
bestselling Barefoot Contessa Cookbook and Barefoot Contessa
Parties!, is back with her most enticing recipes yet--a collection of
her favorite dishes for everyday cooking. In Barefoot Contessa Family
Style, Ina explains that sharing our lives and tables with those we
love is too essential to be saved just for special occasions--and it's
easy to do if you know how to cook irresistible meals with a minimum of
fuss.
For Ina, the best way to make guests feel at home is to serve them food
that's as unpretentious as it is delicious. So in her new book, she's
collected the recipes that please her friends and family most--dishes
like East Hampton Clam Chowder, Parmesan Roasted Asparagus, and Linguine
with Shrimp Scampi. It's the kind of fresh, accessible food that's meant
to be passed around the table in big bowls or platters and enjoyed with
warm conversation and laughter.
In Ina's hands tried-and-true dishes are even more delicious than you
remember them: Her arugula salad is bright with the flavors of lemon and
Parmesan, the Oven-Fried Chicken is crispy without excess fat, and her
Deep-Dish Apple Pie has the perfect balance of fruit and spice. Barefoot
Contessa Family Style also includes enticing recipes that are memorable
and distinctive, like Lobster Cobb Salad, Tequila Lime Chicken, and
Saffron Risotto with Butternut Squash.
With vivid photographs of Ina cooking and serving food in her beautiful
Hamptons home, as well as menu suggestions, practical wisdom on what to
do when disaster strikes in the kitchen, and tips on creating an
inviting ambience with music, Barefoot Contessa Family Style is the
must-have guide to the joy of everyday entertaining.
