#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
For the first time, trusted and beloved cookbook author Ina Garten, the
Barefoot Contessa, answers the number one question she receives from
cooks: *Can I make it ahead?
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If you've ever found yourself stuck in front of the stove at your own
party, scrambling to get everything to the table at just the right
moment, Ina is here to let you in on her secrets! Thanks to twenty years
of running a specialty food store and fifteen years writing cookbooks,
she has learned exactly which dishes you can prep, assemble, or cook
ahead of time. Whether you're hosting a party or simply making dinner on
a hectic weeknight, Ina gives you lots of amazing recipes that taste
just as good--or even better!--when they're made in advance.
In Make It Ahead, each recipe includes clear instructions for what you
can do ahead of time, and how far in advance, so you can cook with
confidence and eliminate last-minute surprises. Make a pitcher of
Summer Rosé Sangria filled with red berries, let it chill overnight
for the flavors to develop, and you have a delicious drink to offer your
friends the minute they arrive. Simmer a pot of Wild Mushroom & Farro
Soup, enjoy a bowl for lunch, and freeze the rest for a chilly
evening. You can prep the kale, Brussels sprouts, and lemon vinaigrette
for Winter Slaw ahead of time and simply toss them together before
serving. Assemble French Chicken Pot Pies filled with artichokes and
fresh tarragon a day in advance and then pop them in the oven half an
hour before dinner. And for dessert, everyone needs the recipe for Ina's
Decadent (gluten-free!) Chocolate Cake topped with Make-Ahead
Whipped Cream. Ina also includes recipes for the biggest cooking day
of the year--Thanksgiving! Her Ultimate Make-Ahead Roast Turkey and
Gravy with Onions & Sage may just change your life.
With beautiful photographs and hundreds of invaluable make-ahead tips,
this is your new go-to guide for preparing meals that are stress-free
yet filled with those fabulously satisfying flavors that you have come
to expect from the Barefoot Contessa.
