Ina Garten roasted red pepper hummus, a make ahead party dip, started at her Barefoot Contessa shop where the crew made batches of it daily. She blends Sriracha and roasted red peppers into the classic, so it has a warm, smoky kick that regular versions don’t have. The food processor does all the work in …
Ina Garten chocolate-dipped brown sugar shortbread, easy to batch and only 8 ingredients, swaps white sugar for brown to get a deeper, toffee-like flavor. She rolls the dough into small logs, bakes them golden, then dips the tops in milk chocolate and toasted pecans. Mix the butter and brown sugar just until combined, because overworking …
Ina Garten honey vanilla crème fraîche, easy and quick, came from a dinner party save. Her planned dessert flopped before friends arrived, so she grabbed crème fraîche and stirred in honey with vanilla bean seeds. It became one of her favorite few ingredient sauces. This one works two ways, thin as a sauce or thick …
Ina Garten roasted shrimp panzanella is an easy salad you can prep ahead for a family dinner. She roasts shrimp on the same sheet pan as the croutons, then tosses both with fresh vegetables, feta, and a tangy Dijon vinaigrette. Arugula and capers go in right before serving. The mustard vinaigrette needs time to soak …
Ina Garten Vanilla Semifreddo with Raspberry Sauce freezes a full month ahead, so this easy make ahead dessert takes care of itself. She folds whipped cream and egg whites into a frozen mousse that sits in a loaf pan until your dinner party arrives. Whip the egg whites until they hold firm peaks but still …
Ina Garten’s chocolate buttercream cake is an easy dessert she picked up from pastry chef Larry Hayden at Union Square Café. Buttermilk, sour cream, and brewed coffee keep every layer moist, so it holds up well for a dinner party or birthday celebration. Cream the butter and sugars on high for a full five minutes …
Ina Garten lime curd tart uses just six ingredients and one quick food processor step. She pulses fresh zest right into the sugar until it dissolves, so every bite hits with clean lime flavor. This easy dessert works for a dinner party or a quiet Tuesday. The curd thickens at 175 degrees, just below a …
Ina Garten goat cheese toasts need 6 ingredients and one trick: raw garlic rubbed on hot bread. She bakes baguette slices until crisp, then rubs each with a cut garlic clove. Creamy goat cheese and Castelvetrano olives go on top for an easy party appetizer. The bread needs to be hot when you rub the …
Ina Garten hot chocolate, easy and rich from two chocolates plus espresso, tastes more like dessert than a morning drink. She heats milk and half-and-half, stirs in chopped bittersweet and milk chocolate, then whisks in vanilla and espresso for a cozy breakfast treat. Use the best chocolate you can find, because cheap chocolate makes a …
Ina Garten Blueberry Bran Muffins are a make ahead breakfast from her Barefoot Contessa store, where the team baked thousands every morning. Greek yogurt and honey take the place of butter, so they stay soft for days. Mix the batter at night and bake in the morning. Fold the wet and dry ingredients until just …
