Make a pitcher of Summer Rose 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. 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.

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. 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. So take a trip to Paris with the perfect guide-the Barefoot Contessa herself-in her most personal book yet.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?' All of these dishes are true to their Parisian roots, but all offer something special-and are thoroughly delicious, completely accessible, and the perfect fare for friends and family.īarefoot in Paris is suffused with Ina’s love of the city, of the bustling outdoor markets and alluring little shops, of the bakeries and fromageries and charcuteries-of the wonderful celebration of food that you find on every street corner, in every neighborhood. Her vichyssoise is brightened with the addition of zucchini, and her chocolate mousse is deeply flavored with the essence of orange. Ina’s kir royale includes the unique addition of raspberry liqueur-a refreshing alternative to the traditional crème de cassis. And that’s exactly what she offers in Barefoot in Paris. What Ina Garten is known for-on her Food Network show and in her three previous bestselling books-is adding a special twist to familiar dishes, while also streamlining the recipes so you spend less time in the kitchen but still emerge with perfection.

Here is the book that helps you bring that spirit, those evocative dishes, into your own home. Whether shared in a cozy French bistro or in your own home, the romance and enduring appeal of French country cooking is irrefutable. Hearty boeuf Bourguignon served in deep bowls over a garlic-rubbed slice of baguette toast decadently rich croque monsieur, eggy and oozing with cheese gossamer crème brulee, its sweetness offset by a brittle burnt-sugar topping.

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