"Throw an Unforgettable Party with Barefoot Contessa: Easy Ideas and Delicious Recipes for Memorable Celebrations"

ron brooks: Gret cookbook by Ina.

United States on Nov 15, 2023

ANA: There’s a good variety and easy to follow directions.
I also like recipes with readily available ingredients.

United States on May 16, 2023

Clarice Ledur: Como todos da Ina Garten, são livros maravilhosos. Além de receitas ela explica cada prato numa narrativa maravilhosa, gostosa de ler.

Brazil on Feb 16, 2023

Shop82: For some reason, this was the only one of Ina’s cookbooks that was available only in hardback for years. I have all of her books in hard cover, but I also like them in digital format for shopping and convenience. All of her digital books are easy to navigate through, and the illustrations are clear and sitting next to the recipe, just like in the hard covers. I checked periodically for years, and snatched it up when it was finally available for Kindle. Now I have her complete set on my iPad. As far as the content, it may not be my absolute most favorite Ina cookbook, but it is certainly unique in that it provides full menus for most of the typical parties you are likely to throw. Use the menus as noted, or use them as a springboard for your own ideas. IMHO, Ina is a good solid cook who enjoys making tasty variations on a theme from simple, readily available ingredients. But at heart she is a hostess who enjoys touching the lives of her family and friends with meals cooked with love. So in a sense, this cookbook gives us insight into her entertaining style in a way that her other books do not. If your funds are very low and you can only afford one of her cookbooks, I suggest...

United States on Apr 29, 2021

Isabel de Lourdes: All of Ina Garten's books are very helpful and beautiful.

Mexico on Sep 28, 2020

Mariann M.: This book was part of a bridal shower gift for my niece. I love the Barefoot Contessa and have every one of her books, they are awesome and the recipes are delicious and fairly easy. This book that I purchased is one of my favorites. It is packed with totally yummy recipes for a party or entertaining on a smaller scale. I cannot tell you how many times I have made her Spinach Gratin or the Strawberry Country cake or the Roast Loin of Pork with Fennel. The Pasta Pesto and Peas is a wonderful side dish and a great addition to any meal and especially Summer barbecues! I could go on an on, but see for yourself how wonderful this book and all of The Barefoot Contessa books are!!

United States on Jul 17, 2019

Black country girl: I love ina garten cookbooks she makes the most difficult things achievable. This book is great if you are planning parties and get togethers, it not only has great recipes, some you can reduce the size of the ingredients for smaller family meals, it gives sound advice on how to plan ahead and get things right taking away the stress. The chapters are seasonal but can be adapted to any time of year and to the size of group you cater for.

United Kingdom on Sep 29, 2018

Amazon Customer: You can't go wrong with this book. It's one of Ina's older books but it is one of her best. You feel that she is speaking directly to you as you turn the pages. I've tried many recipes from this book and have not screwed up any of them

Canada on Nov 02, 2016

Tata: 写真が綺麗で レシピもシンプルで日本の食材でも作れるものばかりでした。

Japan on Jun 18, 2014

JKK: This is a must-have for your cookbook collection! I've watched Ina on Food Network for a while but this was the first cookbook of hers that I bought. There are beautiful pictures of every single recipe (yay!) and the recipes are so delicious! The low down on what I've tried:

Shrimp salad - Even friends who don't like shrimp loved this salad. Very easy and so good!
Chinese chicken salad - Great foundation recipe; added shredded cabbage, carrots and cilantro.
Pasta, pesto and peas - A whole bowl of pasta pesto is normally too much of the same basil oil flavor for me, but this recipe makes it delicious and so easy to eat bowls and bowls of it! I added some sundried tomatoes for a little more zip.
Lemon cake - One of the yummiest desserts EVER! Added a side of mashed raspberries but also great alone.
Asian grilled salmon - It's a little on the salty side but the flavor is great.
Grilled herb shrimp with mango salsa - Hands down, the best shrimp I've had at home, at a restaurant, anywhere! You'll be totally wowed! I didn't think the mango salsa was necessary at all though.
Potato pancakes with caviar - I didn't add the caviar, but the pancakes with just the...

United States on Jan 12, 2009