Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics

2010 • Food Network
4.7
164 reviews
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Season 1 episodes (26)

1 Steak and Sides
10/18/08
Ina brings us back to the basics with her filet steaks and awesome sides.
2 Perfect Dinner Party
10/25/08
It's back to basics on how to throw the perfect dinner party.
3 Chicken All the Time
11/1/08
Ina takes us back to the basics (and beyond!) on chicken.
4 Fired Up
11/8/08
Ina experiments with new and inventive ways to use the grill.
5 Thanksgiving Countdown
11/15/08
It's back to basics on Thanksgiving. Ina reveals her foolproof countdown.
6 Bread Winner
11/22/08
Season-only
It's back to basics on bread and Ina tries out three different recipes.
7 Breakfast Party
11/29/08
Ina gives us the low-down on how to throw the perfect breakfast party.
8 Cocktail Hour
12/6/08
Ina shows how to throw the perfect foolproof cocktail party.
9 Italian Every Time
12/13/08
It's back to basics on elegant easy entertaining. The answer: cook Italian.
10 Cooking for a Crowd
12/20/08
Ina is cooking for a crowd including the cast of Young Frankenstein.
11 Turning Up the Volume
2/7/09
One special ingredient gives everyday fare star treatment.
12 Food with Love
2/14/09
Ina shares her secrets on the perfect romantic meal.
13 Oven Rules
2/28/09
Its back to basics on oven rules to turn up the volume on flavor.
14 Potluck Dinner
1/17/09
A potluck party is a basic strategy for easy entertaining.
15 The Big Chill
4/4/09
Its back to basics on the big chill - Ina is stocking fridge-friendly food.
16 Say Cheese
1/24/09
Ina's experimenting with ideas for her top five everyday cheeses.
17 Easy French
3/7/09
Ina makes a French-inspired meal based on bistro favorites.
18 The Magic Factor
3/21/09
Ina's tests recipes with and without its magic ingredient.
19 Barefoot Classics
1/31/09
Ina's updating some barefoot bestsellers and sharing shortcuts.
20 Comfort and Company
2/21/09
Ina makes a comfort dinner for a friend who is renovating her kitchen.
21 Fast and Fabulous
3/28/09
Ina is conjuring up a dazzling two-course dinner in under an hour.
22 Pack and Go Party
4/18/09
This is back to basics on delicious pack and go picnic food.
23 Impromptu Dinner
3/14/09
This is back to basics on dinner for unexpected guests.
24 Comfort Classics Close Up
4/11/09
Ina Garten is giving comfort classics a makeover.
25 Beach BBQ
5/30/09
Fire up the grill - this is back to basics on beach BBQs.
26 Say It With Food
5/2/09
Ina prepares a thank you breakfast basket for a friend.

About this show

The Barefoot Contessa is back and this time it's basics of her incredible elegant and easy recipes. Ina throws open the doors of her Hampton's home for more delicious food, dazzling ideas and good fun.

Ratings and reviews

4.7
164 reviews
Shirley Robbins
March 12, 2015
I tape all the series watch it later. Only one thing , why is the material at the top of your shirt up into your hair it bothers me watching when she pays more attention on the hair, Touching hair and cooking is just wrong, another thing the oven mits ( I love you Ina ) when working with mixing meat with hands going right into the mits putting meat into the oven , I know you wash your hands but my daughter would say ina didn't wash first ! But the germs are now in the mits . Sorry Ina always will follow
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Tiffany Flagg-Chambers
April 7, 2015
You have to BUY them all,I don't think so!
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Lila Roberts Henderson
June 25, 2015
Love to watch her show I watch her everyday and recorded her shows when I am not at home so I don't miss watching her
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