Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics
Season 1
2008 · 25 episodes

1. Steak and Sides
2008-10-18 · 22m
Ina brings back the basics with her fillet steaks and awesome sides

2. Perfect Dinner Party
2008-10-25 · 22m
Ina Garten goes back to basics with the perfect, three-part dinner party.

3. Chicken All the Time
2008-11-01 · 22m
From simple roasts to delicious stock, Ina goes back to basics on chicken.

4. Fired Up
2008-11-08 · 22m
Ina experiments with new and innovative ways to use the grill.

5. Thanksgiving Countdown
2008-11-15 · 22m
Ina reveals her foolproof countdown to the holiday meal and a festive menu.

6. Breakfast Party
2008-11-29 · 22m
Ina shares her secrets on how to throw the perfect breakfast party.

7. Cocktail Hour
2008-12-06 · 21m
Ina shows her friend Jack how to throw perfect cocktail party.

8. Italian Every Time
2008-12-13 · 21m
Ina makes elegant entertaining eat with a foolproof Italian meal.

9. Cooking for a Crowd
2008-12-20 · 21m
Ina shares party rules on how to throw big badges completely stress free.

10. Potluck Dinner
2009-01-17 · 21m
Ina’s potluck party is a successful strategy for easy entertaining.

11. Say Cheese
2009-01-24 · 21m
Ina experiments with ideas for her top five everyday cheeses.

12. Barefoot Classics
2009-01-31 · 21m
Ina’s updating some barefoot bestsellers and sharing shortcuts.

13. Turning Up the Volume
2009-02-07 · 21m
Ina uses one special ingredient to give ordinary fare star treatment.

14. Food With Love
2009-02-14 · 21m
Ina shares her secrets for the perfect romantic meal.

15. Comfort and Company
2009-02-21 · 21m
Ina makes a pot roast to-go for a friend who is renovating her kitchen.

16. Oven Rules
2009-02-28 · 21m
Ina shares simple oven techniques to turn up the volume on flavor.

17. Easy French
2009-03-07 · 21m
Ina makes Jeffrey a French-inspired meal based on bistro favorites.

18. Impromptu Dinner
2009-03-14 · 21m
Ina shows how to pull together a fabulous dinner for unexpected guests.

19. The Magic Factor
2009-03-21 · 21m
Ina test recipes with and without their magic ingredients.

20. Fast and Fabulous
2009-03-28 · 21m
Ina is conjuring up a dazzling two-course dinner in under an hour.

21. The Big Chill
2009-04-04 · 21m
It’s back to basics on the big chill as Ina stocks fridge-friendly food.

22. Comfort Classics Close-Up
2009-04-11 · 21m
Ina Garten is shaking up comfort food classics with four made-over recipes.

23. Pack-and-Go Party
2009-04-18 · 21m
Ina goes back to basics on delicious and simple pack-and-go picnic food.

24. Say It With Food
2009-05-02 · 21m
Ina prepares a thank you breakfast basket for a friend.

25. Beach BBQ
2009-05-30 · 21m
Ina’s firing up the grill for a good old-fashioned beach BBQ.
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