Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics (2008)

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Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2008-10-18

Last Air Date: 2009-05-30

Number of Seasons: 19

Number of Episodes: 25

Networks: Food Network, Food Network

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Top Cast

Ina Garten as N/A

Seasons

Season 1 (2008)

Season 2 (2009)

Season 3 (2010)

Season 4 (2011)

Season 5

Season 6

Season 7

Season 8

Season 9

Season 10

Season 11

Season 12

Season 13

Season 14

Season 15

Season 16

Season 17

Season 18

Season 19

Season 1 (2008)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Steak and Sides (2008-10-18)

Ina brings back the basics with her fillet steaks and awesome sides
Ep. 2: Perfect Dinner Party (2008-10-25)

Ina Garten goes back to basics with the perfect, three-part dinner party.
Ep. 3: Chicken All the Time (2008-11-01)

From simple roasts to delicious stock, Ina goes back to basics on chicken.
Ep. 4: Fired Up (2008-11-08)

Ina experiments with new and innovative ways to use the grill.
Ep. 5: Thanksgiving Countdown (2008-11-15)

Ina reveals her foolproof countdown to the holiday meal and a festive menu.
Ep. 6: Breakfast Party (2008-11-29)

Ina shares her secrets on how to throw the perfect breakfast party.
Ep. 7: Cocktail Hour (2008-12-06)

Ina shows her friend Jack how to throw perfect cocktail party.
Ep. 8: Italian Every Time (2008-12-13)

Ina makes elegant entertaining eat with a foolproof Italian meal.
Ep. 9: Cooking for a Crowd (2008-12-20)

Ina shares party rules on how to throw big badges completely stress free.
Ep. 10: Potluck Dinner (2009-01-17)

Ina’s potluck party is a successful strategy for easy entertaining.
Ep. 11: Say Cheese (2009-01-24)

Ina experiments with ideas for her top five everyday cheeses.
Ep. 12: Barefoot Classics (2009-01-31)

Ina’s updating some barefoot bestsellers and sharing shortcuts.
Ep. 13: Turning Up the Volume (2009-02-07)

Ina uses one special ingredient to give ordinary fare star treatment.
Ep. 14: Food With Love (2009-02-14)

Ina shares her secrets for the perfect romantic meal.
Ep. 15: Comfort and Company (2009-02-21)

Ina makes a pot roast to-go for a friend who is renovating her kitchen.
Ep. 16: Oven Rules (2009-02-28)

Ina shares simple oven techniques to turn up the volume on flavor.
Ep. 17: Easy French (2009-03-07)

Ina makes Jeffrey a French-inspired meal based on bistro favorites.
Ep. 18: Impromptu Dinner (2009-03-14)

Ina shows how to pull together a fabulous dinner for unexpected guests.
Ep. 19: The Magic Factor (2009-03-21)

Ina test recipes with and without their magic ingredients.
Ep. 20: Fast and Fabulous (2009-03-28)

Ina is conjuring up a dazzling two-course dinner in under an hour.
Ep. 21: The Big Chill (2009-04-04)

It’s back to basics on the big chill as Ina stocks fridge-friendly food.
Ep. 22: Comfort Classics Close-Up (2009-04-11)

Ina Garten is shaking up comfort food classics with four made-over recipes.
Ep. 23: Pack-and-Go Party (2009-04-18)

Ina goes back to basics on delicious and simple pack-and-go picnic food.
Ep. 24: Say It With Food (2009-05-02)

Ina prepares a thank you breakfast basket for a friend.
Ep. 25: Beach BBQ (2009-05-30)

Ina’s firing up the grill for a good old-fashioned beach BBQ.