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Cook Like a Pro: Recipes and Tips for Home Cooks: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook Hardcover – October 23, 2018

by Ina Garten (Author)

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“Garten has kicked things up a level, this time encouraging readers to try more ambitious recipes that are still signature Ina: warm, comforting, homey.”—Chicago Tribune

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New York Times Book Review • Food Network • Food & Wine • PopSugar • The Atlanta Journal-Constitution • Country Living • The Feast • Eater • The Kitchn • Delish

In this collection of foolproof recipes, Ina brings readers’ cooking know-how to the next level by answering questions, teaching techniques, and explaining her process right in the margin of each recipe—it’s as if she’s in the kitchen by your side guiding you through the recipe. When you make her Cauliflower Toasts with prosciutto and Gruyère, she shows you the best way to cut a cauliflower into perfect florets without getting them all over the kitchen (from the stem end, with the head turned upside-down!) and when making her Red Wine–Braised Short Ribs, Ina shares a fantastic tip for keeping your stovetop clean (roast the short ribs in the oven rather than browning them in a pan on the stove!). You’ll discover dozens more ingenious tips and shortcuts throughout, such as how to set up an elegant home bar, how to peel two heads of garlic quickly, how to use a paring knife to create a pro-worthy pattern on her decadent Chocolate Chevron Cake, and the key to making unbelievably creamy Truffled Scrambled Eggs (add the eggs to the skillet before the butter melts—who knew?!).

Both beginners and advanced cooks will love this book filled with new dishes that will become part of your repertoire and practical cooking advice that will give you more confidence in the kitchen. Your friends and family will be so impressed!

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	MODERN COMFORT FOOD	BAREFOOT CONTESSA FOOLPROOF	BAREFOOT CONTESSA AT HOME	BARFEOOT CONTESSA BACK TO BASICS	COOKING FOR JEFFREY	BAREFOOT IN PARIS
	A collection of all-new soul-satisfying dishes!	Garten shares her secrets for pulling off deeply satisfying meals that have the “wow!” factor we all crave…	Filled with signature recipes that strike the perfect balance between elegance and casual comfort.	Explore the techniques behind Ina Garten’s elegant food and easy entertaining style—nearly a hundred brand-new recipes that will become trusted favorites.	Garten shares the beloved recipes she's been cooking for her husband over the course of their marriage	Take a trip to Paris with Ina Garten as your guide through familiar dishes with her delightful twists that streamline recipes but still emerge with perfection.

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"Garten has kicked things up a level, this time encouraging readers to try more ambitious recipes that are still signature Ina: warm, comforting, homey."
—Chicago Tribune

"As with everything else Ina has ever produced, this flawless book (her 11th!) is filled with trustworthy recipes that taste delicious and don't require a culinary degree to make (just a few of her pro tips)."
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INA GARTEN is a New York Times bestselling author and the James Beard Award-winning host of Barefoot Contessa, which has won an Emmy Award and airs on Food Network. She lives in East Hampton, New York, with her husband, Jeffrey. This is her eleventh book.

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Crispy Mustard Chicken & Frisee

Serves 4

This is a great summer dinner! I love the interplay of hot and cold—the crispy chicken and roasted fingerling potatoes with the slightly bitter greens and mustard vinaigrette. This hits all the right notes for me.

2 garlic cloves
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup panko (Japanese bread flakes)
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
Good olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup good Dijon mustard
1/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (4 large)
1 pound fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise
12 ounces baby frisée or chicory salad greens (see tip)
Mustard Vinaigrette (recipe follows)

Pro tip: Vinaigrette won't cling to wet lettuce. Wash and thoroughly spin-dry greens before dressing them.

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Place the garlic, thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a food processor fitted with the steel blade and process until the garlic is finely minced. Add the panko, lemon zest, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and the butter and pulse a few times to moisten the panko. Pour the mixture into a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, whisk together the mustard and wine.

Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Dip each piece first in the mustard mixture to coat the top and bottom and then coat the skin side only in the crumb mixture, pressing gently to make the crumbs adhere. Place the chicken on one side of a sheet pan, crumb side up, and press any remaining crumbs onto the chicken.

Place the potatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a bowl and toss. Spread the potatoes on the other side of the sheet pan in one layer and roast both together for 40 to 50 minutes, turning the potatoes once during roasting, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees. The chicken and potatoes should be done at the same time.

Meanwhile, place the greens on a serving platter. When the chicken and potatoes are done, toss the salad with enough vinaigrette to moisten and place the chicken and potatoes on top, adding any crumbs from the sheet pan. Sprinkle with salt and serve while the chicken and potatoes are still warm.

Mustard Vinaigrette
Makes 3/4 cup
1/4 cup minced shallots
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup good olive oil
1 tablespoon good Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Place the shallots, vinegar, olive oil, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl and whisk until emulsified.

Pro tip: To cut onions or shallots neatly, cut them in half and peel them, leaving the root end intact before slicing, chopping, or mincing. Otherwise, you’ll have onions all over your cutting board!

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarkson Potter; NO-VALUE edition (October 23, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0804187045
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0804187046
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.4 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.8 x 0.9 x 10.3 inches

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Ina Garten is a New York Times bestselling author, the host of Be My Guest on Discovery+, and host of Barefoot Contessa on Food Network, for which she has won five Emmy Awards and a James Beard Award. She lives in East Hampton, New York, with her husband, Jeffrey.

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 4, 2023

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Another wonderful book by Ina. I ordered it used & it looks brand new-never used. Pristine condition. I'm very happy.
Boy, Ina can cook !!!!!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 17, 2018

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I dont know how many people reviewing this cookbook have actually COOKED from it, but I have made 30 recipes (and counting) and they are all fabulous!

Breakfast:
LEMON RICOTTA PANCAKES - out of this world - lemony, my favorite pancakes. I even saved 1/2 the batter for the next day, and they were good then, too!
ITALIAN ICED COFFEE - the first thing I made, its so easy, and delicious!
MORNING GLORY MUFFINS - yummy!!!
SHAKSHUKA WITH FETA- healthy and amazing! I make the tomato mixture, and portion it out for my husband and myself - 3 meals. I warm each portion up, and put a fried egg on top. Very quick and easy that way. Also froze some of the mixture.
CHOCOLATE PECAN SCONES - a morsel of heaven!

Soups and Salads -
CHICKEN AND SPINACH AND WALDORF SALAD - one of the best salads I've ever made!!!!
HEIRLOOM TOMATOES WITH HERBED RICOTTA - fresh and easy
CHARLIE BIRD FARRO SALAD - incredible!!!! Substituted toasted walnuts for pistachios. Truly off the chart good. I added rotisserie chicken breast, to make a very satisfying and complete meal.
CAULIFLOWER TOASTS - surprisingly fabulous!
TUSCAN TOMATO & BREAD SALAD - super quick to make and I think I could eat it every single day - that good!
TOMATO AND EGGPLANT SOUP - delicious!
TRICOLOR SALAD WITH ORANGES - yum

Dinner:
CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE - made with chicken breasts, skin on - super delicious
FLOUNDER MILANESE - loved it! easy and quick!
FRIED CHICKEN - (without the sandwich). Left out the garlic and jalapeño, but delicious, juicy and tender!
RED WINE BRAISED SHORT RIBS - divine!!!!!! But my short ribs were mostly bone and fat. Next time, I would use a chuck roast.
BAKED PASTA WITH TOMATOES AND EGGPLANT - just use some leftover soup and you have a main dish!
FILET OF BEEF WITH MUSHROOMS AND BLUE CHEESE - maybe the best Christmas Dinner I’ve ever made!!!!!!
SHRIMP AND GRITS - foolproof, and fabulous!!!!

VEGETABLES AND SIDES:
BAKED SPINACH AND ZUCCHINI - my husband isn’t a huge spinach fan; he says this is great and his fav!
BUTTERNUT SQUASH GRATIN - delicious, can make ahead and I’ve even frozen it! Great holiday dish, too.
MAPLE ROASTED ACORN - couldn’t be easier and delicious
PARMESAN PESTO ZUCCHINI STICKS - :)
POTATO GALETTE - kind of like a giant hash brown, but better, and reheating the other half the next day was as good!

DESERT:
TRIPLE CHOCOLATE LOAF CAKES - delicious - dont over bake. Made one with nuts for the adults, just chocolate chips for the grandkids.
VANILLA ROASTED RHUBARB WITH SWEET YOGURT - I love this for breakfast!
CHOCOLATE CHEVRON CAKE - deep and delicious and easy.

If almost 30 5 star recipes dont qualify as a stupendous cookbook, I dont know what will! I will be making these recipes many, many times.

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If you just read the recipes, you might not be inspired to make them. But her cooking show demonstrates the recipes, how to make them, and how they turn out. If I didn't watch the show, I might agree with many of the negative reviewers thinking this was a fluff book without substance. But last night I made the 1770 House Curry and Chickpeas. Initially, I would not have made this. But her episode which featured this recipe inspired me. I substituted the lamb for chicken and surprisingly, it was restaurant quality and a delicious recipe. I was inspired to purchase her other cookbooks. I often think cookbook writers have a few good recipes intermixed with filler content, but my advice is to give these recipes a try before knocking them. If you watch her show that features these recipes, you might just change your mind about them. The season is named after her book: Cook like a Pro.

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What's up with the negative reviews? This is one of her best cookbooks!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 23, 2019

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In defense of Ina, I have absolutely no idea why this book isn't getting the rave reviews it deserves on Amazon. It seems there's a contagion going around, and some seem to be enjoying the takedown. For all you fellow devotes of Ina, trust me that she's put out another great cookbook. Ask yourself, why wouldn't she?.. That's who she is! She's a focused kitchen scientist seeking ease and perfection in all she does. If you're familiar with her, then you know that her recipes are foolproof, if you follow them exactly. I've cooked through every one of her books and this is no exception. The Chicken Marbella and Braised Short Ribs are delectable and I've had my fiancé "earmark" 20 more recipes to try. Humbly, I have to admit that she has made me an all-star chef with my family and friends. And for this reason, I love this woman. Don't deprive you of another great cookbook to add to your collection.
Three months later from the above review, I've cooked:
Farro tabbouleh with feta page 51 - perfect in the summer months, no so much in the winter
Pork posole page 55 - is now a family favorite for every season
Roasted beets, butternut squash and apple salad page 58 - a scrumptious to die for salad
Turkey sandwiches with brussels sprout slaw page 69 - another new melt in your mouth family fav
Chicken marbella page 84 - food doesn't get better than this and it brought me back to a childhood favorite dinner
Crispy mustard chicken and frisee page 95 - the chicken and fingerling potatoes are great without the frisee (couldn't find frisee and so used spring mix and arrugula which were delicious)
1770 house lamb and chickpea curry page 109 - don't die without having eaten this! The chickpeas become otherworldly.
Perfect basmati rice page 160 - perfect with the lamb dish and I now know how to make perfect rice.
Red wine braised short ribs page 119 - I've made this 5 times. It freezes perfectly and I've also doubled the recipe for a dinner party and had my guests writhing in ecstasy!
Creamy blue cheese grits page 151 - perfect with the short ribs, and I've now fallen in love with grits
Shrimp and grits page 130 - easy and scrumptious, great for a savory breakfast too.
Morning glory muffins page 242 - they go great with coffee and are a glorious way to start the day
I won't waste your time describing the next 10 recipes I can't wait to make, but when I do, I'll be sure and update you. :)

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Evelyn B. Pinkham

Delicious, as always

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 15, 2019

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Just received this new book of Ina's and right out of the box I chose her recipe for Filet of Beef. OMG! Fabulous. Ina never disappoints. Can't wait to dive into Shrimp and Grits this weekend! Please take note of something concerning kosher salt. If you have any other brand besides Diamond Crystal, reduce the amount you use.

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Sianishoe

Expensive ingredients

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 29, 2018

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I ordered this book as I love the Barefoot Contessa shows and have always wanted to get one of her books. I was so disappointed when it arrived, whilst it is a lovely book I wouldn't be able to use it as the ingredients in a lot of the recipies are way out of my price range. Food writers really need to be aware that most people don't have a bottomless pit of money and are on tight budgets.

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A Quick Chick Flick.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 12, 2022

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Flicked through the pages.
Disappointed with contents.
Expected more.

Henry.T.Anderson.M.C.F.A

Thankfully I bought thisdiscounted

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on December 4, 2018

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With a title like cook like a pro I expected a higher level and standard of content.
It lacks in all areas and is not of the quality of her previous books.
If I had know of the content I certainly would not have purchased this item, that’s why it’s best to put realistic reviews in place.
This one is to be sent to the charity shop.

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Mrs Cheryl Collins

Just love these books.

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I now have four of Ina’s books and another ordered. I have read and used these over the years with great pleasure.

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