Barefoot Contessa's Garden-Inspired Recipes
Cooking sensation Ina Garten, aka the Barefoot Contessa, offers delicious new recipes for spring, all featuring gems that you can grow in your garden.
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Whether the peas are from the garden or the freezer, this flavorful soup offers a delicious taste of spring.
Recipe developed by Ina Garten (aka the Barefoot Contessa). Copyright 2006, Barefoot Contessa at Home, Clarkson/Potter Publications, all rights reserved.
Warm goat cheese adds a wonderfully creamy texture to this fresh salad. If you can't find the crottins, use a log of fresh goat cheese and cut vertically into slices.
Recipe developed by Ina Garten (aka the Barefoot Contessa). Copyright 2004, Barefoot in Paris, Clarkson/Potter Publications, all rights reserved.
Spring risotto gets its fresh flavor (and cool green color) from asparagus, shelled peas, and minced chives.
Recipe developed by Ina Garten (aka the Barefoot Contessa). Copyright 2008, Barefoot Contessa Back to the Basics, Clarkson/Potter Publications, all rights reserved.
Fresh greens and lemon vinaigrette brighten this classic Italian dish.
Recipe developed by Ina Garten (aka the Barefoot Contessa). Copyright 2002, Barefoot Contessa Family Style, Clarkson/Potter Publications, all rights reserved.
A savory glaze of salt, rosemary, garlic, mustard, and balsamic vinegar makes this lamb recipe sing.
Recipe developed by Ina Garten (aka the Barefoot Contessa). Copyright 2001, Barefoot Contessa Parties!, Clarkson/Potter Publications, all rights reserved.
Here's a quick and easy way to get your greens. French string beans (or haricot verts) and sugar snap peas are tossed with shallots, butter, and black pepper -- and ready in 25 minutes, start to finish.
Recipe developed by Ina Garten (aka the Barefoot Contessa). Copyright 2002, Barefoot Contessa Family Style, Clarkson/Potter Publications, all rights reserved.
Ideal for spring gatherings, this orzo recipe features lots of veggies, fresh basil, and tangy feta cheese.
Recipe developed by Ina Garten (aka the Barefoot Contessa). Copyright 2001, Barefoot Contessa Parties!, Clarkson/Potter Publications, all rights reserved.
These moist cupcakes feature all the luscious goodness of carrot cake with a rich and creamy cheesecake frosting. Grated carrots make a gorgeous topping.
Recipe developed by Ina Garten (aka the Barefoot Contessa). Copyright 2001, Barefoot Contessa Parties!, Clarkson/Potter Publications, all rights reserved.





