Hardcover; Published 10/28/2008; 272 Pages; ISBN 9781400054350
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For Ina Garten, creating a successful meal has nothing to do with what's in vogue; it's all about what's readily available, in season, and easy to prepare. In Back to Basics Ina explores how to bring the best out of ordinary ingredients for delicious meals that have that extra wow factor we've all come to expect from the Barefoot Contessa.
Which ingredient unlocks the purest chocolate flavor in brownie pudding? What twist makes an old favorite like tomato Caprese salad truly unique? How can you amp up the impact of butternut squash soup without overpowering the true butternut squash flavor? It's not always about finding the most exotic or costly ingredients--it's about finding the methods and flavor pairings that unlock the essence of good food.
Newcomers and longtime fans alike will love Ina's insights on building a menu, finishing a dish, and setting the scene for dinner, and an inspired roster of all-new recipes--ranging from Lobster Corn Chowder to Fresh Lemon Mousse and Easy Sticky Buns--demonstrates Ina's talent for transforming fresh, easy-to-find ingredients into an elegant meal without fuss or complications.
Ina's five previous bestselling cookbooks have sold an astonishing 6 million copies, and have inspired a show seen daily on Food Network and a line of packaged food products.
This is Ina's greatest book yet. She is so talented and this book is my most used for recipes right now. I would like to take this opportunity to tell you I have a bad taste for food network tv right now. I used to love your channel. I would keep it on in the house all day.I would just listen to the various cooks as I went from room to room. However, lately you have been airing tons of infomercials. You never used to air them during daytime shows. I have been taping my favorite shows, so I can cut out the annoying infomercials. Please bring back the old food network WITHOUT INFOMERCIALS. That way I will watch you more often.
26 of 28 users found this helpful. Was it helpful to you? Yes | No Report Violation »I love all of Ina's cookbooks! I think this one is great because she focus's on the most important aspect of the food she is using and getting the most flavor and enjoyment out of it.
21 of 23 users found this helpful. Was it helpful to you? Yes | No Report Violation »I already tried a few recipes and they were excellent in taste and easy to make. Ina is one of my favorite cooks.
20 of 21 users found this helpful. Was it helpful to you? Yes | No Report Violation »This cookbook is one of the best I have used. It is so clear, easy to understand and the recipes are so delicious. Thanks to Ina for all her suggestions and for making me a better cook! I have definitely turned my cooking up a notch, have already ordered Ina's other cookbooks and can't wait to receive them.
16 of 16 users found this helpful. Was it helpful to you? Yes | No Report Violation »I have been watching Ina's recent program "Back To Basics" and did not see one dish that I didn't want to try; had to buy the book (also purchased one for a friend)! The book is so well organized, dishes not difficult to prepare and Ina's directions are always easy to follow. The illustrations are wonderful!
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