Jun 12, 2009 -
Ever since I saw Ina Garten make a berry pavlova on her Food Network show, Barefoot Contessa, I've fantasized about making one myself. The episode debuted in 2006 and here I am three years later, finally making the recipe! A pavlova is a dessert consisting of a meringue disk filled with whipped cream and chopped fruit.
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May 05, 2009 -
Since her engagement party was such a hit, Ronda's maid of honor asked me to help plan the bridal shower. The event will be an elegant classic brunch.
Guests are invited to help themselves to slices of baked asparagus and yellow pepper frittata.
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Apr 24, 2009 -
- Hubert Keller teaches us how to make the perfect burger. — Chow
- Check out these hilarious love letters people have written to their favorite foods. — Epicurious
- Energy saving tips for eco-friendly cooking.
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Apr 01, 2009 -
After a rich Seder dinner, serve guests a delicate dessert in the form of cookies. Coconut macaroons are a traditional Passover treat because no leavened flour products are needed to make the chewy, sweet cookies. For those craving chocolate, offer flourless chocolate-walnut cookies.
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Mar 18, 2009 -
On the first Sunday in April, FabSugar and I are hosting a beddazzling party. Although the shindig takes place after lunch, we'll provide our guests a small assortment of nibbles. Everything on the sparkling menu, both sweet and savory, will be prepared and plated before hand.
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Feb 14, 2009 -
Happy Valentine's Day! While some guys have a sweet tooth, I know a few who don't enjoy decadent chocolate desserts. If your honey happens to be a choco-hater, serve him panna cotta, a delicious Italian dessert.
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Jan 15, 2009 -
Last Sunday I caught a Barefoot Contessa marathon on Food Network where one recipe stood out in my mind. So much that I went straight to the store to purchase the ingredients and made it that evening for dinner. The recipe was for roasted tomato soup with fresh basil.
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Dec 31, 2008 -
- Punch is making a classic comeback. — Los Angeles Times
- How caramel and salt became a delightful match. — New York Times
- Five healthy recipes to start the new year off right.
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Nov 22, 2008 -
On a recent episode of Barefoot Contessa, I watched Ina Garten make the fluffiest-looking mashed potatoes. She used a food mill to get the texture of the potatoes perfect.
I've always considered food mills to be old-fashioned and unnecessary, but after watching Garten make her pillowy potatoes, I found myself wanting one.
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Happy Birthday, Ina Garten! Yesterday, the Food Network star and celebrity food personality turned another year older.
The Barefoot Contessa, as her fans call her, is always cool and collected when it comes to elegant home entertaining.
