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Summary: Disappointing
Review: I love the previous Barefoot Contessa cookbooks, but there are very few recipes in the new book that have the wow factor. The originality seems to be lacking in this new cookbook. I was so excited to receive the cookbook, but after reading it I should have saved my money.
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Summary: Good book pleasure to read it
Review: I really enjoyed this book to. I have her other books to
I thought the recipe are very good and simple.
this book will to best for the holidays.
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Summary: Mmm, Mmm, Good!
Review: What can I tell you, she's done it again! I read the less than pleased reader reviews, but I fell in love with it when I saw it. The food looks really good, and I can't wait to try them. The French toast is "kicked up a notch," and her version of "mac and cheese" is bound to have people inviting themselves to dinner. How can you not love it? It's not as fancy as Parties, but that's the whole point. And Mrs. Garten's advice is, as usual, stellar. I'm NOT disappointed in this book, only that I don't have it yet. . .soon. . .
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Summary: Good third book
Review: Ina Garten is the master of the fail-safe recipie. Her proportions are always right and what you make always tastes good. This latest book doesn't disappoint. Although these aren't "low-fat" dishes, the ones I've tried have been delicious and not a huge amount of work. And I gather from reading between the lines of the book that Garten and diva Martha Stewart had a falling out -- Garten's now doing a periodic column for Oprah. Overall, a solid addition to the kitchen.
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Summary: Great and pleasing
Review: The recipes are not all that hard. They are enough different recipes to please all sorts of people. They are tasty. I have her previous books and love those just as much.
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Summary: Nothing like her first book
Review: I love The Barefoot Contessa's first cookbook, and Ina Garten's second book Parties is nice as well. This third book is most disappointing. The recipes are so simple, and who needs a recipe for French toast? and a whole section on kid's recipes. I love her shop in the Hampton's, and some of her recipes are staples in my home. I would not bother with this latest book.
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Summary: What Happened?
Review: Ms. Garten presents a lovely cookbook and has good ideas for atmosphere, music, etc. But sadly, this book misses the mark. I feel her other books were better and I use many, many recipes from them. There are very few recipes we will be using - the Chicken Soup looks delicious.Maybe she's taken on too much with the Oprah monthly articles, her store, touring, etc. I live on the East End of Long Island, not far from The Barefoot Contessa and I don't want to sound mean, but I feel this book could have been a better.
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Summary: the perfect cookbook for friends & family
Review: Every recipe that I have tried from Ina Garten's Barefoot Contessa cookbooks has been a success (and I really mean this). The Apple Crisp and Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk cookies from "Parties" are so requested that every family member has learned to make them. The cookies have been named the best cookies ever made by more than one friend. Her newest cookbook "Barefoot Contessa. Family Sytle" has arrived!!! With the same clear, simple instructions, beautiful pictures, and easy layout, this cookbook is full of so many favorite & potentially favorite foods (from a hearty chicken soup to a sophisicated lobster cobb salad - which looks very doable & delicious) that I predict it will be THE favorite cookbook in my kitchen.I have never found a cookbook in which there are so many recipes that I know I will be trying. If her prior cookbooks are an indication, all recipes will turn out to be delicious ( and actually the way they are pictured)! I have a group of teenage girls to feed tonight (including a few vegetarians). Pasta with sun-dried tomatoes or penne with five cheeses? That is the question. Thank you to "the barefoot contessa;" you have made me look forward to cooking again!
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Summary: Another great job!
Review: I am happy with Ina Garten's third cookbook & enjoy the other two as well. Yes, the recipes are simple, but that's the joy of the book. No running to four different gourmet grocery stores to find exotic ingredients. That's not always what you're trying to do Tuesday night after work. These are simple dishes made with great ingredients and presented well. Most of the recipies are comfort foods that have been improved on and some others are probably a few combinations you haven't thought of. So far I have tried: Real meatballs & spaghetti, buffalo chicken wings, roasted winter vegetables, parmesan chicken, tequila lime chicken, curried chicken salad, mustard vinaigrette & herbal iced tea (sounds average but is quite good). Everything has turned out extremely well, and she always gives full menu suggestions and pictures. Can't wait for the fourth book!
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Summary: Not the best of the three
Review: I've had this book for over a year and have only cooked a few recipes from it. Today I stopped and asked myself why, considering I use her other two books almost religiously! A couple things I figured out 1) many of the recipes while they are simple, they require last minute sauteing or preparation while your guests are there. I think that's why her other books are great for entertaining -- the recipes allow you to spend time with your guests. 2) much of the book is taken up by recipes which you probably already know how to make (sauteed carrots, tomato mozzarella and basil salad, sauteed spinach, mashed potatoes, rosemary polenta, roasted winter vegetables, mashed butternut squash). 3) I'm a vegetarian, and many of the recipes are not vegetarian friendly. There are DEFINITELY great recipes in this cookbook, and if you own Ina's other two books, definitely get this one. If you are buying your first Ina Garten cookbook, go for one of the other two.
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