The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

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Summary: You will not be disappointed...
Review: This cookbook exudes elegant simplicity. Not only does it include wonderful (tasty) recipes but insightful words of wisdom for the novice entertainer.

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Summary: exceptional
Review: the barefoot contessa cookbook is an exceptionally well written and excellently illustrated presentation of comfort food at it's very finest. ina garten's cuilinary style enhances so many recipes that are time tested favorites. the perfect roast chicken comes out flawless following garten's methods. the carmelized butternut squash is soothing. the shortbread cookie base that garten uses has a wonderfully delicate texture. i recommend the barefoot contessa cookbook to anyone who wants to cook a perfect meal for the family or to leave a lasting positive impression on guests!

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Summary: Worth every gram of fat in every single recipe.......
Review: Like so many others, I stumbled on a review and had to have this beautiful book for my very own. The pictures are to die for, but can't hold a candle to the actual recipes! I started with the dips for a New Years Day gathering and have worked up to the best granola recipe ever. My stock with mooching friends has risen 200%. And after receiving a dozen Madagascar vanilla beans as a gift......they now repose in the Countessa's decoction! This lovely cookbook will be a mainstay in my gift-giving repertoire.

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Summary: Maple Oatmeal Scones to die for!
Review: I cook almost entirely low fat, and when I received this cookbook I was skeptical. However, a girlfriend saw Ina on the Martha Stewart Show, and asked to borrow the book. The next day she invited me for tea, and presented the salmon and turkey tea sandwiches, the coconut cupcakes and the maple oatmeal scones. Everything was...incredible. The scones melted in my mouth--the maple glaze was a unique and delicious touch--and they looked just like the photo in the book! My friend said the recipes worked perfectly. Although the scones have a pound of butter in them, I have decided that a splurge, now and then, is called for when the results taste like this.

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Summary: Wonderful
Review: I grew up in the Hamptons and love this store. The cookbook is nice in that it's built on simple, fresh ingredients without any of the pretentious "Hamptons" feel. MOst recipes have less than 6-7 ingredients, and are easy to do. The photography emphasizes the food and are mouthwatering

If you like a cookbook that is easy, fresh, and unaffected, this is great.

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Summary: phenomonal
Review: this book has turned my husband into a vegetable lover. Get it, if for nothing else, the roasted veggie recipes, which are nothing short of an absolute delight! It was recommended by a freind and I haven't stopped thanking her yet, it's also a great gift. I intend to give it to anyone who doesn't already have it.

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Summary: A great addition to my collection!
Review: Truly a beautiful book, with wonderful photographs and simple instructions. Worth its price if only for the Coconut Cupcakes, the Indonesian Ginger Chicken, and the Pan-fried Onion Dip. Be warned, however -- this is NOT low-fat cooking. For example, you can easily third the butter and oil in the Pan-frien Onion Dip with no detrimental effect on taste. Do use it for entertaining -- you will get rave reviews but still avoid a thickening waistline.

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Summary: BUY THIS BOOK
Review: I Just got this as a Christmas gift.Today I finally had time to try out a recipe. I started with the Banana Crunch muffins. I took a warm batch with me to a Dr.'s appt.for all the girls in the office.While I was waiting for my Dr. to come in, I could hear all the oohing and aahing going on in the office.People began sticking their heads in the door and absolutely gushing over these muffins. Someone actually followed me to the car to ask for the recipe.I can't wait to make something else from this book!

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Summary: Christmas gift to myself
Review: I asked for this book for Christmas. Didn't get it. So, I bought it for myself! I received the book on December 30th, just in time to save me for my New Years party! I love making appetizers and the salmon tea sandwiches and turkey/basil tea sandwiches were a hit at my party. Also the sun dried tomato dip. This book is great! Wonderful soups, great salads, main courses and desserts to make your mouth water. I'm ready to have another party!

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Summary: It's a Great Cookbook!
Review: I love this book, I know the quantity is large but it really comes in handy when you are cooking for alot of people, parties, etc. All the recipes I have made have come out great! I have had great compliments on all the food I have cooked from this book. I have made the cupcakes for my company party which everyone loved. I have made the eggplant dip, the chocolate buttercream cake, the corn chowder(great), soup, parm croutons(great), Indonisian chicken (great), the shortbread hearts(great). It one of my favorite books!