Wednesday, November 5, 2014

11/05 LARRY LIPSON, WINE REPORT FROM FLORIDA, INA GARTEN, MAKE IT AHEAD: A BAREFOOT CONTESSA COOKBOOK


LARRY LIPSON - WINE REPORT FROM FLORIDA

For fifty years Larry Lipson was the food critic for the Los Angeles Daily News and now reports from Florida weekly with his thoughts and favorite picks for Food & Wine.  His lovely Wife Lillian is also on hand at the Lipson Institute for advanced wine studies.



INA GARTEN - MAKE IT AHEAD: A BAREFOOT CONTESSA COOKBOOK

The book you will turn to again and again for delicious food and stress-free entertaining!

One of country’s most beloved culinary icons, INA GARTEN Presents a brand-new collection of make-ahead recipes in MAKE IT AHEAD: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook
Beloved Food Network star Ina Garten makes meal-planning easier than ever with her eagerly anticipated new cookbook, MAKE IT AHEAD: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook. Whether mapping out meals for the week ahead or planning a special-occasion dinner party, this is the book home cooks will turn to again and again for delicious food and stress-free entertaining.

In addition to mouthwatering recipes, MAKE IT AHEAD includes dozens of ideas for prepping ingredients ahead of time—from cutting and storing butternut squash to assembling the dry ingredients for a cake—plus tips for hosting parties and how to safely store food. To make planning even easier, in true Barefoot Contessa style, Ina offers sample make-ahead menus at the end of the book so home cooks can create the perfect meal for any occasion.

 Sample recipes featured in the book include:

  • COCKTAILS: Summer Rosé Sangria, Marinated Herbed Feta, Truffled Chicken Liver Mousse
  • TO START: Cauliflower & Celery Root Soup, Tomatoes & Burrata, Warm Fig & Arugula Salad
  • LUNCH: Fresh Crab Salad with Dill Mayonnaise, Ham & Leek Empanadas, Summer Paella Salad, Zucchini & Goat Cheese Tart
  • DINNER: French Chicken Pot Pies, Ultimate Make-Ahead Roast Turkey, Herb-Roasted Fish, Summer Filet of Beef with Béarnaise Mayonnaise, Roasted Vegetable Lasagna
  • VEGETABLES: Stuffed Zucchini, Carrot & Cauliflower Purée, Summer Vegetable Couscous, Leek & Artichoke Bread Pudding, Twice-Baked Sweet Potatoes
  • DESSERTS: Tri-Berry Crumbles, Fresh Apple Spice Cake, Decadent (Gluten-Free!) Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Semifreddo with Raspberry Sauce, Ginger Shortbread
  • BREAKFAST: Overnight Belgian Waffles, Mini Italian Frittatas, Blueberry Bran Muffins, Strawberry Rhubarb Compote with Greek Yogurt

About Ina Garten:
Ina Garten is one of the country’s most beloved culinary icons and the author of nine bestselling cookbooks. She is the host of the popular Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics show on Food Network. In 2009, Ina was awarded the Emmy for Outstanding Lifestyle/Culinary Host. She also has a line of Barefoot Contessa skillet dinners available nationwide. Ina lives in East Hampton, New York, with her husband, Jeffrey.

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