Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics Season 3 Episode 1 Birthday Parties

In the first episode of season 3 of Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics, Ina Garten is all about birthday parties! She begins the episode by sharing her recipe for the perfect birthday cake: a chocolate cake with peanut butter frosting and a ganache glaze.

Next, Ina shares her tips for setting a beautiful table for a birthday party. She uses a mix of old and new plates to create a colorful and festive table setting. She also recommends using fresh flowers and paper party hats as fun and easy decorations.

For the main course, Ina prepares a delicious roast chicken with bread and arugula stuffing. She also makes a side of roasted vegetables and provides tips for perfectly roasting vegetables, such as using an olive oil and seasoning mixture.

Ina also prepares a fun and easy appetizer of goat cheese and sun-dried tomato dip that is perfect for a birthday party. She serves the dip with toasted bread and vegetable crudites.

Finally, Ina shares her recipe for a festive and delicious cocktail: a raspberry kir royale. She uses raspberry liqueur and champagne to create a beautiful and tasty drink, which she garnishes with fresh raspberries.

Throughout the episode, Ina provides tips and tricks for hosting a successful birthday party, such as preparing as much as possible ahead of time, choosing dishes that are easily customizable for guests with dietary restrictions, and setting the tone with a fun and playful atmosphere.

Whether you're hosting a birthday party or just looking for some delicious new recipes to try, this episode of Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics has everything you need to make your next celebration a success.