Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics Season 5 Episode 1 Summertime Easy

In Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics season 5 episode 1 titled "Summertime Easy," Ina Garten shares some of her favorite summertime dishes that are easy to make. She starts off by whipping up delicious mozzarella and tomato salad with a twist. She adds roasted red peppers, olives, and a homemade lemon vinaigrette dressing that is tangy and fresh.

Next, Ina makes a refreshing avocado and grapefruit salad that is perfect for a light lunch. She adds goat cheese and pistachios to give the salad an extra layer of flavor and texture.

For the main course, Ina makes a highly requested dish - her famous lobster rolls. She uses pre-cooked lobster meat, mixes it with mayonnaise, celery, lemon juice, and tarragon, and serves it on buttered brioche buns.

To accompany the lobster rolls, she makes crispy salt and vinegar French fries in the oven - a healthier option that still packs a punch of flavor.

Finally, Ina ends on a sweet note by making a Limoncello ricotta cheesecake. She uses creamy ricotta cheese, Limoncello liqueur, and lemon zest to make the cheesecake filling. She tops it off with a simple raspberry sauce that balances the tartness of the cheesecake with a touch of sweetness.

Throughout the episode, Ina shares her tips and tricks for making these dishes, and emphasizes the importance of using fresh, high-quality ingredients. She also shows viewers how they can easily adapt the recipes to fit their personal taste preferences.

Overall, "Summertime Easy" is a delightful episode that showcases some of Ina Garten's favorite summertime dishes that are both simple and delicious.