Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics Season 5 Episode 3 Buon Appetito
- TVG
- July 16, 2011
- 21 min
In Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics season 5 episode 3, titled Buon Appetito, Ina Garten shares her love for Italian cuisine by preparing classic and easy-to-follow recipes. She starts the episode by making an Italian staple, Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart, which is a delicious appetizer that can be served for both indoor and outdoor gatherings.
Next, Ina demonstrates how to cook the perfect pasta with a simple yet flavorful recipe for Linguine with Shrimp Scampi. She also shares her tips on how to cook the pasta al dente to achieve the perfect texture and consistency.
For the main course, Ina prepares a mouth-watering Chicken Piccata, a classic Italian dish that is made with thinly sliced chicken breasts, lemon, capers, and white wine. She also demonstrates how to cook a side dish of Roasted Broccolini, which pairs perfectly with the chicken piccata.
As a bonus recipe, Ina shares her recipe for an easy and delicious Espresso Martini that is perfect for after-dinner drinks or entertaining guests.
Throughout the episode, Ina also shares her tips and tricks for cooking Italian cuisine, such as how to properly cook pasta, choosing the right ingredients for a flavorful tomato sauce, and how to make a perfectly creamy goat cheese mixture.
Overall, Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics season 5 episode 3 is a must-watch for anyone who loves Italian cuisine or wants to learn how to cook classic Italian dishes with ease and confidence. Ina Garten's simple and straightforward approach to cooking makes it easy for anyone to replicate these delicious and authentic recipes in their own kitchen.