Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics Season 9 Episode 5 Fun in the City

In Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics season 9 episode 5 titled "Fun in the City," Ina Garten takes her audience on a culinary journey through the city while showcasing some of her favorite recipes for entertaining at home. Throughout the episode, Ina guides viewers on how to make a classic New York-style breakfast, a flavorful chopped Greek salad, and an impressive cheese and charcuterie board perfect for any dinner party.

To start the episode, Ina heads to a favorite breakfast spot in New York City to enjoy a classic bagel with lox and cream cheese. She then heads back to her kitchen to share her tips and tricks for making the perfect breakfast at home, including how to make a homemade version of her favorite smoked salmon.

Next up, Ina takes viewers on a visit to a local Greek restaurant to experience the flavors of a classic chopped Greek salad. She then shows how to recreate the dish at home, including how to make a tangy lemon vinaigrette and crispy pita chips. She also shares her recipe for Greek-style grilled lamb chops with a garlic and herb marinade, perfect for a simple yet impressive weeknight dinner.

Ina then takes a trip to a local cheese shop to select her favorite cheeses and charcuterie for a fantastic cheese and charcuterie board. She shares her tips for selecting the best items, including how to choose cheeses with different textures and flavors, how to balance the board with both meats and cheeses, and how to arrange it all to make it look beautiful.

Finally, Ina shares her recipe for a classic cosmopolitan cocktail, perfect for sipping while enjoying a night in with friends. She also demonstrates how to make delicious homemade crackers to serve alongside the cheese and charcuterie board, along with a simple but impressive dessert of strawberries with balsamic vinegar and whipped cream.

Throughout the episode, Ina's warm and welcoming personality shines through as she shares her love of food and entertaining. Her tips and tricks for easy yet impressive dishes will leave viewers feeling confident to try them at home and impress their own guests. "Fun in the City" is a must-watch for anyone looking for inspiration and ideas for entertaining at home.