Ep 28. Big Breakfast

In the eleventh season's twenty-eighth episode of Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten is focused on breakfast. The episode titled "Big Breakfast" is all about making hearty and satisfying meals to start your day. Ina thinks breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and she wants to make sure that viewers have plenty of options to choose from when cooking up their own morning meals.

To start things off, Ina whips up a huge platter of savory scrambled eggs. The key to her recipe is using crème fraîche instead of milk or cream, which gives the eggs a rich, tangy flavor. She also adds goat cheese and herbs for extra depth and complexity.

Next, Ina moves onto a classic breakfast dish: pancakes. But instead of basic pancakes, she makes a stack of decadent sour cream pancakes with fresh strawberries and maple syrup. The tanginess of the sour cream balances out the sweetness of the syrup and berries, making for a truly delicious breakfast.

For those who prefer their breakfasts on the savory side, Ina makes a giant skillet of sausage and biscuit breakfast sandwiches. She layers fluffy buttermilk biscuits with spicy sausage patties, sharp cheddar cheese, and a fried egg. The sandwiches are substantial and flavorful - perfect for a lazy Sunday morning.

Ina also shares her recipe for a simple but impressive breakfast pastry: blueberry coffee cake. Her version is loaded with fresh blueberries, pecans, and cinnamon streusel, and it's perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

Rounding out the episode is Ina's recipe for a giant breakfast tart. She uses store-bought puff pastry as a base and tops it with a savory mixture of bacon, onions, and Gruyere cheese. The finished tart is cut into wedges and served with a side salad, making for an elegant and satisfying breakfast dish.

Throughout the episode, Ina emphasizes the importance of taking a little extra time to make breakfast special. Even if you're rushed in the mornings, you can still make something delicious and satisfying by using quality ingredients and a little creativity. By the end of "Big Breakfast," viewers will likely be inspired to shake up their own morning routines and try out some of Ina's mouthwatering recipes.