Barefoot Contessa Season 13 Episode 8 Pizza Party

In the thirteenth season of Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten comes back with episode eight, Pizza Party. This episode is filled with Ina's all-time favorite pizza recipes, and she shares it with her friend, local pro, Chris Lanter.

In the episode, Ina shows the audience how to make pizza dough from scratch. She shares the secret to the perfect pizza dough that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Ina always loves to keep her recipes simple, and she demonstrates how to make pizza dough with only a few ingredients, including yeast, flour, salt, and water. The dough recipe she shares here can be used to make several different pizza variations and with a variety of sauces and toppings.

For the pizza toppings, Ina makes some classic pizzas and some interesting new flavor combinations. She starts with the all-time favorite Margherita pizza. Ina's version of the Margherita pizza is a simple masterpiece: a crispy base topped with fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. Next up, she makes a sausage pizza with onions and peppers, a savory pizza with prosciutto, arugula, and mozzarella, and a truffle mushroom pizza topped with arugula. What's unique about her pizzas is that she uses ingredients that blend well together and are never overwhelming or overpowering.

In this episode, Ina also introduces the viewers to a white pizza, which is a pizza without tomato sauce. Instead, Ina creates a creamy garlic and herb white sauce as its base and tops it with mozzarella and prosciutto. For the salad to go along with the pizza, Ina creates a simple and fresh arugula salad with lemon dressing.

Throughout her episode, Ina also shares tricks and tips for setting up a pizza party. She talks about how to create the perfect atmosphere, from the music to the table settings to the lighting. Ina also shows her viewers how to prepare the toppings in advance, so they only need to assemble the pizzas while the guests are over. She even sets up a pizza bar in her backyard with all the ingredients necessary for her guests to customize their pizzas exactly how they want them.

Ina believes that the best part of hosting a pizza party is being able to spend time with your guests while you make the pizzas together. She encourages viewers to let guests get creative with the toppings and experiment with different combinations. Ina gives everyone a chance to have fun in the kitchen and be creative.

In short, Ina Garten never fails to inspire her viewers with her delectable recipes and creative twists on classic dishes. Barefoot Contessa, Season 13, Episode 8 has Ina bringing us recipes for pizzas in different variations, which make great recipes for hosting a pizza party. Whether you are a pizza lover or not, this episode is a must-watch for food enthusiasts and anyone who loves spending time in the kitchen and sharing good times with friends and family.