Barefoot Contessa Season 23 Episode 9 Cooking for Jeffrey: Weekend Guest
- TVG
- December 11, 2016
In Barefoot Contessa season 23 episode 9, titled "Cooking for Jeffrey: Weekend Guest," Ina Garten is preparing a special meal for her husband Jeffrey's friend who is visiting for the weekend. She starts things off with a delicious breakfast, making freshly-baked French toast and crispy bacon. Garten also shows viewers how to make her go-to breakfast beverage, a perfectly brewed pot of coffee that's sure to wake up any guest.
For the main meal, Garten prepares a comforting and hearty lunch of roasted vegetable lasagna. She walks viewers through the steps of making homemade pasta and then layers it with roasted vegetables, marinara sauce, and a creamy bechamel sauce. While the lasagna is in the oven, Garten puts together a simple green salad with a lemon vinaigrette, as well as a refreshing dessert of orange and vanilla mascarpone cream.
Later that evening, the couple and their guest enjoy a glass of wine and some homemade crab cakes as they relax in the living room. Garten demonstrates how to make the perfect crab cake, with a crispy crust and tender, moist interior. She also whips up a tangy tartar sauce to pair with it.
For dinner that night, Garten prepares a classic French dish, coq au vin, with a side of creamy mashed potatoes. She walks viewers through the steps of preparing the chicken, and then simmers it in a rich, flavorful sauce made with red wine, bacon, mushrooms, and onions.
To cap off the meal, Garten puts together a beautiful cheese board with a selection of French cheeses and some fresh figs. She advises viewers on the perfect way to pair the cheeses with different types of wine.
Throughout the episode, Garten shares tips and tricks for entertaining and cooking for guests, as well as fun anecdotes about her own experiences hosting friends and family at her home in the Hamptons. With her warm and inviting personality and her delicious recipes, Garten makes viewers feel like they're part of her inner circle, enjoying good food and good company.
