Ep 17. Cook Like a Pro: Best in Class

In Barefoot Contessa season 26 episode 17, titled "Cook Like a Pro: Best in Class," Ina Garten shares some of her fabulous recipes for entertaining and cooking like a pro. She starts off by making her favorite Farro and Roasted Vegetable Salad which is filled with flavor and texture. Ina emphasizes the importance of cooking farro properly to ensure its chewy texture and nutty flavor. She then prepares a delicious Slow Roasted Spiced Pork Tenderloin that's perfect for an easy and elegant dinner party. With a blend of warm spices and orange juice, this tenderloin is full of flavor and will impress any guest.

To mix things up a bit, Ina makes a vibrant and refreshing Tomato Caprese Salad with a twist. She adds freshly-made pesto to the salad, giving it a beautiful green color and adding to the overall flavor. She ends the episode with a wonderful dessert, Vanilla Brioche Bread Pudding. Ina shares her tips for making the perfect bread pudding, including using stale bread and letting it soak in the custard mixture for at least an hour before baking.

Throughout the episode, Ina shares her secrets for cooking like a pro. She emphasizes the importance of fresh ingredients and taking the time to cook them properly. She also shares some helpful techniques for creating beautiful presentations that will impress any guest.

Overall, Barefoot Contessa season 26 episode 17 is a must-watch for anyone who loves to cook or entertain. Ina's recipes are always delicious and easy to prepare, making them perfect for any level of home cook. Her tips and tricks for cooking like a pro are also incredibly helpful and will inspire viewers to try new things in the kitchen.