Barefoot Contessa Season 5 Episode 7 Cooking with Tess

In Barefoot Contessa season 5 episode 7, titled Cooking with Tess, viewers are in for a treat as Ina Garten welcomes her talented friend Tess to join her in the kitchen. Tess has been a loyal fan of Ina's for years and runs her catering business out of her home on Martha's Vineyard. As the two catch up and share stories about their separate food-related journeys, they get to work whipping up some delicious dishes.

First up on the menu is roasted salmon with lentils. Ina and Tess work together to prepare the salmon, while Tess shares some of her signature techniques for cooking lentils. They add some flavorful ingredients such as shallots, garlic, and diced pancetta to the lentils and cook them until they are tender and rich in taste. The salmon is then roasted to perfection alongside some fresh vegetables, and the result is a healthy, yet satisfying dish.

Next, the duo prepares a super-charged double chocolate pudding. Tess introduces Ina to her secret ingredient for making the pudding extra creamy - crème fraîche. The two work together to mix the chocolate and crème fraîche, and add some whipped cream on top for a decadent finish.

For the main course, they make an herb-roasted turkey breast with garlic and lemon. Ina shows Tess how to prepare the turkey for roasting and Tess demonstrates her skill with a sharp knife as she expertly chops fresh herbs. The dish is elevated with a flavorful herb butter mixture that is rubbed all over the turkey before it is roasted to golden perfection.

For the ultimate side dish, they make crispy potato roast. They thinly slice potatoes, toss them in olive oil, and arrange them in a spiral pattern in a baking dish. The dish is then baked until crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The final touch is a sprinkle of parmesan cheese on top.

Lastly, they make a classic apple tarte tatin. Tess demonstrates her baking skills as she caramelizes the apples and turns them into a beautifully layered dessert. The result is a sweet and decadent treat that is sure to impress.

Throughout the episode, Ina and Tess's relaxing banter and obvious love for food make this episode a joy to watch. The duo's passion for cooking and their expertise with ingredients is sure to inspire viewers to get in the kitchen and try out some of these delicious recipes on their own.