Ep 2. Night Before Dinner
- TVG
- January 27, 2007
- 21 min
In Barefoot Contessa season 8 episode 2, titled "Night Before Dinner," Ina Garten, the host, prepares for a dinner party she is hosting the following night. She starts by making the dessert first, a delicious fruit tart with juicy peaches, blackberries, and raspberries. Ina shares some tips for making the perfect tart, including how to make a sweet and flaky pastry crust from scratch.
After the tart is chilling in the fridge, Ina moves onto the main course, preparing a delicious salmon dish with a vibrant green sauce. She uses fresh herbs like tarragon, parsley, and chives, along with green garlic, to make the flavorful sauce. Ina shares some useful tips on how to cook salmon fillets, so they are tender and juicy on the inside while crispy on the outside.
Next up on the menu is a side dish of roasted vegetables. Ina's recipe includes zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, and onions, which are roasted until tender and caramelized. She serves the vegetables with a balsamic vinaigrette made with honey and Dijon mustard.
Ina's dinner party guests are set to arrive soon, so she quickly puts the finishing touches on everything. She sets the table with beautiful tableware and flowers, preps some appetizers, including a delicious tomato and goat cheese tart. Her friends start to arrive, and the evening kicks off with a glass of champagne and some lively conversation.
As the meal is served, Ina's guests enjoy the flavorful and beautifully presented dishes. The salmon with green sauce is a hit, and everyone marvels at the vibrant colors of the roasted vegetables. For dessert, the fruit tart steals the show, and Ina's guests can't get enough of the sweet and flaky crust with the juicy fruit filling.
Throughout the episode, Ina shares her expertise on cooking techniques, ingredient selection, and presentation, making it clear why she is such an accomplished chef and beloved TV personality. The Night Before Dinner is a charming and inspiring episode that will give viewers plenty of inspiration for their next dinner party.
