Ep 4. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

In this episode of Barefoot Contessa, host Ina Garten is all about three meals of the day: breakfast, lunch, and dinner. She starts off with a classic breakfast dish, homemade granola. Ina shares her tips for making the perfect batch of granola that's crunchy, sweet, and just the right amount of salty. She then uses the granola to create a delicious yogurt parfait, perfect for a quick and healthy breakfast on the go.

Next up, Ina shares a recipe for a hearty and satisfying lunch of roasted vegetable soup and grilled cheese. She demonstrates how to make a rich and flavorful soup packed with seasonal vegetables like butternut squash, carrots, and sweet potatoes. She also shows how to make a classic grilled cheese sandwich, complete with homemade tomato soup for dipping.

For dinner, Ina prepares a simple and elegant meal of roasted salmon with green sauce and herbed rice. She shares her tips for perfectly roasting salmon, and demonstrates how to make a flavorful green herb sauce using parsley, basil, and capers. And of course, no meal would be complete without a side dish, so Ina prepares a delicious herbed rice packed with fresh herbs like thyme and dill.

Throughout the episode, Ina shares her favorite kitchen tips and tricks, from the perfect way to cook rice to the best way to chop vegetables quickly and efficiently. She also emphasizes the importance of cooking with seasonal ingredients and supporting local farmers and purveyors.

Overall, this episode of Barefoot Contessa is all about simple and delicious meals that are perfect for any time of the day. Whether you're looking for a healthy breakfast, a satisfying lunch, or an elegant dinner, Ina Garten has you covered with her signature style and expertise in the kitchen.