Ina Garten’s Lemon Chicken with Croutons from Barefoot in Paris is weeknight-simple but dinner-party worthy. A whole chicken roasted with lemon, onion, butter, and seasoning, served over olive oil–sautéed croutons that soak up every dripping. Minimal effort, maximum flavor – exactly what Ina does best.
Ina Garten’s Provençal Vegetable Soup with Pistou is cozy French comfort at its best. A saffron-tinged broth filled with tender vegetables and tiny pasta gets a burst of flavor from pistou – a garlicky mix of basil, tomato paste, and Parmesan that turns each bowl into pure, soul-warming perfection.
Ina Garten’s Lentil Sausage Soup is the definition of cozy comfort food. Packed with veggies, smoky kielbasa, and tender lentils, it’s hearty, nourishing, and deeply flavorful. This updated version tweaks the cooking method for even better flavor!
In honor of an upcoming Paris trip, we cooked our way through Ina Garten’s Barefoot in Paris for cookbook club. From classic Boeuf Bourguignon to dreamy profiteroles with salted caramel gelato and warm chocolate sauce, it was a night full of French-inspired favorites and rich, nostalgic Barefoot Contessa flavors.
This classic recipe features eggs baked in individual gratin dishes with bubbling cream and butter, fresh herbs, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. This elegant French-inspired dish from “Barefoot in Paris” transforms basic ingredients into a sophisticated breakfast, perfect for serving with crusty baguette slices.
It took me three years into the project to work up the courage to finally make this, and while it takes some time to pull together, it’s much easier than expected! This show-stopping dessert consists of four primary elements: meringue islands, a pool crème anglaise, drizzling of caramel, and finally a sprinkling of almond praline.
Book: Barefoot in Paris, page 90Episode: Tale of Two SoupsRating: 5/5 How Easy Is That: EasyStore-Bought Is Fine: Kielbasa Pricey Ingredients: —Hard-to-find: — Recipe on Foodnetwork.com
My favorite recipes from Ina Garten’s Barefoot in Paris, from Herbed-Baked Eggs and Chicken with Morels to Beef Bourguignon, Cauliflower Gratin, and iconic French desserts. A practical guide to the best Barefoot Contessa French recipes to cook from Ina’s Paris-inspired cookbook.