August farmers markets are bursting with tomatoes, peaches, zucchini, corn, watermelon, and berries at their peak. This guide highlights Ina Garten’s best recipes that showcase summer’s freshest flavors, from simple tomato sandwiches to show-stopping fruit desserts, so you can savor the season while it lasts.
When the weather is too hot to cook, Ina Garten comes to the rescue. This collection of no-cook Barefoot Contessa recipes keeps your kitchen – from smoked salmon dishes to make-ahead salads and smart store-bought shortcuts, these dishes are summer lifesavers -no oven or stove required.
Whether it’s simple classics like French Apple Tart and Chocolate Cassis Cake, or showstoppers like Coeur a la Crème with Raspberries and Ile Flottante, or delicious challenges like Soufflé a L’Orange and Mixed Berry Pavlova, Ina, being the Francophile she is, offers plenty of options to choose from!
Check out my favorite recipes for the grill from classic Memorial Day treats like Niman Ranch Burgers with Caramelized Onions and Townline’s BBQ Pork Ribs to new favorites such as Grilled Peaches with Amaretti and Grilled Oysters with Lemon Dill Butter.
This easy vegan Pesto White Bean Dip from Edy’s cookbook is perfect for potlucks. Elevate it with homemade Greenery Pesto using walnuts, herbs, lemon, and garlic. Simply blend with cannellini beans for a flavorful dish that’s beginner-friendly.
My first Mardi Gras king cake experience using Southern Living’s Praline-Cream Cheese recipe was a delicious success. This traditional New Orleans treat combines yeasted sour cream dough with cinnamon pecan cream cheese filling, topped with buttery glaze and symbolic colored sprinkles. Only thing missing was the plastic baby!
From stews with the volume turned up like Filet of Beef Bourguignon and Lamb Stew with Spring Vegetables to classic soups like Lentil Sausage and Chicken Noodle, Ina’s got something for everyone.
2024 was a whirlwind year for us as Alex and I took a huge leap, leaving our home of 15 years in NYC for a new adventure in Portland, Maine. Today, I am sharing all my favorite recipes that got me through 2024 – both the ones I created and the cookbook gems I discovered. Hope they inspire you to get in the kitchen!