Make It Ahead: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook [Hardcover]

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For the first time, trusted and beloved cookbook author Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa, answers the number one question she receives from cooks:Can I make it ahead?

If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in front of the stove at your own party, scrambling to get everything to the table at just the right moment, Ina is here to let you in on her secrets! Thanks to twenty years of running a specialty food store and fifteen years writing cookbooks, she has learned exactly which dishes you can prep, assemble, or cook ahead of time. Whether you’re hosting a party or simply making dinner on a hectic weeknight, Ina gives you lots of amazing recipes that taste just as good—or even better!—when they’re made in advance.

InMake It Ahead,each recipe includes clear instructions for what you can do ahead of time, and how far in advance, so you can cook with confidence and eliminate last-minute surprises. Make a pitcher ofSummer Rosé Sangriafilled with red berries, let it chill overnight for the flavors to develop, and you have a delicious drink to offer your friends the minute they arrive. Simmer a pot ofWild Mushroom & Farro Soup, enjoy a bowl for lunch, and freeze the rest for a chilly evening. You can prep the kale, Brussels sprouts, and lemon vinaigrette forWinter Slawahead of time and simply toss them together before serving. AssembleFrench Chicken Pot Piesfilled with artichokes and fresh tarragon a day in advance and then pop them in the oven half an hour before dinner. And for dessert, everyone needs the recipe for Ina’sDecadent (gluten-free!) Chocolate Caketopped withMake-Ahead Whipped Cream. Ina also includes recipes for the biggest cooking day of the year—Thanksgiving! HerUltimate Make-Ahead Roast TurkeyandGravy with Onions & Sagemay just change your life.

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