Episode 1
Barefoot To-Go
21m
Ina gives brown-bagging a Barefoot makeover with flavor-rich portable food.
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TV series
Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics
200819 seasons
The Barefoot Contessa is back and this time it's basics of her incredible elegant and easy recipes. Ina throws open the doors of her Hampton's home for more delicious food, dazzling ideas and good fun.
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Not streaming in United States
Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics premiered October 18, 2008. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
The Barefoot Contessa is back and this time it's basics of her incredible elegant and easy recipes. Ina throws open the doors of her Hampton's home for more delicious food, dazzling ideas and good fun.
Season 2 episodes
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Episode 2
The Flame Game
21m
Ina fires at the grill for a pre-game barbecue with her card shark friends.
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Episode 3
Herb Hall of Fame
21m
Ina shares, fantastic recipes and tricks for ramping up flavor with herbs.
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Episode 4
Go Greek
21m
Ina uses every day ingredients to make a Greek-inspired dinner party menu.
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Episode 5
What Friends Are For
21m
Ina helps her friends impress their colleagues with a tasty weeknight meal.
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Episode 6
Birthday Breakfast BBQ
21m
Ina throws a breakfast BBQ to celebrate the morning after a birthday bash.
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Episode 7
Perfect Pasta
21m
Ina goes back to basics on pasta with new ideas and quick cook recipes.
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Episode 8
Keep It Sweet
21m
Ina shares her ideas and recipes for the perfect way to end a meal.
Where to watch Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics
Episode 9
Pizza Party
21m
Ina goes back to basics on recipes that work for kids and adults.
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Episode 10
Thanksgiving 2.0
21m
It's out with the old and in with the new as Ina shakes up Thanksgiving.
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Episode 11
Perfect Holiday Dinner
21m
Ina goes back to basics on dazzling entertaining on a shoestring budget.
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Episode 12
Feature Flavor
21m
Ina is amping up flavor in recipes for a magazine photo shoot in NY.
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Episode 13
Chicken 101
21m
Ina goes back to basics on chicken with simple recipes delicious shortcuts.
Where to watch Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics
Episode 14
Farm Stand Food
21m
Ina creates three fresh dishes from a box delivered by a local farm.
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Episode 15
Get Grilling
21m
From swordfish to skirt steak, Ina goes back to basics on grilling.
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Episode 16
Baking Basics
21m
It's back to basics with a cookie master class and simple baking solutions.
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Episode 17
Italian Food at Home
21m
Executive Chef Joe Realmuto shares some of his famous Italian recipes.
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Episode 18
Surprise Surprise
21m
Ina surprises Jeffrey with a surprise dinner date featuring a Greek twist.
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Episode 19
Outdoor Entertaining
21m
Ina creates the perfect tea party menu for a garden tour party.
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Episode 20
Thanksgiving Potluck
21m
Ina goes back to basics on Thanksgiving potluck parties.
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More about Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics
Cast
Ina GartenSelf - HostProduction details
- Status
- Returning Series
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 25
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Food NetworkUnited States
Food NetworkUnited Kingdom