Barefoot Contessa

Turkey doesn't have to be saved for Thanksgiving it's a delicious meal all year round. Ina creates two menus from one turkey a casual midweek supper with friends on the menu Herbed Butter Roast Turkey, Thyme Popover, Vegetable Tian and Crème Brule.

Ina is hosting a delicious Sunday brunch party for a group of weekend guests On the menu banana crunch muffins, vanilla yogurt with fruit, Bloody Mary, Smoked salmon fritatta and marmalade butter. This is weekend laid back food made in advance.

Ina is hosting a dinner party Friday night but has no time to make dinner. So she creates a menu that can be made in advance. Zucchini Vichyssoise, Rosemary Polenta, Chicken with Morels and Coconut Macaroons served with iced coffee.

Ina's friend is having a hectic day and she is making it better with a comforting home cooked meal. Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potato, Hearts of lettuce with Blue Cheese dressing and Deep Dish Apple Pie in front of the fire.

Ina's friend is hosting an art exhibition and needs a menu that can stand the test of time and can be eaten from a napkin. Grilled lemon chicken with a satay dip, cheese straws, cheese platter and spanokopita and edible topiaries.

A three course breakfast is guaranteed to impress the one you love. Ina's husband Jeffrey has been away and she's making him a welcome home breakfast. Freshly baked brioche, Strawberry Jam, blood orange mimosa, fruit crunch sundaes and hot chocolate.

It's Ina's friend Robert Stillin Birthday and she's making him a special Birthday dinner. Rack of Lamb Pissaldiere, Potato and Fennel Gratin, Sautéed Carrots and Coeur a La Crème with fruit sauce. This is a perfect gift for the man who has everything.

Ina takes her inspiration from Parisian markets, food stores and street cafes and translates scary traditional French recipes into easy foolproof have a go dishes. Recipes include: lemon chicken with croutons, French string beans and caramelized shallots influenced by the Parisian rotisserie, grilled sour dough topped with arugula and goats cheese and smoked salmon and cucumbers.

Ina takes a trip to Paris her foody mission is to find traditional French dishes and translate them into easy elegant recipes to make at home. On the menu herbed baked eggs, endive pear and Roquefort salad and a classic French dessert – profiteroles.

Ina shares her secret for creating a fabulous fun kids birthday menu including food for parents as well. Decorate it yourself Birthday cake and pissaladiere with two toppings to suit all palettes. Ina's stylist friend Miguel will help set up the party.