Ina Garten, a.k.a. The Barefoot Contessa, is my hero. I use her cookbooks religiously because her recipes are simple, downright delicious and perfect for entertaining.
Her latest cookbook, Barefoot Contessa How Easy is That?, is an instant classic! The moment I picked up the book, I wanted to make every single recipe: smoked salmon deviled eggs, tarragon potato salad, red velvet cupcakes… (Are you drooling yet? The list goes on and on.) And true to the title of the book, the recipes are unbelievably easy!
Here is a peek into the cookbook — Ina Garten’s recipe for “Stilton & Walnut Crackers” in the recipe box to the right.