Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics

Ina's firing up the grill for a good old-fashioned Beach BBQ that's all about simplicity, flavor and informality. She makes Grilled Clams with Basil Breadcrumbs, Niman Ranch Burgers with Caramelized Onions and Chocolate S'mores.

Ina prepares a thank you breakfast basket for a friend packed with Date Nut Spice Bread, Orange Marmalade and Homemade Muesli With Red Berries.

Ina keeps it simple, delicious and portable with her pack-and-go picnic food. She throws a picnic in her back garden with Roasted Shrimp Salad, Pita Stuffed with Tabbouleh and Feta, and Ultimate Ginger Cookies

Ina Garten is giving comfort classics a makeover with recipes for Bagels with Smoked Salmon and Whitefish Salad, Virgin Marys, Roasted Potato and Leek Soup and Herb Garlic Bread.

Ina stocks her friends' fridge with incredible make-ahead meals to welcome them home after a trip. She includes Truffle Mac and Cheese, a Fresh Lemon Mousse and Cinnamon Honey Butter for breakfast toast.

Ina conjures up a dazzling two-course dinner in under an hour. With recipes for Mustard-Roasted Fish, Dill Fingerling Potatoes, Parmesan-Roasted Broccoli and Honey Vanilla Fromage Blanc, it's going to be fast and fabulous.

Ina tests recipes with and without their magic ingredients that unlock flavor. First up is lemon zest in an Easy Cheese Danish, then salt and vinegar in Chicken Salad Sandwiches and finally Chocolate Ganache Cupcakes with coffee.

With some store-cupboard staples and freezer standbys, Ina demonstrates how to pull together a fabulous dinner for unexpected guests. She whips up Spring Green Risotto, Shortbread Cookies and Caramel Pecan Sundaes in a flash.

Its back to basics on delicious French food made easy. Ina makes Jeffrey a French-inspired meal based on bistro favorites including Roasted Butternut Squash Salad, Easy Sole Meuniere and a French Apple Tart for dessert.

Ina cranks up the oven dial to high for a filet of beef that becomes incredible Truffled Sandwiches, then it's down to low for roasted tomatoes in a Caprese Salad. Finally, the oven gets switched off for sweet, crisp Meringues.

It's back to basics on warm, delicious comfort food for company. Ina makes her Company Pot Roast and Baked Potatoes with Yogurt and Sour Cream Dressing for a friend who is renovating her kitchen.

It's Ina and Jeffrey's 40th wedding anniversary and Ina is sharing her secrets for the perfect romantic meal. The menu features a Campari cocktail, Italian wedding soup, Brownie Pie and surprises for both Ina and Jeffrey.

Ina takes everyday favorites and gives them the star treatment by adding one special ingredient. She makes the ordinary extraordinary with her Deeply Chocolate Gelato, Lobster Pot Pie and perfect green salad vinaigrette.

Ina updates some Barefoot bestsellers by sharing shortcuts and know-how on Easy Sticky Buns, Mustard Chicken Salad, Roasted Vegetables and Roasted Vegetable Soup.

Ina shakes up her top five cheeses and experiments with new ideas outside of the cheese box. She makes a Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart, Savory Coeur a la Creme, Baked Brie Cheese platter and Roasted Pears with Blue Cheese.

Whatever the occasion, Ina Garten knows that a potluck party is one of the most basic strategies for easy entertaining, especially with her recipes for Short Ribs and Cheddar Dill Corn Bread.

Ina throws a party for theatrical friends. She's sharing her party rules and know-how to demonstrate how to throw big bashes completely stress free.

Ina Garten goes back to basics on easy, elegant entertaining. When guests expect something fancy, Ina makes it simple with an Italian meal that includes Shrimp Scampi and a no-cook Fruit Salad with Limoncello and Honey Lemon Yogurt.

Ina goes writes a plan instructing her friend Jack on how to throw the perfect cocktail party. Her three appetizers to make include delicious Roasted Shrimp Cocktail, Blue Cheese Crackers and Ham and Cheese in Puff Pastry.

Ina shares her secrets on how to throw the perfect breakfast party with make-ahead Buttermilk Cheddar Biscuits and homemade Strawberry Jam, a fun cocktail called Juice of a Few Flowers and soft Herbed Scrambled Eggs.

It's back to basics on bread and Ina tries out three different recipes.

Ina is revealing her foolproof countdown to the holiday meal with recipes for Herb Roasted Turkey Breast, Sausage and Herb Stuffing, Homemade Gravy and Celery Root and Apple Puree.

Ina goes back to basics on grilling and experiments with new and inventive ways to use the grill that go far beyond hot dogs and hamburgers.

From the simplest Garlic Roast Chicken to French-inspired Chicken Bouillabaisse and delicious chicken stock, Ina Garten goes back to basics on poultry.