Barefoot Contessa

Just when Jeffrey thought his Birthday surprise was a romantic walk along the beach Ina has other plans - a surprise beach BBQ for him with his closest friends.

Miguel is documenting Ina's garden through the changing seasons on film. In return for the pictures Ina is making him a mouth-watering lunch - Lemon Fusilli with Arugula and Panacotta with Balsamic Strawberries.

Why just have flowers on the table when you can have them all around? It's the local florist's 20th anniversary and Ina is making a dinner to eat right in the store.

Ina?s got company so in the morning she prepares a show stopping spread of Breakfast Bread Pudding, Garlic Herb Tomatoes and moorish Maple Roasted Bacon in her honor, all washed down with delicious Pomegranate Fizz.

Ina prepares a delicious moveable feast to eat harbor side on a friend's boat. Rum daiquiris start the party, followed by Roasted Eggplant Spread, Roasted Shrimp and Orzo salad, and a showstopping Coconut Cake.

A finger food lunch for any occasion. Ina hosts a working lunch for her book editor and designer. The menu theme is bite size finger food including fabulous open and closed sandwiches.

Ina embarks on a day of experimentation and tests out some classic comfort food recipes on her work colleagues.

Ina's gone under the hammer and been won at The East Hampton, Group for the South Fork Annual benefit. The auction prize is a Contessa Lunch made by Ina herself.

On the menu is a delicious Roast Loin Of Pork With Fennel Stuffing, Cauliflower Gratin, Green Green Vegetables and a Pumpkin Parfait with Ginger Biscuits.

Ina is celebrating finishing her new book with alfresco party with a Mediterranean theme. With recipes for Lambe Kebobs, tomato feta salad and a black and white angel food cake.