This book is all about saving you time and avoiding stress. These aren't recipes with three ingredients that you can throw together in five minutes before dinner. These are tried-and-true Barefoot Contessa recipes that are easy enough to make but still have all that deep, delicious flavor that makes a meal so satisfying.

I've tested the recipes endlessly, so I know they work; I've anticipated the kinds of problems you might encounter at home-and I've solved them before the recipe gets into the book. These are recipes you'll make over and over again and you'll feel confident that they'll turn out perfect every time.

In addition, I've compiled dozens of tips throughout this book with things that have made cooking and entertaining so much easier for me. I hope you find some that you love, too!

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Barefoot Contessa How Easy is That? 2010 Clarkson Potter/Publisher
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