Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook
About this product
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A collection of all-new soul-satisfying dishes from America’s favorite home cook! ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Book Review, Food Network, The Washington Post, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Town & Country
In Modern Comfort Food, Ina Garten shares 85 new recipes that will feed your deepest cravings. Many of these dishes are inspired by childhood favorites—but with the volume turned way up, such as Cheddar and Chutney Grilled Cheese sandwiches (the perfect match for Ina’s Creamy Tomato Bisque), Smashed Hamburgers with Caramelized Onions, and the crispiest hash browns that are actually made in a waffle iron!
There are few things more comforting than gathering for a meal with the ones you love, especially when dishes like Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas are at the center of the table. Old-fashioned crowd pleasers like Roasted Sausages, Peppers, and Onions are even more delicious and streamlined for quick cleanup. For dessert? You'll find the best Boston Cream Pie, Banana Rum Trifle, and Black and White Cookies you’ll ever make. Home cooks can always count on Ina’s dependable, easy-to-follow instructions, with lots of side notes for cooking and entertaining—it’s like having Ina right there beside you, helping you all the way.
From cocktails to dessert, from special weekend breakfasts to quick weeknight dinners, you’ll find yourself making these cozy and delicious recipes over and over again. Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon/Goodreads reviewers generally describe Modern Comfort Food as a highly approachable Ina Garten cookbook with reliable, comforting recipes and clear directions. Goodreads readers mention many 4- and 5-star reactions, while broader reviews note that the book is especially liked for easy-to-follow, homey dishes and attractive presentation.
Some negative feedback focuses on a few recipes feeling more involved than expected and on occasional expensive or less-common ingredients. Review coverage also suggests the book is one of Ina Garten’s better-received titles overall, though not universally loved by everyone who prefers simpler or more everyday ingredient lists.
On YouTube, the search surfaced actual videos tied to this book, including a Food Network interview-style video about Ina Garten’s Modern Comfort Food and a cooking-through-the-book video featuring a recipe from it. These indicate real video coverage of the cookbook rather than unrelated mentions.
- Amazon reviewers say the recipes are trustworthy, the photos are beautiful, and the cookbook makes a strong gift.
- Goodreads readers say many recipes are enjoyable and worth making, with plenty of high ratings.
- Review blogs say the book delivers comforting, reliable food, but some recipes can be pricier or more complex than expected.
- Reddit-style discussion around Ina Garten cookbooks suggests this title remains a notable favorite among many fans.
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Specifications
| Publisher | Clarkson Potter |
| Publication date | October 6, 2020 |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 256 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0804187061 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0804187060 |
| Item Weight | 2.33 pounds |
| Reading age | 5 years and up |
| Dimensions | 7.8 x 0.87 x 10.31 inches |
| Part of series | Barefoot Contessa |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,706 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #6 in Christmas Cooking #11 in Cooking for One or Two #16 in Comfort Food Cooking (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (18,070) |
