Make It Ahead: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook

Ina Garten addresses the most common question she receives from home cooks: which dishes can be prepared in advance. Drawing on twenty years of running a specialty food store and fifteen years of cookbook writing, she shares recipes and techniques for dishes that can be prepped, assembled, or cooked ahead of time. Each recipe includes specific instructions on what can be done in advance and how far ahead preparation is possible. Examples include Summer Rosé Sangria chilled overnight, Wild Mushroom & Farro Soup that freezes well, Winter Slaw with components prepped separately, French Chicken Pot Pies assembled a day ahead, and a gluten-free Chocolate Cake with Make-Ahead Whipped Cream. The book also features make-ahead recipes for Thanksgiving, including Ultimate Make-Ahead Roast Turkey and Gravy with Onions & Sage. The cookbook includes photographs and make-ahead tips designed to help home cooks prepare meals with reduced last-minute stress while maintaining the flavors associated with Barefoot Contessa recipes.