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3/21/2019
Entertaining
Wrap Party!
We just finished filming a new season of Barefoot Contessa and I wanted to throw a party for the crew – but after filming all day, there was no time to cook!! I decided to do a simple appetizer buffet of things I could assemble at the last minute- the only real cooking involved was roasting the shrimp for 10 minutes and making a few easy dips. All I had to do before the party was arrange the platters and pop the Champagne!! Now that's my kind of party!
3/13/2019
Cooking
Irish Soda Bread
I might not be Irish but I still love to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by making Irish Soda Bread. This is a really easy bread to make - no kneading required! I love it toasted for breakfast with good Irish butter. Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!
2/20/2019
Cooking
Tagliarelle with Truffle Butter!
It’s Academy Awards time!! Why not treat your friends to a Hollywood-worthy dinner?? Tagliarelle with Truffle Butter is my go-to really fast but incredibly special dinner. And since the pasta sauce is made with white truffle butter instead of shaved truffles, you won’t need a movie contract to afford it!!
1/17/2019
Cooking
Cold-Weather Food
Nothing better than a big bowl of pasta on a cold winter night!! My Weeknight Bolognese is a Barefoot classic - a fast dinner after a busy day and SO satisfying. I may just have to make some tonight!!
Cooking
Irish Soda Bread
Tagliarelle with Truffle Butter!
Cold-Weather Food
My Favorite Two-fer Recipes!
Triple Chocolate Loaf Cakes
Warm Brown Rice & Butternut Squash
COOK LIKE A PRO is here!!
COOK LIKE A PRO SNEAK PEEK: Fresh Fig & Ricotta Cake
Make Vinaigrette Like a Pro!
COOK LIKE A PRO SNEAK PEEK: Cauliflower Toasts
Entertaining
Wrap Party!
My Favorite Love Songs
Make Daiquiris Like a Pro!
Easy Hors d'Oeuvres
Aperol Spritzers!
Flowers for Dad!
Holiday Table Setting
Valentine's Day Flowers
Holiday Cocktail Party!
Thanksgiving Table Setting
Gardens
Fields of Lavender!
Orchid Love
Spring in the Garden
Late Summer in the Garden
Summer Garden Madness
Summer in the Garden
Spring Garden
Autumn Garden
Hydrangeas!
Out & About
Mary Poppins Comes to the Barn!!
New Season of Cook Like a Pro!
Cook Like a Pro Sneak Peek Video!
If You're Coming to the Hamptons...
BOOK TOUR!
New Episodes of Cook Like a Pro!
Cook Like A Pro: Make-Ahead Desserts
"Cook Like a Pro" Premiere!
Cooking with Katie Couric!
Cook Like a Pro!
Lidey's Table
Sweet Potato Soup with Thai Curry & Coconut
Shredded Brussels Sprout Salad with Walnuts, Cranberries, and Blue Cheese
Trail Mix Cookies
Golden Beet Hummus
Maple & Ginger Glazed Salmon
Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad
Mustard & Herb Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
Hot Honey Roasted Carrots with Goat Cheese
Chipotle Braised Chicken and Rice
Blueberry Coconut Baked Oatmeal
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This Week's Question
I love to serve your Roasted Shrimp Cocktail for a dinner party. Can this be made ahead or should it be served warm?
From Marilyn - Venice, FL
I normally serve Roasted Shrimp Cocktail at room temperature; they don't have to be warm. Of course you can make them in advance, but I find refrigerating the shrimp changes their flavor and texture. I would prep everything in advance, and roast the shrimp up to an hour before you plan to serve them.
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