Showing posts with label The Barefoot Contessa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The Barefoot Contessa. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Sticky Toffee Date Cake

 I've really been on a date kick lately as previously seen here.  That being said I couldn't resist making this sticky toffee date cake for Easter.  Sweet, moist date caked infused with a toffee glaze.  If that wasn't enough you must have it served warm and topped with some extra glaze and a generous scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.  It was the perfect ending to a lovely meal. 


 

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Creamy Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Croutons

 My mom bought me The Barefoot Contessa’s (Ina Garten) latest cookbook, Foolproof.  During last week’s super chilly weather the recipe for creamy tomato soup with grilled cheese croutons was calling my name.  It was so simple to make and the flavors were just ridiculously good.  I made sure my first taste was the perfect bite of creamy tomato soup topped with a crisp, buttery grilled cheese crouton.  It was like getting hugged by your mama.  So comforting, eyes-rolling-to-the-back-of-your-head-delicious.