Ep 2. Surprise Italian Party

In Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics season 10 episode 2, titled "Surprise Italian Party", Ina Garten is throwing a surprise Italian-themed party for her husband Jeffrey. With the help of her friend Miguel, Ina prepares an impressive spread of classic Italian dishes, including antipasti, pasta with roasted vegetables, and Italian lemonade.

To start things off, Ina prepares a stunning antipasti platter featuring grilled vegetables, cured meats, and cheeses. She also makes homemade hummus with sun-dried tomatoes, which she serves with pita chips and vegetables for dipping. Ina then moves on to the main course, a hearty pasta dish made with roasted tomatoes, eggplant, and zucchini. She also makes a simple arugula salad with lemon vinaigrette to serve alongside it.

For dessert, Ina decides to make a lemon sorbet and tops it with Limoncello for an extra kick of flavor. She also makes a classic Italian panna cotta, which she serves with a mixed berry sauce. Throughout the episode, Ina shares her tips and tricks for throwing a successful party, including how to make dishes ahead of time and how to set a beautiful table.

As the party gets underway, Ina's guests arrive and are delighted with the Italian feast before them. Jeffrey is especially surprised and grateful for the effort that Ina has put into the party, and the two of them enjoy a lovely evening with friends and good food.

Overall, Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics season 10 episode 2 is a fun and festive episode that shows viewers how to throw a great party with classic Italian dishes. Ina's easy-to-follow recipes and entertaining tips make it easy for viewers to recreate their own Italian-themed party at home.