Ep 12. Kitchen Clambake

In the twelfth episode of season one of Barefoot Contessa, titled "Kitchen Clambake," host Ina Garten shares her tips and tricks for throwing a classic New England clambake right in your own kitchen.

Garten starts by showing viewers how to choose the best seafood for their clambake, including fresh clams, mussels, shrimp, and lobster. She then walks through the steps of seasoning the seafood and preparing the broth that will be used to steam everything together.

Next, Garten demonstrates how to assemble a makeshift clambake in your own kitchen using pots and pans to simulate the traditional pit in which clambakes are typically cooked. She explains how to layer the seafood with potatoes and corn to create a flavorful and visually appealing presentation.

Throughout the episode, Garten also shares her insights into choosing the right wine to pair with the clambake as well as side dishes like herbed bread and a simple arugula salad.

As always, Garten's warm and inviting personality shines through as she shares her love of cooking with her audience and offers up helpful tips to make complex recipes accessible to even novice cooks. Fans of Barefoot Contessa and seafood lovers alike will find plenty to enjoy in this classic episode.