Ep 4. Birthday Boat Party

In the season 20, episode 4 of Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten is throwing a birthday boat party for a friend and she wants to make it an unforgettable celebration. She starts her preparations by picking up fresh flowers from the market and taking them back to her kitchen to create beautiful flower arrangements. With the scent of fresh flowers now filling her kitchen, Ina moves on to the food preparations.

First up, Ina makes caviar dip and deviled eggs with smoked salmon. She then moves on to the main course, which is a French chicken salad served on delicious bread with a compound butter spread. The salad is loaded with chicken, grilled vegetables, and a herb vinaigrette that packs a punch of flavor.

Next, Ina switches to dessert and prepares a stunning fruit tart served with freshly whipped cream. She then jumps into the kitchen to prepare her signature cocktail: a delicious, refreshing grapefruit Cosmo.

With all the preparations complete, Ina heads out to the marina where she boards the boat and gets ready to throw the party. Guests arrive and are wowed by the beautiful flower arrangements and the delicious spread that Ina has prepared. Everyone enjoys the food, drinks, and camaraderie of being out on the water.

Later in the episode, Ina takes a trip to the market to pick up supplies for her home kitchen where she shows us how to make her deliciously decadent Parmesan chive crackers. She then demonstrates how to prepare an easy but delicious dinner of prosciutto-wrapped cod with buttery leeks. Lastly, Ina shares how to make a mouth-watering dessert of skillet brownies with a pecan topping.

Overall, the season 20, episode 4 of Barefoot Contessa is all about celebrating friendship and making every occasion a memorable one. With Ina's delicious recipes and flair for entertaining, it's impossible not to have a good time.