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Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook
Ina Garten · Book · 2020
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Common questions
How many recipes are featured in Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook?
Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook contains 85 new recipes created by Ina Garten. These dishes are designed to be soul-satisfying and are intended to help home cooks feed their deepest cravings with a collection of all-new culinary options.
Is Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook considered a bestseller?
Yes, Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook is a number one New York Times bestseller. It was also recognized as one of the best cookbooks of the year by several publications, including The New York Times Book Review, Food Network, and The Washington Post.
Who is the author of Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook?
The author of Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook is Ina Garten. She is widely known as one of America's favorite home cooks and compiled this specific collection of recipes to provide readers with soul-satisfying meals.
When was Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook published?
Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook was published in 2020. This collection features 85 new recipes that were curated by Ina Garten to provide readers with a variety of soul-satisfying dishes that address deep cravings.