Ina Garten
Author of the Barefoot Contessa series. Generous with butter, conservative about technique.
Cited in 5 places
- Chocolate Chip Cookies/ Counterpoint
“I bake mine the same day. A good dough does not need a day in the fridge to be a generous cookie.”
Barefoot Contessa Foolproof — Clarkson Potter (2012) - Chocolate Chip Cookies/ Argument
“Resting a cookie dough is a restaurant move. Home bakers should bake when they want a cookie.”
The Rest Period — argued for "Same Day" - Chocolate Chip Cookies/ Argument
“Chips hold their shape, distribute evenly, and give every bite a recognizable cookie experience.”
Chips vs. Chunks — argued for "The Chip" - Chocolate Chip Cookies/ Argument
“Salt belongs in the dough, evenly. Top-salted cookies are an Instagram artifact.”
Salt at the End — argued for "Salt In" - Risotto/ Counterpoint
“A spoon of mascarpone at the end is an easier path to creaminess than a long mantecatura.”
Make It Ahead — Clarkson Potter (2014)