Ina is Back to Basics

By: FN Dish Editor

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The FN Dish takes you inside Ina's new barn, new show, and new book, Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics.

To win an autographed copy of Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics, enter your favorite, "basic" cooking technique in the comments below. Thanks to all who submitted cooking techniques -- CONTEST ENDED on 10/27 -- winner will be contacted via email!

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