Hearty boeuf Bourguignon served in deep bowls over a garlic-rubbed slice of baguette toast; decadently rich croque monsieur, eggy and oozing with cheese; gossamer cr232;me brulee, its sweetness offset by a brittle burnt-sugar topping. Whether shared in a cozy French bistro or in your own home, the romance and enduring appeal of French country cooking is irrefutable. Here is the book that helps you bring that spirit, those evocative dishes, into your own home.What Ina Garten is known for8212;on her Food Network show and in her three previous bestselling books8212;is adding a special twist to familiar dishes, while also streamlining the recipes so you spend less time in the kitchen but still emerge with perfection. And that8217;s exactly what she offers in Barefoot in Paris. Ina8217;s kir royale includes the unique addition of raspberry liqueur8212;a refreshing alternative to the traditional cr232;me de cassis. Her vichyssoise is brightened with the addition of zucchini, and her chocolate mousse is deeply flavored with the essence of orange. All of these dishes are true to their Parisian roots, but all offer something special8212;and are thoroughly delicious, completely accessible, and the perfect fare for friends and family. Barefoot in Paris is suffused with Ina8217;s love of the city, of the bustling outdoor markets and alluring little shops, of the bakeries and fromageries and charcuteries8212;of the wonderful celebration of food that you find on every street corner, in every neighborhood. So take a trip to Paris with the perfect guide8212;the Barefoot Contessa herself8212;in her most personal book yet.