Makayla Chipp’s Reviews > Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again > Status Update

Lemon Fusilli with Arugula 4.5/5 ⭐️ Delicious and so easy! I added fresh cherry tomatoes, and I think other vegetables would work well too. I love a lemon pasta in the summer, and the arugula adds great flavor. The only reason it’s not a 5/5 is that the heavy cream makes it a bit richer and heavier than most summer pastas, so it wouldn’t be a regular staple for me.

Chicken with Goat Cheese & Basil 3/5 ⭐️ This is the lowest-rated recipe I’ve made so far. I’m not a huge fan of skin-on chicken, and it’s possible I didn’t get the skin crispy enough. I normally love goat cheese, but in this I found it a little overpowering. That said, I can definitely see this being a hit for someone who enjoys rich goat cheese and crispy chicken skin, it just wasn’t my favorite.

Chicken Salad Véronique 5/5 ⭐️ I made this before and it was a huge hit at my birthday party! I served it in butter lettuce leaves and added toasted pecans for extra crunch. I couldn’t find fresh tarragon, but even without it, this was one of the best chicken salads I’ve ever had. The bone-in, skin-on chicken breasts made it so flavorful! Best of all, it was simple to make. Definitely a repeat recipe.

Caesar Club Sandwich 4/5 ⭐️ This was a huge, filling sandwich that made a great lunch! I couldn’t find anchovy paste, so I substituted Caesar dressing, and it still turned out delicious. The combination of chicken, pancetta, arugula, and Parmesan worked really well together. I think the anchovy paste would have added a little more depth of flavor, but I’d definitely make this again. Great recipe!

Fresh Whiskey Sours 4.5/5 ⭐️- Batch cocktail that's very simple to make. My guests said it was very good. I enjoyed it despite not being a dark liquor kind of girl. Fresh citrus makes all the difference!

4.5/5 ⭐️ Herb-roasted onions – Who knew onion quarters could shine as a side? Lemony, herby, and so flavorful. Super cheap and quick to make, perfect alongside pork loin and mashed potatoes.

4/5 ⭐️ Buttermilk mashed potatoes – The perfect mashed potatoes: creamy, rich, and full of flavor. Definitely a treat with whole milk and a full stick of butter 😬 Next time, I’d salt to tast, they turned out a bit too salty for me.

4/5 ⭐️ Eli's Asian Salmon. I scaled this down to 1 lb of salmon, halved the marinade, and used about 1 cup total with ~3/4 cup panko. Even as someone who doesn’t love salmon, I thought this was verrrry good! Next time I’d use low-sodium soy sauce—one spot got a bit too salty where the panko soaked it up. Also, I’d skip wrapping it tightly in foil after baking since it softened that crispy top.

5/5 ⭐️ Broccoli Rabe with Garlic - Simple but incredibly flavorful. The garlic-infused oil coats every bite and really transforms the broccoli into something special. I used two heads of regular broccoli instead of broccoli rabe since I couldn’t find any, and it turned out perfect. I’ll try rabe next. I’ve heard it’s more bitter, but this version is absolutely going into my regular rotation.

4/5 ⭐️ Portobello Mushroom Lasagna is very rich; full of whole milk, cheese, and butter. It feels like a treat. I probably wouldn’t want it as leftovers because it’s so rich, but it would be great for serving a group. The distinct nutmeg flavor works well with the pepper and Parmesan. My only gripe: it uses 5 pans—lots of dishes! I’d also use 2–2.5 lbs mushrooms since they cook down so much.