Who can resist the combination of chocolate and raspberries? This is an easy recipe to make and great for entertaining.

A perfect treat for any mom this Mother’s Day.

16 ounces white chocolate
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
2 cups fresh raspberries (or strawberries if you prefer)
finely chopped pistachios (optional)

In a heavy pot on very low heat, melt the chocolate and butter together, stirring occasionally.

Remove from the heat and stir in whipping cream. The mixture will still be very liquid. Place in a bowl and refrigerate, uncovered, until it is cool and until mixture thickens, about 2 hours.

Spoon a layer of mousse into a serving bowl (glass looks beautiful for this). Top with a few raspberries and another layer of mousse. Top with raspberries. Garnish with chopped pistachios if desired.

Simple, delicious and elegant. Can’t beat that.

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Barefoot Contessa Family Style Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family

Ina Garten, who shared her gift for casual entertaining in the bestselling Barefoot Contessa Cookbook and Barefoot Contessa Parties!, is back with her most enticing recipes yet—a collection of her favorite dishes for everyday cooking. In Barefoot Contessa Family Style, Ina explains that sharing our lives and tables with those we love is too essential to be saved just for special occasions—and it’s easy to do if you know how to cook irresistible meals with a minimum of fuss.

For Ina, the best way to make guests feel at home is to serve them food that’s as unpretentious as it is delicious. So in her new book, she’s collected the recipes that please her friends and family most—dishes like East Hampton Clam Chowder, Parmesan Roasted Asparagus, and Linguine with Shrimp Scampi. It’s the kind of fresh, accessible food that’s meant to be passed around the table in big bowls or platters and enjoyed with warm conversation and laughter.

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This is my 5th Barefoot Contessa cookbook and this one is every bit as wonderful as the other four books. The recipes are versatile, easy to follow and they are fail safe. I can easily prepare a new recipes from Family Style for my family or friends with the confidence that it will turn out delicious and the results are as if I had been making these recipes for years. I am very happy that I purchased this cookbook.

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