Ok, here is my first attempt at a “homemade” cooking video. When I say first attempt, I mean first attempt. Zoe and I pulled this together yesterday afternoon, and there weren’t any re-takes, we shot and edited with what we had. I’m proud to say that this video was filmed and edited by my 12 year old daughter, Zoe. Yay Zoe! Zoe is always shooting videos with her friends, and editing up a storm, so I asked her if she might want to earn a few bucks by filming some videos for the blog this summer. I think she did a wonderful job, and all in all, for our first video, I think it turned out pretty good. Making your first video is like putting together your first blog post or posting your first photograph. It can be a bit intimidating, but you have to start somewhere, so here you go. The video has a cute ending, so stick with it.
I love Ina Garten, and have quite a few of her recipes on this blog. Her recipes are easy to follow and perfect for the “everyday” cook. This pasta one of my favorite summer pastas, as the ingredients are simple and fresh and the flavors are amazing.
This pasta is the perfect make-ahead meal, as the tomatoes need to marinate with the olive oil and seasonings for at least 4 hours at room temperature. It’s also the perfect meal to serve up at a dinner party, because it’s virtually a one-bowl meal (less dishes to clean up) and so easy to prepare because all you have to do is throw in the capellini right before serving. Instead of slaving over the stove, you can spend quality time relaxing with your friends. That sounds great to me!
Ina’s summer garden pasta:
Recipe from Barefoot Contessa at Home
Serves 6
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- 4 pints cherry tomatoes, halved – I used 2 pints
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil – I used 1/4 cup
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic (6 cloves) – I used 4 cloves
- 18 large basil leaves, julienned, plus extra for serving – I used 9 basil leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes – I used 1/4 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt - I used 1/2 teaspoon
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 pound angel hair pasta or capellini
- 1 1/2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
Slice up the basil into thin strips.
Just before you’re ready to serve, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the capellini and cook according to the directions on the package (be careful, as it only takes 2 to 3 minutes to cook capellini pasta). Serve up the pasta in large bowls and top with some Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
Another thing I love about this pasta is that you can usually get two nights out of it (at least in my family). Serve this up with some garlic bread and you have the perfect simple summer meal.
I chose not to speak in the video because honestly, I’m not ready to do that yet. Every time I hear myself on video I cringe. I say the words “you know” and “like” too much, so I have to work up the confidence to do a talking cooking video!
Kristina LaRue July 20, 2012 at 12:00 pm
awe, this is just so precious! love your sweet family
Jacquelyn Grandy July 20, 2012 at 5:11 pm
Thanks so much Kristina. I feel blessed!
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen July 20, 2012 at 3:28 pm
I LOVED this!!! so another!!! your house looks so clean!! and very pretty! the pasta is a winner
) Great fun
Mary x
Jacquelyn Grandy July 20, 2012 at 5:12 pm
I had to laugh at your comment Mary. I am a bit anal when it comes to keeping the house clean. Cheers!
Tricia @ saving room for dessert July 20, 2012 at 4:57 pm
What fun! Zoe rocks – she has a great future. The recipe and photos are pretty great too. Have a lovely weekend.
Jacquelyn Grandy July 20, 2012 at 5:13 pm
Thanks Tricia! She is going to film camp in 2 weeks and can’t wait to learn more. It was a fun experience making this video together.
jyllzie July 20, 2012 at 4:57 pm
is this what dinner at your house is like every night??? how civilized! everyone helping…wonderful! we are just starting to get tomatoes out of our garden. this recipe will be a great way to use the bounty in the coming weeks
Jacquelyn Grandy July 20, 2012 at 5:15 pm
Hi Jullzie. Yes, most nights. We always try and sit down as a family for dinner, as that’s important to us. It bonds us and relaxes us. It’s a great time to catch up with each other.
I wish I had a green thumb to grow some bounty in my backyard.
whatalife July 20, 2012 at 5:03 pm
Love that Zoe! I’m going to show this to the girls and get them to help make it. Maybe that will get them excited about eating something new. Fingers crossed! xoxo
Jacquelyn Grandy July 20, 2012 at 5:16 pm
Thank Cathie girl! I will post some videos of Zoe cooking so the girls can follow some of her favorite recipes. They will be more “kid friendly” dishes.
xoxo,
Your workout buddy!
Kitchen Belleicious July 20, 2012 at 10:38 pm
i love that you did a film and I love even more that you seem to be like myself and I would rather show every step imaginable rather than show myself in the film! LOL! I hate being in front of any camera. the pasta looks amazing girl. perfect for this summer.
Jacquelyn Grandy July 21, 2012 at 2:37 pm
Thanks girl! I thought I would love being in a “video” but I saw myself and got all self conscious. I thought the music was a much better way to go.
Em (Wine and Butter) July 20, 2012 at 11:25 pm
I.LOVE.YOUR.FAMILY!!!! ANd how talented is Zoe – Ive tried to put together videos (not of cooking, but of our wedding and other stuff like that..). Anyways – they have always been AWFUL. This, on the other hand, is wonderful. Your kids are very blessed indeed. Cant wait to see yo soon!!! xoxox
Jacquelyn Grandy July 21, 2012 at 2:42 pm
Hey Em! Zoe loves reading all these comments and the emails I have received. She always wanted to get a video on youtube and it’s now officially there.
I say, just make a video and get it out there. We are our worst critics. I had Zoe film and edit the video because I wanted it out of my hands. I knew if I put it together that I would end up scrapping it. Can’t wait to see you as well. I’m off to that food staging course in your neck of the woods today! Wish me luck. It’s from 10:00 till 5:00, LONG DAY!
Lori Hammer Boudreau July 21, 2012 at 12:34 pm
I knew the “play days” back in grade school would eventually get you somewhere in life…soooo funny!! What was the one line you said the entire play?? “That’s what I say” Love your blog Jackie!!
Miss you!
Jacquelyn Grandy July 21, 2012 at 2:54 pm
Lori girl! How are you? Thanks so much for reaching out. I was just thinking of you as the kids as I visited my dad and brother last month. We were looking through old pictures, and of course, there were tons of you and I with those beautiful “big” hairdos. I grabbed two that I wanted to send you. There is a great one of you in the van, (big blue Nellie) with your blue bandana on. Anyway, the universe is amazing how it connects us all. You think of someone and boom, you’re in touch with them.
I totally remember that play and my “one liner.” I hit the big time then ☺
I hope all is well with you and the kids. Miss you as well and thanks so much for reaching out. I love hearing from old friends.
xoxo,
Jackie
Pam July 23, 2012 at 2:14 am
I almost made this pasta for dinner tonight! Yours looks wonderful.
Jacquelyn Grandy July 23, 2012 at 3:55 pm
Great minds think alike!
bakerfamily5 July 23, 2012 at 5:32 pm
Jackie
We’re in Tahoe on vaca right now and I am going to buy the ingredients for this fab dish!!! Will be perfect on the deck in the warm weather! Zoe did a wonderful job, I had all my girls watch it:)
Jacquelyn Grandy July 24, 2012 at 2:15 am
Happy Summer Amanda. Great to hear from you. I hope the pasta was a hit. I made up an amazing and easy pasta tonight that the whole family LOVED! I’ll be sure to post it next week.
Glad everyone enjoyed Zoe’s video.
Becca @ The Dabblist July 24, 2012 at 3:24 am
Jackie! Your blog is gorgeous, and this video is just so lovely. I want to see more!
foodporn.net July 25, 2012 at 8:08 am
Hey Jacquelyn,
You know what? I tried to make this 2 times before (finally) successfully pleased my family.
But it is worth the hard work. LOL.
Anyway, thank you for making me look like a professional.
you can submit your summer-garden-pasta photos to Food Photography to make others hungry.
You know it’s fun to make others hungry. Especially when they are so hungry they finally want to create your recipe.
It is worth the try.
Thanks!
Jacquelyn Grandy July 29, 2012 at 4:38 am
So glad you made the dish and your family approved. I will definitely take a look at the site and submit some photos. Thanks for the tip!
M. Rachel Curry July 27, 2012 at 5:04 pm
This was so great, loved the video, it was simple, creative, fun and sweet. I’m a photogrpaher and work with video a lot, And it was impressive, keep up the good work zoe.
Jacquelyn Grandy July 29, 2012 at 4:36 am
Thank you so much for commenting on the video. I show Zoe all the comments and she just beams when she hears them. It really means a lot coming from a professional