I have to admit that I am a lot like you. I turn on the TV on Saturday mornings and watch cooking shows. I do it to get inspired – as like you I have a normal 9-5 job that pays the bills and cooking is a hobby. I enjoy a bevy of different shows – and thanks to my Dish – I can DVR all the cooking shows to my heart’s content.
One such DVR classic is the Barefoot Contessa. Ina Garten who lives in this upscale East Hampton, NY home and gives us the pleasure of entering her home and she does miracle last minute party planning for all of her posh friends – who are lucky enough to have her as a friend. I am 100% sure that’s the scheme used by the show’s producers to help cast someone who is probably filthy rich seem like you and I.
With that being said, I keep Ina on my DVR list because of recipes like this. Beef Bourgugnon. This recipe has a lot of ingredients – 17 of them! Most of the ingredients, you should have in your pantry – and if not – I have listed substitutes in the recipe. This recipe was made famous by my distant relative (so distant, I am not related to her other than by having the same last name) Julia Child. You might have seen hundreds of shows, and blog’s talking about this mystical journey and connecting with Julia by watching Julia and Julia the movie. Somehow, the blog post turns to how important that blogger is, and how you should connect with them.
To me, is the food good – can you make it over and over with little chance of screwing it up? Well, then that’s a recipe for me – and I think it is good to share with you my readers. Please, don’t let the recipe intimidate you. It is a fantastic recipe, and the finished results are just amazing.
I like my Beef Bourguignon served over Parsnip Mashed Potatoes or a Cream Polenta. Enjoy!
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