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The French onion soup upgrade is first on our must-make list!

Whether it’sValentine’s Day, a dinner for 20, a patio party or otherwise, the No.

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1 mistake hosts make when entertaining at home, according to Ina Garten?Spending too much time cooking.

A Beef Bourguignon for six that wouldmake Julia Child proud, yet is actually easy to execute?

That way, you need not spend the entire soiree sweating over the details.

In the words of the icon herself, “How easy is that?!”

Don’t worry: The ooey-gooey Gruyere toast is still invited to the party!

So this stunning yet simple starter is her re-creation of that bistro favorite.

Beef Bourguignon

Prior to developing this recipe, Ina admits that she never really enjoyed beef Bourguignon.