Beef bourguignon was one of Julia Child's signature dishes from Mastering the Art of French Cooking, and though iconic, the multipage recipe is daunting. Enter Ina Garten, aka the Barefoot Contessa.

So, if you're going to cut corners like Ina Garten does with her take on Julia Child's beef bourguignon recipe, be sure to do so with discretion as to what shortcuts should and shouldn't be used in ...

"I lean heavily on the Barefoot Contessa," Garner said. "I love her recipes. You can count on her honey white bread. You can count on beef bourguignon, her roast chicken — obviously, it's a ...