Discover how a splash of cognac can turn an ordinary stew into an extraordinary culinary experience, following the advice of the famous chef Ina Garten.

The vegetables also still had a bite to them, and I mopped up every last drop of the stew with the bread. Next, I tried making Ina Garten's recipe for beef bourguignon. The ingredients were easy ...

Try 1 tablespoon of anchovy paste in beef stew to add a pleasant meaty saltiness. (Ina Garten uses it as her secret ingredient in a tuna melt, but it works with non-seafood dishes as well!) ...

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Close-up photo of Ina Garten at a red carpet event - Michael ... before re-adding the beef to the pot and putting it in the oven for around 2 ½ hours or until the meat is tender.