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\nValentine\u2019s Day has come and gone, but there\u2019s something about February that makes it magical. It\u2019s the perfect weather to bask in the sun with your loved one, enjoying the slight nip in the air and a glass of your favourite Indian wine, Big Banyan. We were checking in with friends and favourite bloggers, on what they did for Valentine\u2019s, and Richa Gupta (My Food Story) had quite the story to tell. Here\u2019s her idea of a date coupled with good food, and great wine.<\/p>\n

Over to her.<\/p>\n

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We aren\u2019t really big on surprises and are too lazy to plan them. So, on Valentine\u2019s Day, we both sit together for a beautiful meal, and wine and usually talk about how far we\u2019ve come.<\/p>\n

We aren\u2019t that big on Valentine\u2019s Day either, but I still love the feeling of showing someone I love how much I care, and just taking a day to tell them that they are awesome.<\/p>\n

This time it\u2019s actually quite special because of all the changes that have happened in our life. And so, we decided to celebrate each other and our new life by putting together a beautiful lunch out in the garden. This was truly special because it was naturally beautiful \u2013 without too much effort. We didn\u2019t have a fancy table cloth, so we folded a white bedsheet, found mismatched table napkins that somehow seemed to go together, some handmade pottery, freshly cut flowers from the garden and a meal that was absolutely perfect!<\/p>\n

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I knew even before we planned this whole thing that I wanted to make a Beef Bourguignon. Something about a French recipe that has meat stewed in red wine just screams romance to me. Paired with mashed potatoes, saut\u00e9ed beans and carrots and fresh strawberries made this meal so complete and perfect for our lunch together.<\/p>\n

Beef Bourguignon or as the French call it boeuf bourguignon or beef burgundy is iconic, and my favorite version comes from Julia Child\u2019s recipe. But I made some changes obviously. It\u2019s usually a long process where beef cubes are slow cooked, and beef is stewed in red wine. Some recipes have a really long list of steps but I\u2019m a lazy cook. I want the same flavors, but I want to cut down the effort, and I knew I wanted to make this as simple as possible so that you can attempt it at home without giving up mid-way!<\/p>\n

So, I made my version in the pressure cooker. It starts the same way that every beef bourguignon does where beef cubes are seared on high heat. The bacon and veggies are quickly saut\u00e9ed and then the pan drippings are deglazed with red wine. But after that, I load everything in the Instant Pot so that instead of 2-3 hours, this easy beef bourguignon recipe is ready in under an hour.<\/p>\n

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I used Big Banyan\u2019s Shiraz for both cooking and serving the meal with. We actually had a choice between Big Banyan\u2019s Merlot and Shiraz for serving, and either wines would work well in this recipe. You want to pick a wine that has a dry mouthfeel so that it doesn\u2019t compete with the flavors of the dish. It\u2019s also really important to pick a wine that you would drink while cooking because while most of the alcohol evaporates, the flavors remain. Which is why Big Banyan wines are so perfect!<\/p>\n

Also pick a cut of beef that is sinewy and well marbled such as chuck, shoulder or shin. The fat adds flavor and gives this rich and luscious beef stew a gelatinous texture that\u2019s hard to beat.<\/p>\n

Also, a good beef bourguignon tastes best the next day which is perfect because you don\u2019t actually have to do the work on the same day that you are planning a romantic meal. Just make it ahead, reheat and serve with roasted potatoes, mashed potatoes and even some grilled sourdough. It\u2019s a meal that really says I love you!<\/p>\n

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