This will feed you and your valentine for several meals, or have a party!

Serves 8

3-4 lbs beef brisket

Olive oil, salt and pepper

2 leeks, sliced into half moons

1 large onion, julienned

4 parsnips, diced

5 ribs of celery, diced

1 pound of oyster or shiitake mushrooms

8 cloves of garlic, minced

2 cups beef stock

2 cups red wine

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

1 handful of thyme, rosemary and sage

Salt and pepper

4 tablespoons butter, cut into quarters

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.