Dinner Last Night: Recent Episodes
Natalie Armentrout & Agnès Leclercq-Randazzo
Love to cook for your family or host dinners with friends at home? Join BFFs Nat and Agnès, two event and food service pros with over 35 years of combined hospitality experience while they share their passion for home-cooked adventures. This East-West Duo will dare you to try new dishes and inspire you to experiment on your own! Nat was born and raised in Hong Kong, China in a Filipino-American family and currently lives in South Philadelphia with her bf and their two cats Charlie and Moose. Agnès who grew up in Provence, France, resides in Chester County, PA with her hubby, son and chocolate lab.
Special Bonus Episode!
Nat asked Agnes 10 food questions including most hated food, most overrated traditional French dish and some tough " Would you rather..." scenarios.
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Listen if you dare....
To this amazing success story of Chef Ron Tadeo and his wife Lauren Margaretta, Owners and Operators of Monster Vegan Philly who opened a one-of-a-kind vegan comfort food take-out business in the middle of the 2020 pandemic.
Chef Ron and his team are currently operating the take out and delivery business out of a brick-and-mortar space in Philadelphia, located at 1229 Spruce St (formerly Valanni).
They are Monster-izing the space to open the doors soon to a full dining experience.
Chef Ron shares the plant based proteins he uses, his inspiration for the menu and why the hell there are creepy hands holding his sandwiches on IG.
Try it and be very scared of the addiction !
Home | Monster Vegan (themonstervegan.com)- The BEST Vegan Mac and Cheese in Philly, the ONLY General Tso's Hoagie in Philly, amazing Banh Mi and MORE !!!
www.blackbirdpizzeria.com- AMAZING Vegan Cheesesteak according to Chef Ron!
Home Delivery | Lancaster Farm Fresh
A Modern Way to Eat, Anna Jones
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Buckle up for this choppy ride to our worst kitchen fails!
The episode will remind you of your own mishaps and how much you have grown from them- you will definitely hear how much fun we had sharing who messed up the best!
Ps- Nat is a fridge inspector...you have been warned!
Some great links for today's episode:
Severino Pasta Company
Chrissy Teigen's Chipotle-Honey Chicken With Mango-Avocado Salsa
Raspberry, Sumac, and Almond Pound Cake Recipe
Korean Street Toast
Coarse sea salt | La Baleine
How to Use a Broiler: 12 Steps
Alone in the Kitchen with an Eggplant, Jenni Ferrari-Adler
Breville Smart Convection Toaster Oven Air
Share your biggest kitchen fails
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Do you go straight for junk food and snacks instead of making yourself dinner when you are alone? Yeap...we know the feeling.
In this episode we will share with you the mistakes to avoid and the ways to find JOY in cooking for oneself: a pure act of self-love.
Some helpful links:
Shrimp Scampi With Orzo Recipe - NYT Cooking (nytimes.com)
The Big Lasagna Recipe - NYT Cooking (nytimes.com)
Spicy Lamb and Lentils with Herbs Recipe | Bon Appétit (bonappetit.com)
Cookbooks - Half Baked Harvest
A Hot Dog Is a Sandwich on Apple Podcasts
An Argument for Culinary Enjoyment, by Nigella Lawson
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Hail to Rodelia Delizo Armentrout!
In this very inspiring episode, Rodelia, aka Natalie's Mom, takes us on her culinary journey from Hong Kong to Philadelphia.
Baking, cake decorating, business owner, pizzaiolo, teaching chef, mom, wife...this passionate life-long learner will make you wonder what you have accomplished the last 40 years of your life! And if you can keep up with her ( and the speed of her speech!), she will give you the key ingredients to become a great cook!
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all the moms out there!
Some great link this week:
Papaitan Recipe
Dinuguan (Pork Blood Stew)
Meal-Kit Plans & Pricing | Food Delivery Service | Blue Apron
Steak & Spring Veg with Spicy Mustard [Bon Appetit]
Vernalicious (@vernaliciousphila) • Instagram photos and videos
Amazon.com : Al Wadi, Blossom Water Orange, 8.45 Fl Oz
Fishadelphia
Share your mama's best dish
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While lilac, hyacinth and daffodil adorn our Pennsylvanian gardens in early Spring, the excitement of a season ahead full of dinners al fresco, farmer's markets and lighter fare grows bigger every day!
Great links to today's episode:
1 Meal Kit Delivery Service | Fresh Meal Delivery | HelloFresh
Truff Hot Sauce | Truff
Cornbread Recipe - NYT Cooking
Steak & Rice Noodle Salad - Bon Appetit
Julia Child's Cherry Clafoutis | Food.com
Strawberry Summer Cake – smitten kitchen
Lemony Orzo with Asparagus & Garlic Bread Crumbs - NYT Cooking
The Peach Truck | Delivering Joy
Factory To Table Sale (lecreuset.com)
Don't be shy, be social - on FB and IG
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Are you ready for your next weekend-long binge?
This week, Agnes & Nat discuss their favorite depictions of food on the silver screen and beyond, in an episode that celebrates all the food on screen deserving an award - from movies, to TV shows to YouTube channels.
Some great links to today's episode:
Garlic Rosemary Herb Focaccia - Sally's Baking Addiction
Shoyu Tamago (Soy Marinated Eggs) - Bear Naked Food
Hot Cross Buns Recipe - Sally's Baking Addiction
Indian Cheesesteaks @ Little Sicily Pizza 2
Gastro Obscura - @gastroobscura on IG
Pasta Art! - @saltyseattle on IG
Use your Imagination Scene from Hook
Let's be social
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Hop on over for a very special episode of DLN!
Agnes picked her favorite childhood dish and sent Nat straight down a research rabbit hole (pun intended).
Our fave links:
White Wine-Braised Rabbit With Mustard Recipe - NYT Cooking
D'Artagnan Foods | Online Meat Delivery
Thai Style Deep-Fried Omelet
Blueberry Lemon Cake - Natasha's Kitchen
Apple Almond Shortbread Bars - Coley Cooks
Marzipan, Frangipane, Fondant, & Almond Paste Differences
Locations | Di Bruno Bros.
Truff Hot Sauce | Truff
Find us on social and let us know what you made for Dinner Last Night!
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Hungry for easy weeknight meals?
Remove all obstacles by adopting recipes for each night by theme (like A) or by prep time (like N) !
But whichever one you choose, remember to schedule a day off!
Some Great Links to today's Episode:
Shrimp Scampi With Orzo Recipe - NYT Cooking
Creamy Parmesan Tomato Soup - Delish
Sheet-Pan Roast Chicken and Mustard-Glazed Cabbage Recipe - NYT Cooking
Sheet-Pan Shrimp Boil Recipe - NYT Cooking
Coconut Milk–Braised Chicken Recipe | Bon Appétit
Buttermilk-Brined Roast Chicken Recipe - NYT Cooking
Sheet-Pan Chicken With Roasted Plums and Onions Recipe - NYT Cooking
Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe - NYT Cooking
Milk Street Tuesday Nights - Christopher Kimball
Support the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation
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Raise your glass in honor of our second favorite topic in the world!
This week's episode features our obsessions for clear and dark liquors, how we drink them and what we make when we entertain.
Some great links:
Paris: A guide to ordering beer in France
An Easy Classic English Pimm's and Lemonade Recipe
Everything You Need To Know About Pastis | Food & Wine
Paloma Recipe | Bon Appétit
Fall Sangria Recipe | Bobby Flay
Spaghetti Carbonara Recipe - NYT Cooking
Drinking French: The Iconic Cocktails, Apéritifs, and Café Traditions of France, with 160 Recipes: Lebovitz, David
Hot Dog Of The Week: Texas Tommy | Serious Eats
Thirsty for more?
Join us on social @dinnerlastnightpodcast and #dinnerlastnightpodcast on FB and IG
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Are you stuck making the same 4 recipes every week, your dinners are boring and you want to lay on the couch instead of preparing supper? We know the feeling...
Hello Fresh, Purple Carrot, Green Chef, Dinnerly... Meal Kits are bringing convenience and excitement to the dreaded weeknight meals.
We tried them to simplify meal planning and meal prep on our busy weeknights and tell you all about it on this episode.
Some great links from today's episode:
HelloFresh
Purple Carrot
Green Chef
Dinnerly
Brown Sugar Hawaiian Roll Ham & Cheese Sliders
Yummy Bazaar
Barilla and Spotify Create Playlists That Tell You How Long to Cook Pasta
Share with us your experience with meal kit services on FB and IG
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Can you imagine a life without bread, without your favorite pasta or without....CROISSANTS ???
Our special guest Rachel McCarter from Leap Results (Leap Results.com ) and founder of Gluten Free Avery (Gluten Free Avery | Facebook) shares with us her journey to a gluten free lifestyle following the celiac disease diagnosis of her daughter Avery in 2015.
From reading food labels to menu item cross-contact concerns when dining out, this episode is an ode to home cooking from single ingredients.
Some great links from today's conversation:
Tik Tok Baked Feta Pasta Recipe
Find Me Gluten Free App - Available for iOS and Android
The Gluten Free Scanner on the App Store
Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
DietitianDanBlog.Com – Simple Food Done Well
Cara Cara Navel Orange - Wikipedia
Share with us what you made for Dinner Last Night on FB and IG
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N & A
What do you eat when no one is watching?
Welcome to our Tell-All episode of Dinner Last Night where we dive deep into our sweet and savory Achille's Heels.
Some great links of our cooking this week:
Shrimp Scampi With Orzo Recipe - NYT Cooking
Moroccan Semolina and Almond Cookies Recipe - NYT Cooking
Beiler's Doughnuts | Locations in Philadelphia & Lancaster PA
A History of the Texas Tommy
Paris Baguette Boulangerie
Sybarit Board Game
Share with us your favorite guilty pleasure - we won't tell!
IG and FB
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N&A
Welcome to Groceries Galore!
spoiler alert
Grocery shopping is one of our favorite activities and we take it VERY seriously!
Discover our planning process and tips in this week's conversation!
Here are some great links:
Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate
Eleven Madison Park Granola
Baked Rice with Slow-Roasted Tomatoes
Fridge Magnet Grocery List Pad
Sizzling Skillets & Other One-Pot Wonders, Emeril Lagasse
Paprika Recipe Manager App
Penzeys Spices
Pinoy Groseri - 7925 Bustleton Ave, Phila
Share with us your favorite grocery planning and shopping tips and tricks on IG and FB @dinnerlastnightpodcast #dinnerlastnightpodcast
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Welcome to this week's episode of Dinner Last Night!
We invited our dear friend and kitchen veteran, Executive Chef Steve Green (@chefstevegreen on IG), to share in a delicious discussionof his Valentine's Day traditions, cooking for two at home as a professional Chef, and his life long love for learning and perfecting new cooking methods.
Here are some great links from today's episode:
Red State BBQ - Lexington, KY
Skyline Chili - Cincinnati, OH
Shortbread Chocolate Chunk Cookies - Alison Roman
On Food and Cooking: the Science and the Lore of the Kitchen
MasterClass
Recipe Club Podcast
Share with us your VDay traditions and questions for @chefstevegreen on IG and FB
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Hello Everyone:
The pleasure of your ears is our goal so we always experiment with new software and tools to improve the quality of the sound & recording.
I came across something I wanted to try last week so I put together 10 food questions to ask Nat and I was not disappointed! The answers are ... delicious!
Enjoy!
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Welcome to Part Deux of our Kitchen Basics series!
Today is all about the tools you need in your kitchen. We boil it down to basics and tell you what you what's essential in our kitchen and why.
Here are some great links from today's episodes:
One Pot Gingery Chicken & Peanut Sauce
Mississippi Roast
Staub Dutch Oven
Breville Toaster Oven with Air Fryer
Tyzine Garlic Press
French Patisserie - Ferrandi School of Culinary Arts
Georgia Gilmore, culinary hero of the Civil Rights Movement
What are your favorite kitchen tools?
Share it with us on IG or FB
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N & A
Welcome to our 2 part edition of Kitchen Basics where we will talk about our well stocked pantries and properly equipped kitchens.
In this episode, we take you through our kitchen's pantry must-haves. From condiments, to spices and oils, we discuss the items we cannot live without.
Spoiler Alert
You will discover that one of us has a serious obsession with hot sauces and vinegars!
Here are some great links:
Samin Nosrat's - Buttermilk Chicken
Chrissy Teigen's - Spicy Meatloaf
Julia Child's - Savarin
Yogurt & Spiced Roasted Salmon
Bushwick Kitchen - Bees Knees Spicy Honey
What are some of your pantry's must-haves?
Share it with us on IG or FB
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Happy New Year Foodies!
After a review of all the Holiday deliciousness and 2020 favorites, we are taking you through our 2021 Cooking Goals!
Here are some great links from today's episode:
2020 Most cooked recipes:
Agnes' favorite meat rub- add dried oregano too!
Coconut Milk Braised Chicken Legs
Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce
2020 Most liked recipes:
Pesto Zuppa Toscana
Duck Confit
Scalloped Potato Roll
Celeriac Puree
Made over the Holidays:
Lasagne a la Bolognaise
Lemon Glazed Earl Grey Tea Bread
Shrimp Jambalaya
Orange Almond Poppyseed Tea Cake
Dessert Person, Claire Saffitz
Homemade Nutella
Pizza Camp, Joe Beddia
Serious Eats Guide to Quick Gingerbread Cookies
What were your most liked and most made recipes?
Share your 2021 cooking goals with us on FB or IG
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In our last episode of 2020, Special Guest Joe Randazzo ("Certified Specialist of Spirits" and "Certified Specialist of Wine" from the Society of Wine Educators) shares his thoughts on offering beer, wine and spirits for gatherings with some tricks and tips from the industry on how to make the best purchases for the Holidays.
Here are some great links from today's episode:
Cobblestone Valley Farm
The Society of Wine Educators
Weihenstephaner Bier
Brasserie Dupont Brewery
Chilensis Wine
Classic Cake Bakery
The Amy Vanderbilt Complete Book of Etiquette
What are YOUR favorite Holiday Beverages ?
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N & A
What did we make for Dinner Last Night?
Well, LOTS of comfort food!
Join us as we discuss All Things Brunch, from egg dishes to dim sum, mimosas to bloody marys, and our best ideas for when you're making brunch for a crowd.
Some great links from today's episode:
Crepe-Style Manicotti
Shrimp Fra Diavolo
Baked Corned Beef Brisket
French Toast Pudding
Eggs Benedict for a crowd
St. Germain Sparkling Sangria
Sallys Baking Addiction
Dessert Person - Claire Saffitz
Wikipedia's Food Portal
What is YOUR favorite Brunch food?
Share it with us on IG or FB
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In this 2020 Bonus episode you will find our 10 holdiday gift ideas for your foodie friends and family members!
1- Whimsical Measuring Cups and matching sets from Anthropologie
2- Omsom Asian Starter Samplers
3- West Elm Coupe Glasses- Pink Tint
4- Etsy Handwritten Recipe Board
5- Dinner in French, Melissa Clark
6- Cody Foster Vintage Food Ornaments
7- Eclat Chocolate, West Chester, PA
8- GoldBelly Gifts
9- Madeleine Mold ( French Sponge Cakes)
10- Gift Cards to your Local Restaurants
Don't forget to share with us your favorite gifts for Foodies
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Happy Holidays!
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The holiday season is finally upon us! Do you, like us, find yourself over-indulging at this particular time of year?
Join us as we chat and share ideas with our special guest Dan Connolly, a registered Dietitian Nutritionist, about how to eat more mindfully over the Holidays & throughout the year!
Some great links below:
Zuppa Pesto Toscana
Slowcooker Lamb Ragu
What's Za'atar?
Peloton Workout App
Williams Sonoma Tools for Change Spatulas
No Kid Hungry
You can check out Dan’s blog HERE.
And follow him on Insta or FB!
What did YOU make for dinner last night?
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Last and final episode of our Thanksgiving Trilogy!
It is the day after Thanksgiving and you are trying to figure out what to do with your leftovers? We are too!
Plenty of ideas and resources in today's episode to repurpose your turkey, potatoes, cranberry sauce and more!
Some great links below:
Mulled Wine
Moscow Mule
Cornmeal Blueberry Pancakes
How to make buttermilk from milk
NYT cooking - Thanksgiving leftover collection
Thanksgiving leftover empanadas
Stuffing Waffles
Jacques Pepin Menu Book
Wawa Gobbler
What are you making with your Thanksgiving leftovers?
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Welcome back to our Thanksgiving Trilogy!
In this episode, we will share our meal plan for the upcoming week.
We will also dig deeper into our timelines the week of Thanksgiving including grocery shopping, table setting and overall logistics.
Here are some great links from today's episode!
Half Baked Harvest Thai Peanut Chicken Ramen
NYT Cooking Salmon Fried Rice
Etsy Menu Template
1/2 pint food containers
If you'd like to donate to, or want to learn more about the Philadelphia Community Fridges:
CLICK HERE! or check out their instragram & facebook pages.
What is your timeline for Thanksgiving this year?
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What did we make for Dinner Last Night?
Nat and Agnes share some bold and seasonal home-cooked flavors while discussing the planning and menu development of our Thanksgiving celebrations!
This is the first episode of our 2020 Thanksgiving Trilogy.
Some great links from this episode:
Half Baked Havest Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Dutch Baby Pancake
One Pot Japanese Curry Chicken & Rice
Steak Ramen with Ginger-Sesame Dressing
Goat Cheese Pumpkin Pie
Dishfunctional - West Chester, PA
Vidalia Onion Upside Down Cornbread
Orange & Almond Olive Oil Cake
Highlights from Nat's 2019 Thanksgiving Menu:
Crown Roast of Pork with Lady Apples & Shallots
Maple Braised Pork Belly
Shingled Sweet Potatoes with Harissa
Leeks in Vinaigrette with Walnuts & Tarragon
Highlights from Agnes' 2019 Thanksgiving Menu:
Alton Brown Roasted Turkey
Ina Garten Gravy
Paula Deen Corn Casserole
Parker House Rolls
And lastly, Nat & Agnes' 2019 Cranberry Sauce:
Fancy Cranberry Sauce
Sugared Cranberries
If you'd like to donate to, or want to learn more about the Philadelphia Community Fridges:
CLICK HERE! or check out their instragram & facebook pages.
What is YOUR Thanksgiving menu this year?
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What did we make for Dinner Last Night?
From a safe outdoor birthday celebration to dining in Montgomery, Alabama; join us as we discuss mouth-watering dishes and the art of hosting dinner parties right at home.
Some great links from today's episode:
No-Knead Focaccia Bread
Smoked Paprika Couscous Salad
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Card My Yard
Central - Montgomery, AL
Benne Seeds
Zazzle.com
What have YOU made recently for Dinner Last Night?
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Discover a sample of our fave cookbooks from the too-pretty-to-cook-from books to the ones we can't spend a week without!
Great links from today's episode:
Recipes:
Baked eggs, Apple Crisp, Thai Fish Curry , Mark Bittman's Potato Gratin
Cookbooks:
The Culinary Institute of America Cookbook
Barefoot in Paris, Ina Garten
Cravings, Chrissy Teigen
Land of Fish & Rice, Fuchsia DunlopMilkier Pigs & Violet Gold, Bryan Koh
Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Julia ChildSalt Fat Acid Heat, Samin Nosrat
Tartine Bread, Chad Robertson
The Culinarian: A Kitchen Desk Reference, Barbara Ann Kipfer
Where Chefs Eat, Phaidon
Cod, Mark Kurlansky
Best American Food Writing 2019 McIlhenny's Gold, Jeffrey RothfederXO
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What did we make for Dinner Last Night?
From chicken stock to apple pies and raclette, join us as we discuss our favorite dishes to make this time of the year on the East Coast.
Some great links from today's episode:
- Coq au Vin
- Sausage Stuffed Butternut Squash
- Chanko Nabe (Sumo Stew)
- Instant Pot Chicken Stock
- How to Brine Chicken Wings
- Best Oven Baked Wings
- Mashed Parsnips
- Cantonese Style Braised Beef & Daikon
- What is Raclette??!!!
- Dexas Over the Sink Cutting Board
What have YOU made recently for Dinner Last Night?
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What did we make for Dinner Last Night? Who are we? How do we know each other?
From Hong Kong to the South of France, get to know us in this very first introductory episode.
Some great links from today's episode:
- Nat's Hometown: Cheung Chau, Hong Kong
- Agnes' Hometown Villeneuve, France
- Kimchi Ramen
- French Toast Recipe
What have YOU made recently for Dinner Last Night?
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Get a taste for our home cooking adventures!
Join the conversation by following us on Instagram @dinnerlastnightpodcast and tell us what YOU made for Dinner Last Night!