My mother always warmed our plates……popped them in the oven after the main was removed. I still do it to this day…..what a difference a warmed/hot plate makes to your meal.
Salad dressing: 25 to 30 % balsamic vinegar, 1 Tbsp dijon mustard, A few fat cloves fresh garlic finely chopped, sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Wisk together very thoroughly and pour on a simple butter or romaine lettuce salad. Freaking Awesome
RE: Basalmic vinegar, not dated at all! Use it all the time.Simple summer recipe: cubed fresh watermelon, crumbled goat cheese, handful of fresh torn basil leaves, small drizzle of basalmic. That's it! 30 seconds to make and a huge hit. Also great with fresh figs and mint.
Soak dried cherries (3/4 cup give or take) in balsamic vinegar over night (enough to cover them). Drain off any left over vinegar and stir the plump cherries into your favorite brownie recipe and bake as usual. This really elevates a boxed brownie mix (I know, I know haha)
I put handful of dry mushrooms on hot oil, turn over once or twice and splash balsamic vinegar over it while turning the heat off. Not too much of anything, it needs to stay dry and mushrooms should not release their juices in the pan. They do when and if you can wait enough to rest them in a serving plate. Laura and Peter love your videos! And I also don’t have a microwave
Regarding microwave use. I have found that the heated foods retain their heat best when I decide up the recommended heating time. I usually heat the food about 3 minutes, perform a minor kitchen task and return to continue heating the food on two minute increments with time in-between, then giving a final one minute heat cycle just before serving. Almost every dish for a meal, that I do microwave takes at least six minutes. Frequently, I microwave longer than recommended but with breaks in-between heating cycles.
Great video, as always! I look forward to these every week. I have a plate warming solution! This is borrowed from my parents. The toaster oven! It’s useful for everyday dinners and for dinner parties. You can set the toaster oven to 150F or so and hold about 8 dinner plates comfortably. It’s great for everyday, when you might not have the oven on. It’s also great for when the oven is otherwise occupied at a different temperature!
The olive potato recipe that you made in French Food at Home with a nice splash of balsamic vinegar and let it reduce until it becomes almost a glaze was delicious served with pork chops .
A friend of mine reduces the balsamic to a glaze and drizzles over a lightly seared (sashimi grade) tuna steak. I don't ever want to make my friends feel uncomfortable in my home. My dog is my family and I respect those that do not feel the same way. If I want to entertain my friends, I employ a little creative avoidance! I pack up some folding wooden chairs and table, gather some dishes and cutlery not expected at a picnic and dine al fresco at a small park, nearby beach or marina.
The dog question! I've had dogs all my life, basically, and they always surprise me when it comes to guests in my (aka "their") home. I've had the sweetest dog on earth snarl and bark and corner my brother's girlfriend because the dog was frightened of her -- was she wearing something scary? Who knows?! (She never came back, to my great horror and embarrassment.) I've had the naughtiest dog in the world (also a sweetie-pie) eat most of the planned dinner while it was holding in the kitchen, and all my guests laugh it off and (literally) order pizza. Dogs will surprise, horrify, delight, and change your plans, but you should never assume that they should be part of the party. They are good friends, but not good dinner guests.
for the dog owner, if you want to see your friend that is scare of dogs, my solution would be to go together in a neutral location i.e. in a restaurant, or at another common friends place.
Balsamic reduction is excellent drizzled lightly over pork tenderloin with a dash of cinnamon and some stilton blue cheese. We made this in the restaurant. Watch that reduction though, it reduces very quickly. Animals around the table is a big NO. My aunt would not eat at my home when I had cats in the house. A dog who begs at table is unconscionable. Celery is underrated. Make colcannon- or duchess-type mashed potatoes with a celery sautee. Love.
"kimchi tuna melts?" Whaaaat? As your reluctant to order ANYTHING online (I'm probably the only person that has never EVER ordered anything other than pdf patterns online)... That's how I feal about kimchi.... Reluctant!!! Scared??? That's a whole lot of kimchi to be faced with when I open the fridge if I don't like it. It's everywhere these days except in my fridge. BUUUUUT tuna melts & kimchi? Sounds do-able for a novice... Do share please
Totally agree about dogs. I don’t like them crawling all over me and licking me. Also they have this terribly annoying habit of having to sniff everyone’s genitals, which can be quite embarrassing. Just put them away for a while.
Dogs are often considered family members. Locking it up would be, to my mind, no different than having to lock up children for a guest who doesn't like them. Yes, hosts have a duty, but guests do, too, and need to accept how their hosts live. If they cannot, they should decline any invitation.
I don't think people mean to lock dogs up in an evil way, simply to have them in another room. It's not unlike having small children go to bed before you sit down to the table, no?
@@mrss3534 I guess it depends on the occasion. Children are great much of the time, but if there's a formal situation or too late a night, I think they'd rather be in bed. I would!
We dine at friends that have 3 dogs that lay on your feet and growl when you move. What a pain and their house stinks like animals. Also they have pee pads in the living room. If we didn't live these people we would run!
It is so good to see you again. I'm so glad you found somebody to share your life with amazing.
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My mother always warmed our plates……popped them in the oven after the main was removed. I still do it to this day…..what a difference a warmed/hot plate makes to your meal.
Salad dressing:
25 to 30 % balsamic vinegar,
1 Tbsp dijon mustard,
A few fat cloves fresh garlic finely chopped, sea salt and fresh ground pepper to taste. Wisk together very thoroughly and pour on a simple butter or romaine lettuce salad.
Freaking Awesome
Forgot to add the EVOO! as much as you like!❤
Must add EVOO before whisking together
RE: Basalmic vinegar, not dated at all! Use it all the time.Simple summer recipe: cubed fresh watermelon, crumbled goat cheese, handful of fresh torn basil leaves, small drizzle of basalmic. That's it! 30 seconds to make and a huge hit. Also great with fresh figs and mint.
Soak dried cherries (3/4 cup give or take) in balsamic vinegar over night (enough to cover them). Drain off any left over vinegar and stir the plump cherries into your favorite brownie recipe and bake as usual. This really elevates a boxed brownie mix (I know, I know haha)
Thanks for the idea!
I put handful of dry mushrooms on hot oil, turn over once or twice and splash balsamic vinegar over it while turning the heat off. Not too much of anything, it needs to stay dry and mushrooms should not release their juices in the pan. They do when and if you can wait enough to rest them in a serving plate. Laura and Peter love your videos! And I also don’t have a microwave
Regarding microwave use. I have found that the heated foods retain their heat best when I decide up the recommended heating time. I usually heat the food about 3 minutes, perform a minor kitchen task and return to continue heating the food on two minute increments with time in-between, then giving a final one minute heat cycle just before serving. Almost every dish for a meal, that I do microwave takes at least six minutes. Frequently, I microwave longer than recommended but with breaks in-between heating cycles.
That should be divide not decide.
Reduce balsamic y half with a bit of honey or sugar and drizzle over vanilla ice cream.
A drop or 2 of good balsamic vinegar on good vanilla ice-cream.. 😁
The garden is lovely and so are you two.
Great video, as always! I look forward to these every week.
I have a plate warming solution! This is borrowed from my parents. The toaster oven! It’s useful for everyday dinners and for dinner parties. You can set the toaster oven to 150F or so and hold about 8 dinner plates comfortably. It’s great for everyday, when you might not have the oven on. It’s also great for when the oven is otherwise occupied at a different temperature!
Thanks for the good idea!
Theres a fabulous browned butter, garlic and balsamic sauce with pasta
Use the balsamic to de-glaze the fond at the bottom of the pan.
The olive potato recipe that you made in French Food at Home with a nice splash of balsamic vinegar and let it reduce until it becomes almost a glaze was delicious served with pork chops .
A friend of mine reduces the balsamic to a glaze and drizzles over a lightly seared (sashimi grade) tuna steak.
I don't ever want to make my friends feel uncomfortable in my home. My dog is my family and I respect those that do not feel the same way. If I want to entertain my friends, I employ a little creative avoidance! I pack up some folding wooden chairs and table, gather some dishes and cutlery not expected at a picnic and dine al fresco at a small park, nearby beach or marina.
Good Balsamic drop also good with watermelon. Make a little dimple and add a drop or two.
I used the cloth plate warmers when I ran an Inn. I thought they were great! If I entertained more, I'd get them out and use them again.
Maybe I should give mine another chance.
@@lauracalder2337 I think you should! They definitely do the job.
Yeah... it's lovely to be outside at last!!!😍
Fun video, interesting questions and answers. Question: what's your take on dinner music? yay or nay and if yay, what music do you suggest?
The dog question! I've had dogs all my life, basically, and they always surprise me when it comes to guests in my (aka "their") home. I've had the sweetest dog on earth snarl and bark and corner my brother's girlfriend because the dog was frightened of her -- was she wearing something scary? Who knows?! (She never came back, to my great horror and embarrassment.) I've had the naughtiest dog in the world (also a sweetie-pie) eat most of the planned dinner while it was holding in the kitchen, and all my guests laugh it off and (literally) order pizza. Dogs will surprise, horrify, delight, and change your plans, but you should never assume that they should be part of the party. They are good friends, but not good dinner guests.
hahaha. Sorry about the lost dinner!
lovely video, i’ve known you for so many years ❤️
for the dog owner, if you want to see your friend that is scare of dogs, my solution would be to go together in a neutral location i.e. in a restaurant, or at another common friends place.
Balsamic reduction is excellent drizzled lightly over pork tenderloin with a dash of cinnamon and some stilton blue cheese. We made this in the restaurant. Watch that reduction though, it reduces very quickly. Animals around the table is a big NO. My aunt would not eat at my home when I had cats in the house. A dog who begs at table is unconscionable. Celery is underrated. Make colcannon- or duchess-type mashed potatoes with a celery sautee. Love.
I am afraid of dogs too. It’s up to the host to put the dog in a room or a crate or outside
I am like that with cats. I couldn’t go. Petrified
"kimchi tuna melts?" Whaaaat? As your reluctant to order ANYTHING online (I'm probably the only person that has never EVER ordered anything other than pdf patterns online)... That's how I feal about kimchi.... Reluctant!!! Scared??? That's a whole lot of kimchi to be faced with when I open the fridge if I don't like it. It's everywhere these days except in my fridge. BUUUUUT tuna melts & kimchi? Sounds do-able for a novice... Do share please
Totally agree about dogs. I don’t like them crawling all over me and licking me. Also they have this terribly annoying habit of having to sniff everyone’s genitals, which can be quite embarrassing. Just put them away for a while.
Dogs are often considered family members. Locking it up would be, to my mind, no different than having to lock up children for a guest who doesn't like them. Yes, hosts have a duty, but guests do, too, and need to accept how their hosts live. If they cannot, they should decline any invitation.
I don't think people mean to lock dogs up in an evil way, simply to have them in another room. It's not unlike having small children go to bed before you sit down to the table, no?
Just my opinion, but I don't think that small children should be excluded either. Keep up the interesting videos!
@@mrss3534 I guess it depends on the occasion. Children are great much of the time, but if there's a formal situation or too late a night, I think they'd rather be in bed. I would!
We dine at friends that have 3 dogs that lay on your feet and growl when you move. What a pain and their house stinks like animals. Also they have pee pads in the living room. If we didn't live these people we would run!
I meant love these people
If it were me and I had friends afraid of my dog I’d meet them in a restaurant. Easier for all especially the dog.
Agree. Or let those friends entertain you!