Dinner Last Night

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.Enjoy!XON & A

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, where Valanni Restaurant used to be. They are Monster-izing the space to soon open the doors to a full dining experience.Chef Ron shares the plant based proteins he uses, his inspiration for the menu and why the hell are there 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 FreshBE SOCIAL@monsterveganphilly@dinnerlastnightpodcastXON & A

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:Home - Severino Pasta CompanyChrissy Teigen's Chipotle-Honey Chicken With Mango-Avocado Salsa | TASTE (tastecooking.com)Raspberry, Sumac, and Almond Pound Cake Recipe | MyRecipesCoarse sea salt | La BaleineHow to Use a Broiler: 12 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHowBreville Smart Convection Toaster Oven Air | Williams Sonoma (williams-sonoma.com)Share your biggest kitchen fails#dinnerlastnightpodcast@dinnerlastnightpodcast 

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 Harvest‎A Hot Dog Is a Sandwich on Apple PodcastsAn Argument for Culinary Enjoyment, by Nigella LawsonBe social#dinnerlastnightpodcast@dinnerlastnightsocialXON & A

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: Meal-Kit Plans & Pricing | Food Delivery Service | Blue ApronVernalicious (@vernaliciousphila) • Instagram photos and videosAmazon.com : Al Wadi, Blossom Water Orange, 8.45 Fl OzFishadelphiaShare your mama's best dish@dinnerlastnightpodcast #dinnerlastnightpodcaston IG or FBXO N & A

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 | HelloFreshTruff Hot Sauce | TruffCornbread Recipe - NYT Cooking Steak & Rice Noodle Salad - Bon Appetit Julia Child's Cherry Clafoutis | Food.comStrawberry Summer Cake – smitten kitchenTraditional Filipino Lumpia Recipe | AllrecipesLemony Orzo with Asparagus & Garlic Bread Crumbs - NYT CookingThe Peach Truck | Delivering JoyFactory To Table Sale (lecreuset.com)Don't be shy, be social - on FB and IG@dinnerlastnightpodcast #dinnerlastnightpodcastXON & A

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 AddictionShoyu Tamago (Soy Marinated Eggs) - Bear Naked FoodHot Cross Buns Recipe - Sally's Baking AddictionIndian Cheesesteaks @ Little Sicily Pizza 2Gastro Obscura - @gastroobscura on IGLet's be socialFB & IG @dinnerlastnightpodcast #dinnerlastnightpodcastXON & A

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 CookingD'Artagnan Foods | Online Meat DeliveryThai Style Deep-Fried OmeletBlueberry Lemon Cake - Natasha's KitchenApple Almond Shortbread Bars - Coley CooksMarzipan, Frangipane, Fondant, & Almond Paste DifferencesLocations | Di Bruno Bros.Truff Hot Sauce | TruffFind us on social and let us know what you made for Dinner Last Night!FB & IG @dinnerlastnightpodcast #dinnerlastnightpodcastXON & A

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 chose, remember to schedule a day off!Some Great Links to today's Episode:Shrimp Scampi With Orzo Recipe - NYT Cooking (nytimes.com)Sheet-Pan Roast Chicken and Mustard-Glazed Cabbage Recipe - NYT Cooking (nytimes.com)Sheet-Pan Shrimp Boil Recipe - NYT Cooking (nytimes.com)Coconut Milk–Braised Chicken Recipe | Bon Appétit (bonappetit.com)Buttermilk-Brined Roast Chicken Recipe - NYT Cooking (nytimes.com)Sheet-Pan Chicken With Roasted Plums and Onions Recipe - NYT Cooking (nytimes.com)Instant Pot Pesto Zuppa Toscana. - Half Baked HarvestHerbed-Baked Eggs Recipe | Ina Garten | Food NetworkCornmeal-Blueberry Pancakes Recipe - NYT Cooking (nytimes.com)Fluffy Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe - NYT Cooking (nytimes.com)***Support the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation***@chinatownpcdc on IGPhiladelphia Chinatown Development Corporation (chinatown-pcdc.org)#ilovechinatownXON & A@dinnerlastnightpodcast on IG & FB

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 (thespruceeats.com)Everything You Need To Know About Pastis | Food & Wine (foodandwine.com)Paloma Recipe | Bon Appétit (bonappetit.com)Fall Sangria Recipe | Bobby Flay | Food NetworkSpaghetti Carbonara Recipe - NYT Cooking (nytimes.com)Drinking French: The Iconic Cocktails, Apéritifs, and Café Traditions of France, with 160 Recipes: Lebovitz, DavidHot Dog Of The Week: Texas Tommy | Serious EatsThirsty for more?Join us on social @dinnerlastnightpodcast and #dinnerlastnightpodcast on FB and IGXON & A

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:HelloFreshPurple CarrotGreen ChefDinnerlyYummy BazaarBarilla and Spotify Create Playlists That Tell You How Long to Cook PastaShare with us your experience with meal kit services on FB and IG@dinnerlastnightpodcast#dinnerlastnightpodcastXON & A

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 RecipeFind Me Gluten Free App - Available for iOS and Android‎The Gluten Free Scanner on the App StoreBanana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip CookiesDietitianDanBlog.Com – Simple Food Done WellCara Cara Navel Orange - WikipediaShare with us what you made for Dinner Last Night on FB and IG@dinnerlastnightpodcast#dinnerlastnightpodcastXON & 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 CookingMoroccan Semolina and Almond Cookies Recipe - NYT CookingBeiler's Doughnuts | Locations in Philadelphia & Lancaster PAA History of the Texas TommyParis Baguette BoulangerieSybarit Board GameShare with us your favorite guilty pleasure - we won't tell!IG and FB@dinnerlastnightpodcast#dinnerlastnightpodcastXON&A

Welcome to Groceries Galore! *spoiler alert* Grocery shopping is one of our favorite activity and we take it VERY seriously!Discover our planning and tips in this week's conversation!Here are some great links:Slow Cooker Hot ChocolateEleven Madison Park GranolaFridge Magnet Grocery List PadPaprika Recipe Manager AppShare with us your favorite grocery planning and shopping tips and tricks on IG and FB @dinnerlastnightpodcast #dinnerlastnightpodcastXON & A

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 discussion 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 to today's episode:On Food and Cooking: the Science and the Lore of the KitchenMasterClassRecipe Club PodcastShare with us your VDay traditions and questions for @chefstevegreen on IG and FB @dinnerlastnightpodcast#dinnerlastnightpodcastXON & A

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!Share with us your answers on IG and FB @dinnerlastnightpodcastXOA & N

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 SauceMississippi RoastStaub Dutch OvenBreville Toaster Oven with Air FryerTyzine Garlic PressFrench Patisserie - Ferrandi School of Culinary ArtsGeorgia Gilmore, culinary hero of the Civil Rights MovementWhat are your favorite kitchen tools? Share it with us on IG or FB@dinnerlast nightpodcast#dinnerlastnightpodcastXON & 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 ChickenChrissy Teigen's - Spicy MeatloafJulia Child's - SavarinYogurt & Spiced Roasted SalmonBushwick Kitchen - Bees Knees Spicy HoneyWhat are some of your pantry's must-haves? Share it with us on IG or FB@dinnerlastnightpodcast#dinnerlastnightpodcastXON & A

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 LegsBurst Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce2020 Most liked recipes:Pesto Zuppa Toscana Duck ConfitScalloped Potato RollCeleriac PureeMade over the Holidays:Lasagne a la BolognaiseLemon Glazed Earl Grey Tea BreadShrimp JambalayaOrange Almond Poppyseed Tea CakeDessert Person, Claire SaffitzHomemade NutellaPizza Camp, Joe BeddiaSerious Eats Guide to Quick Gingerbread CookiesWhat were your most liked and most made recipes? Share your 2021 cooking goals with us on FB or IG@dinnerlastnightpodcast#dinnerlastnightpodcastXON & A

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 FarmThe Society of Wine EducatorsWeihenstephaner BierBrasserie Dupont BreweryChilensis WineClassic Cake BakeryThe Amy Vanderbilt Complete Book of EtiquetteWhat are YOUR favorite Holiday Beverages ?Share it on IG or FB@dinnerlastnightpodcast#dinnerlastnightpodcastXON & A

In this 2020 Bonus episode you will find our 10 ideas for your foodie friends and family members!1- Whimsical Measuring Cups and matching sets from Anthropologie2- Omsom Asian Starter Samplers3- West Elm Coupe Glasses- Pink Tint4- Etsy Handwritten Recipe Board5- Dinner in French, Melissa Clark6- Cody Foster Vintage Food Ornaments7- Eclat Chocolate, West Chester, PA8- GoldBelly Gifts 9-Madeleine Mold ( French Sponge Cakes)10- Gift Cards to your Local RestaurantsDon't forget to share with us your favorite gift for FoodiesOn FB & IG @dinnerlastnightpodcast#dinnerlastnightpodcastHappy Holidays!XON & 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 ManicottiShrimp Fra DiavoloBaked Corned Beef BrisketFrench Toast PuddingEggs Benedict for a crowdSt. Germain Sparkling SangriaSallys Baking AddictionDessert Person - Claire SaffitzWikipedia's Food PortalWhat is YOUR favorite Brunch food?Share it with us on IG or FB@Dinnerlastnightpodcast#dinnerlastnightpodcastXON & A

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 ToscanaSlowcooker Lamb RaguWhat's Za'atar?Peloton Workout AppWilliams Sonoma Tools for Change SpatulasNo Kid HungryWhat did YOU make for dinner last night?Share it on IG or FB@dinnerlastnightpodcast#dinnerlastnightpodcastXON & A

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 WineMoscow MuleCornmeal Blueberry PancakesHow to make buttermilk from milkNYT cooking - Thanksgiving leftover collectionThanksgiving leftover empanadasStuffing WafflesJacques Pepin Menu BookWawa GobblerWhat are you making with your Thanksgiving leftovers?Share it on IG or FB@dinnerlastnightpodcast#dinnerlastnightpodcastXON & A

Welcome back to our Thanksgiving Trilogy !In this episode, we will share our meal plan for the upcoming week.We will also dig deeper at our timelines the week of Thanksgiving including grocery shopping, table setting and overall logistics.Here are some great links to today's episode!Half Baked Harvest Thai Peanut Chicken RamenNYT Cooking Salmon Fried RiceEtsy Menu Template1/2 pint food containersIf 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?Share it on IG or FB@dinnerlastnightpodcast#dinnerlastnightpodcastXON & A

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 GnocchiDutch Baby PancakeOne Pot Japanese Curry Chicken & RiceSteak Ramen with Ginger-Sesame DressingGoat Cheese Pumpkin PieDishfunctional - West Chester, PAVidalia Onion Upside Down CornbreadOrange & Almond Olive Oil CakeHighlights from Nat's 2019 Thanksgiving Menu:Crown Roast of Pork with Lady Apples & ShallotsMaple Braised Pork BellyShingled Sweet Potatoes with HarissaLeeks in Vinaigrette with Walnuts & TarragonHighlights from Agnes' 2019 Thanksgiving Menu:Alton Brown Roasted TurkeyIna Garten GravyPaula Deen Corn CasseroleParker House Rolls And lastly, Nat & Agnes' 2019 Cranberry Sauce:Fancy Cranberry SauceSugared CranberriesWhat is YOUR Thanksgiving menu this year?Share it on IG or FB@dinnerlastnightpodcast#dinnerlastnightpodcastXON & A

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 BreadSmoked Paprika Couscous SaladNothing Bundt CakesCard My YardCentral - Montgomery, ALBenne SeedsZazzle.comWhat have YOU made recently for Dinner Last Night?Share it with us on IG or FB @dinnerlastnightpodcast #dinnerlastnightpodcastXON & A

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 Dunlop Milkier 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 RothfederXON&A

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 VinSausage Stuffed Butternut SquashChanko Nabe (Sumo Stew)Instant Pot Chicken StockHow to Brine Chicken WingsBest Oven Baked WingsMashed ParsnipsCantonese Style Braised Beef & DaikonWhat is Raclette??!!!Dexas Over the Sink Cutting Board What have YOU made recently for Dinner Last Night?Share it with us on IG or FB @dinnerlastnightpodcast or tag us #dinnerlastnightpodcastXO N & A

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 KongAgnes' Hometown Villeneuve, FranceKimchi RamenFrench Toast RecipeWhat have YOU made recently for Dinner Last Night?Share it with us on IG or FB @dinnerlastnightpodcast or tag us #dinnerlastnightpodcastXO N & A

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!