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Dinner Last Night

37 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratings

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.

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Episodes

Bonus- Agnes in the Hot Seat

June 04, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

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! XO N & A

Monstrously Delicious Comfort Vegan Food

May 28, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MB

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 d...

Kitchen Nightmares: Our Worst Home-Cooking Fails

May 21, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

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 Bal...

ONE is the LOVE-liest number

May 14, 2021 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB

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 ‎...

Mother's Day: Just Like Mama Made it!

May 07, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 52.8 MB

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 ...

Spring has Sprung!

April 30, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 42 MB

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 wit...

And the Oscar goes to: Food On Screen!

April 16, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

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 Sicil...

Recipe Challenge: French it up!

April 09, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MB

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 ...

Weeknight Winners

April 02, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 53 MB

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-Bri...

Cocktails and Other Enjoyable Elixirs

March 26, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

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 C...

Meal Kits & Meal Prep

March 19, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MB

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 Dinne...

Gluten Free Cooking

March 12, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MB

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 ingredient...

Guilty Pleasures!

March 05, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MB

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...

Groceries Galore

February 26, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

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...

Valentine's Day Meals & Cooking for Two

February 12, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MB

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...

Bonus - Nat in the Hot Seat: Questions for my Favorite Foodie

February 05, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MB

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 @dinnerlastnightpodcast XO A & N

Kitchen Basics - A Well Equipped Kitchen

January 29, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.4 MB

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 ...

Kitchen Basics - A Well Stocked Pantry

January 22, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 49 MB

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 Chi...

New Year, New (Cooking) Goals

January 15, 2021 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

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 ...

The Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Beer, Wine and Holiday Spirits

December 18, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MB

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 Cl...

10 Holiday Gift Ideas for Foodies - Bonus Episode!

December 11, 2020 05:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MB

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 Restaur...

All Things Brunch!

December 11, 2020 05:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

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 ...

Mindful Eating for the Holidays

December 04, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 51.1 MB

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. ...

Thanksgiving Part III - Leftovers

November 27, 2020 05:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MB

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 Me...

Thanksgiving Part II

November 20, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

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 F...

Episode 6 - Thanksgiving Part II

November 20, 2020 05:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MB

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 F...

Episode 5 - Thanksgiving Part I

November 13, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

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 U...

Thanksgiving Part I

November 13, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

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 U...

Episode 4 - A Couple of Couples

November 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB

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? Share it with us on IG or FB @dinnerlastnightpodcast #din...

A Couple of Couples

November 06, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 52.2 MB

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? Share it with us on IG or FB @dinnerlastnightpodcast #din...

Episode 3- Cookbooks

October 30, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

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 Child Salt Fat Acid Heat, S...

Cookbooks

October 30, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

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 Child Salt Fat Acid Heat, S...

Episode 2 - Fall & Winter Favorites

October 23, 2020 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

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 YO...

Fall & Winter Favorites

October 23, 2020 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.2 MB

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 YO...

Episode 1- Introducing Your Co-Hosts...

October 16, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

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? Share it with us on IG or FB @dinnerlastnightpodcast or tag us #dinnerlastnightpodcast XO  N & A

Introducing Your Co-Hosts...

October 16, 2020 04:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

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? Share it with us on IG or FB @dinnerlastnightpodcast or tag us #dinnerlastnightpodcast XO  N & A

Trailer

October 05, 2020 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.02 MB

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!