A STUNNING dish to WOW your guests | The Best Ratatouille | Vegan and Vegetarian Dinner Ideas

[@thenarddogcooks]

So…. 🤔 who has an alternator on your microwave? 🙃(Reference 5:30) 
Either way, share your favorite centerpiece idea for the holidays? 💐

[@eaconnerart]

My favorite center centerpiece is the 4 or 5 bottles of wine brought for sharing from the people I love.

[@Gangelizedtreasures]

We moved 3 states away & now I have a dining room & my mom’s antique oak table. I have no idea what I’m going to have as a centerpiece or for the meal. This will only be our second vegan thanksgiving. Thanks for the great recipes & videos. Even my husband watches them.

[@cinnamoncanela3665]

Votive candles on a large leaf of bird of paradise plant

[@Theo_Professor]

Idk why but your smile 😁 make me smile ❤😂

[@eaconnerart]

Not only do I have my Grandmother's Dutch Oven, I also have all her old CAST IRON! *Pro Tip*... Don't spend your hard earned money on new cast iron. I always watch for it in yard and estate sales. So versatile. Use it on the stove top, throw it in the oven, use it on the grill or over a campfire. Throw it on top of the engine of your 2008 Mustang GT that just got a new alternator (but for real). And the garlic number at the end... Not optional :). Stay Amazing and PEEEEEEEEEEAACCCCCCCE!

[@frieza6721]

If you're vegan, sometimes you want to be wary of used cast irons as if it was cooked with meat it stays seasoned with that flavor 😅

[@thenarddogcooks]

YES!! ALL OF THIS!! 🙌🏾

[@eaconnerart]

@@frieza6721 I never have or ever will claim to be Vegan. :). I have great respect for the community, I'm just not a part of it. While my nutrition is plant based, I own leather belts and shoes. My boots and jackets from my motorcycle riding days are all leather. The above mentioned Mustang has leather seats, and I will never pass up a great deal on cast iron just because someone 50 years ago may have fried bacon in it. I have and always will enjoy a multitude of flavor profiles. You certainly bring up a great point. It just doesn't apply to me. I appreciate your insights! Stay amazing.

[@AnovaLisaDragonfly]

I remember how my mom wanted my grandmother’s (born in 1918) collection of cast iron cookware - skillets, Dutch oven, big and small pots. She was a little disappointed when her sister got it instead. It could be said that cast iron cookware is worth its weight in gold! So valuable that it’s passed down generation to generation. That’s a beautiful thing.🤗

[@queenb5913]

Not only did it look delicious (and I don’t even like egg plant) but it was beautifully displayed!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😊 and the music in the background reminds me of my daddy. Whenever he would cook there was some good jazz in the background and I swear it made the food taste better. Yesss!

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙌🏾 that is exactly what Jazz does! 🙏🏾

[@bradunderwood2502]

Dude that is the prettiest dish I have ever seen. Bravo

[@Pumpkinnan]

So, just not a great Sunday morning without these! Love your discussions afterwards for things I might not think of…especially alternators in the microwave. I really appreciate the prep parts of your vids, just helps my elderly brain stay better organized. Thanks y’all! Have a great week….🙏🏻🫶🏻

[@thenarddogcooks]

You are so welcome! 🙏🏾❤️🫶🏾

[@robertchriscoe5830]

My mouth was watering the whole time I was watching this video!

[@joanneannese3433]

A piece of artwork

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@sharonknorr1106]

All of my favorite vegan vlog chefs are coming up with amazing stuff right now, perfect for the holidays. This is beautiful! And I will for sure use a mandoline, even though my dh cringes every time I bring it out.

[@thenarddogcooks]

mandoline will certainly ease the prep significantly! 🙌🏾

[@gpasdinspie]

As a french person I looove that your recipe looks like the perfect mixt of a Tian (what most people assume ratatouille is) and actual Ratatouille. This look delicious and i'll definitely try it at home asap, maybe just replacing the thyme and oregano in the tomato sauce by a bouquet garnis! Again thanks a lot for the inspiration

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙌🏾 thank you so much!! and yes, bouquet garnis is a worth trade! great thinking!

[@angelad.8944]

I also would go the extra step of doing the charring peppers method for that extra depth of flavour.

[@lorrainethomas241]

Gorgeous! And I especially ialky liked the idea of the garlic sauce addition at the end. Extra yum!

[@thenarddogcooks]

Thanks so much, Lorraine! 😊 Its certainly kicks the recipe up bit!

[@carinagilliland5068]

Are you going to make a physical cookbook? I would love to have a hard copy boom to be able to make notes in.

[@thenarddogcooks]

For sure! it may take some time as there is a lot to consider but certainly looking to have one available in the future!

[@Oldguard_8]

Awesome - true common sense and super healthy - nicely done sir and thanks! Am def going to make this.

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙌🏾 much appreciated! enjoy!

[@ks20227]

That looks and sounds incredible

[@desbraxton]

Wow what a beautiful dish!

[@thesellablehome2700]

Visually stunning, undoubtedly delicious

[@thenarddogcooks]

Thank you 😋 🫶🏾

[@adinalahdawn]

My husband and I were just talking about making Ratatouille!! Thank you for this and I can’t wait to try it once we recreate it.

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙌🏾 its so amazing!!

[@chunshine]

This looks so good and I'm definitely making this for my hunkering down time. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

[@AMVDon]

Lovely! Best looking.

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙏🏾🙌🏾

[@laramccallum2946]

What a gorgeous looking dish! Can’t wait to make this! My hubs favorite movie and I’ve always wanted to make it. You make making this look so easy and less intimidating. Thanks Andrew!

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙏🏾 thank you so much!!! its a great movie!

[@marlinmelendez-laboymrs.pr9573]

In each video I look forward to you seeking and finding your small mixer!!! Is the most AMAZING part of the whole tutorial!!! Loooove it!!!❤❤❤❤

[@thenarddogcooks]

😂 the adventures of baby whisk!

[@ShellyMcDonnell123]

So glad you listed your ingredients!!!!

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙏🏾

[@Shelley9090]

Absolutely stunning! And no doubt delicious.

[@thenarddogcooks]

❤️🙏🏾 thank you!!

[@jonap5740]

It's beautiful! Yes taste along the way. I kept not liking my sauce, til I discovered it was the balsamic so now I leave it out. Can you please make a dessert that does not have a lot of sugar in it (or a lot of dried fruit which is not good for people with sugar probs)? Also, the best thing I ever tasted was my niece's Butternut Squash Galette with Thyme and Gruyere--we had it for Christmas dinner. Believe in Good, Andrew. Love your videos.

[@JohannaZee]

That looks unbelievably delicious!

[@thenarddogcooks]

thank you!!

[@adelabdelaziz-zh4zh]

looking amazing

[@8thhousealchemist600]

Looks amazing 👏

[@thenarddogcooks]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@glitterygreens3125]

🍅Thanks Nard Dog I will def be making this for Thanksgiving potluck🥦 🍻Cheers❣️

[@uumrami3081]

You make everything look good

[@ryanflory7549]

Very well done! Slicing vegetables is always relaxing for me so I love making this dish

[@eirekraut9423]

I made this and it was heaven! I never thought that one of the best dishes I ever cooked/ate would be vegetarian!

[@katedroo]

got hungry as always LOL I'm going to make it for sunday family reunion ❤

[@jaylah8771]

Grew up watching ratatouille I’ve always wanted to try it , hopefully I can prepare it one day beautiful video ✨

[@katlunarpuppet]

🦝😂 I’m definitely going to try this recipe. I enjoy your channel-thank you!

[@thenarddogcooks]

🥹 thank you so much!

[@Butterflyneverlands]

That deliciousness is a work of art 🖼️

[@andreadee1567]

That looks amazing. When I watched the movie "Ratatouille" with the cooking rat, it made a Ratatouille that looked similar and stunned the guests. I always wondered if there really is a way to make it so beautiful instead of serving a red-brownish (of course delicious!) stew I had in France so many times. Now you did it. Thanks. 💚🍀

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙌🏾 you're so welcome!! ❤️

[@Chaselife]

This look Crazy. Gotta try!

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙌🏾 absolutely!

[@zhannabudetlanin4538]

Great recipe! Cooked this ratatouille for the New Year's party and everyone loved it :) Thank you!!

[@lauraserwe864]

You guys are hilarious. I love these videos.

[@thenarddogcooks]

😂🙏🏾

[@lavonnesewell7755]

I am going to try this recipe. Thank you so much! I love Ratatouille!

[@cinnamoncanela3665]

W.O O W!!!!! Just. WOW

[@nikkil9940]

I can’t wait to make this!

[@blayses3116]

As a raccoon, I can confirm that I am waiting by his window for this dish.

[@thenarddogcooks]

😂 love it!

[@susukijapan]

Nice

[@lynettelewis5688]

My goodness, that is a beautiful dish! I want to try this for Thanksgiving. I'm not sharing with the racoon though - even if it's Thanksgiving😊!

[@letsbeencouraged3074]

Hey there Andrew 👋🏾 I always like the presentation of the meals You prepare, because yes that makes a Big difference along with it tasting oh so delicious 🤌🏾 As for My favorite centerpiece, nothing that's too big (whatever it may be, I like a variety that goes with the Holidays) that would block seeing the beautiful faces that's sitting at the table ☺ From My Family to Yours, Be Blessed 😇 ~Sharon J~

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙌🏾 agreed!!

[@pattiwilkins2012]

Goodafternoon andrew such a beautiful dish 😍 😋 so colorful 😊cant wait until i can make it😅i made your red pepper sweet potatoe soup very delicious 😋 and something different for me to try i used tofu but next time I'll use 🫘 cant wait until you make another soup 😋 recipe you're the best🎉❤😊until next week 😀 😉 ❤

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙌🏾🙌🏾 i dont blame you, soups are A+mazing!

[@bruhverlybruh4012]

Ah ha. This could easily be made a colorful side dish. Just what I needed for dinner.

[@kmes8989]

Appreciate that you took the raccoon into consideration. 😊

[@thenarddogcooks]

🤗 gotta keep wildlife close to the heart! ❤️

[@MrRatherino]

kazowiee dude! easier than it looks and worth the extra care..hope someone makes it for me!

[@tracy9610]

😂 the flowers thing is so true 😂

[@thenarddogcooks]

right tho!! 😂

[@RockBottomBrenny]

Great vid

[@bb0123]

Yessss no mention of Cumin!! 😬 i made this years back and my daughter yelled "the house smells like arm p..!!!" 😅 definitely will make this again. Your ingredients are more my style. And i can get out my mandolin. Yay. Also ty for mentioning Raccoons. 🦝❤ HUGE fan and love em. Debi in California

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙌🏾 i wanna hug one! 😂 they are so cool!

[@miaarechiga1222]

I love your videos!!! One question, do you compost? Just curious because you put all the extra stuff in a bowl.

[@deek4177]

wow.....a piece of edible art!

[@thenarddogcooks]

😍😍

[@gabdoush]

damn this look so damn good ! im trying it very soon !! Thanks

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙌🏾 enjoy!!

[@misterx3188]

Nice 👍👍

[@m.p.w.333]

YUMMM

[@sheteg1]

I’m just cooking in now for tomorrow because I don’t have space in oven (tomorrow) but I can reheat. How do u suggest that ? 350° until warmed ?

[@kissinconcrete]

does the tomato not ruin the seasoning on the cast iron pan?

[@thenarddogcooks]

good question! It doesn't, but maybe after repeated use is if you're doing it frequently. But I wouldn't say, ruined because it's natural for the cast iron to need re-seasoning from becoming stripped, or unseasoned, due to frequency of use.

[@kissinconcrete]

@@thenarddogcooks ok good to know! The cast iron pan seasoning fanatics say to use a tin of tomato to strip the seasoning, I was worried that stripped seasoning would ruin the taste. Looks great! Can't wait to try this.

[@johndoyle5983]

The best beard on the tubes.

[@Butterflyneverlands]

Babies can participate with their little hands 🤣

[@kristinewinship9616]

I can't wait to try this one! Yum.

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙌🏾 so excited for you to enjoy!!

[@musthakila]

hi dude i got a question, what can i use instead of balsamic vinegar

[@ericfrye5816]

I've made Ratatouille once and it was nowhere near as good looking as yours. I wish I had seen this method then. Time to make it again before the years is out. Thanks!

[@4ironhorse14]

Wonderful recipe. My wife got annoyed with me because the raccoon comments made me laugh my ass off for whatever reason 😂

[@vtjcmfan5895]

Thank you for getting all the food out of bowls. I hate seeing chefs leave food behind in dishes.

[@monsaemon]

Honestly watching you silently go through the prep makes it feel like a less daunting task even though it is a lot.

[@jonap5740]

I agree with you! Much prefer the silent prep.

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙏🏾❤️

[@mariahawes111]

🤤 ❤

[@questioneverything349]

Bros beard is crazy

[@TopShef007]

Acid from the tomatoes hurts the season on cast iron.

[@sevind7]

This is a dish where a mandoline slicer massively reduces the effort required

[@thenarddogcooks]

for sure!

[@pieohpie]

This is the dish to serve to your girlfriend's parents

[@thenarddogcooks]

🙌🏾 thats right!!

[@jonathanpacheco5506]

It really brought a raccoon to my window

[@unwrittensymp]

🫨

[@lissamatthews]

And sadly, my whole family (except my grandma) would leave this dish untouched on the table...sighs.

[@scott3991]

Confit byaldi. Ratatouille is a stew and is chopped not sliced.

[@jmorgs1166]

This looks sick

[@carlacarla1906]

This is not a ratatouille, it's called a "tian" , it is a speciality of "Provence" south of France.

[@sarahinsf]

* Swoon * This looks AMAZING. Definitely going to try this! Tiny edit suggestion = adding the word 'butter' to the Optional garlic butter sauce: 1/2 cup vegan plant ____ line 🧈🌿☺ Favorite holiday centerpiece: A pretty pottery bowl of fall fruits and whole walnuts maybe with some autumn leaves and nut crackers 🍎🌰

[@musthakila]

hi dude i got a question, what can i use instead of balsamic vinegar