Autumn Dinner Party | Make-Ahead Recipes | Setting the Table

Hello, everyone! In this episode I'm preparing an easy, make-ahead dinner for six. Printable recipes for the Potato-Leek Soup and Apple Tarte Tatin are linked below. No printable for the Instant Pot Beef Stew as it was totally improvised by yours truly. I hope you enjoy this video!
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[@lindaerker867]

Kevin, I have been in heaven since discovering your wonderful videos. We are kindred spirits. I hope you never stop doing what you are doing. You enrich the lives of others. Your videos are all so very, very enjoyable. Thank you so much.

[@rosymylene1878]

No-stress and delightful Autumn party. Thanks, Kevin, for another gem of a program. You are the friend all would love to have.

[@d.l.n.7133]

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[@tdioxin2658]

This is civilization at its finest! No snobbery, the New World with a European touch! Reminds me of my happy, carefree childhood in Quebec! We had soup almost daily at our house, and my mom was a great cook. Her leek soup was similar to yours! Thank you so much for this video! I will copy it to the letter. Got my ornamental squashes so far! 🙂

[@ritarodrigues9946]

Ty again, I will definitely prepare this sometime for my daughter and her family. On a side note, I have been feeling blue today, guess I’m missing my three grand children who are now teenagers and don’t visit Grammy as often as before😢, while watching you cook, I noticed you have the warmest smile that touched my ♥️ - it has so much kindness that my blues suddenly vanished. God bless you from Houston. Grammy Rita

[@belindaroy9028]

Kevin - I feel like a guest in your home. Your videos are beautiful and your are an incredibly gracious host and kind soul. Thank you,

[@TuckerSP2011]

What a beautiful tablescape. Simple and perfect. The soup looked really delicious and silky. Loved the stew and Tarte tatin.

[@ParisianThinker]

Another mouthwatering dinner party! I am doing menu planning now. My husband will be coming home from the hospital where the food was horrible to say the least. All your menus will help him regain the weight he lost and strength his spirit. I love everything you do. I am so happy I found you on KZbin!

[@kevinleejacobs1364]

I'm sending your husband healing thoughts -- and calories!

[@clementineclement5757]

What a coincidence. Here in France hospital food is just as bad. It reminds me of my husband's reaction when back home after he broke his leg and spent 4 days at the hospital. He told me the worst pain wasn't in his leg but in having to face the plastic "plateaux" (trays) with greyish, unappetizing stew or boiled fish without any sauce followed by some bland jelly. Almost cried of joy and relief when I served him delicious ... leek soup ! And his favourite home made pistachio/vanilla cream.

[@cynthiahunt8061]

Hi Kevin. Thanks. I use one of your recipes everyday since I came across them. I live in a small town in the Northern Cape in South Africa. You are a breath of fresh air. I just love how calming your video's are. Keep well and keep your video's coming🤗by the way I am 74 and enjoy cooking for my hubby😊

[@janedoe7330]

Everything looked warm and cozy and the food items were a perfect combination. Everyone seems to be loving the Insta-Pot.

[@wendymcclean3182]

Thanks again, Kevin for your wonderful dinner. Whoever you’re married to is very lucky and blessed.❤

[@sharonthompson2333]

Hi, just discovered your channel and joined because I don't want to miss a single episode. I love how pleasant you are and so kind and soft spoken. You give great detail to everything you do and seem to enjoy what you are making and preparing, always so beautiful and appealing. Thank you and a very Happy Autumn to you and yours.

[@kevinleejacobs1364]

Hi Sharon - Thank you so much for subscribing!

[@mrs.rosylady7176]

I just discovered your channel and I love your videos! As a graduate of a French cooking school, I find your recipes to be very good. I like how you don't cut too many corners in your cooking...the techniques are solid and you spend time when it's necessary to make things taste wonderful. I love how you include table settings, farm stand trips, and all the aspects of entertaining in your videos! Now, can you give advice on how to deal with dinner guests that drone on and on about politics?😅

[@rosymylene1878]

Politely change the subject with a charming compliment. Over 90% success rate!

[@michelleneuman579]

This is a great question. I find it so rude when I've gone through a lot of trouble for a nice dinner.

[@janettemasiello5560]

Your attention to detail and the aesthetics of the whole thing is just wonderful ! The food, the table.... Bravo !

[@PatriciaSouza-ug4cf]

Kevin’s calm demeanor and fabulous recipes and place settings are instructive and useful. Bravo!

[@quick9smitty511]

Love ALL of your videos. It's quite apparent that you love your home and your meal preparation. Your attention to detail is so impressive and you make us feel as though we are having a nice visit in each of your videos. Thank you so much and please keep making them.

[@robinjackson1628]

I just started following you and I'm going to make your meatloaf for my fiancé. I'm just addicted to your videos. So calming in this crazy world. I absolutely love what you cook too. So many things I'm going to try beside the meatloaf. Thank you 😊

[@lauriemcdermott3290]

Kevin, once again you’ve inspired me to dust off my beautiful china and invite some friends over! I love how Avery is so curious about what is cooking! Love from Boston

[@maynerd2706]

I just love how relaxing your channel is. Your dishes are always pleasant to the palate and the eye.

[@siennabay]

I am watching in early June and dreaming of Autumn. 💤🤎🧡

[@user-vl3zj8mm7e]

Thanks for presenting these in a non-stressful way. This encourages me to try cooking some homemade food instead of ordering restaurant food when I have guests. May your channel soar to 100,000 subscription soon! 👍👍👍👍👍💪💪💪💪💪💕💕💕💕💕

[@chantanakulhasit2372]

You are a very happy man.I like your calmness and smiles.

[@dianeo1961]

I just found you on u tube. What a pleasure to watch someone that not only has great, sometimes rustic, but always elegant in presentation food. An added plus is your calming, melodic voice whilst instructing us your recipes and techniques. Thank you. I’m so glad I found you.

[@laurenbrandon7699]

Although it’s not traditional fare, this soup would be terrific for St. Patrick’s Day!!!!

[@mjwells100]

I LOVE the idea of the food preparation in advance! And I appreciate and admire your great info on food and decorations. 🍁 🍂👨🏽‍🍳

[@artistscatalogue7068]

Mr. Jacobs, your smiles are priceless.

[@aeolianartists]

Thank you for creating such a beautiful presentation. I have enjoyed all your videos and how you create a life filled with joy, beauty, elegance, and fun. It is lovely to see how you enjoy life through your music, gardening, cooking, raising your pets, maintaining your home, and afternoon tea. Enjoy your favorite season as the leaves change and the holidays approach.

[@SandraLopez-zb3uk]

Beautiful. I love that your tablescapes are so inviting . Not crowded at all and perfect for a lovely dinner and sharing with family & friends. Tables today are so packed “ with stuff” and yours is classic elegant

[@annmarie8276]

The table setting is absolutely beautiful, warm and inviting. The dinner looked superb. You have phenomenal talent. Thank you for sharing and teaching.

[@kevinleejacobs1364]

That's very kind of you. Thank you so much!

[@DarcieGlam]

That was wonderful! Using the bulb baster to get the caramel on the top of the apples was genius :-) No more fussing with a spoon!

[@m.katharina3935]

Hi Kevin. What a very nice Video. I love to see your beautiful home. Greetings from Swizerland. 🇨🇭❤️

[@ginawingrove7061]

A beautiful table Kevin x the food looks absolutely amazing and no stress ! 😀 Thank you for some great ideas x

[@parisannsmith8987]

You make cooking look so effortless. I tried your lentil loaf and I will certainly make it for friends. Can imagine your dinner parties are a real treat. Thank you for sharing.

[@katesinclair2645]

Beautiful table, great food, good friends and a warm fire. Can't go wrong with that. Lovely dinner, Kevin.

[@dannawilson6202]

I love that you do not waste any ingredients and taste (deglazing).

[@kristinegoetsch8009]

Really enjoyed this plan ahead menu. Relieves so much stress when you don’t have do everything on the day of the party. Your fall table scape was lovely. The food looked delicious, as usual. Thanks for your generosity in sharing your recipes and cooking tips.🥰

[@Mariekeinlondon]

I just made the leek soup 2 days ahead of a dinner party - mostly to give myself a chance of a backup plan in case I would mess things up. I cannot believe how easy that was to make and also how delicious it tastes! Looking forward to serving it to my guests. Thank you!

[@kathleenbasista5612]

Gorgeousness! I love watching your videos. You and Mr. Fox have done an amazing job renovating your beautiful home. I would love to see your guests actually enjoying all your delicious labors of love!

[@isabelperez3967]

I love the fall, the menu looks fantastic and the table setting very elegant! Thank you Kevin!

[@gaillove6005]

Oh My!! Now this looks absolutely scrumptious. So fancy yet comfort food delicious. I love this meal and your gorgeous redecorated table.

[@fridayschild19]

What a lovely menu for autumn or winter! You have inspired me to try doing this menu ahead for my guests. I am so happy to have “discovered” your channel! You have a very calming persona, and are very talented in so many ways. Keep up the fabulous vlogs!💖

[@nadinenaassan6960]

I love your golden fingers with the classy taste. All recipes look so easy and yet delicious. The setting is so elegant and attractive.

[@anne-mariebiorci5453]

I love the little trips to the farm shop and orchards🐨🦘🇦🇺

[@carolavant3778]

Lovely, stress-free entertaining! Your guests should be honored to dine with you and Mr. Fox. I have not yet acquired an Instant Pot, but my mother always made beef stew in a pressure cooker. You'd think that since I pressure can so much, I'd have one, but since I'm retired, it's just as easy to start in the morning and slow-cook my beef stew. I definitely will be trying that apple tart tatin and the potato-leek soup - Both look amazing!

[@jeaninemartin]

Kevin you are delightful!!! Everything looks delicious and I love how calm you are while preparing/cooking so opposite from me. Clearly now, I see I must start earlier in the week. Thank you 😊 take care…

[@Tiffany-vj1tv]

About lovely as always 👨‍🍳💕thank you for sharing your beautiful home and life with us Kevin. I always enjoy watching you. Happy Autumn.

[@ofield6561]

That centerpiece is gorgeous! Just a few simple things put together and wow!

[@jerryphillips8551]

Hello Kevin, Happy 2023 !!!!!This my first time that I seen your amazing videos. Your home is warm and inviting… this is how I entertain my guests! I Love to cook and decorate for any occasion. This truly very rare….Looking forward see more ! Take care

[@carolynadams4669]

I love that you drop things, splash a little sometimes -- just like Julia Child. This looks like a great stew recipe!

[@mooseeyesable]

I so love love your videos, I am so glad I found you. U just brighten my day. Watching from Gander Newfoundland Canada,February 20 2023

[@roxanneswanson8305]

I recently discovered your channel, and I'm so pleased that I did. What a delicious looking meal, and lovely table setting you've prepared for your guests. And stress-free on top of it all, which means you as the host get to be your best self when company arrives. How lucky they are! I can only imagine the scintillating conversation, and delightful background music accompanying the the evening. The pandemic still has me leery about having too many people in for something like this, but hopefully some day!

[@scotland99]

Love your simple, yet awsomely beautiful table decorations. I think I will copy your idea this fall! Thanks😊

[@lgmcgrath1]

It’s like finding a new friend!

[@suzannemuliolis6066]

Hi Kevin! I like to add a cup of chicken or vegetable stock to my leek soup. I love your entertaining and the table decorations are always lovely! Warm regards, Suzanne

[@alexvlachoulis1409]

Looks beautiful. I love the 'make ahead' recipes.

[@Phyllyps-Levine]

Honey crisp apples makes a good intro! Hugs to the whole Damn Fam (Mr. Fox, Madam Avery & Binky…last not KLJ!)

[@judybutler5129]

How lovely and elegant, the setting for your Autumn dinner party, Kevin. A true delight to feast your eyes upon as well as your appetite. I can't wait to try your recipes over the winter. I know I'll enjoy everything! Thank you for sharing. -Judy

[@Mellie726]

this is the secret I believe-- when you saute the vegetables before you start cooking the entire dish. I discovered this quite by accident when I decided to try a kale soup (Portuguese recipe) I've been researching for years. It was the epitome of what I've been making for years but yet there was something missing in the final taste, the sauteeing of the cut up vegetables! Going to try this beef stew recipe for sure!

[@henna696]

Lovely, thank you. Simple food and elegance go a long way to perfection.

[@cindyleeger]

Hi Kevin, I hope your guests enjoyed your delightful evening.

[@sim-one]

Looks so lovely again, Kevin. I’m definitely going to try some of these recipes. Enjoy this season. 🍁

[@tachiebillano6244]

Kevin, these how-to videos of make-ahead meal menus and setups are absolute gold, especially in the way you present them. Haven't seen anyone here on KZbin present something like this with all the details we need (e.g., actual sequence of production across days, measurements in Imperial and Metric, simplified cooking, storage tips, serving tips, etc.). You also have a great camera presence that's friendly and calming. Best of all you've been creative in your choice of recipes and decor, so that while they're inherently easy recipes, they still look and taste/feel "like a million bucks." I guess that would be the kind of mantra for your channel.

[@kevinleejacobs1364]

Thank you so much, Tachie!!!

[@thinkmirror8507]

I just found you and swear you are my twin, I am in dying right now. Just lovely, I may stay up all night and watch all the video's. Thank you so much.

[@angelp9956]

Kevin, you are awesome! I just found your channel and I’m binge watching. You have great style and are a wonderful cook! Keep the videos coming.

[@gloriasigman4497]

Everything looks delicious and your Autumn tablescape is absolutely charming. I really enjoy your channel and think I will try the leek soup this weekend.

[@eugenievanzyl]

Classy!! You are so inspiring!! Thank you, Kevin!👏👏👏👏

[@ladyinblack3398]

In Germany they also make leek soup. That's how I learned it from relatives. It's very delicious. No one in Montana eats leek soup. Everyone thinks this is strange but its very delicious. I have the same Lodge pot as you do. They are great pots for cooking.

[@nicolelarente5648]

You are indeed a friend everyone would love to have! I will try making the soup. Great recipes and what a gorgeous table!!! You are truly gifted. Thank you for sharing and inspiring us.

[@leemartin6409]

So happy to have found your channel! Lovely recipes, and a kindly, humorous demonstration. Thank you so much for doing these videos

[@mom2sevenmakesdinner]

This was so lovely to watch. Thank you for sharing such an easy, elegant meal~

[@bettymaugeri7316]

Your table is gorgeous and the meal looks Devine especially the dessert 🥧

[@KS-ts3le]

There is no other way. I’m sure you did it all yourself. Planning, shopping, decorating. You are very very talented.

[@Phyllyps-Levine]

LOL! Beef stock facial! Hilarious! That table decor is AMAZING!

[@bestcrossroad]

I love your channel and blogs! You give the most practical but most beautiful contents! So creative! God bless you.

[@mariannejadlowski3270]

What a beautiful Thanksgiving table this would make!

[@jayr.617]

Respects to you to keep so many wonderful recipes in memory

[@user-nh8yu2mw2i]

You are the Real Deal Kevin, I loved everything about this video, Brilliant !!

[@ireneposti6813]

I so enjoy your company on KZbin not to mention the fabulous recipes. Thank you much 👏😘

[@cindybonem494]

Beautiful table scape. Everything looks delicious.

[@nancyjean6177]

Hi, Kevin! I love make-ahead meals, and this one looks outstanding. Leek and potato soup is one of my favorites, and I always love a good beef stew. The tarte tartin is a really elegant ending for the meal. Your table looks beautiful, and the musical accompaniment adds to the experience. Many thanks for your recipes and tips for gracious living! So glad I came across your wonderful channel. I plan to visit often.

[@michelleackerson4524]

The food looks delicious and the table is lovely. Good job!

[@suecastillo4056]

Love the horseradish addition!!! Who knew?! Well obviously you did!! Bravo Dearest!!! I’m making this AND your greenbean gratin this week! Thank you for your recipes!!!♥️‼️

[@rimma-raad.badawi-koval6630]

Great to see you too Mr Jacobs!

[@erinjames4024]

You are just lovely, thank you for sharing your life with us!

[@rominavandenbosch6020]

I discovered your video's by accident last week and I can't stop from watching a video (or two 🤭) daily. I love too cook for my internationale friends and I'm definitely gonna try some of your recipes for them. I love the way you always decorate your table. Greetings from the Nederland's ☺️

[@johndoherty8958]

Oh wow Kevin I think I am the very first subscriber to make a comment 🎉 Love your work. Make sure you are kind to yourself as you clearly do so much for others. Love and best wishes from across the world from me to you all. Fiona Lee 🦘

[@kevinleejacobs1364]

Thank you so much!

[@dianemayer177]

I do enjoy your lovely tips and recipes. I get so many good ideas! I don’t copy all you show as I see you enjoy horseradish as much as I don’t!!! 😊. And I cook largely vegetarian. Not vegan most days. Your instructions are so well spoken and visually a pleasure. I get inspired.

[@TheLarry2012]

You did everything with ease! Looks delicious and I will try the recipes. Will you be doing a Thanksgiving Meal and desserts? Would love that! Have a great week.

[@maricarmenferreira2991]

What a lovely setting. The menu delicious and easy to make. Thank you for sharing your ideas and videos. Happy thanksgiving 🍁🦃🍽 🙏🏼❤️

[@lilliebrown4779]

Simply outstanding l love the easy make ahead ideas. I got a few tips as well. Thanks

[@mommyquackquack1825]

Love your simplicity of the leek soup. However, you may want to mention leeks are known to have sand and dirt hidden within. I soak and rinse first before adding to my pot. No one wants grit in their soup. I also use chicken stock instead of water adds volumes of flavor. Try northern spies apples (availability is limited and only available after a hard frost) definitely worth using and you'll be pleasantly pleased with the flavors of your apple dishes. Thanks for simple fall menu.

[@dianaewert8150]

More dinner party menus please! Love your recipes!

[@maryjanepollock3567]

I love this menu. Classique! I also love the table setting and autumnal decorations. Beautiful and lovely. Inspires me to try to do myself. Makes me think of happier times, also how to create new memories. Thank you for sharing with us.♥️

[@gisellet6903]

Thank you!! I needed inspiration for this weekend’s dinner party!! Love that these can be prepared ahead ❤

[@sarahleigh7974]

Thank you so much for the amazing recipes! Can’t wait to try them this autumn ❤ also, love the vlog parts of your videos 😊 happy autumn 🍁🧡

[@ggeise1467]

Kevin, I just discovered your channel last week and am SO enjoying your videos. Fresh and pure joy!

[@ZalthorAndNoggin]

Fabulous menu as usual, Kevin. Your leek soup looks positively delicious. I'm going to try making it but serve it hot rather than cold. Your beef stew, again, fabulous and leaving it two days before the party means all the flavours had time to develop properly. Your apple tart is a sensation. I love apples and make a version of your apple pie so I'm going to give this recipe a go as well. Your table too looked fantastic. Perfect for Autumn. Thank you for everything in this simple to follow video. Can't wait to see what you've got planned for Thanksgiving!! Love and Best Wishes from Manchester UK.

[@berenicerodriguez8955]

Dear Mr Jacobs, your dinner table arrangement is gorgeous. I love It,🤩

[@ninashelley5044]

I have a very good tune watching you. I have loved all that you do. The table setting was so inviting. The stew looked perfect for a fall eveing. I just love my free time learing and creating a more interesting life for my family. Thank you. You make it fun. Nina from MA

[@Wanda6308]

Everything looks wonderful thank you

[@Jkcardthrower2]

So wonderful! I would love to have a dinner party like that. I'm really glad I found your channel. It's such a joy to watch every video.