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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[@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! 🙂

[@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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[@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.

[@TuckerSP2011]

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

[@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

[@m.katharina3935]

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

[@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.

[@maynerd2706]

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

[@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!

[@pauletteispassingiton943]

First class…Perfect…

[@janettemasiello5560]

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

[@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.

[@jayr.617]

Respects to you to keep so many wonderful recipes in memory

[@Gwing7061]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@ofield6561]

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

[@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!

[@margaretmohan6971]

This looks so delish and so easy❤Thank you! Make ahead dishes take the stress out of entertaining🙏✌🧡🌲🎨🍂🍃🍂

[@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!

[@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.

[@iamwhoiamd7056]

What an awesome video Kevin. Thank you for the invite too.

[@hollydewbean3248]

I have watched this video 3 times. Each time I learn something. The table setting is just exquisite. Thank you for sharing your expertise and lovely ideas.❤

[@user-fs6ou3fk9p]

I make a similar soup, including onions and chicken stock. I use an immersion blender in the pot to cream.

[@janethamil9337]

Lovely video. It all looked fabulous. Thank you for sharing.

[@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.

[@anncastoria9042]

HELLO MY FRIEND JUST CAME ACROSS YOUR CHANNEL & LOVE YOUR STYLE

[@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.

[@mjwells100]

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

[@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.

[@MA-sk4fg]

Wonderful dinner and decoration.

[@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😊

[@a.phillips6892]

Looks divine! Avery wants some beef stew!

[@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.🥰

[@user-fs6ou3fk9p]

What a lovely menu. ❤

[@deebrake]

Ah perfect, thank you so much. It is thanksgiving weekend here in Canada. Have a wonderful day.

[@kevinleejacobs1364]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

[@sim-one]

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

[@eugenievanzyl]

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

[@PatriciaSouza-ug4cf]

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

[@nanl4554]

I am so thrilled I found you just now! After a kitchen remodel and purchase of a live edge dining table, I am ready to have a dinner party which scares the heck out of me ...until I found you! Thanks so much for a well edited video and fabulous start to finish meal! I love this!! I just subscribed 😀

[@zaidacrechel4459]

Sooo... beautiful and elegant. Thank you for sharing. Zaida Puerto Rico

[@alexvlachoulis1409]

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

[@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 😊

[@annacathrinenikolouzos2275]

Thank you for sharing these amazing videos,Kevin.I loved every minute ❤

[@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.

[@wendymcclean3182]

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

[@michelleackerson4524]

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

[@boilermaker79]

Fantastic tutorial.....

[@maureenmckenna5220]

Wonderful idea. Actually made me think of doing exactly the same thing next weekend, and making every recipe you did. Perfect.

[@pippenlapue9643]

I just came across your channel. I love it. I started with the Lemon custard mini cakes than the cucumber tea sandwiches now the leak soup. I love your home. New subsubsciber.

[@cimg9673]

Fantastic!. Thanks a lot.

[@lillystryker8570]

This just inspired me to make potato leek soup. I always disliked it because of the texture, but never had it blended before. Now I think I can finally enjoy it! Yesss, thank you!

[@lilliebrown4779]

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

[@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!

[@marlenaamalfitano2727]

Soup and stew are always better made inadvance

[@carolswindler8692]

Looks delicious!

[@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

[@jelsner5077]

Looks both elegant and delicious, Kevin. I love that you can do this all ahead. Makes it so much less stressful. I haven't used my pressure cooker much but the beef stew is a great idea. You should try Coq au vin in there, I bet that would work out great, too. Happy Autumn! 🍂🥮🎑

[@Wanda6308]

Everything looks wonderful thank you

[@cindybonem494]

Beautiful table scape. Everything looks delicious.

[@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…

[@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

[@sandylynch7161]

I just love your videos and can't wait to make the soup and dessert..

[@rosymylene1878]

PS: would you please do some more lightening-fast dinners for us, hearty and autumnal? Thanks!

[@2009gangan]

Yes, please do!

[@jankuhnert4768]

Hi Kevin, what a fabulous video, packed full of joy, cosiness and tips, thank you! I don’t have an Instant Pot, how long would you cook the stew in an oven or on the stove stop please (& would the liquids differ for a non-Instant Pot stew). Thanks so v much, Jan in England 👋🌸😊

[@kevinleejacobs1364]

Hi Jan - Here's my recipe for stove top beef stew: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHnNZKOqr69jaKs Hope you enjoy it!

[@jankuhnert4768]

@@kevinleejacobs1364 thank you so v much for responding Kevin, I really appreciate it. Looking forward to trying this next weekend, jx

[@barbaralavoie1045]

Loved watching this video and will try these recipes myself. Thank you.🤗

[@scotland99]

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

[@donnawatson845]

Kevin, I definitely picked up ideas..especially the facial. Lol....love your sense of humor, but yes....great recipes and they are doable. (Is that a word??). Hello from tampa bay Florida

[@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! 👍👍👍👍👍💪💪💪💪💪💕💕💕💕💕

[@bestcrossroad]

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

[@gaillove6005]

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

[@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.

[@Phyllyps-Levine]

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

[@rebekkad.2092]

That is beautiful! The menu looks pretty amazing and doable. Thanks.

[@sherilynpeters6459]

Looks lovely. I'm sure your guests enjoyed this autumn meal. Your decorations were simple, however elegant. Did you receive ravs from your guests?

[@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,

[@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.

[@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.

[@donnabigley6708]

Another amazing looking dinner. Wish I could be in your kitchen, as your cooking. I bet it smells delicious.

[@dennisoconnor4387]

Thanks Kevin! I going to make the stew, I'm Buying the pressure cooker( I need one). Again Thanks🐿🙂💫

[@mariannejadlowski3270]

What a beautiful Thanksgiving table this would make!

[@virgiefer5]

Everything looks delicious and the table very pretty 😊

[@isabelperez3967]

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

[@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

[@janishernandez6419]

Another wonderful video. Thank you, Kevin. 🧡🍁

[@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 🍁🧡

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!💖

[@rosemarybaranowsky6746]

Hi Kevin, this was a lovely video and the meal looks delicious . Tell me please, will the quests serve themselves or will you make the plates? How will you keep everything warm? will you heat plates or will your serving pieces keep food warm enough? Always worry about these logistics!!

[@leemartin6409]

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

[@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.

[@bettymaugeri7316]

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

[@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!

[@gisellet6903]

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

[@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!

[@kaywallace6139]

Lovely presentation

[@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.

[@MaryLuminary]

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.♥️

[@henna696]

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