Stress Free Christmas Dinner! Make-Ahead Recipes | Setting the Table
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 20 авг 2024
- Recipes are linked in the description below. Merry Christmas, friends!
Asparagus Soup with Creme Fraiche and Lemon www.agardenfor...
Braised Short Ribs www.agardenfor...
Classic Crème Brûlée www.agardenfor...
Garland-Making Tutorial:
Products featured in this video:
*Y Peeler: amzn.to/47Ygdwi
*Electric Skillet: amzn.to/48gNFOl
*Bench Scraper: amzn.to/3RJEIIb
*Culinary Torch:amzn.to/3RJNoyg
*Links are affiliate links. I only recommend products that I use and love. Links help to support this channel with no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! Хобби
I love when you say “ This is the vegetable that we planted and harvested together” it makes us feel part of your family….Happy Christmas to you too!
You're right about that... Kevin has a knack of making one feel a part of what he's doing. He isn't self-absorbed by his own ego, as so many RUclips content creators are. He's very down-to-earth and what he shows us is genuine.
Me too!!❤
Yes, well said.
❤
Same here!❤
Kevin! there is just something about you - I cannot put it into words, but you are genuine and your commenters are also JUST SO NICE!
I viewed this episode right before lunch. Can you hear my stomach growling for those delicious short ribs? Once again, you have captured the peace, love, and joy of the Christmas Season. Thank you, Kevin! Blessings to you and yours! 🌲
In my case, stress free and Christmas has never been used in the same sentence. But, Kevin, your dinner suggestions in this video have helped reduce the anxiety of providing for family and friends. Thank you.
Don't we wish we had a Keven in our lives?...Mr. Fox is so lucky. Christmas cheers to you both !
He's like the Mr. Roger's of RUclips. His demeanor is so calming.
That's what I've thought also. If Mr Rogers and Martha Stewart got married, he could be their son. Also, I like that he doesn't talk without saying something. He doesn't ramble on and on. He says what the viewer needs to know and lets the visual fill in the rest. I like that he shows that one can set an elegant table with good quailty affordable tableware. It's not surprising that y
you have 100,000 subscribers, Kevin. You make wonderfully informative and entertaining videos.
Velvety asparagus soup, succulent short ribs and mirepoix on a cloud of mashed potatoes and creamy crème brûlée … what a fabulous menu presented on a beautifully appointed tablescape … a Christmas dinner to remember … thank you Kevin for a most delightful and festive post! 😊
I just have so much joy in my heart when watching your videos. The music, the recipes, the content, and the fur kids! I love it all. Yours is my favorite channel, by far! Have a wonderful Christmas! I look forward to another year of terrific videos, seasonal gardening, and more recipes 😋 thank you Kevin!
You, sir, are my idea of knowing how to live the good life and I don't mean just the food you create but by the way you live your life, i.e. growing your own vegetables, picking your flowers and living in a peaceful and beautiful environment, the epitome of gracious living! Have a very Merry Christmas and the best New Year! Greetings from 🇧🇷
I enjoy imagining your dinner parties after seeing the lovely place settings you create. My dinner parties include little grandchildren so there are not many fineries used at our holiday table, and we most often have self-serve dishes from the kitchen counter to keep it simple. I'll just continue to enjoy being fancy vicariously through your videos. Happy holidays to you and to all watching!
That's Christmas at our house too!
I adore Kevin and his channel. Thank you again for these wonderful recipes; you’ve made my life so much easier not having to make decisions about what to cook. It’s done simply, yet with such elegance.
What a beautiful Christmas dinner. You are my comfort zone from a difficult year your videos bring me so much peace
If only we could go back to those times when families gathered around a beautiful table and there was none of those modern distractions. Thank you for making us want To slow down and relax.
I make CRÈME Brûlée every Christmas Eve and instead of white sugar, I use granulated brown sugar. I think the brown sugar has a better carmelized flavor. And to me, it looks better when it’s torched than the white granulated sugar.
I can easily see that would be true.
I'm making this exactly for my Christmas family meal!!!!!! And love that I can do it a day ahead because relaxing and enjoying everyone's company is the most important part of the holiday!!!!
You are a "bundle" of joy to watch. Sorry. Bad pun. I love watching your videos. I especially like the way you explain everything in detail. Your videos are so relaxing and therapeutic to watch. Really nice background music.
I made your salami appetizer for 2 parties this week, very easy to construct. I think the hardest part is just buttering the slices...otherwise, really unique (nobody else will be bringing this!)...thank you
As I go through my home doing all the things one must do not only for the Holidays to prepare, but everyday things as well; I am watching and listening to you go about your preparations and listening to the calm manner in which you always do, it helps me go through my tasks less hurried. I find myself relaxing and enjoying doing these tasks! Merry Christmas Kevin, may you and yours have a peaceful Holiday.🌲🕯🌲🕯🌲
Beautiful table setting, so inviting, merry Christmas to you, Mr Fox and your precious fur babies❤
Love the fact that you shared one where we can do it the day before guests arrive. Thank you!
These prep ahead ideas are so helpful. Your directions are easy to follow. The presentation is relaxing as well.
Thank you for the classic menu, simply elegant table setting, and lovely inspiration for the holiday. So many others present a lot of over the top decor and just too much of everything that it loses the charm and gracious feeling along the way. Thanks for bringing this thoughtful plan and traditional approach.
This centerpiece is gorgeous !
What is nice about preparing a day ahead is that food that has sat overnight usually has a fuller flavor the next day. Thank you for a nice video!
OMG!!!! I think this will be my Christmas Eve menu! Adore this channel! 🌲🌲🌲
I could swear I could smell those short ribs cooking; the power of your cooking!!!! It all looks deli and easy. Thanks.
That was a lovely drive to town. That is a perfect Christmas dinner.
You make it look so easy. Through much practice I’m thinking.
I just looked at your subs, I remember when you had 12. I think many people are wanting better, more quality , well made things in their lives. Instead of throw away junk. Like eating a homemade meal instead of fast food. Well made clothing instead of fast fashion, Antiques instead of IKEA. You teach us how live better at an affordable price.
Thank you Sir, for your continuing endeavors.
Just beautifully decorated and the taste and aromas must have been amazing. The American Pie was a joy to see with such wonderful goodies to purchase. Thank you Kevin for your video. It was a joy to watch. ❤
It’s a joy watching you decorate and prepare. The elegance is refreshing and the fact that you design and execute your table decorations yourself make the complete picture simply perfect. Thank you for sharing.
Kevin, as usual you have pulled off an elegant, traditional table scape and dinner. I can see why your channel is growing! ~ Diane
Guests must LOVE accepting invitations to your gorgeous home, especially at holidays. You are so gifted in every avenue. Love, love love.
What an elegant table!
This was very special. What a very Christmasy dinner for some very lucky guests. Merry Christmas to you and the family🎄🎁
Oh boy, my mouth was watering throughout this whole video. A beautiful menu. Merry Christmas Kevin, Mr. Fox, Lisette, Avery, Binky and Goldie. 🎄🎁
You're just SO wonderful, Kevin!!! Your meal menus are ALWAYS spectacular because your dishes all complement each other so well. Thank you so much for sharing, yet again, another fantastic combination of foods and thoughts and guidance!!❤🩹 Happy Holidays to you and your family! May your time spent with loved ones be filled with serenity, happiness, love and laughter!
Much be such a treat to attend your dinner parties!
Merry Christmas ❤
That rib recipe is such a comfort meal to me. I think it would work well with mushrooms. Going to try it soon. I like your confession on the mashed potatoes 😅. I’ve been doing that now for years and you can be creative with them. I add cream cheese or sour cream sometimes. One question on your silverware placement; I was taught the knife, soup spoon, and next the dessert spoon. I like the look of your placement so did your English Buttler friend give you that idea? Have another great party and keep showing us more. This emoji is you 😊Kevin.
Merry Christmas! Your channel is my favorite. I made your hot chocolate recipe for my son, and it was so delicious! We love all your recipes.
Some fabulous cooking and entertaining ideas you've got going on there, Kevin. You're always so inspirational. When I make creme brulee, especially at Christmas,
I place a few candy canes in my mini osterizer (similar to a magic bullet), chop them up finely and use those as the topping. They not only imbue us with the flavours
of the season, but add an additional layer of festive colour. Wishing you and Mr. Fox a very Merry Christmas. Cheers!
Darryl
Christmas is still a big part of our celebrations and I love to see people prepare and decorate for this special time of year. I look forward to making your short ribs soon. They looked awesome, as did all your other recipes. Your table was beautiful and the blue is still festive, my favorite color. All the peace and joy of the Christmas time bring you and yours many blessings.
Even under adversity... Kevin you are truly an inspiration and your partner, is very lucky too!
Thank you. You part things into easy to do steps. Things are simple this year, by our choice. But I think I'll work on making our table festive.
Oh! I only have a few small bowls left from your dishes pattern. They break so easily. I must compliment you on taking good care of them. The finished table inspires me.
I broke a crown eating crème brûlée in a five star restaurant. It was a memorable dining experience as I spit out my tooth. It was still delicious, so I finished it. Proceed with caution. Your meal looks extra special and delicious. Happy holidays! 🎄🌿🌿🌿
Merry Christmas Kevin and Mr. Fox X as usual you have taken the stress out of mealtime with beautiful dishes prepared in advance. Thank you so much Kevin, the table setting is amazing , and it's great to see all the veggies we planted and harvested being put to use. Have a wonderful time 🌼 X
The meal looks delicious!!! And of course, the table is gorgeous! I love when you do make ahead dinner parties. Thank you for this video...and it was fun to see Binky, Goldie, and Avery. I hope Binky is making friends with Goldie!
Another triumph from the elegant menu to the exquisite table setting.
Oh, Kevin. The food looks absolutely scrumptious, as usual. Your table scape is just beautiful. Thank you for sharing all your recipes this year and for inviting us to join you in all of your other adventures. Your videos are so relaxing and a real stress reliever. BTW, I put in an order to Tierra Farms and loved everything I received. Thanks for introducing us to this wonderful shop. I will become a regular customer. Merry Christmas to you and Mr. Fox and your fur babies.🎄
I made your braised short ribs the first time I saw you prepare them on this channel and they were so delicious so I’m making them again this Christmas! Such a special treat ! Also your blue eyes match perfectly with the blue candles ! 🩵
Hadn't thought about short ribs on Christmas Day. I am in the south. It's always ham or turkey. Looks yummy! Merry Christmas! I love the elegance you bring to your meals.
❤ My friend ❤
I did soup for my daughter just like you did but mine is carrots and cauliflower.
I added my onion, garlic, ginger, toumareric, pepper and my magical spices. I just finished pureeing the soup.
Is delicious.
❤ Of course my friend the food you made today, will have to be like you said.
Christmas dinner with Kevin❤🥳 Can't wait.
My family says HI, be safe and take care ❤👏❤🙏
Thank you Kevin. Your videos are really helpful . Merry Christmas!🎄 🎊 🎉
Your menu looks delicious! Love the touch of whimsy with Mr. Potato Head on your counter! Merry Christmas!
Wow, just gorgeous. LOVE your tablescape! I couldn't decide what to make for Christmas dinner and NOW I know. My husband is in full agreement. Stress free and looks delicious. I may have to do creme of broccoli soup instead. We love asparagus but we may not be able to find good quality even here in SoCal. So elegant...Thank you. Merry Christmas everyone...xoxo❤🎅🎄
Kevin, Wishing you and Mr. Fox a wonderful, joyous and unforgettable Christmas. You bring so much joy
to your viewers with your delicious, wonderful dishes and tantalizing desserts. I have never made
short ribs but watching you I will definitely put forth the effort. Creme Brulee Is one of my favorites.
Again, have a blessed Christmas and do relax. ❤❤❤ 🎄🎄🎄
Unsurprisingly a decadent Christmas dinner and dessert, Kevin.
And as well, an elegant table setting.
MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and Mr. Fox! 🎄🥂☃️❄️❤
And I hope your holiday season is full of joy, peace and happiness.
Cheers!
Judy 🇨🇦🇺🇲
Oooh, we usually have a beef tenderloin for Christmas dinner, but I am not a huge fan of that. I wonder if I could convince the family to have short ribs, which I find much more delcious! And we all adore creme brulee. Not sure I could convince the kids the kids to enjoy asparagus soup, but my husband and I would love it. Thanks for some great ideas and recipes!
What a lovely holiday dinner! Thank you! Merry Christmas to you and Mr. Fox! 🧑🎄
Thank you so much for this inspirational video. I’m going to prepare it for my family over the holidays. I truly enjoy watching your charming, interesting and educational videos. 🎄🎄Happy Christmas.
Merry Christmas to you, Kevin🎄You make everyday a holiday❤️ Enjoy ALL your videos
Enjoy your holidays🥰
Thank you for another wonderfully relaxing and educational video. Merry Christmas to you, Mr. Fox and your fur babies!
I absolutely love your centerpiece it looks exquisite! I hope you and Mr. Fox have a wonderful Christmas!! thank you so much for taking the time to put this video together.:)
I’m going to make this exact dinner for my husband and good friends. All my favourite things. ❤😊
Thank you for sharing your tips and tricks for relaxed entertaining. The menu is mouthwatering and the table scape beautiful! 🎄🙏❤️
Merry Christmas Kevin !!
Love all about your channel-delicious food-lovely personality-exquisite taste in all you do- love been part of it all…🫶🎁💐💛
Just beautiful as always Kevin! You are a wonderful cook and a truly great host! Happy holidays to you and Mr. Fox!⛄
Love your Christmas dinner and table. So festive. Merry Christmas Kevin!🎄
Wonderful recipe,s, as usual Kevin! I could watch you DAILY! I,m definitely going to make the creme brulee for a perfect ending to our holiday meal. You make everything look so easy. Merry Christmas to you and Mr. Fox.
That was so enjoyable to watch. I just found your videos a couple weeks ago and you have such a calm way of showing all of us “how it is done.” I am definitely going to try these recipes. Your table setting was beautiful. Merry Christmas Kevin to you and yours and your cute little friends.
As you had 3 empty seats , I would be honored to sit and dine with you at your lovely table. Hopefully, Mr. Fox and another friend would join us. My dream! Kevin you are delightful! Thank you for all you share with me! You make an elderly woman feel so very welcome!
Wonderful dinner having guests over is always stressful. You do make it look easy in our eye's
I look forward to a quiet time watching you bake, garden and shop. It uplifts me as I am busy preparing for parties at my home. Merry Christmas to you and all those in your life and on your channel!🌲
Kevin, I just love every episode you do. I wish you and Mr Fox a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. 🎉
Love all your cooking ideas must treat myself to a ducht oven,your table looks fabulous i love your fresh garland,hope you and Mr Fox have a wonderful Christmas 🎄
The recipes were spot on..Good job Kevin…The table so elegant and quite stunning!! Merry Christmas 🤗
I am recovering from stomach cancer and while recuperating came across your channel.
I cannot express how much I love your videos..from your calm demeanor to the eloquence of your charming self. Thank you for sharing your skills with us all and bringing such joy to your viewers.
I can't wait to make this meal in its entirely! Hugs to you and Mr. Fox ❤
Kevin, I loved the piano played as you buffed in mineral spirits, also as you built the fire. So tender and fine. Oh, I theorize that those who love pinching dough were happy babies who enjoyed squeezing adult faces and arms ( actually, I think all infants do love to). Thankyou for the beer bread which I now enjoy, I learned quite well!
Thank you so much and happy Holidays to you, Mr. Fox and your furry family.
Stunning table setting and menu! Simple but so elegant for a dinner party ! Great tips for preparing this meal and beautiful table setting! Holiday Blessings to you and yours!
Well I know what I'm making for Christmas dinner for my partner now! By far his favorite Christmas gift is a lovingly prepared dinner. Thank you Kevin! Cannot wait to taste this deliciousness!
Sizi Türkiyeden takip ediyorum. Sakin ve dingin tavrınızdan çok hoşlanıyorum. Çok becerikli ve planlı çalışıyorsunuz. Tebrik ediyorum. Ve noelinizi kutluyorum. Sağlıklı ve mutlu bir ömrünüz olsun.
What a delicious mea! I am certain that will be scrumptious for the holidays. Happy Holidays and joy, heath, prosperity in the New Year to you and Mr. Fox. Avery must love the smell of the short ribs and veggies☺️💛Thank you for the hospitality of sharing.
Yeah! A new video! Thank you so much. Enjoy being your guest so much!😎💯❤👍
I had creme brulee a week ago on my birthday, at my favorite five star restaurant in the big city. Am I a lucky girl, or what? The waiter brought it with a lighted birthday candel in it. One of my top favorite deserts. The burnt caramelized sugar on top reminds me of when rain freezes on top of deep snow and you have to break it to get through. I love the fresh evergreens decorating the tablescape. Okay, my mom used to cut evergreens from the yard and she would tuck here and there under platters and trays of food. When I watch your program I am often reminded of good memories of times gone by. All of the beautiful things in life. Anyway, fun to see Avery, and cats worked their way into the video. So cute. The dinner looks delicious. Just perfect. The table looks fabulous. Holiday ready. I love the store that you shopped at. So many wonderful things to choose from. I enjoy the trips to your favorite stores. Fun. Thank you for sharing your mashed potato secret. I will be looking for these at the grocery store. Take care, Merry Christmas to you and your family, and see you next time.♥️🎄🎁🎶🎵🥁🎅🏻🐕🎀🐈🐈
Merry Christmas to you Mr Kevin , thank you so much for sharing us with you for this delicious Christmas dinner ❤❤🎉🎉
Kevin, thank goodness I found you. I am planning to make your braised short ribs as part of my valentine dinner, I believe my sons will really enjoy that. I also want to comment on your beautiful table settings. They are so inviting without being overly cluttered so your guests have room to enjoy their courses. I’m seventy two but apparently not too old to still enjoy a beautifully decorated and clean house, beautiful tableware and serving delicious food to my family and guests. Also, love the pets, love everything!
Кевин, спасибо за новое увлекательное видео! Даёшь подсказки, какую еду приготовить, как украсить стол! Кстати твой столовый набор из вилок, ложек и мой похожи, и это мне очень приятно. Собираюсь украсить новогодний стол такой же гирляндой как и ты. Марина.
I stumbled upon your shows on Utube and I am addicted! Your soothing voice and the beautiful background music, along with your delicious recipes and fabulous decor, is just what my heart was looking for. And I love your dog! And your cats. They make me so happy and feel peaceful. Thank you for all your hard work and beautiful energy! I appreciate you. 😌💙
Such stately ELEGANCE
My late aunt was a very successful caterer and she also used potato flakes for her mashed potatoes. She said that they were the best and always consistent tasting.
Wishing you and Mr Fox a very Merry Christmas and all the best i 2024. Also , Sending you a thank you for another year of fabulous ideas, tips, tricks and wonderful views of your gardens and Country. Much happiness to you and yours❤
Every drop of this menu looks delicious.
❤😋thanks for having us over. Lovely 😍
I love this menu. Very easy and quick but still elegant. Thank you so much.
Thank you for another stress relieving video. It was beautiful!
SOPHISTICATION 💙
Merry Christmas! I sent friends and family your offerings from Tierra Farms! Enjoying your channel immensely.
Kevin thank you for being a shining light in so many people’s lives!!! It feels like we are old friends and I absolutely adore you ❤
Wonderful Christmas dinner! Thank you darling Kevin 😊
❤🎄 Merry Christmas Blessings. dear friend. Thank you for sharing your wonderful, festive ideas!! You are Awesome!!
You my friend are so good at everything you do. Absolutely beautiful. Would love to know the artist that you play on all are field trips. Until next time. God bless you and the family🙏❤️🐈⬛🐈🦮. Great job Liseth🤩
Thank you for speaking slowly.😊 I am Korean. You are a good cook.