A Dinner Party for 16 in France! (BETH IN FRANCE🇫🇷)
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2021
- Join me as I prep for a dinner party for 16 friends and family in Saint Gilles Croix de Vie France. I'll take you through the prep and show you how I streamline the process!
VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:09 Who's Coming to the Party
00:29 How to throw a party last-minute
01:01 What's for Dessert
01:33 Where we store all the food!
03:10 Main Course: Chicken Brochettes
05:18 Beginning the Tarragon Dijon Potato Salad (Link to Tarragon Dijon Chicken Video • Beth's 15-Minute Chick...
07:19 Roasted Beet, Shallot and Mint Salad
10:55 Semi-Homemade Gazpacho Soup
13:07 Finishing the Tarragon Potato Salad
18:20 Gateau Apero
21:52 Setting the table
25:50 Apero Snacks
28:15 Party Recap!
29:03 Next Week's Video!
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THE RECIPES:
Here are some similar recipes to what I served in the video so that you can host your own Summer Dinner Party inspired by ours!
YELLOW GAZPACHO SOUP (For Red Gazpacho use Red Tomatoes)
PRINT RECIPE HERE bit.ly/2SrMm9V
ROASTED BEET SALAD:
Serves 8
INGREDIENTS:
8-10 roasted beets (to roast cover in aluminum foil and roast at 425F until tender, about 40-50 mins)
1Tbsp tsp Dijon Mustard
1 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
juice of 1 ruby red grapefruit
6-8 Tbsp Grapeseed oil
1 shallot, minced
1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
Crumbled blue cheese (optional)
METHOD:
Remove skin from beets, and cut into small chunks. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
For the dressing, in a small bowl combine the mustard, vinegar, and grapefruit juice. Then slowly add the oil in a steady stream whisking all the while until combined.
Place the beets in a shallow serving bowl, drizzle dressing over beets, top with shallots and mint (crumbled blue cheese on top is also great!)
MARINATED SMOKED SALMON WITH CITRUS ( Featured In this video • French Market Tour + L... )
Serves 8 as a starter
INGREDIENTS:
24 oz Smoked Salmon
2 Ruby Red Grapefruit
2 Navel Orange
1 Lemon
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Freshly Cracked Pepper
2 Tablespoon Fresh Dill
2 Teaspoon Pink Peppercorns
METHOD:
Drape the smoked salmon, by the slice, on a platter or across 2 platters. Drizzle the salmon with Olive Oil. Squeeze half a grapefruit over the salmon, reserving the other whole grapefruit for the segments. Squeeze a small amount of lemon juice on top.
Segment the grapefruit and orange and place the segments on top of the salmon. Then add a few slices of lemon. Add freshly cracked pepper, dill, and pink peppercorns. Et voila! Refrigerate until ready to serve, up to 1 hour.
FOR THE GATEAU APERO
Serves 8
INGREDIENTS:
3 eggs
1/2 cup of milk
1/2 cup oil (Grapeseed, or Vegetable)
1 1/3 cup flour
1 tsp salt
2 tsp baking powder
1/3 goat cheese crumbled
2 Tbsp Fresh dill, minced
Other Mixins:
Green Olives/Ham
Chorizo
Sundried Tomato/Mozzarella/Basil
Zucchini/Emmental Cheese/Chive
Cheddar Cheese/Bacon
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 375F (185C). Grease a loaf pan with baking spray and set it aside. I used a pan that was 22cmL x 10cmH x 7cmD so roughly 8.5" x 4" , which is smaller than most 9"x5" standard American loaf pans. So your bread may not rise as high, or need as much time baking as mine if using this larger pan. It may be done in 20 mins as opposed to 25 mins.
Whisk together wet ingredients, set aside. Then whisk together dry ingredients. Add dry ingredients to wet and stir. Add in cheese and dill or other mix-ins. Bake for 25 mins.
FOR THE BROCHETTES:
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DIJON TARRAGON POTATO SALAD:
It's basically this recipe below, but swap the herbs for fresh Tarragon, omit the bacon, and add caramelized shallots. (4 shallots, sliced and sauteed in olive oil, S/P to taste, and a splash of balsamic vinegar at the end)
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EASY STRAWBERRY DESSERTS:
This is one of the easiest! Yummy and beautiful!
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I can't tell you how much you've influenced me to live a more generous and joyful life Beth! Your videos add so much value to our day. Thank you!
Aww that's such a lovely thing to say! And really my goal with this channel, to share things that mean something to me in the hopes that you will recreate the ideas so that one day they'll also mean something to you and your family :)
Beth, thank you for continuing to inspire us. I have used your ideas and recipes in my family traditions. Your Halloween sunken cake appears every Thanksgiving and Christmas (we make a spice sunken cake a Thanksgiving) and your beef bourguignon is our halloween dish ♡
Beth, you make it look so easy to entertain 16 people, I would have been a hyper mess, I wish I had your calm disposition 🙂 you did great
Best trick ever is score the potato in half- like an equator line- boil potatoes and the skins peel off one half at a time! Saved my life! 🥔
Oooh I love this tip! Thanks for sharing!!
Yes! 👍😊 this way potatos remain more Vitamins as well
@@dupadupa764 Nutritionally speaking, the skin is where most of the vitamins and minerals are.
Ditto most root veges, apples, pears, etc.
I will try that tip for sure! Thank you!
@@majoroldladyakamom6948 .....peeling otherwise edible skin is a European habit. Soaking most produce in baking soda water, a very diluted Dr. Bronners, or an acidic solution--vinegar or lemon, then scrubbing gently is what I do.
Oooh, this is a holiday for eyes and ears! I can only imagine how eveybody was enjoying the dinner and the ambience you've created. Beth, you are such an incredible lady, so smart and gifted but yet humble. My full admiration!!
Dear Beth, just wanted to complement you on this series, watching them is so inspiring and uplifting, also you are such a wonderful person with truly warm energy 💐 Sending you lots of love and warm wishes ☀️💐💐💐
Aww thanks Maria :) You are too kind. I'm so glad you are enjoying the series! It's been such a joy to have you all along for the ride this year! :). More French adventures on their way!
Beth, this is SO inspiring for someone who feels that every morsel needs to be made by me- it truly doesn’t, and now I can’t wait to have a reason to try your SMART approach to entertaining!
LOL! A girl after my own heart! Truly that's me too, UNTIL I get past 8-10 people, then the "Hybrid" approach kicks in ha! And France makes that SO easy! BUT so do other places in the world if you seek out artisan/homemade things found at farm stands, co-ops or Farmer's Markets. And really, no one will know the difference! Just be sure to hide the soup bottles before everyone arrives ha!
@@EntertainingWithBeth ❤️🥂
You're an inspiration, Beth! I love how encouraging you are. Some people lack confidence when it comes to large scale entertaining, but you have a knack of showing that it can be done in simple steps, and in a relaxed way. Your warmth comes right through the screen!
Aww thanks Michele :). The funny thing about entertaining is that the confidence just comes from doing it over and over again. I guess like anything in life! You just have to jump right in, knowing there will be mistakes, goofs and occasional epic fails (Oh I've had them too!) but that's when we learn the most! And where I get the best tips, from all my own the fails! :) And then it's always such fun to bring those experiences back to you all as tips :)
Ahh, these summer vlog video’s are really growing on me! It’s giving me so much inspiration to plan a vacation to Southern France some day when the pandemic is over and the ending of this one was just perfect 😂
If you don’t have any gloves for the beets, put oil on your hands before handling them. The fat makes it harder for the pigment to get stuck! And then when you wash your hands, scrub with salt and more oil. Helps loads!
Oh I just love that tip! Thanks for sharing!! :)
I love that you are living your best life! At the end of the video, when you said these parties were one of the things you and your husband invisioned having in this home...you did it! You made your dream come true! Keep enjoying every bit of it, Beth❤
Oh this bring back memories! My mom is French and spent all my holidays growing up in Provence and your house looks so much like my uncle house! When you were walking outside, I swear I could smell and feel the place!
Aww so nice to know! Thanks for sharing these lovely memories!
That sounds like a lovely childhood! You must have so many wonderful memories.
My goodness! Your entertaining is both beautiful and relaxing. Love how you put all your carefully chosen plates/ serving dishes together. Thank you fir all your hard work to share with us.
“I'm A Woman on a Mision!” Beth, that is inspiring. Thank you.
LOL! Oh I just couldn't let that "fabulous find" escape me! But you'll see what I had to do to get it, next week ha! Stay tuned!
I’m in love with this new series. Thank you.
I'm so glad you are enjoying it!! :)
So am I! I'm not yet comfortable with travelling, so living vicariously through you 🙂
Dearest Beth. You’re my inspiration in creating your dinner party all by yourself. Thank You! I’m having 12 guest for Paella, gazpacho etc and didn’t have the time to prepare dessert. It’s Sunday I& where I live the nearest good place to buy store bought dessert is miles away. You’ve inspire me to drive the distance.
Omg Beth I’m so glad you guys realized your dream. The lighting and willow were the stars of the show. What a beautiful setting. I so appreciate you sharing French culture and customs. Thank you for the great tips and recipes. You looked so tre chic in your little striped dress too! I love your house. Can’t wait for the next vid 🌹
This is a fabulous series. So many recipes and pairing that I love. Thank you for sharing with us.
I couldn't believe that everyone came back to your home the next day and ate it all again! I haven't heard of that in US ( unless it's family or friends staying at your house).I have just found ur channel and am enjoying your breezy style and the kind of foods and preparations that are popular and traditional in France.I lived in Paris with some college friends many moons ago.No supermarkets then.We shopped daily and the food stores ALL closed from noon-4pm or so and then re-opened so people good get things for dinner after work.We lived in Montmarte and we had a blast.We ate simply but fresh! We had many dinner parties and consumed much wine,bread,cheese, and charcuterie!
Dear Beth, I have been to France many times and have always enjoyed it, but I love seeing it through your wonderful perspective. It is so refreshing and peaceful. #goals
Loving all your France videos/vlogs. This is how summers should be spent! Awesome content.. keep going strong!
When I was in culinary school we were twinned with the college in noirmoutier! Les Sorbet. I stayed over there and worked in a hotel in Pouzages. It’s a beautiful part of France. Love your videos ❤️
Oh how wonderful! We were just visiting Noirmoutier this week :). It's such a lovely place! So glad you are enjoying the videos! :)
@@EntertainingWithBeth Noirmoutier potatoes are delicious and popular here in Poitou Charentes. Did you know that Isle de Re also has great potatoes, quite a small commercial crop, I'm not sure if they make it across the border to The Vendee.
I just discovered your channel and OMG I’m obsessed. I am a French woman married to an American living in Los Angeles. I’m having so much fun watching you. So far every single episode is far more entertaining than Netflix!
Good morning Beth. Just woke up to your fabulous video. What a beautiful way to start the day. I loved watching all the steps to prepare this wonderful dinner. Thank you so much for sharing this. It brought me such joy! Love from 🇨🇦
I would love a cookbook by you. Everything looks amazing and delicious
It looks fantastic! 💯👍 Nothing but the best 4 friends and family.
So inspiring! Your enthusiasm and generosity to your guests, the atmosphere you create and the beautiful home you have created, who wouldn't want to be invited to dinner at your home in France! All so beautifully set! You remind me much of my Mother in Law--a French teacher! I miss her very much!
Beth, I am loving all these marvelous videos from France! Thank you for bringing us along!🤗
Oh my stars! I discovered your channel a few months back while researching our upcoming trip to Normandy.You are such a delight to watch Beth and your enthusiasm is infectious. i’ve watched most of your videos from the last two years however only today came across your Q&A video from 2019. What a surprise to find out your dad is Joe Ruggiero! I now see that you have the same infectious personality that he does. He was always one of my favorites on HGTV back in the day. Thanks again for your wonderful channel and all of your fabulous tips and travels.
Beth, I wake up Saturday to your wonderful videos, which I watch while having coffee. Also, renting your house is going on my bucket list !
This was wonderful and so delicious looking! You’re very talented!
Aww thx! So glad you enjoyed it! :)
Can’t tell you how much I enjoy watching your videos. They have inspired me so much into loving cooking and entertaining. You have made everything so easy and yet so satisfying! It’s almost like an addiction waiting for your next episode!
Hi Beth! I had to come and tell you how much I’m enjoying this series of videos from France! My friend Sophie, she’s from Paris, was here last night and we talked about how we’d both love to visit Île de Ré, I was absolutely influenced by your video! Thanks for giving such joy and inspiration through your videos. I can’t wait until I’m next able to visit France, to really enjoy the culture of sharing fabulous foods with loved ones. Sending best wishes!
OMG Beth you are truly the hostess with the mostess. Your guests looked like they really enjoyed themselves. Thank you for bringing us a touch of French culture!
So beautiful, I loved it all. This is what life is about family & friends creating joyous moments together. Love the light up weepy willow tree. May your home continuously blessed to create more moments like these for your family and many others!
Aww thanks Deanna! so glad you enjoyed it!! 💕🙌
I cant tell you how much I look forward to your videos every week and how much I am enjoying them. Your are truly inspiring. God bless you and your family.
Good morning from California! So excited to watch your video! Just wanted to thank you and let you know that I am watching and will send an update after I watch your video.. party time!
Thank you, Beth!! You have helped me plan dinners, and holiday meals, and think of things I've never thought of! I really appreciate your tips and tricks so much!!!
Beautiful menu and home. Thank you for sharing your time in France with us.
You really make things look so good and easy.But in reality it requires a lot of effort.Thanks for your wonderful videos. Love 💗 them.
I always loved your videos but your videos from France are incredible. I miss living in France so much so this helps with nostalgia :) I am looking forward to them each week.
Thank you for teaching me how to be organized and at the same time be creative. Also I don’t have to make everything from scratch .
Love ur giggle 😘❤️
What a marvelous dinner! 💕It makes me miss my summer vocation in the mountains in France, where I normally stay for 1 month.
So lucky!
I am loving these videos! Orbrigada Beth
I love this video and this series so much. It’s such a joy to watch and you can really tell that you put so much love and effort into it. Thank you for bringing a touch of a French summer to us all xx
Yeast is sold in little envelopes in Canada also😊
Really enjoying your videos in France!!!💕
I absolutely love episodes like this, showing how you entertain friends, quick tips and short cuts. And the "real-life" realness we are getting. Just love, love, love it. We have a big family. Our dinners are never smaller than 8 to 10 people. I can get a little stressed something trying to balance cooking times, etc. I want to spend time with my family and guests too. Thanks so much for posting. We may not have the beautiful french bakeries or butcher here, but we can use these same ideas and make them work for us.
Absolutely! The tips are universal no matter where you live! And I find too, Farmer's Markets and Health Food Stores/Co-Ops are also great sources of high-quality pre-made foods :)
Love all your videos in France. My husband lived in Toulouse for a year long time ago so it has a special place in our heart. But I hope you’ve time to enjoy being there as well, between all the filming, cooking, editing, etc.
Beth, that was so much fun to see you prep everything for your dinner party. It's Saturday night here and I'm so glad I found your videos of Beth in France. You are doing exactly what I would be doing there, including the flea market and antiquing!
Just loved your enthusiasm and energy! Thank you Beth🇫🇷
Fantastic video again Beth!! Hope you and your family are having a blast in France
I can watch these videos over and over again! It is so inspiring and you make everything sound so achievable. I really love your prepping instructions, I feel like I can have a party for 16 now too! 😍
you are the perfect hostess, no fuss and all function! Kind, warm and endearing! No wonder your home is filled with love and kindness, many blessings!
A billion thanks watching these videos is pleasurable and relaxing.
Aww thanks Dina I'm so glad you enjoy them! :)
Oh beth! J’adore these vlogs in France!!! I hope you’re having a good time and can’t wait to see your next videos!
I love these videos so much!! I look forward to every upload. Thanks for sharing your recipes & joy for life with us Beth!
You do such a wondrful job entertaining for a huge group of people and you always look so calme and have the most delicious recipes.
Love your videos as always. You give so much fantastic commentary and ideas. Definitely going to be trying some of these, and what a wonderful host. I’m sure everyone came back for more because it sounds delicious I’m not only that you are so warm and welcoming. you truly are a wonderful person with so much zest and personality. I love the sound of the flowers, the candles and even the sparkling lights. You give such incredible descriptions and it really sets the mood and gives me so much enjoyment. Not being able to see as I’m totally blind, it really brings everything to life for me, so thank you for making your videos sparkle
Oh I'm so happy to hear that! These videos are always such a joy to share so it's always nice to know when they bring joy to others who watch them :) More French adventures on their way! :)
You are fun and a joy to watch and listen to. Thank you for sharing your experience and creative approach.
I love seeing it all come together so delicious & beautiful ambience! Great helpful hints for preparing food. You're the best Beth !! : )
I'm just rewatching all of these videos, it's my escapism 😌especially when I'm doing my NYC subway commute. 🤣
I loved this video! It makes me want to come to France (it's been awhile) :) It's amazing how different things are in the states, people rushing to eat and run. I like this slow style better.
I learned that early on at my job that involves event planning. I determine the menu options and quantity based on volume of men vs women.
Like if I do boxed lunch meals. I have to add more Italian deli and the Roastbeef sandwiches if there is more men and are under 60. The women of any age and much older men go for fish, vegetarian or poultry meals.
Dear Beth your recipes are so easy and simple , keep it up and share 👍🙌😋
WOW, Beth! You truly have endless energy! All that food looked amazing! I will definitely try so many of these recipes this summer with our friends! Looks so delicious and refreshing! Thank you for bringing us along again! Merci!
Thank you Beth. I love getting up Saturday morning and watching your beautiful videos. You amaze me. I love the menu and all your helpful hints to make entertaining ideas easier. Have a wonderful week. Hugs from Canada
Love seeing the process of prepping for large parties. Thank you for sharing your ideas!
All I can say is Wow! Wow! How charming! Must be the fresh salt air that gives you the energy! You are an amazing hostess!! Can’t wait to enjoy your next Event here in the USA!
Beth, I love this series! Thank you for sharing your home in France with us.
Hi from Sri Lanka! Its so satisfying to watch this new series. I've learnt so much about entertaining from you. Thank you and keep doing what you are doing. I look forward to your videos every week. Stay safe.
Ok, this may be my favorite video yet!!!!! I love to see what entertaining looks like there. The local finds, the pairings, decor…I loved it all!!!! ♥️
You inspire us to live life to its fullest and to take the time to savour each wonderful moment.... Thank you Beth!
THIS IS AMAZING!!!!!u did a really good job both on the house and the dinner party,Beth!
This was absolutely beautiful. I’m so glad you had your dream come true with the lights in the outdoor dining. So beautiful
Me too it was such an amazing feeling to see a dream realized it was exactly how we pictured it ha ha ha! I’m so glad you enjoyed it too!
Amazing. I love this france series, especially your videos about entertaining. Thank you for inspiring us, Beth. It looked amazing. 🥰
Looks so wonderful & thank you for sharing all your tips & tricks xx
Your videos always always bring such positivity and fun.
I am absolutely loving these videos. I make sure I reserve time to myself to thoroughly enjoy it without interruptions. Thank you so much for sharing your stories with us!!! Can’t wait for more😃💕
Aww thanks Claudia! I'm so glad you are enjoying them! And are taking the "Me Time" to enjoy them ha! I'm so honored ! They have been such fun to share! :)
I was hoping you would share the 16 dinner guest for dinner when you mentioned it in your last video! I have been entertaining for years, but never for 16 people! You pulled this off effortlessly! I love your videos from France and enjoy living vicariously through you!!!
Wonderful Beth! I am always inspired by you. Thank you for taking me along.❤️
I am absolutely loving your French series!
Oh how wonderful, thanks for sharing!!
This is a bucket list trip for me! Thank you for a wonderful video and for sharing with us!
Love your videos bath! What fun it was to watch you prepare this beautiful dinner for family and friends!☺️
Fun! So happy to see your gathering was a great success. Thanks for sharing your fete prep!
Beth you are an inspiration. I enjoy your videos and have learned so much from you. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us!
Everything look so wonderful and fabulous! I love your home decor style. It has a fresh and cozy feel to it and you keep the design consistent. I always tell people just pick a theme and stick with it and it’ll flow well.
Wonderful video, Beth! Your enthusiasm is so infectious. I had a big smile on my face during the whole video. :-)
Such a wonderful video, full of love, joy and happiness. Thanks for tips🤗
Wow so many ideas!!! I can't wait to have some people over and try them out!
Wow so many good tips and everything looked so beautiful!! Looks like a dream over there 💙
you're the only youtuber i never ever fast-forward! i love these warm types of videos and you're always so genuinely happy! i love you ~ YAY we're fully vaccinated!!!
How beautiful, Beth! So many tips. What a wonderful spread and such simple elegance.
So wonderful, Beth. You are great.
Lady Beth 🙂 - so refined, responsible and a good influencer. Thank you for this very helpful and beautiful video. Very motivating as always. God Bless you!
Just got vaccinated today.yay!stay safe beth
This was just a wonderful and inspiring video. Beth you did it again; made my day happy and uplifting with your sunny personality and poise. Here you are filming a video with all the basics of your dinner party when you only have so much time to complete all before your guests arrive and yet you did all faultlessly. Thank you for sharing just a casual yet elegant evening. Can't wait for next video. Blessings!
So glad you enjoyed it! Truly, the iPhone shooting makes it so easy ha! This would never have been possible for me years ago. Can you imagine with a 5-person crew? It would have taken days to film ha! So if you can look past the production quality, it's a great way to capture these fun weeks in France! :)
Fantastic, Beth! This beautiful presentation of seasonal eating is absolutely meant to be enjoyed by a crowd 💕💕💕
How wonderful. What a lovely and peaceful day!
I’m really enjoying this new series ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love roasted beets! And yes, GLOVES is a MUST....been there as well when I did not wear gloves. So very delicious!