Ep 9. Episode 9: Pre-Theatre Supper

In episode 9 of season 2 of Fresh with Anna Olson, titled "Pre-Theatre Supper," Anna prepares a delicious and elegant meal perfect for enjoying before a night out at the theatre.

Anna starts with a simple yet flavorful appetizer of cherry tomato and goat cheese tartlets. She demonstrates how to create the perfect flaky pastry shell and shares tips for ensuring the tartlets bake evenly. Once the pastry shells are ready, Anna fills them with a mixture of cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, and fresh herbs, creating a beautiful and tasty bite-sized treat.

For the main course, Anna makes a roasted vegetable and chicken lasagna. She starts by roasting an assortment of vegetables, including zucchini, eggplant, and red pepper, which will be used to layer the lasagna. Anna then prepares a creamy bechamel sauce, which she combines with shredded chicken to create the filling for the lasagna. She assembles the layers of roasted vegetables, chicken, and bechamel sauce, and bakes the dish until it's golden and bubbly.

To round out the meal, Anna creates a refreshing and citrusy dessert of key lime pie. She demonstrates how to make a delicious graham cracker crust, then prepares the filling with freshly squeezed lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and egg yolks. The pie is baked until set, then garnished with fluffy whipped cream and lime zest.

Throughout the episode, Anna shares tips and techniques for creating a well-balanced and impressive menu, and emphasizes the importance of using fresh, high-quality ingredients. Viewers will come away from the episode feeling inspired to cook an exquisite meal for their own pre-theatre supper.