Ep 9. Pizza Friday

Girl Meets Farm is a cooking show that draws inspiration from hostess Molly Yeh’s Chinese and Jewish heritage. She was raised in the suburbs of Chicago and is now living on a farm in Northern Minnesota with her husband. The show takes an intimate look into Molly’s life as she shares her family’s delicious recipes, whimsical table decorations, fun activities and the joys of farm life.

Season 2, episode 9 is called Pizza Friday. In this episode, Molly is planning a fun evening of pizza-making with her friends. The first thing on the agenda is preparing the dough. For Molly, there’s no secret to making the perfect pizza dough. She shares her easy recipe made with warm water, yeast, sugar, olive oil and flour. She kneads the dough by hand and sets it to rise for a few hours.

While the dough is rising, Molly heads to the garden to harvest some fresh vegetables for the toppings. She picks a variety of herbs, peppers, and cherry tomatoes. Molly loves how her garden is really coming together. It’s a mix of vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers. She’s also got a few animals including chickens and a sheep named Reba.

Back in the kitchen, Molly and her friends start preparing the toppings. They use a variety of options, including pepperoni, mozzarella cheese, and of course, the fresh vegetables. One of Molly’s friends, Rosie, has never made pizza before, so she’s excited to give it a try.

Next, Molly shows her friends how to make homemade marinara sauce. She inspired by her mom’s tomato sauce recipe and adds some of her own personal touches. It begins with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and onions, which are then blended and cooked with some olive oil and spices.

Now for the fun part, assembling and baking the pizzas. Molly and her friends each make their pizzas, and Molly even shapes hers into the shape of a heart for her husband. The pizzas all look delicious and are ready to be baked in the oven.

As the pizzas are baking, Molly sets up a fun outdoor table for her friends. She decorates with vibrant flowers and a custom pizza menu. The group sits together enjoying their delicious, homemade pizzas, and the fun conversation.

As a sweet finish to the night, Molly whips up some homemade chocolate chip cookies. She places them in a takeout box for her friends to take home with them.

Overall, Girl Meets Farm’s Pizza Friday episode is a fun and delicious experience. Molly’s love for cooking and entertaining makes this episode a must-watch for foodies and anyone who loves to cook. The show has a fantastic balance of personal anecdotes, farm life, and unique recipes that are sure to inspire viewers to create their own pizza night with friends and family.