Ep 5. Generational Goodies
- TVG
- April 28, 2019
- 21 min
In season 3 episode 5 of Girl Meets Farm, titled "Generational Goodies," host Molly Yeh focuses on creating recipes that have been passed down through her family for generations. She starts the episode by visiting her father's childhood home and harvesting apples from the tree in the front yard. This sets the theme for the episode, as Molly uses the apples to make a Tater Tot Hotdish with Apple Compote, which was a beloved recipe of her grandmother's.
Throughout the episode, Molly shares stories about her family and explains how each recipe has been passed down through the generations. She also puts her own spin on the classic recipes, incorporating unique ingredients and techniques to make them her own.
One standout recipe from the episode is Molly's take on her mother's Chana Masala. She adds her own twist to the traditional Indian dish by serving it over a bed of crispy waffle fries. She also makes her own naan bread and serves it alongside the dish.
Another recipe from the episode is Molly's Matzo Ball Soup, which she learned to make from her Jewish grandmother. She uses her own homemade chicken stock and adds her own twist on the traditional matzo balls by incorporating flavors like sesame oil and scallions.
Molly also makes her aunt's famous Sugar Cookies, which have been a family favorite for generations. She uses the cookie cutters that her aunt used to make the cookies for her as a child, and she puts her own spin on the recipe by adding lemon zest to the dough.
Throughout the episode, Molly emphasizes the importance of preserving family recipes and the memories that come with them. She honors her family's traditions while also adding her own creative flair to each recipe.
Overall, "Generational Goodies" is a heartwarming episode that emphasizes the importance of family and tradition in cooking. Molly's passion for food and her family shines through in each recipe, and viewers are sure to be inspired to preserve their own family recipes and create new traditions in the kitchen.
