Ep 1. Baby in the Band

Trisha's Southern Kitchen is a cooking show that focuses on traditional and modern Southern cuisine as well as comfort food. In season 1, episode 1 titled "Baby in the Band", Trisha Yearwood invites her family and friends over for a Southern-style meal and music at her Tennessee home.

The episode begins with Trisha picking up her niece Ashley from the airport and getting ready for the night's events. Trisha's band members and their families are also invited over for dinner, and Trisha wants to make sure everyone is well-fed before the night's music festivities.

To start off the meal, Trisha prepares a classic Southern dish: deviled eggs. Her version includes a secret ingredient that she learned from her mother – pickle juice! Trisha also shares her tips for making perfectly boiled eggs and an easy way to peel them.

Next, Trisha whips up a delicious macaroni and cheese casserole that she calls "company mac and cheese". She uses assorted cheeses and a crunchy breadcrumb topping to take this classic dish to the next level. Trisha also reveals her secret to creamy mac and cheese – adding a can of condensed cheddar cheese soup to the mix.

For the main course, Trisha prepares a mouth-watering roast beef tenderloin with horseradish sauce. She shows viewers how to season the meat, sear it on the stovetop, and finish it off in the oven to achieve a perfect medium-rare. The horseradish sauce is the perfect accompaniment, and Trisha advises viewers to make it ahead of time to let the flavors meld together.

No Southern meal is complete without a sweet treat, and Trisha's dessert of choice for this episode is banana pudding. She shares her family recipe for the beloved Southern staple, which includes layers of vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and a homemade custard. Trisha also improvises by adding a layer of caramelized bananas to switch things up.

Throughout the episode, Trisha is joined by her family and friends as they laugh, share stories, and enjoy the delicious meal together. After dinner, Trisha and her band set up in the backyard for some live music under the stars.

"Baby in the Band" is a perfect introduction to Trisha's Southern Kitchen. The episode showcases her love for Southern cooking, family, and music, and viewers are sure to be inspired to try out the recipes for themselves.