Ep 22. Staycation

Trisha's Southern Kitchen is a cooking show featuring country singer Trisha Yearwood as she shares her favorite family recipes and entertaining tips. In season 3 episode 22 titled "Staycation", Trisha showcases how to have a great vacation without leaving home.

The episode begins with Trisha emphasizing the importance of taking a break and enjoying a vacation. She explains that even if you can't go out of town, you can still enjoy a staycation and escape from the everyday routine.

Trisha starts with the first recipe for staycation, a breakfast dish called overnight blueberry French toast. She explains that it is perfect for a staycation because you can prepare it the night before and have a leisurely morning watching TV or reading a book while it bakes in the oven. She also demonstrates how to make a homemade blueberry sauce to spoon over the top.

Next up is a mouth-watering dish called brick-pressed chicken. Trisha shares that this recipe is great because it involves minimal prep and is guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family. She seasons the chicken with her homemade spice blend and cooks it on the stovetop with a brick for added weight and crispiness.

For a side dish, Trisha makes a creamy parmesan risotto with crispy pancetta. She emphasizes the importance of taking your time and stirring the risotto constantly to achieve the perfect consistency. She also shares a trick for making crispy pancetta in the microwave in just a few minutes.

In addition to cooking, Trisha believes that a good staycation should also include some relaxation. She suggests creating a spa day at home, complete with homemade face masks and cucumber-infused water. Trisha also shares her recipe for a refreshing citrus salad, perfect for enjoying outside on a warm summer day.

To round out the episode, Trisha makes a dessert that is sure to impress - a chocolate cast iron skillet cake. She explains that it is a simple one-bowl recipe that can be mixed and baked right in the cast iron skillet. Once baked, she flips it onto a plate and tops it with whipped cream and fresh berries.

Throughout the episode, Trisha emphasizes the importance of taking time for yourself and enjoying the small things in life. She shows that with just a little planning and creativity, you can have a wonderful staycation without leaving the comfort of your own home.