Ep 6. Family Favorites

Ayesha's Home Kitchen season 1 episode 6 is titled "Family Favorites," and it has our host Ayesha Curry bringing in some of her family's favorite dishes to cook. Ayesha gets nostalgic in this episode as she prepares some of her family's most beloved comfort foods such as her grandmother's deep-fried biscuits and gravy and her mom's meatloaf.

In the beginning, Chef Ayesha reminisces about her grandmother who showed her how to make their family favorite deep-fried biscuits. Ayesha explains that her grandma would whip up the dough and then roll it out. She would then cut the dough into circles and poke a hole in the middle so it would deep fry evenly. Ayesha is excited to have guests over to taste and enjoy these famous biscuits.

After making the deep-fried biscuits, Ayesha decided to pair them with her grandmother's homemade sausage gravy. She started with making the sausage and onions on the stove and then used the same skillet to make the roux for the gravy. To complete the gravy, Ayesha added whole milk and brought it to a boil and then simmered it. She finally stirred in the cooked sausage and onions mixture to create the perfect blend of flavors.

The second dish Ayesha prepared was her mom's famous meatloaf. Ayesha remembers how comforting it was to come home to her mom making this classic dish. For this recipe, Ayesha used a combination of ground beef and pork topped with a ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard sauce. She mixed everything together, formed it into a loaf shape and baked it until it was well done.

In addition to these two classic comfort foods, Ayesha also made a Sicilian-style Cauliflower fritter, which she credits to her Sicilian grandfather. She explained that they would use cauliflower, preferably from a garden, and chop it into small pieces. Then, they would mix it with eggs, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, and fresh herbs to create a batter. Once the batter was mixed, it would be then shallow fried until it was golden and crispy.

To complete the meal, Ayesha pulled out a dessert that she learned from her mom - a classic Texas sheet cake. This cake is a staple in Ayesha's family, and she loves how easy it is to whip up. She made the cake on the stovetop and then poured the warm icing over it.

As the meal comes together, Ayesha talks about how meaningful it is to be able to bring these dishes to her own family table. She also emphasizes the benefit of bringing culture into the kitchen. Ayesha wants to make sure the old traditional foods are not forgotten. She invites her family and friends to her table, where they share stories and laughter while enjoying a delicious and nostalgic meal.

In conclusion, Ayesha's Home Kitchen season 1 episode 6 is an emotional and touching episode for anyone who loves classic comfort food. Ayesha takes us on an emotional ride through her cooking, and we can see just how much these dishes mean to her. The episode has a simple and heartfelt message: family traditions are essential, and keeping them alive is crucial. Ayesha's warmth, passion, and joy for cooking shine through in this episode, and it will likely leave you feeling heartwarming and fulfilled.