Ep 5. New Traditions

Ayesha's Homemade season 1 episode 5 titled "New Traditions" begins with Ayesha discussing a few holiday traditions that she and her family have. She then moves on to showcase a few new dishes that she's prepared which have now become a staple of her family's holiday menu. Ayesha explains that she loves trying out new recipes and adding her own twist to old classics.

The episode then transitions into Ayesha's Thanksgiving preparations. She starts by making some homemade cranberry sauce which she says is very easy to make and tastes much better than the canned version. Ayesha also shares a tip about adding a splash of water to the bottom of the pan when roasting a turkey to ensure it stays moist.

Next, Ayesha prepares a dish that she calls "Harvest Salad." She starts by cooking some farro and then adding some roasted butternut squash, toasted pecans, and a variety of greens. She then makes a simple vinaigrette which she drizzles over the top of the salad.

After the salad, Ayesha moves on to making a stuffing that includes sausage, apple, and dried cranberries. She cooks the sausage first before adding celery, onion, and bread cubes. She then adds some chicken broth and the dried cranberries and bakes it in the oven until it's nice and crispy.

Finally, Ayesha prepares a dessert called "Pumpkin Spice Whip Dip." She starts by making a pumpkin puree and then adds cream cheese, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. She then whips it all together until it's nice and fluffy and serves it with graham crackers.

Throughout the episode, Ayesha provides tips and tricks as well as insights into her family's holiday traditions. She also talks about the importance of being thankful and spending time with loved ones during the holidays.

Overall, Ayesha's Homemade season 1 episode 5 is a great introduction to some new and unique holiday dishes that are sure to become family favorites. Ayesha's enthusiasm and passion for cooking shine through in every dish, and her tips and tricks are sure to make anyone's holiday meal prep a little easier.