Kelsey's Essentials Season 2 Episode 10 Backyard Feast With Friends
- TVG
- August 27, 2011
- 20 min
Kelsey's Essentials season 2 episode 10, titled "Backyard Feast With Friends," is an episode that is sure to get your mouth watering. The episode is all about hosting the ultimate backyard feast with your closest friends.
Throughout the episode, host Kelsey Nixon teaches viewers how to throw a flawless backyard party, complete with delicious food and a beautiful table setting. The focus is on making everything as easy as possible for the host, so that they can actually enjoy their own party instead of spending the entire time in the kitchen.
The episode starts with some tips on how to set the perfect table for your feast. Kelsey shows viewers some simple but beautiful ideas for table decor, including using natural items like flowers and greenery to create a fresh, summery vibe. She also shows viewers how to arrange place settings and centerpieces to make everything look cohesive.
Next up, Kelsey dives into the food. She shows viewers how to prep as much of the food as possible ahead of time, so that the host can relax and enjoy the party once it starts. She shares recipes for appetizers, side dishes, and mains that are all designed to be easy to prep and cook, but still pack a ton of flavor.
One of the main dishes that Kelsey features is a grilled flank steak that is marinated in soy sauce, brown sugar, and garlic. She shows viewers how to grill the steak to the perfect temperature and slice it thinly for serving. She also shares a recipe for grilled asparagus with a lemon-butter sauce and a simple salad of fresh greens and vegetables.
For dessert, Kelsey whips up a simple but delicious fruit tart. She shows viewers how to make a crust from scratch and then fills it with a sweetened cream cheese filling and topped with fresh berries.
Throughout the episode, Kelsey emphasizes the importance of keeping things simple and enjoying the company of your guests. She shares tips on how to delegate tasks to your friends to help with food prep and cleanup, and encourages hosts to let go of any perfectionist tendencies and just enjoy the moment.
Overall, "Backyard Feast With Friends" is a fun and inspiring episode that will leave viewers eager to host their own backyard party. With Kelsey's tips and recipes, anyone can throw a beautiful and delicious feast without the stress.