Food blogger and best-selling cookbook author Molly Yeh hosts a fancy dinner on her farm, cooking up a storm with a menu designed to impress. The spread includes tender Beef Wellington, a hearty Sausage and Wild Rice Hotdish, and Lavender Panna Cottas with Pretzel Shortbread for dessert.
Yeh, who grew up in Illinois, draws on her Chinese and Jewish heritage to create unique dishes with a Midwestern twist. In this episode, she showcases her take on Beef Wellington, a traditional British dish that rose to popularity as a “fancy” centerpiece in the mid-1900s. Yeh’s version features tender beef wrapped in puff pastry and filled with savory mushroom duxelles.
The episode, airing on Food Network on Sunday April 28, also features Yeh’s spin on Sausage and Wild Rice Hotdish, a comforting casserole that combines pork sausage, wild rice, vegetables, and creamy soup. This dish is a nod to Yeh’s life on the farm and her Midwest roots.
For dessert, Yeh prepares Lavender Panna Cottas, a luxurious treat that is surprisingly easy to make. The floral infusion from lavender buds gives this dessert a subtle sweet and perfumed flavor. To add a savory contrast, Yeh pairs the panna cottas with Pretzel Shortbread, a crunchy and salty treat.
“Fancy Farm Dinner Party” offers a glimpse into Yeh’s creative process, she has the ability to fuse diverse culinary influences and put a unique twist on classic dishes. The episode airs on Food Network at 11:00 am on April 28, 2024.
