Thanksgiving is more than just another meal. That time around the table is a celebration of friendship, togetherness, and memories. This year, HelloFresh has mastered the ultimate Friendsgiving recipe. Ready to serve Rachel Green’s Trifle?
Whether a person’s introduction to Friends was when the show first aired or they have religiously watched the television show in syndication, the characters and the storylines resonate deeply. From laughing at catchphrases to crying during the emotional life experiences, people relate to that friend-family.
As many people appreciate the Friends Thanksgiving episodes have become more than just memes played over and over. This year, HelloFresh is taking one of those concepts off the screen and putting it into people’s kitchens. Hungry for a serving of Rachel Green’s Trifle?
Speaking about this special offering, Michelle Doll Olson, Senior Culinary Development Manager at HelloFresh US said, “Friends is an iconic show, and the Thanksgiving episodes are especially memorable, so recreating Rachel’s English trifle-meets-shepherd’s pie mashup was an exciting culinary challenge for us. Drawing inspiration from the original dish, our goal was to capture the humor and fun of the episode while ensuring the recipe is still tasty. Whether you choose to enjoy each recipe on its own or bravely mix them together, this sweet and savory dish is sure to be a hit at your FRIENDSgiving this year!”
For those people who might not remember the Season six episode, Rachel Green made this highly unusual food recipe mash-up. The combination of a Shepard’s Pie and an English Trifle is very unlikely. Custard, ground meat, potatoes, and lady fingers might be the most unusual ingredient list. HelloFresh has found a way to make this unlikely dish delicious.
How is HelloFresh making Rachel Green’s Trifle totally delicious?
This holiday season HelloFresh is giving everyone an opportunity to make their own version of Rachel Green’s Trifle. Luckily, for this particular dish, the recipe card is not stuck together. No one has to worry about the sweet and savory intermingling.
Available starting on November 4 at 9 a.m. ET, HelloFresh will be selling this special holiday food kit for $34.99. It includes everything needed to create this meal, including a special divided glass serving dish.
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Recently, I had the opportunity to try this special HelloFresh kit before it is available to the public. It captures the original food concept, but it is presented in a much more delicious way.
First and foremost, the divided glass trifle bowl ensures that the sweet and savory do not mingle. Each portion is made separately but served in a single bowl.
Overall, the dish is easy to make, and the instructions are straightforward. The Sheperd’s Pie is hearty, comforting, and delicious. With the ground beef as its foundation, the tangy tomato-based sauce with copious amounts of vegetables brings together two different textures. Topped with luscious sour cream mashed potatoes, it is the perfect bite.
In its separate side, the dessert of a raspberry trifle is creamy yet bright and sweet. The lady fingers absorb the creamy vanilla custard. With raspberry jam adding some fruity tanginess, it keeps the taste from becoming too heavy.
Since cooking Rachel Green’s trifle is a two-step process, make sure to set aside plenty of time. The Shepherd’s Pie does have several steps, and it is vital to follow each part. Still, it is easy to master and the recipe can be repurposed for future dinners. Sometimes having a great comfort food recipe at the ready is smart for the winter months.
Also, it is important to avoid overfilling either side of the bowl. The whole idea is to keep the savory and sweet food separate. No one wants any comingling when serving.
Overall, the HelloFresh idea is an entertaining one. Bringing a fictional idea to life in a way that everyone can enjoy will have this dish instantly becoming a hit. Ready to place your order before the Rachel Green’s Trifle Kit is sold out?