The host of "Binging with Babish" celebrates reaching 7 million subscribers by recreating a traditional Hobbit meal from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth. The meal consists of seven courses, each representing a different meal throughout the day. The dishes include a yeast tea loaf, salmon and dill quiche, a four-bone Tomahawk rib roast, and a simple rabbit stew with potatoes. The host provides detailed recipes and cooking instructions for each dish, incorporating elements of Hobbit culture and references to the book. The episode ends with the host and his assistant, Jess, presenting the entire spread and thanking their subscribers for their support.
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1. The host is making a seven-course meal inspired by hobbits from Middle Earth.
2. The meal consists of breakfast, second breakfast, elevenses, luncheon, afternoon tea, dinner, and supper.
3. The host is making a yeasted tea loaf recipe using 400 grams of bread flour, 40 grams of granulated sugar, 10 grams of instant yeast, and other ingredients.
4. The tea loaf is allowed to proof at room temperature for 60-90 minutes or until doubled in size.
5. The host is also making a fruit filling using cranberries, raisins, and glazed cherries.
6. The filling is mixed with the dough and formed into a torpedo shape.
7. The loaf is baked in a 425°F oven for 25-30 minutes or until deeply brown.
8. The host is making a salmon and dill quiche using a pie crust and a filling made with eggs, half and half, and chopped fresh dill.
9. The quiche is baked in a 375°F oven for 20-25 minutes or until the center is firm to the touch.
10. The host is also making a four-bone Tomahawk rib roast using a kosher salt and freshly ground pepper seasoning.
11. The roast is left to rest in the fridge overnight and then roasted in a 300°F oven for 3-5 hours or until the thickest point registers 120°F.
12. The host is making a coney stew using rabbit, onions, garlic, wild mushrooms, and chicken stock.
13. The stew is cooked over an open fire for 90 minutes or until the rabbit is tender.
14. The host adds boiled and mashed potatoes to the stew.
15. The seven-course meal is served all at once, with each course representing a different hobbit meal.
16. The host thanks their viewers for helping them reach 7 million subscribers.