Brian Kilmeade honors late mom with beloved artichoke pie recipe on 'Fox & Friends' Black Friday special
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: ‘Fox & Friends’ co-host Brian Kilmeade recently delighted the team by sharing his mother's artichoke pie recipe on November 24 during a segment titled ‘Cooking with Friends: Eat, Drink & Be Merry.’
The recipe is featured in the new cookbook ‘Cooking with Friends,’ comprising 75 diverse recipes from the Fox News staff, available for purchase on Black Friday.
Kilmeade humorously acknowledged the pressure as he graced the cookbook cover, joining fellow Fox talent, including Carley Shimkus and Joey Jones, in showcasing his family's cherished culinary creation.
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‘Fox & Friends’ host Brian Kilmeade shares an easy-to-make recipe
'Fox & Friends' host Brian Kilmeade recently shared his late mother's easy-to-make artichoke pie recipe, just in time for Black Friday.
Kilmeade's mother Marie Rose D’Andrea, who died in 2018 at the age of 84, was described as "one of America’s original soccer moms."
Despite her demise, Kilmeade's mother's artichoke pie, featured in the 'Cooking with Friends: Eat, Drink & Be Merry' cookbook, serves as an ideal savory delight for hosting friends and family during a delightful gathering.
While discussing the dish, Kilmeade mentioned, "[When] you think pie, you think, you think dessert," and proceeded to explain the steps of the recipe.
To prepare this appetizer-style dish, pepperoni, and artichoke hearts were sautéed in a pan with pre-heated oil and garlic.
He added, “You had to squeeze the water out of [the artichoke hearts], did you notice that?"
Following Kilmeade's guidance, the recipe effortlessly came together as the sautéed pepperoni and artichoke heart mixture were combined with hand-beaten eggs and an array of cheeses.
Once the harmonious filling was achieved, the cheesy blend was poured into the ready-made pie dough, easily obtained from a local grocery store.
Kilmeade reminisced about preparing this recipe with his daughters years ago, suggesting that those making it today were likely to achieve even better results.
He recalled, “According to reports when I made this [recipe] with my daughters in 2015, it caught on fire.”
Kilmeade wrapped up the explanation, emphasizing that the perfect finish on your pie had to be baked at 350 degrees until the crust achieved a golden brown hue.
Brian Kilmeade promotes new book featuring his dogs on Thanksgiving
Meanwhile, Brian Kilmeade celebrated Thanksgiving by sharing delightful photos of his dogs alongside the book he authored on Instagram.
In one snapshot, his pet, Rocky, joyfully poses next to the book cover.
Another image features his dogs, Rocky, Apollo, and Willow sitting beside the books, gazing away from the camera.
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A playful moment unfolded in one photo as one of the pets appeared to nibble on the book's sides while the others looked toward the camera.
Kilmeade, eager to share his creation, encouraged his fans to purchase the book, providing details in the caption on where to find it.
He captioned the post, “Rocky, Apollo, and Willow want to wish you a happy Thanksgiving! They also wanted to let you know you can order your personalized copy of ‘Teddy and Booker T’ here —> https://www.briankilmeade.com/autographed-personalized-copy.”
As per Penguin Random House, “Kilmeade has transformed this nearly forgotten slice of history into a dramatic story that will keep you turning the pages to find out how these two heroes, through their principles and courage, not only changed each other but helped lay the groundwork for true equality.”
