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See Episode GuideKitchen Confessional: Comfort Food
Ree Drummond's spilling the beans on her favorite comfort food. There are culinary hugs from Chicken and Dumplings; Quesadillas with Shrimp and Peppers; Pasta with Tomato Cream Sauce and Cinnamon Toast.
Easy Recipes for Busy Times
Ree Drummond shares super simple recipes for the snowiest days. First, she warms up a winning Tex-Mex Spicy Chicken and Black Bean Soup and a one-pan supper of Mango Glazed Cod, perfect for effortless entertaining. Then, Ree prepares her favorite Creamy Arrabbiata Pasta and a shortcut Cast Iron Breakfast Pizza that will help everyone rise and shine.
Cowboy Mike
Ree's brother Mike is helping Ladd feed the cattle out on the prairie and Ree is making a fabulous and comforting Mexican Hot Chocolate with marshmallows for toasting over the fire. While everyone's hanging out, she makes Mike's favorite breakfast; individual Eggbert's Sunrisers with Orange Mini Muffins.
Spring Burning
It's fires on the ranch and flames in the kitchen as Ree grills up a rib-sticking dinner for the family after an afternoon burning grass on the prairie. They enjoy a Grilled Chicken Slider Bar, Grilled Potato Bundles, Grilled Corn and Bell Pepper Butter and Blackberry Pot Pies with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream.
Tasty Treats to Go
Ree Drummond cooks up four of her favorite tasty treats to share with the people she loves. There's Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls for Pastor Ken, sticky sweet Baklava to enjoy over coffee with Grandma Edna Mae, White Chocolate Shortbread Cookies for cookie Sunday at church and Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries as the perfect birthday gift.
Stacking the Hay and Stocking the Freezer
While the family's stacking hay, Ree Drummond's stocking up the freezer with her family's favorite dishes, including a big pan of Chicken Enchiladas, his-and-hers Pizza Pockets and three-cheese Stuffed Shells with tomato sauce. Then a healthy, delicious snack — Purple Smoothie Pops.
Quick Cooking for Cowboys
Ree Drummond serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner for the cowboys and cowgirl in her life. First, she whips up a stack of Perfect Pancakes for Ladd, who's calling in on the way to haul cattle with Paige and the cowboys. They drop by to collect lunch to-go with over-the-top Rustic Meatball Subs and a tangle of Fried Red Onions. Finally, Ree prepares a Cashew Pork that's perfect for a rancher's supper.
Spring Supper
Ree Drummond makes a spectacular and simple spring dinner. She serves up a magnificent seasonal spread starring grilled and gorgeous Garlic Herb Lamb Chops with cheesy and totally Over-the-Top Scalloped Potatoes and colorful Herby Roasted Carrots and Radishes on the side. For dessert, Ree has fabulously easy Pineapple Bars.
Burning 101
It's springtime, which means Ladd's out burning the pastures and Ree Drummond has some hungry mouths to feed! She takes care of two days' worth of dinners with Spicy Jerk Chicken and Steak and Bean Burritos, along with a crunchy Corn Salad. Then, juicy Grilled Peaches and Pineapples for dessert that are perfect over ice cream.
Spring Dinner
Ree Drummond is celebrating the new season on the ranch with a simply delicious spring dinner. For starters, there's an easy Burrata and Spring Vegetable Toast, and for the main course, she makes Roasted Pork Tenderloin with bacon jam and a Cheesy Crispy Noodle Casserole on the side. To wrap things up, individual Lemon Raspberry Cakes make use of a handy shortcut. Spring is in the air, and dinner is served.
Spring Potluck Faves
Ree Drummond is making spring favorites to share at her church potluck. She starts with get-ahead Glazed Pineapple Ham slices and tosses a Primavera Pasta Salad with Lemon and Parmesan Dressing. Her Caramelized Onion Dip is a crowd pleaser, and she bakes adorably irresistible Lemon Poppy Seed Mini Scones. Ree also shares her total pantry makeover in the spirit of spring cooking and spring cleaning.
Pickup Picnic
Ree's spreading out a pickup picnic for the family and cowboys working on a bunch of spring calves. The hearty tailgate has Spicy Roasted Chicken Legs, the classic Cowboy Bacon Beans, Deviled Eggs and Mocha Brownies with a thick, delicious frosting for dessert.
Easter Weekend
It's three days of Easter on the ranch, starting with a big Good Friday delivery of Hot Cross Buns to friends. Then on Saturday Ree Drummond's making a fabulous spring lunch of Tortellini Primavera for the kids and cute Krispy Eggs to take to the Easter Sunday potluck at church along with a stunning Basket of Crudites with a delicious Spinach Dip.
Dad-Friendly Dining
While husband Ladd is out feeding cattle, Ree Drummond is in her kitchen sharing a menu that every dad will love. She's kicking off with easy Cheesy Meatball Subs with Crispy Jalapeno and Onion Petals on the side. To hit the sweet spot, there's Dark Chocolate Puddings, all washed down with an Apple BBQ Tequila Cocktail. It's a great lineup for some very Dad-friendly dining.
16 Minute Meals Around the World
Ree Drummond is going around the world with 16-minute meals. First stop is India with Easy Mulligatawny Soup for sharing with a friend. Then, for a solo meal, Thai Beef With Peppers. For dinner with the family, it's off to Italy for Chicken Piccata and delicious Buttery Lemon Parsley Noodles.
Big Day at the Building
It's a big day of unveiling down at the building Ree's been renovating. She's making a Tex-Mex themed celebration lunch of Chipotle Chicken Chili, Chili Cheese Muffins, Caramel Brownies and Mexican Punch for the building team and construction workers to enjoy when the covers come off two new entrances.
Worth the Hype
Ree Drummond cooks up some super fun social media marvels! She tries her hand at a sensational 3 Sauce Baked Spaghetti that's all the rage. Then, she takes on the trends with simple shortcut Lazy Red and Green Enchiladas, the easiest Garlic Butter Bath Biscuits and crazy good Spicy Bacon Pickle Bites. They're all officially worth the hype.
Remembering Chuck
Ree Drummond celebrates the life of her wonderful late father-in-law, Chuck Drummond, with some of his favorite recipes. He was a lifelong chocoholic, so she bakes the decadent Skillet Chocolate Cakes he loved. Then, she makes Biscuits and Sausage Pepper Gravy just the way he always liked them, Tenderloin Steak Bites in tribute to the legendary cattleman and Shrimp Brochette Jalapeno Poppers, a mashup of his two favorite appetizers.
Quick Cooking for Cowboys
Ree Drummond serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner for the cowboys and cowgirl in her life. First, she whips up a stack of Perfect Pancakes for Ladd, who's calling in on the way to haul cattle with Paige and the cowboys. They drop by to collect lunch to-go with over-the-top Rustic Meatball Subs and a tangle of Fried Red Onions. Finally, Ree prepares a Cashew Pork that's perfect for a rancher's supper.
Paige Is Home
Ree Drummond's daughter, Paige, has returned to work for the family business with Ladd, so Ree stocks her fridge with Sausage, Potato and Corn Chowder in a spin on Paige's favorite soup. Then, she fills the freezer with perfect grab-and-go Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches, ideal for early starts, some easy Homemade Pizza Snacks, inspired by the supermarket food she loved as a kid, and delicious Chocolate Toffee Crunch Cookies stuffed with sweets she adores.
Spring Supper
Ree Drummond makes a spectacular and simple spring dinner. She serves up a magnificent seasonal spread starring grilled and gorgeous Garlic Herb Lamb Chops with cheesy and totally Over-the-Top Scalloped Potatoes and colorful Herby Roasted Carrots and Radishes on the side. For dessert, Ree has fabulously easy Pineapple Bars.
Spring Sensations
Spring is in the air, and Ree Drummond celebrates the season with a light and lovely Angel Food Cake with Rosé Berries. Then, she has two seasonal one pan wonders: an impressively easy Mushroom and Asparagus Oven Risotto and an epic, crisp and gooey Spring Grilled Cheese. Finally, Ree makes Mini Cauliflower Pizzas for a fresh spin on a favorite.
Housewarming Treats
Ree Drummond is preparing fall-inspired sweets to have on standby for visitors at her and her sister's remodeled house in town. She puts a spin on a campfire classic with her S'mores Cookies, makes delectable shortcut Cherry Cheesecake Brownie Cups, cooks easy Apple Fritters and blends together a divine Pumpkin Pie Snacking Granola. That's four fabulous housewarming treats for anyone that calls at the new abode!
Breakfast Bakes 4 Ways
Ree Drummond rises and shines with four delicious breakfast bakes. She starts off with a sweet and easy Maple Pancake Cake before putting a savory spin on a morning classic with her Breakfast Monkey Bread. Then, her Puff Pastry Quiche and Sausage and Pepper Grits Bake are the perfect way to start the day. Breakfast is in the oven, and Ree's baking herself happy!
Cowboy Birthday Dinner
It's Ladd's birthday, so Ree Drummond makes his dream dinner. She creates a Guajillo Chili Pot Roast with a side of Creamy Rustic Mashed Potatoes that's topped with Chili Herb Cowboy Butter. Instead of a cake for dessert, Ree bakes decadent chocolate Chuckwagon Brownies. While Ladd spends the afternoon feeding cattle in the snow, Ree cooks the perfect cowboy birthday dinner.
Citrus Twist
Ree Drummond is giving everything a citrus twist! She makes simple and stunning Sticky Crispy Orange Shrimp and fresh, zesty Lemon Pepper Tenderloin Pasta. Then, she adds a sweet touch with a glorious Grapefruit Tart and mixes up a pair of drinks -- a Ranch Water Cocktail and Blood Orange Ranch Water.