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The Pioneer Woman: Season 1 Recipes

Get the recipes for a dozen of Ree Drummond's best dishes from Season 1 of Food Network's "The Pioneer Woman," and make her classic comfort food in your own kitchen.

Ree Drummond - Host prepares mashed potatoes, chicken fried steak and marinated tomato salad during episode 1 as seen on Food Network's Pioneer Woman Season 1.

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Chicken Fried Steak with Gravy

The ultimate down-home plate: Ree's tender but crispy Chicken Fried Steak is comfort food at its best.

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Creamy Mashed Potatoes

For an added layer of flavor and extra-smooth consistency, Ree incorporates soft cream cheese into the mashed potatoes before baking them.

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Marinated Tomato Salad with Herbs

A brown sugar-balsamic vinegar dressing offers a subtle sweetness to these bright and refreshing tomatoes.

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Macaroni and Cheese

Ree uses seasoned salt to add a depth of flavor to her indulgent family-favorite dish.

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Ree Drummond - host, prepares Fig and Prosciutto Pizza with Arugula during episode 4 as seen on Food Network's Pioneer Woman Season 1.

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Fig-Prosciutto Pizza with Arugula

Ree tops her pizza with the arugula after the pie has cooked so the toppings can slowly warm and wilt the greens.

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Egg-in-a-Hole

To make this impressive breakfast plate, use the rim of a glass to carve out a circle in the center of the bread and cook the egg directly in the hole. The egg binds to the bread while cooking, so flipping is a cinch.

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Ree Drummond - host, prepares Perfect Pot Roast and mashed potatoes for a family dinner during episode 5 as seen on Food Network's Pioneer Woman Season 1.

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Perfect Pot Roast

Ree serves mashed potatoes with her pot roast and carrots to create a classic stick-to-your-ribs supper.

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Blackberry Cobbler

This deep violet-colored cobbler is best served with both whipped cream and a scoop of soft vanilla ice cream. Use frozen berries when their fresh counterparts are out of season.

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Fresh Corn Casserole with Red Bell Peppers and Jalapenos

Chopped red bell peppers add color while jalapenos offer an extra kick of spice to this casserole, which features eight ears of fresh corn.

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Twice-Baked Potatoes

Warm, soft and cheesy, these twice-baked spuds are a decadent side dish. Ree fills hers with smashed potatoes, crispy bacon bits, cheese, green onions and tangy sour cream.

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Penne Alla Vodka

Ree brings Italian comfort food to the range with this rich and decadent pasta dish, made with tomato sauce, vodka, heavy cream and a pinch of red pepper flakes for subtle spice.

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