It's a big day of spring burning on the ranch, so Ree Drummond's making a comforting Tex-Mex feast for her crew. Chicken Tortilla Casserole is loved by cowboys and teenagers alike, and is extra special with her Homemade Enchilada Sauce. On the side, Ree's whipping up a Fiesta Tomato Wedge Salad and for dessert, Mexican Fruit Cocktail with a Sweet Lime Yogurt.
After a trip to Nashville's largest flea market evoked some nostalgic vibes, Trisha Yearwood and her sister, Beth, decide to take another walk down memory lane and reminisce about their favorite family comfort food recipes from the shoebox. Their menu includes Yearwood family classics such as Buttermilk Rolls, Creamed Spinach Casserole, Oven BBQ Chicken and Hundred Dollar Cupcakes with Caramel Icing.
Ree Drummond is sharing a collection of Tex-Mex freezer favorites from years gone by. First, Pineapple Pork Shoulder is amazing in everything from nachos to pineapple pizza. Then, King Ranch Chicken casserole is an absolute make-ahead marvel, and All-Purpose Tex-Mex Veggies can turn into delicious tacos, salad and quick quesadillas. Finally, stunning and versatile Roasted Tomatillo Sauce completes the lineup.
Ree Drummond's stocking up the freezer with breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert. To start the day, there are outrageous Crunchy French Toast Sticks, a Drummond kid favorite. Next, she makes Tex Mex Butternut Squash Soup for ranch ladies that lunch. For dinner, it's casserole royalty, King Ranch Chicken -- a make-ahead marvel. Then, quick and easy Confetti Cups are the fourth and final frozen gem.
It's fiesta time on the ranch, where Ree's creating a truly classic Mexican feast with Tequila Lime Chicken, Refried Black Beans, Mexican Rice Casserole and all the yummy fixings. Ladd's manning the grill and it's time to get the party started, with Mango and Virgin Margaritas, a gorgeous dinner on the porch, good friends to share the celebration with, and lots and lots of laughter.
Kentucky's magical elixir is a key ingredient in this holiday-inspired dinner, that Damaris creates to help Buddy give his wife an extra special holiday meal. Roasted Chicken With Pear Butter and Bourbon Glaze is an easy and perfect centerpiece. Her gratin-inspired Cauliflower Curry and Brown Rice Casserole elevates the holiday feast which is topped off with a decadently satisfying Bourbon Pecan Cake.
Let Sandra Lee show you the perfect Money Saving Menu to help you ride out a rainy day in the comfort of your own kitchen. For breakfast Sandra's Peanut Butter and Jelly Pancakes are a real crowd pleaser and for lunch she'll show you an affordable spin on a lunchtime classic: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup. At dinnertime, warm up with a Chicken Pot Pie and mug of Toasted Marshmallow Hot Chocolate. When the rain clears Sandra shows you how to use up those extras with a great 'Round 2 Recipe' for Chicken Cacciatore and an online R2R for Chicken Noodle Casserole available only at foodnetwork.com/round2recipes.
Guy Fieri rolls in for real family cooking. In Providence, Rhode Island, an old family place where a couple of brothers are putting a spin on the family tradition, like stuffing Dad's ravioli with barbequed chicken. In Houston, Texas, a joint in a strip mall where a couple of guys from Bosnia are serving the classics their moms made them; And in Glendale, California, a joint where one family's making their own Cuban favorites, from pork to ceviche.
Ree Drummond is geared up for an action-packed morning of ranching and get-ahead cooking. She stocks the freezer with a marvelous Meatball and Polenta Casserole, awesome Everything Bagel Bombs with Everything Bagel Seasoning and a twist on a classic that's good enough for company, Hasselback Chicken Cordon Bleu with Simple Sauteed Green Beans. Then she wraps up a busy day with meaty, hearty Ham and Collard Soup for dinner.
Ree Drummond is cooking authentic ranch-style dinners while Ladd and Paige are working with the bulls. She's starting with one of their favorites, Crispy Shrimp Tacos, followed by a stunning, hearty 7-Layer Casserole that cowboys and cowgirls love. A simple BBQ Chicken Sheet Pan Supper is an all-in-one winner, and for the working crew's dinner, you can't get more ranch than Easy Oven Burnt Ends.