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See Episode GuideQuick and Easy Party Faves
Ree Drummond is all about fast and fabulous party food for easy entertaining. First, she makes totally delicious Herby Mediterranean Meatballs that do triple duty as a main, starter or an app. Then, she serves up an incredible Cajun Shrimp Cocktail and mashes up Jalapeno Cheeseburger Wontons. Finally, she bakes sweet, sophisticated and fun Rum Balls, perfect any time you need a treat.
Oh, Baby
There's a new baby on the ranch, so Ree Drummond is taking a trip down memory lane and preparing a new-mom care package full of dishes she was given and plenty of pampering goodies. She includes her friend Beth's Brisket, as well as Funeral Potatoes, where the name is part of the charm! Plus, Angel Food Cake with Buttercream Frosting, Fruit Salad with Spiced Honey and Thyme, and Sweet Almond Crackers.
Grandma Knows Best
Ree Drummond is paying tribute to the fabulous food she remembers from her grandma's house. First, she makes Retro Salisbury Steak in delicious gravy. On the side, there are Skillet Scalloped Potatoes, a childhood favorite, and Grandma's irresistible Green Beans. For dessert, Ree makes a Go-To Apple Crisp that was delicious back then and is truly divine now. When it comes to good food, there's no doubt about it, Grandma knows best.
Five Girls and a Baby
Ree and her mom friends (with one new baby) are celebrating the end of the school year with a girls' night at the ranch with a delicious summery menu. Ree's making Fresh Herb Pizza, a fabulous Summer Chicken Salad, adorable Cherry Cheesecake Shooters and Bellini Cocktails.
Quarterback Mom
Ree Drummond's quarterback teens have a big game coming up, and she's getting ahead by making their favorite food for a post-game dinner. Win or lose, they'll enjoy a fabulous meal of Meatball Subs, Super Spicy Mac and Cheese and Teenager Salad with Geek Yogurt Ranch. Finally, Confetti Blondies are made with love by a quarterback mom hoping for victory!
Lovely Lunch for Mom
Ree Drummond is sharing ideas for a special lunch just for Mom. She starts with Grilled Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Italian-style filling, accompanied by an incredible, colorful Grain Salad. For dessert, she makes super quick Dark Chocolate Espresso Sundaes, and fabulous Blood Orange and Basil Wine Spritzers are a tasty way to toast moms everywhere. Cheers!
Mom's Night
Ree Drummond welcomes her mom and sister Betsy to a mother-daughter dinner. She starts with fabulous Fried Mushrooms & Onions with Lemon Dill Cream paired with some marvelous Lemon Drop Martinis. For the main course, Ree prepares her mom's Seafood Casserole with a Simple Green Salad and serves up a fabulous dessert finale of Dark Chocolate Lava Cakes topped with Raspberry Whipped Cream.
Quick Dinner Fixes 4 Ways
Ree Drummond serves up a series of dinners in record time. She starts off with a swanky Steak Frites Salad mash-up with a speedy hollandaise sauce before moving on to One Pot Cajun Alfredo for perfect pasta pronto. Then, she whips up sensational shortcut Egg Roll Bowls and a Jalapeno Pineapple Pizza that's fast and foolproof. Ree's got meals in minutes covered with quick dinner fixes four ways.
Kitchen Confessional: Dinner Through the Decades
Ree Drummond is confessing all about her life on a plate, from a fabulous retro Beef Stroganoff that she loved as a child of the 70s to the Pasta ai Quattro Formaggi that defined her student life in Los Angeles. She's also spilling the beans on the crisp Chicken Nuggets she's been making since becoming a mom and the fantastic Coconut Curry Shrimp that's a real favorite today.
Happy Birthday, Ladd
Ree Drummond is cooking up a celebration dinner for her husband, Ladd's, birthday. There are delicious Chili Cheese Burgers, crisp Thin Fries, a cowboy-friendly Wedge Salad with Parmesan Peppercorn Ranch dressing and a towering Yellow Cake with the Chocolate Buttercream Frosting that Ladd loves.
One Becomes Three
Ree Drummond shares how one delicious Perfect Paprika Pork Shoulder becomes three amazing, budget-friendly meals. First she makes White Beans with Pork & Croutons for a simple lunch, followed by Sheet Pan Nachos, which everyone loves, and Pork Celebration Sandwiches for Ladd and the cowboys. It's a total stretch as one great thing leads to another three.
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.
Hosting on a Dime
Ree Drummond cooks up budget friendly food for entertaining. There's surprisingly frugal French Beef Bourguignon, slow cooked and served over buttery lemon parsley noodles, and economical little Salmon Cakes that elevate canned fish to the next level. Then, she makes irresistible and inexpensive Fried Olives, and thrifty, yet very impressive, Toasted Coconut Puddings.
Eggs for Breakfast
Ree Drummond shares some delicious breakfast dishes from recent years, all starring eggs! First, she serves up an outrageously delicious Drummond favorite, get-ahead Crunchy French Toast Sticks, and tops her speedy Breakfast Tostadas with a fried egg. Then, she makes a quick and easy Mean Green Scramble in minutes and stocks up on Ready-To-Go Egg Bites for busy mornings on the move.
Book Faves
Ree Drummond is in her kitchen revisiting and refreshing some of her favorite recipes from her books. First up is Chicken Fried Steak Medallions, and Pantry Pasta 2.0 is a twist on an old classic. Chicken Summer Stir Fry is a new spin on a speedy standby, and then, she's showcasing Butter Pecan French Toast.
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.
Make-Ahead Brunch
Ree Drummond cooks up make-ahead savory, sweet and sippable marvels for brilliant brunch parties. There's a fabulous flavorful French Onion Frittata to wow your guests and a one-pan Lemon Blueberry French Toast Casserole that's super easy. Next up are Sweet Glazed Cherry Almond Rolls that everyone loves, followed by a pitcher of spicy Tex-Mex Bloody Mary, a spin on a classic cocktail.
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.
Merc Homemade
Ree Drummond shares homemade takes on star dishes from her Mercantile store in town. There's BBQ Glazed Half Chicken with Balsamic Bacon Brussels Sprouts -- a real menu winner. Then, she makes Chocolate Almond Croissants from the bakery and incredible Parmesan Garlic Fries from the deli. Ree finishes things off with a delicious, easy Roasted Vegetable Quesadilla.
Breakfast for Dinner
Ree Drummond's putting a breakfast spin on four dinners starting with sensational Sausage Kale Strata, a real make-ahead wonder. Wild Rice Pancakes get flipped to dinnertime for the girls, while the boys enjoy Breakfast Quesadillas, packed full of bacon and eggs, and for herself, Potato Hash with a fried egg makes a super supper.
The Middles
Ree Drummond celebrates her middle children Paige and Bryce, with three snapshots of food and fun over a week while the other kids are away. She's making their favorite food starting with Cornmeal Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup. There's speedy, creamy Bow Tie Chicken Alfredo and build-your-own Grilled Fruit Pizzas with a cookie base, cream cheese frosting and indoor grilled glossy fruit.
Anniversary
It's Ree Drummond and her husband Ladd's anniversary, so to celebrate she's cooking a meal for the whole family. She prepares a fabulous Prime Rib for Five with Chimichurri Sauce, along with sides of Colorado Wedge Salad with Buttermilk Dressing, crispy Hasselback Potatoes, and Rustic Country Bread with Honey Butter.
Short and Sweet
Ree Drummond makes super-fast sweets with easy shortcuts while Ladd and his crew are hauling hay in the sunshine. There's a showstopping Layered Tiramisu Cake that's perfect for easy entertaining and a simply stunning Sticky Bun Crinkle Cake that's a spin on a classic Tarte Tatin. Next is a charming Cherry Chocolate Mug Cake for a solo treat followed by fabulous, fruity, frozen Blackberry Lemon Ice Cream.
Comfort Made Easy
Ree Drummond shares simple and stunning takes on comfort classics. First, she spices up Tex-Mex Chicken Fried Steak with delicious peppers and gravy before putting a one-pan speedy spin on stunning Pesto Chicken Lasagna Skillet with great time saving shortcuts. Then, Ree's quick Cream of Celery Soup has a comforting retro vibe, while her feel-good White Chocolate Hot Chocolate is luxurious and decadent.
Special Day
Ree Drummond's daughter Paige is spending the day watching some of the younger kids, so Ree packs them some fun treats for a late-afternoon picnic. She makes Animal Crackers, Crunchy Cereal Chicken Fingers, Cucumber Finger Sandwiches, Salad on a Stick and Watermelon Mini Wedges.