The Pioneer Woman Season 30, Episode 5: Best of 16-Minute Meals: Italian Family Style

Fall Favorites

Ree Drummond is celebrating autumn with seasonal favorites like a sensational Fall Salad with Spicy Brittle. She also makes Very Veggie Soup that tastes like a harvest in a bowl and her go-to dish for entertaining, Wine-Braised Chicken with Apricots. For a sweet finish, she makes Autumn Fruit Compote Sundaes.

21 min

Quick and Easy Sweet Treats

Ree Drummond is in her ranch kitchen making sweet treats. There's a picture-perfect Puff Pastry Braid filled with nuts and chocolate spread, and her 4-Berry Chimichangas are completely irresistible. She makes Cake Mix Bars packed with some of her favorite candies, and mint-flavored Icebox Sandwiches are refreshingly delightful.

21 min

Let's Get Toasted

It's a feast for toast lovers in Ree Drummond's ranch kitchen. First, she makes Chicken Pot Pie Toast, which has a comforting, creamy filling served on crispy brioche. Then, she makes an incredible French Onion Grilled Cheese followed by Mixed Mushroom Toast with Whipped Ricotta on rustic Italian bread. Finally, Ree's Cinnamon S'mores Toast is the perfect dessert for toast fans.

21 min

Super Easy Italian

Ree Drummond is in her kitchen serving up simple dishes with an Italian spin. First up are Italian Beef Sandwiches with an incredible pepper salad. Then, she makes a delicious mashup with her make-ahead Spaghetti Pizza Pie followed by shortcut Garlic and Herb Mozzarella Sticks. Finally, Ree serves her take on a classic frozen dessert, No Churn Spumoni. Bellissima!

21 min

What to Bring

Ree Drummond is in her kitchen celebrating Thanksgiving with delicious dishes to take to holiday get-togethers. She starts with Caramelized Onion and White Cheddar Mac, an upscale twist on a classic, and follows that with a perfect host gift, Pumpkin Scones with Coffee Glaze for breakfast the morning after. Everyone loves a festive Gooey Brie Crescent Wreath as an appetizer, and Ree shares a fresh take on a favorite side with Spicy Parmesan Brussels Sprouts.

21 min

One Potato, Two Potato

Ree Drummond is in her kitchen cooking delicious dishes with different kinds of potatoes. First up is an incredible Purple Sweet Potato Soup with a fantastic pistachio crumble. Then, roasted russets and sweet potatoes star in a super easy Corned Beef Hash, and adorable marble potatoes go into a Sausage, Pepper, and Potato Skillet. Finally, humble leftover mashed potatoes are the secret ingredient in Ree's Potato Dumplings.

21 min

Best of Ranch Christmas Favorites

Ree Drummond is sharing a seasonal spread of her favorite Christmas dishes. She starts with Mexican Wedding Cookies and Holiday Bacon Appetizers, delicious vintage treats passed down by her family. Then, it's on to festive finger food with Grilled Chicken Skewers, fabulous Fig and Blue Cheese Bruschetta, and no-cook Cheesy Mini Peppers. For last-minute eats, there's a fun Christmas Tree Pizza and 10-minute Chicken Curry in a Hurry. She unwraps a stunning side with Yorkshire Pudding and tells the secret of her showstopper Prime Rib with Rosemary Salt Crust. Next, Ree beings her potluck A-game with Cheery Cheesecake Santa Hats, cute Holiday Haystacks, Shortcut Peppermint Bark and charming Christmas Tree Tarts. Plus, there's a sneak peak of Ree's holiday movie, Candy Coated Christmas.

21 min

Small Bites, Big Day

Ree Drummond is full of the holiday spirit and preparing small bites for the big day. There are festive Mini Peppermint Rolls, perfect as a treat for Santa. Then, a trio of simple, seasonal savories: very Christmassy Crispy Cauliflower Cakes, cowboy favorite Steak Bites with Spicy Blue Cheese Cream and beautiful Charcuterie Board Bites. It's all about amazing, easy apps and fun finger food.

Best of Pastry Perfection

Ree Drummond shares a collection of her favorite pastry recipes. There's Caramel Apple Pie with a spiced pie crust, divine shortcut Puff Pastry Pizzas, and Spinach Phyllo Hand Pies. Plus, pie dough scraps get a new lease on life in a trio of treats.

21 min

One-Pan Crowd Pleasers

Ree Drummond cooks up her favourite one-pan crowd pleasers for the holidays or anytime. There's Easy Mexican Chicken and Rice, shortcut Sheet Pan Lasagna and Sloppy Joe Mac and Cheese; Braised Short Ribs and Carrots are perfect for a celebration.

21 min

Best of Cowboy Breakfast

Ree Drummond is serving up three cowboy breakfasts, starting with Breakfast Cookies for Bryce. Then, there's a big batch of Breakfast Burritos filled with a spicy meat and egg scramble; a special delivery of Sweet Orange Rolls and Peppered Bacon.

21 min

4 Ways to Start the Day

Ree Drummond is in her kitchen sharing four of her favorite ways to start the day. First, she's preparing marvelous make-ahead and portable Tex-Mex Egg Muffins and stunning Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes that are perfect for a brunch party. Next, there are fabulous Breakfast Grits Bowls to ensure you rise and shine, and a quick Peach Breakfast Mug Cake is a delicious wake-up call.

21 min