The BEST episodes of The Pioneer Woman season 12
Every episode of The Pioneer Woman season 12, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Pioneer Woman season 12!
Take one sassy former city girl, her hunky rancher husband and a band of adorable kids, an extended family, cowboys, 3000 wild mustangs, a herd of cattle and one placid basset hound and you have The Pioneer Woman. The Pioneer Woman is an open invitation into Ree Drummond's life: The award-winning blogger and best-selling cookbook author comes to Food Network and shares her special brand of home cooking, from throw-together suppers to elegant celebrations. The series, set against the incredible story of life at home on the range, is the next best thing to actually sitting on a stool in Ree's kitchen.
#1 - Meatless Marvels
Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 1/2/2016
Ree Drummond has stocked her kitchen with all the ingredients to make some of her favorite meatless meals, and she's whipping up Broccoli Cheese Baked Potatoes, Greek Grilled Eggplant Steaks and Roasted Vegetable Panzanella. More meat-free goodness comes with Italian Cornbread and Tofu Lettuce Wraps.
#2 - Simple Meals
Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 1/16/2016
It's all about stunning five-ingredient meals, and up first is Ree Drummond's Chicken Fennel Bake. Next, three varieties of sheet-pan suppers: Sausage, Spanish Baked Salmon and Teriyaki Pork. Then, there's Spaghetti Carbonera, Eggs in Tomatoes, and last but not least, a dreamy Veggie Tortellini Soup.
#3 - Hay Day
Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 1/9/2016
It's high summer and Ree Drummond's family has got a long, sweltering afternoon of hauling hay at her brother-in-law's house, so she's making dinner for both families with Sticky Spicy Slow-Cooked Ribs and a Cheesy Hominy Casserole - a cowboy classic. On the side is Ladd's grandmother's legendary Broccoli Salad, then Ree's Ice Cream Layer Cake for dessert.
#4 - Double Game Day
Season 12 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/30/2016
Ree Drummond's family is football crazy, and her and Ladd's Alma-Maters are playing on TV, so she's preparing a game night spread. Kicked-Up Spicy Wings with a Cool Blue Cheese Dip, Quick Chili, Make-Ahead Sandwich Rolls, a Potato Skins Bar and Divine Salted Pretzel Brownies.
#5 - Ultimate Pioneer Thanksgiving
Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/16/2015
Join the Drummonds for a three-day Ultimate Pioneer Thanksgiving countdown.
#6 - For Pete's Sake
Season 12 - Episode 9 - Aired 1/23/2016
Cowboy Pete's had a long, hard summer working on the farm, so Ree Drummond is making a Tex-Mex dinner to thank him and his family. First on the menu is Carnitas, along with a refreshing Mango Salad. Then, cowboy favorite Cheesy Refried Bean Casserole and a Spicy Guacamole with a kick!
#7 - Special Day
Season 12 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/27/2016
Ree's daughter Paige is spending the day watching someof 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.
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#8 - Kitchen Confessional: Four Seasons on the Ranch
Season 12 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/6/2016
Ree is giving the lowdown on how her life and food change during the different seasons on the ranch. She makes a Red Wine Pot Roast for the icy winter months, then Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad for the spring. High summer means Grilled Chicken Tacos with Strawberry Salsa, and for fall, nothing beats Carrot and Squash Curry Soup.
#9 - Christmas Goodies
Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 12/5/2015
It's just a few days before Christmas, and Ree Drummond is making a slew of Christmas goodies as gifts. They come in all flavors, shapes and sizes, including Homemade Gumdrops, Cayenne Cheese Straws, Cornflake Christmas Wreaths, Sweet Spicy Smokey Roasted Almonds and Marshmallow Santas.
#10 - Four Shades of Chocolate
Season 12 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/13/2016
Ree is whipping up the most decadent chocolate treats from white chocolate all the way down to dark! There's White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake, Dipped and Decorated Waffle Cones, Milk Chocolate Mousse and, to top it all off, a Chocolate Orange Martini.
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#11 - Dorm Room Dining
Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/7/2015
Ree Drummond is sharing some great ideas for simple, minimal-prep dorm room food made with basic tools, such as Waffle Maker Pizzas, Paninis and Quesadillas. Next, she shows how to use a Zipper Bag to make a great Caesar Salad and Fruit Salad. A microwave stands in for an oven to make Chocolate Cake in a Mug, and dinner can be made in a flash with her spicy Tea Kettle Noodle Soup.
#12 - Anniversary
Season 12 - Episode 5 - Aired 12/12/2015
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 Hassleback Potatoes and a Rustic Country Bread with Honey Butter.
#13 - Party in the Fridge
Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 11/28/2015
Ree Drummond is stocking the fridge with some make-ahead dishes for a cocktail party, including Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce and a classic Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Salted Pita Wedges. For an elegant platter, she puts together Caprese Skewers with a balsamic drizzle, and finally mixes up fresh and fizzy Honeydew Spritzers.
#14 - Feeding 101
Season 12 - Episode 14 - Aired 3/12/2016
While Ree's husband, Ladd, gives a lesson on feeding the ranch's cattle, Ree's is in the kitchen cooking up three comforting make ahead meals. She makes Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole, Tex-Mex Tamale Pie with a spicy beef filling, and a big pot of hearty Bean with Bacon Soup.