The BEST episodes of The Pioneer Woman season 16
Every episode of The Pioneer Woman season 16, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Pioneer Woman season 16!
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 - 16 Minute Dinners
Season 16 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/6/2017
It's time for evening meals in Ree Drummond's 16-minute frontier fast lane! First up are speedy Shrimp Tacos with slaw and fixings, then Pork Chops with Wine and Garlic comes with a side of zesty Lemony Green Beans. There's Pepperoni Chicken, unbeatable for dinner in a dash, and for a snappy solo supper, Crispy Grilled Cheese takes her to sandwich heaven.
#2 - Driving Fence Posts
Season 16 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/16/2017
There's a great sack lunch and a bunch of pranks in store as Ree Drummond's family tackles a big fence post project on the ranch. She's rustling up crazy good Strip Steak Sandwiches with grilled onions and over easy eggs and fun Cowboy Dippers with a delicious Buttermilk Dip. Plus, quick and easy shortcut Mini Pecan Pies and frozen Summer Coolers, all perfect after a long, hot morning of work.
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#3 - Breakfast Hacks
Season 16 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/20/2017
Ree Drummond is testing delicious ideas for kitchen hacks to up their breakfast game. There's a shortcut to the divine with Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Pancakes. She's going experimental with a crazy Omelet In A Bag and unleashing the waffle iron for cheesy hacked Wafflemaker Hash Browns. To get ahead, there's Strawberries and Cream Muesli and a Mango Marvel Smoothie pack.
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#4 - Ranch-Style Tex Mex
Season 16 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/24/2017
Ree makes a Tex Mex meal of Cheese Enchiladas, Virgin Margaritas and more.
#5 - The Way Things Used To Be
Season 16 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/17/2017
Ladd and his father, Chuck, are out feeding cattle on the ranch, sharing stories about the old days and looking forward to a slap-up cowboy spread prepared by Ree Drummond. She's mixing up a fabulous PW Steak Rub to sprinkle over juicy Breakfast Steaks, then on the side there's cheesy Breakfast Grits with bacon and spicy jalapenos. There's also a pan of sticky sweetness in the form of Ree's mom's classic Apple Dumplings.
#6 - Breakfast on the Run
Season 16 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/9/2017
It's the story of three awesome grab and go breakfasts! Incredible Breakfast Cookies are a perfect jump start on the morning for Bryce, then there's a bountiful bento box for Paige with Amish Baked Oatmeal, cute Mini Fruit Kebabs with Blueberry Yogurt Dip and Individual Ham Casseroles. Then, for Todd, there are full-on fun Apple Granola Stackers.
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#7 - All in One
Season 16 - Episode 2 - Aired 4/15/2017
Ree Drummond is making non-stop all-in-one wonders! There's a simple Chicken and Dressing Sheet Pan Supper, Lemon, Basil and Shrimp Risotto in a skillet, the easiest Ramen Pho and a layered portable Greek Salad in a Jar.
#8 - Elevate This!
Season 16 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/3/2017
Ree Drummond is elevating four mundane, store-bought ingredients. She's turning a ready-made angel food cake into a stunning Baked Alaska, then she's taking a package of cookie dough and conjuring up Fruit Tarts. Ree's changing up a round white loaf into Roasted Garlic Four Cheese Pull-Apart Bread, and finally some humble can of tomato soup becomes beyond-good Tomato Soup 2.0.
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#9 - Cleaning Out the Fridge
Season 16 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/27/2017
Ree Drummond is cleaning out her fridge and using up food that's on its way out. She's turning milk and cream into a wonderful Lemon Rice Pudding with left over lemons, while the produce drawer is transformed into a cool, delicious Fridge Gazpacho. Then, there's a red Tex Mex marinade and an herby green marinade to transform chicken breasts into grilled Tex Mex Chicken and Chicken Alfredo.
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#10 - Drummond Kids at the Merc
Season 16 - Episode 6 - Aired 5/13/2017
Ree Drummond's filling the fridge with the kids' favorite foods while they're all helping out at the Merc. First, there's Paige's Quiche with her pick of fillings. Then, a Broccoli Cheese Mac and Cheese mash-up as ordered by Bryce the deli line entertainer and restorative Chicken Noodle Soup for the Merc's newest recruit, porter Todd. Finally, Berry Yogurt Parfaits that they all love -- a perfect sweet treat from mom after a hard day's work.
#11 - Just For Kicks
Season 16 - Episode 4 - Aired 4/29/2017
Ree Drummond's making a spicy food delivery and spilling the hot sauce on the kicking food her family loves. There's her daughter's favorite, Kung Pao Chicken, and Spicy Sriracha Popcorn is a winner with the entire family. Plus, a fantastic New Queso her boys love, Ree's pick of Spicy Cowgirl coffee and her father-in-law Chuck's Favorite Shrimp.
#12 - Competing Breakfasts
Season 16 - Episode 10 - Aired 6/10/2017
Ree Drummond is trying to win back her husband, Ladd -- from his breakfasts in town at the Merc! She's making his favorite slap-up platter, the Farmer's Breakfast, with over easy fried eggs, a slab of honey-glazed ham, fried sausage and bacon plus Crispy Bits Potatoes. The whole meal is made more alluring with glorious Sticky Buns. It's Ree versus her own restaurant, out to win Ladd's breakfast heart!
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#13 - All in a Morning's Work
Season 16 - Episode 3 - Aired 4/22/2017
Ree Drummond is fixing a warming lunch. There's Chunky Beef Chili, a real cowboy favorite amped up with two kinds of beef, and to top it, The Cheesiest Quesadilla makes a fabulous fixin'. For dessert there's Individual Caramel Cakes to keep Ree's crew sweet.
#14 - Alex is Home!
Season 16 - Episode 14 - Aired 9/23/2017
Alex is home from college and the cousins are getting together for a street taco feast. There's Texas Braised Beef in honor of her college state and Ranch Chicken to pile into tacos, along with a cool green Avocado Lime Crema, devilishly good Salsa Diablo, fruity Mango de Gallo, Basic Brown Beans, Grilled Mini Peppers and all the fixins. Then, pure Purple Paletas wrap up the cousins fiesta.
#15 - Summer Summer Summer
Season 16 - Episode 15 - Aired 7/1/2017
Ree shares a collection of her favorite summertime recipes.
#16 - 16-Minute Meals: On Standby
Season 16 - Episode 16 - Aired 8/12/2017
Ree makes four of her favorite 16-minute standby meals.
#17 - Kids in the Kitchen
Season 16 - Episode 17 - Aired 8/19/2017
The Drummond kids are in the kitchen for culinary collaborations.
#18 - Indoor Grilling
Season 16 - Episode 18 - Aired 9/2/2017
Ree heats up the indoor grill to cook four favorites from over the years.