The BEST episodes of The Pioneer Woman season 8
Every episode of The Pioneer Woman season 8, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Pioneer Woman season 8!
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 - Pet Parade
Season 8 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/2/2014
Ree and Charlie, the Drummond's Basset Hound, have been invited to a pet parade and potluck picnic. Ree's making Roasted Lemon Chicken Legs, Mexican Macaroni Salad, Watermelon Pico de Gallo and Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cookies to take with them to Tulsa.
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#2 - Hitting the Road
Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/16/2014
Ree and her daughters are going on a college tour, so she's stocking up the fridge and freezer for the guys. She's leaving them with a Breakfast Burrito Kit, Pasta Alla Ladd, Chipotle Ranch Dressing for raw veggies and Cookies and Cream Cups for a treat.
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Season 8 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/13/2014
Ree's crazy for pasta, and is whipping up four meals pronto. For a crowd pleaser, Chicken Mozzarella Pasta, Shrimp Scampi for her and the girls, Pasta Puttanesca for a solo meal and Quick Shells and Cheese for the boys.
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#4 - Outdoor Cookout, Indoor Cooking
Season 8 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/30/2014
Ree and her best friend are throwing a poolside girls' get-together. Hyacinth's hosting and Ree's taking on all the cookout favorites, but making them inside! There's sticky Oven Roasted Barbecue Chicken Thighs, Grilled Vegetables with Cilantro-Yogurt Dressing, Spicy Pasta Salad with Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes and Basil and for dessert, Vanilla Ice Cream with Peach Syrup.
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#5 - Man Cave
Season 8 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/26/2014
The boys and their friends are fixing up a man cave on the ranch and Ree's feeding them during the remodeling. There are Chicken Bacon Ranch Paninis for lunch, then Steak Fingers With Gravy alongside a Mini Chopped Salad and Crazy Brownies for dinner.
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#6 - Takeout at Home
Season 8 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/12/2014
Ree's cooking up a takeout treat for her girls, making a surprise dinner of their favorite Chinese food, complete with Cream Cheese Won Tons, sticky Orange Chicken, Beef With Broccoli and stir-fried Chow Mein.
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Season 8 - Episode 9 - Aired 9/6/2014
The family is pitching in at Ladd's brother's farm, and Ree is packing a cowboy-approved tailgate lunch. There's Spicy Baby Back Ribs, Twice Baked Potato Casserole, Slow Cooked Jalapeno Corn, Roasted Green Beans and two delicious Dump Cakes; Pineapple and Peach and Cherry.
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#8 - Kitchen Confessional: Comfort Food
Season 8 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/9/2014
Ree's spilling the beans on her favorite comfort food. There are culinary hugs from Chicken and Dumplings; Quesadillas With Shrimp and Peppers; Pasta With Tomato Cream Sauce and Cinnamon Toast.
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#9 - 16-Minute Meals: All Day Long
Season 8 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/5/2014
It's 16-minute meals all the way through breakfast (Croissant French Toast With Maple Whipped Cream and Blackberry Syrup), lunch (Grilled Chicken and Strawberry Salad Wrap) and dinner (Pawhuska Cheesesteaks and Apple Peanut Butter Delight).
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#10 - Sister Time
Season 8 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/27/2014
Ree's sister Betsy is visiting the ranch, and they've planned a great girls night. On the menu for their evening of cooking, eating and having fun are Frittata, Kale Citrus Salad, Mystery Rolls and Lemon-Lime Pound Cake.
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Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 10/18/2014
Ree's fixing a delicious Tex-Mex tailgate lunch for the cowboys and family members busy fixing the fence. Ree prepares a Beef Taco Bar with Green Chile Queso, Chipotle Salsa and Chili Beans. Plus, Angel Sugar Cookies and chilled Blueberry Lemonade.
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#12 - Engagement Dinner
Season 8 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/19/2014
Ree and her sister-in-law are throwing a big engagement bash for her friend. There are irresistible appetizers: Brie-Stuffed Mushrooms, Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp With Chili Butter and an amazing main course meal: Prime Rib and Horseradish Sauce with Whisky Glazed Carrots and Roasted Asparagus With Peas on the side. For dessert: Chipotle Salted Chocolate Truffles, a tower of Cupcakes and glasses of fizz to toast the future Mr. and Mrs.
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Season 8 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/20/2014
Black Beans are the center of Ree's menu today. They're fabulous with Mango Guacamole and divine in a Taco Pizza. They bulk up Grilled Veggie Burritos and make a quick Black Bean Burger.
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