Easy Pioneer Woman Recipes | POPSUGAR Food (2024)

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Updated on 4/1/2020 at 3:46 PM

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When you're looking for fast, easy, and reliable recipes, The Pioneer Woman is the ultimate go-to source. You can always count on Ree Drummond's recipes to be doable, flavorful, and incredibly comforting, no matter what you're in the mood for. Ahead, we've curated some of the Food Network host, author, and businesswoman's best and easiest recipes you'll want try for yourself, like lemon-blueberry pancakes and butternut squash mac and cheese.

— Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes

01

Cinnamon Toast

Get ready to drool! This buttery, cinnamony, and all-around delicious toast may seem like a no brainer to make, but The Pioneer Woman always seems to teach us the best ways of doing things — like smashing the butter and cinnamon first, for example. Plus, this toast features a magic ingredient you probably didn't think of.

Get the recipe: cinnamon toast

02

Roasted Red Pepper Pasta

Quick dinners are the best dinners, and this roasted red pepper pasta is truly the best. The sauce is the key to this meal, which is a blend of butter, roasted red pepper, onions, garlic, heavy cream, chicken broth, and herbs. The result is mouthwatering, and it only takes 15 minutes to make (prep time included!).

Get the recipe: roasted red pepper pasta

03

Coconut Curry Shrimp

First and foremost, you get six servings out of this coconut curry shrimp dish, and it only takes a total of 20 minutes to make. Creamy, flavorful, with only a touch of spice, anyone will enjoy this meal.

Get the recipe: coconut curry shrimp

04

Cinnamon Rolls

Sometimes comfort food is the best medicine, and this cinnamon roll recipe is way better than any pastry you've picked up at the grocery store. Everything from the dough to the frosting is made from scratch, and believe us, your friends and family will be begging for more.

Get the recipe: homemade cinnamon rolls

05

Chicken Lettuce Wraps

If you're looking for a quick meal on the healthier side, we've got you covered. These chicken lettuce wraps contain tons of veggies, and the chicken marinade is packed with flavor!

Get the recipe: chicken lettuce wraps

06

White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

If you've got a day to yourself, this no-bake white chocolate raspberry cheesecake is a fun one to create. The raspberry-lemon flavor packs a punch, and the shortbread cookie crust is out of this world.

Get the recipe: white chocolate raspberry cheesecake

07

Chicken Tortilla Soup

I don't know about you, but soup is one of my favorite meals. Not only is it comforting, but it tastes great alongside a salad or sandwich. This chicken tortilla soup contains a mix of seasonings, chicken, veggies, tortilla strips, and more that give it a delicious flavor.

Get the recipe: chicken tortilla soup

08

Bowtie Skillet Chicken Alfredo

When it's all said and done, this pasta recipe takes a total of 25 minutes to make (prep time included) and serves up to six people. Its thick and creamy sauce is hands down the best part — you'll practically inhale it!

Get the recipe: bowtie skillet chicken alfredo

09

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

Name a meal that sounds better than this one . . . we're waiting. Butternut squash is the best, and paired with mac and cheese topped with breadcrumbs? This dish is more than just a meal, it's a treat!

Get the recipe: butternut squash mac and cheese

10

Pasta Carbonara

There's no such thing as too much pasta, right? This pasta carbonara recipe includes bacon, peas, onions, garlic, and a thick egg mixture that is sure to satisfy your tastebuds.

Get the recipe: pasta carbonara

11

Chicken Pot Pie

We're always happy with a good pot pie, and The Pioneer Woman's recipe doesn't disappoint. Flavorful, tender, and baked to a golden crisp, you'll forever be satisfied with this easy dinner.

Get the recipe: chicken pot pie

12

Crunchy French Toast Sticks

We're drooling just thinking of these french toast sticks. Their crunchy texture is so good, and they taste delicious dipped in maple syrup.

Get the recipe: crunchy french toast sticks

13

Penne alla Betsy

The combination of shrimp, garlic, cream, tomato sauce, wine, and herbs in this penne alla Betsy dish is something out of a dream. The best part is that it only takes 10 minutes to prep and 20 minutes to cook — just 30 minutes in total make!

Get the recipe: penne alla Betsy

14

Lemon-Blueberry Pancakes

If you don't start your day off with these lemon-blueberry pancakes, you're missing out. Made with cake flour, lemon, blueberries, and lots of butter, it's hard to go wrong with this recipe.

Get the recipe: lemon-blueberry pancakes

15

Cheeseburger Totchos

In case you're wondering, totchos are a combination of tater tots and nachos, and yes, they're as good as they sound. These totchos, in particular, are made to taste like a cheeseburger, and all you have to do is bake them in a pan — so easy!

Get the recipe: cheeseburger totchos

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FAQs

What happens to all the food cooked on Pioneer Woman? ›

"If my family doesn't finish it off, the crew definitely will," she says. Inevitably, some food sits out just a bit too long for people to eat. Hey, it takes time to capture the perfect shot! When that happens, Ree has a backup plan: Her seven hungry dogs.

Are Ree Drummond's recipes healthy? ›

Ree's recipes are delicious and simple. The only downside is that the recipes are pretty calorie-heavy, so anyone on a healthy eating plan may want to save the Pioneer Woman recipes for special occasions and potlucks.

What is the healthiest meal you can make? ›

10 Simple Dinner Ideas for Healthy Eating in Real Life
  1. Stuffed sweet potatoes. Sweet potatoes are loaded with beneficial nutrients like beta carotene, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber ( 1 ). ...
  2. Grain bowls. ...
  3. Veggie loaded frittatas. ...
  4. Dinner salad. ...
  5. Loaded brown rice pasta. ...
  6. One-pot soups. ...
  7. Curry. ...
  8. Burgers.
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How to cook dinner in 30 minutes? ›

30-minute meal recipes
  1. Mustard-stuffed chicken. A star rating of 4.6 out of 5. ...
  2. Air-fryer fish tacos. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users. ...
  3. Coconut fish curry. ...
  4. Tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes) ...
  5. Air-fryer sweetcorn fritters. ...
  6. 30 minute chicken & tarragon pasta. ...
  7. Thai prawn noodles. ...
  8. Pork noodle stir-fry.

What is the pioneer diet? ›

The mainstays of a pioneer diet were simple fare like potatoes, beans and rice, hardtack (which is simply flour, water, 1 teaspoon each of salt and sugar, then baked), soda biscuits (flour, milk, one t. each of carbonate of soda and salt), Johnny cakes, cornbread, cornmeal mush, and bread.

How much is the Drummond family worth? ›

Ladd Drummond's net worth in 2024 dwarfs his wife's, coming in at an estimated $200 million, per Celebrity Net Worth. This is thanks to his massive land ownership, which Modern Farmer places in the top 100 in the United States, as well as the value of the cattle on his property.

Where is Pioneer Woman products made? ›

A: Pioneer woman's product line is designed in the U.S. and made in China. This is a beautifully designed quality products which meet and exceed the strict quality control guidelines set by U.S. testing standards.

What should I eat before bed to lose weight? ›

What to eat if you're hungry before bed and don't want to gain weight
  • A small bowl of plain yogurt topped with berries.
  • A low-fat, sugar-free protein shake.
  • A handful of nuts.
  • Two tablespoons of peanut or other nut butter and an apple.
  • Coconut yogurt topped with a handful of nuts or berries.

What is the healthiest meat to eat? ›

Which Meat is the Healthiest?
  • Top overall: Lean cuts. ...
  • Lean cuts of Pork: ...
  • Healthiest: Skinless Turkey Meat. ...
  • Healthiest: Skinless Chicken Breast. ...
  • Healthiest: Flank, strip steak, and 95% lean ground beef. ...
  • Sources:

What is the easiest food to make? ›

Our 50 Easiest Recipes Ever For Lazy Cooks
  • 01 of 50. Shrimp and Burst Cherry Tomato Pasta. ...
  • 02 of 50. Soulful Chicken Soup. ...
  • 03 of 50. Spaghetti Casserole. ...
  • 04 of 50. Chicken Cutlets With Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce. ...
  • 05 of 50. Quick Beef Chili. ...
  • 06 of 50. Sloppy Joe Casserole. ...
  • 07 of 50. Green Chile Mac And Cheese With Chicken. ...
  • 08 of 50.
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What is a 5 10 30 meal? ›

5 Cuisines, 10 Full Meals, 30 Total Ingredients!

What dish takes longest to cook? ›

Roast meats: Large cuts of meat such as beef, pork, or lamb can take several hours to roast in the oven until they reach the desired level of doneness. Stews and braises: Slow-cooking methods such as stewing or braising can take several hours to fully cook meat and vegetables until they are tender and flavorful.

What happens to all the leftover food on cooking shows? ›

Eaten by the crew: The crew members who are working on the show are allowed to eat the leftovers. Donated to charity: They will donate the leftover food to local charities or food banks, where it can be distributed to those in need.

What happens to all the food that's cooked on cooking shows? ›

Food on a cooking show like Top Chef, etc. is typically cooked and served in a very short time frame, so it is often left to waste. Many of the food items that are used on these shows are either thrown away or given to charity.

Why does The Pioneer Woman cook in the lodge and not her house? ›

"The Lodge is a guest house on our ranch, and when we filmed the pilot for my Food Network show back in 2011, I decided to do it there because I often used The Lodge kitchen for events and gatherings...and because my house was full of kids at the time!" Ree says.

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