Ep 25. Well Done, Dad

Ree Drummond, also known as The Pioneer Woman, is back with another delicious episode of season 12. In this episode, titled "Well Done, Dad," Ree sets out to prepare a special dinner for her husband and father. The menu for the night consists of some mouth-watering dishes sure to tantalize your taste buds.

To start, Ree is making a Caesar salad and homemade croutons. She shares her recipe for making the perfect croutons, which involves cutting a fresh baguette into bite-sized pieces and baking them in the oven with a mixture of butter, garlic, and herbs. Ree prepres her salad dressing separately, hand-whisking it together with egg yolks, dijon mustard, garlic, anchovy paste, lemon juice, and olive oil.

For the main course, Ree cooks up a classic dish her dad loves, Beef Stew with Root Vegetables. She first sears the beef in a dutch oven, then adds in the root vegetables, such as carrots, parsnips, and turnips. She recommends letting the stew cook for a few hours, allowing the beef to become tender and the vegetables to soak up all the flavors in the pot.

Ree also prepares a side dish of Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes. Mashing the potatoes into a creamy consistency with butter and cream, she then adds in a roasted garlic cloves to give it a rich and savory flavor.

Finally, Ree bakes a Peach Crumble for dessert. She combines sliced peaches, flour, sugar, and cinnamon in an oven-safe dish, then makes a crumble topping with flour, brown sugar, and oats. After sprinkling on top, she bakes it in the oven for a golden brown finish.

Throughout the episode, Ree shares a lot of great tips for preparing and cooking each dish. She proves time and time again that with simple, wholesome ingredients and some ingenious culinary know-how, anyone can elevate home cooking to something truly special. Her cooking style reflects both her Oklahoma roots and her cosmopolitan tastes, making for a perfect blend of classic and contemporary flavors.

Overall, "Well Done, Dad" is an exciting and delicious showcase of The Pioneer Woman's culinary prowess, with plenty of great recipes and inspiration for viewers. Fans of the show and anyone who loves good cooking won't want to miss out on this episode!