Ep 5. Chocolate Day

In season 2 episode 5 of The Pioneer Woman, titled "Chocolate Day," host Ree Drummond celebrates her family's love of chocolate by preparing a variety of sweet treats. The episode begins with Ree making a chocolate sheet cake topped with a rich chocolate frosting. She explains that this recipe was passed down to her by her grandmother and it remains a family favorite.

Next, Ree moves on to making homemade chocolate truffles. She starts by combining melted chocolate and heavy cream, then adds in various flavorings such as espresso and orange zest. Ree shows viewers how to form perfect chocolate balls and decorates them with a variety of toppings including chopped nuts and sprinkles.

As Ree continues to indulge in her chocolate obsession, she prepares a warm and gooey chocolate lava cake. She demonstrates how to achieve the perfect molten center by baking the cakes for just the right amount of time.

Ree also shares a recipe for homemade hot cocoa mix. She combines sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and powdered milk in a large jar and explains that it can be stored in the pantry for months. To make the hot cocoa, simply mix the powder with hot water or milk and enjoy.

Throughout the episode, Ree emphasizes the importance of using high-quality chocolate in all of her recipes. She explains that good chocolate is key to achieving rich and decadent flavors in your desserts.

As always, Ree's infectious personality and love for cooking shines through in this chocolate-filled episode of The Pioneer Woman. Viewers are sure to be inspired to try out some of her delicious recipes and satisfy their own chocolate cravings.