The Pioneer Woman: Season 12
Season 12 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of The Pioneer Woman Season 11.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
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Dorm Room Dining
Nov 7, 2015 · 30 min
Ree shares some simple tips for minimal prep food made with basic tools. She makes pizzas, paninis and quesadillas on a waffle maker and salad in a bag.
Party in the Fridge
Nov 28, 2015 · 30 min
Ree whips up the perfect party food. She makes chicken satay with peanut sauce, spinach and artichoke dip with salted pita and she prepares a stylish platter.
Christmas Goodies
Dec 5, 2015 · 30 min
With just a few days to go before Christmas, Ree makes festive goodies for gifts. She bakes cherry cookies and Christmas cake cookies and cayenne cheese straws.
Anniversary
Dec 12, 2015 · 30 min
Ree and Ladd Drummond are celebrating their anniversary. Ree makes prime rib, chimichurri sauce with delicious side dishes like crispy Hasselback potatoes.
Meatless Marvels
Jan 2, 2016 · 30 min
Ree is making vegetarian dishes. She whips up delicious cheesy broccoli potatoes, Greek grilled eggplant steaks and Tuscan roasted vegetable panzanella.
Hay Day
Jan 9, 2016 · 30 min
The crew have been working in the hot sun all day so Ree makes a classic dish. She cooks a cheesy casserole and spicy slow-cooked ribs. Plus, an ice cream cake for dessert.
Simple Meals
Jan 16, 2016 · 30 min
Ree is making meals from five ingredients. On the menu is chicken fennel bake, Teriyaki pork, creamy spaghetti carbonara and vegetable tortellini soup.
For Pete's Sake
Jan 23, 2016 · 30 min
Cowboy Pete worked hard on the farm all summer and Ree cooks a Tex-Mex dinner to thank him. She serves Carnitas, mango salad and Pete's favourite bean casserole.
Double Game Day
Jan 30, 2016 · 30 min
Ree cooks her football-crazy sons' favourite tailgate foods. She makes: spicy wings with a cheese dip, sandwich rolls, potato skins and salted pretzel brownies.
Special Day
Feb 6, 2016 · 30 min
Ree packs some fun treats for a late afternoon picnic with the younger kids. She makes animal crackers, chicken fingers, cucumber sandwiches and salad on a stick.
Four Shades of Chocolate
Feb 13, 2016 · 30 min
Ree whips up the most decadent chocolate treats. There's white chocolate cheesecake, dipped waffle cones, chocolate mousse and a chocolate orange martini.
Kitchen Confessional: Four Seasons on the Ranch
Feb 27, 2016 · 30 min
Ree reveals how her life and food change during different seasons on the ranch. She makes red wine pot roast, chicken tacos, squash curry soup and more.
Feeding 101
Mar 12, 2016 · 30 min
While Ladd is busy giving lessons on feeding the ranch's cattle, Ree cooks up three comforting make-ahead meals, including chicken casserole and Tex-Mex tamale pie.