If Ina Garten is our Food Network go-to for impressive, fancier meals to serve to dinner guests, then Ree Drummond—the Pioneer Woman—is our everyday standby. Her recipes are simple, satisfying and perfect for weeknights. Here, 17 of our favorites.
17 Pioneer Woman Dinner Recipes That Are Quick, Easy and Delicious
Baked Ziti
There’s something so comforting about a giant slice of cheesy pasta.
Honey Soy Salmon
For something on the lighter side…
Pizza Rolls
Not sure what we did before these were in our lives.
Beef With Snow Peas
Takeout schmakeout.
Potatoes Au Gratin
Probably best to serve this rich dish with a giant side salad.
Cashew Chicken
Sub in cauliflower rice to make it a touch healthier.
Sour Cream Noodle Bake
If it’s comfort food you want, it’s comfort food you’re gonna get.
Veggie Tortellini Soup
Why have pasta or soup when you can have pasta in soup?
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Our official motto: Don’t skimp on the Parmesan.
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
…Or the feta.
Quinoa With Buttery Roasted Vegetables
Roasted veggies make everything better.
Sesame Chicken Salad
One not-boring salad, coming right up.
Butternut Mac And Cheese
Oops, we just drooled on our computer a little bit.
Tomato Tart
Go ahead, have another slice.
Risotto With Brussels Sprouts And Browned Butter
Um, can we just pour browned butter on everything?
Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken
We think we had a dream about this sauce last night.
Pasta Puttanesca
Surprisingly light and fresh. (So you can have seconds.)