Ep 3. Never Enough Puff

In the third episode of The Pioneer Woman's fifteenth season, titled "Never Enough Puff," host Ree Drummond is on a mission to make delicious, puff pastry-inspired dishes. The episode kicks off with Ree demonstrating how to make her mouthwatering Ham and Cheese Puff Tart. She starts by defrosting two puff pastry sheets and then layers them with ham and cheese, finishing it all off with a topping of beaten egg. Pop it in the oven for around half an hour, and you've got a savory tart that's perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

Next up, it's time for dessert. Ree is a big fan of anything and everything covered in caramel, so it's no surprise that she's chosen Salted Caramel Cheesecake Squares as her next puff pastry recipe. She starts by making a cheesecake filling that's a delightful mix of cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and egg. She then adds a layer of salted caramel sauce (homemade, of course!) on top of the pastry sheet and pours the cheesecake mixture over it. Pop it all in the oven for a bit, and you'll have a dessert that's sure to impress!

After satisfying her culinary sweet tooth, Ree decides it's time to focus on dinner. She opts for a puff pastry chicken pot pie but with a twist- a puff pastry crust instead of the traditional pie crust. Ree starts by sautéing onions, carrots, celery, and mushrooms before adding in chicken and a homemade gravy. Then she rolls out some puff pastry dough and lays it over the top of the pot pie mixture. After 30-40 minutes in the oven, the chicken pot pie comes out perfectly golden and flaky- a dinner that the whole family will love.

Ree finishes off the episode with one last puff pastry recipe- Bacon and Onion Puff Pinwheels. She starts by frying up some bacon until it's crispy, then sautéing onions and garlic in the bacon drippings. She then adds some Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper and lets the mixture cool. Ree then lays out some puff pastry dough, spreads the bacon and onion mixture over the top, and then rolls the dough tightly to create a delicious pinwheel. After baking in the oven, the result is a savory snack that's perfect for entertaining or even just an indulgent snack for a night in.

Overall, "Never Enough Puff" is a delightful episode full of delicious and inventive puff pastry recipes that are sure to impress even the most experienced home cooks. Ree's enthusiasm and passion for cooking, coupled with her friendly and approachable style, make this episode a must-watch for anyone looking to expand their culinary horizons.