Ep 11. Citrus Twist

In this episode of The Pioneer Woman, season 31 episode 11 titled Citrus Twist, host Ree Drummond creates some delicious recipes using citrus fruits. She gets her inspiration from her love for the bright, cheerful colors and flavors of citrus fruits.

Ree begins the show by preparing a refreshing Citrus Fennel Salad. She starts by trimming and halving the fennel bulbs and then slicing them thinly. She then adds the slices to a bowl along with some sliced oranges. To add more flavor, Ree adds some chopped mint leaves, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. She tosses everything together and voila! She has a zesty and healthy salad in no time.

Next, Ree prepares a quick and easy side dish that can be paired with any meal - Lemon Rice Pilaf. She starts by toasting some cinnamon sticks and cumin seeds in a pan. She then adds some chopped onions and sautés them until they turn golden brown. She adds some rice and cooks it for a couple of minutes until it turns translucent. She then adds some water, chicken broth, lemon juice, and zest along with some salt and pepper. She cooks everything together for 20 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and the flavors have melded together. The result is a tangy and fragrant rice pilaf that would complement any meal.

Ree's third recipe is a Citrus Roasted Chicken with PIneapple-Serrano Salsa. She starts by preparing a marinade for the chicken using orange and lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. She lets the chicken marinate for about an hour to absorb all the flavors. She then roasts the chicken in the oven until it is crispy and golden brown. She serves the chicken with a fresh and spicy salsa made with diced pineapples, oranges, jalapeños, serrano peppers, cilantro, and lime juice. The salsa adds a burst of freshness and heat to complement the succulent chicken.

Finally, Ree finishes off the episode by preparing a refreshing Citrus Sangria that is perfect for a warm summer day. She starts by mixing some orange liqueur, triple sec, and lime juice in a pitcher. She then adds some sliced oranges, lemons, and limes along with some strawberries, raspberries, and cherries. To complete the recipe, she adds some chilled white wine and some soda water for a fizzy finish. The result is a refreshing and fruity sangria that will quench any thirst.

Overall, this episode of The Pioneer Woman showcases some mouth-watering recipes that use citrus fruits in inventive ways. Ree's ingenuity and creativity shine through in every recipe, and her love for citrus is evident in every bite. Catch this episode to learn how to incorporate citrus fruits into your meals and dazzle your taste buds.