Pioneer Woman: Donna di frontiera

Ree Drummond is sharing some great ideas for simple, minimal-prep dorm room food made with basic tools, such as Waffle Maker Pizzas, Paninis and Quesadillas.

It's a three-day countdown to the ultimate frontier-style Thanksgiving dinner, with Ree Drummond's delicious ideas for the perfect make-ahead family feast.

Ree Drummond is stocking the fridge with some make-ahead dishes for a cocktail party, including Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce and a classic Spinach and Artichoke Dip with Salted Pita Wedges.

It's a few days before Christmas, and Ree Drummond is making Christmas goodies to give as gifts. She whips up Homemade Gumdrops, Christmas Cherries, Cayenne Cheese Straws and Sweet Spicy Smoky Roasted Almonds.

It's Ree Drummond and her husband Ladd's anniversary, so to celebrate she's cooking a meal for the whole family. She prepares an Colorado Wedge Salad, Prime Rib for Five with Chimichurri and Rustic Country Bread with Honey Butter.

Ree Drummond stocks her kitchen to make some of her favorite meatless meals. She whips up Broccoli Cheese Baked Potatoes, Grilled Eggplant Steaks, Roasted Vegetable Panzanella, Italian Cornbread and Tofu Lettuce Wraps.

Ree Drummond makes dinner for her family after a long, sweltering afternoon of hauling hay at her brother-in-law's house. On the menu is spicy Slow-Cooked Ribs, cheesy Hominy Casserole, Broccoli Salad and Ice Cream Layer Cake.

It's all about stunning five-ingredient meals, and Ree Drummond's menu includes Chicken Fennel Bake, Spaghetti Carbonara, Eggs in Tomatoes, Veggie Tortellini Soup and three varieties of Sheet Pan Suppers.

Cowboy Pete has had a long, hard summer on the farm, so Ree makes a Tex-Mex dinner to thank him and his family. On the menu is Carnitas, Mango Salad, Cheesy Refried Bean Casserole and Guacamole with a Kick.

Ree Drummond's sons are football crazy, so when their friends come over to compare fantasy teams, she's on hand to cook their favorite foods: Kicked Up Spicy Wings, Make-Ahead Sandwich Rolls, a Potato Skins Bar and Salted Pretzel Brownies.

Ree Drummond packs some fun treats for a late afternoon picnic with the younger kids. She makes Animal Crackers, Crunchy Cereal Chicken Fingers, Cucumber Finger Sandwiches, Salad On a Stick and Mini Watermelon Wedges.

Ree Drummond whips up the most decadent chocolate treats, from white chocolate all the way down to dark. There's White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake, Dipped and Decorated Waffle Cones, Milk Chocolate Mousse and a Chocolate Orange Martini.

Ree Drummond gives the lowdown on how her life and food change during different seasons on the ranch. She makes Red Wine Pot Roast, Chicken Tacos with Strawberry Salsa, Roasted Beet and Goat Cheese Salad and Carrot and Squash Curry Soup.

While Ree Drummond's husband, Ladd, gives a lesson on feeding the ranch's cattle, Ree is in the kitchen cooking up three comforting make-ahead meals, including Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole and Tex-Mex Tamale Pie.