On a mild Monday in March, Lovina takes pleasure in simple domestic tasks—despite the wind and the challenge of hanging laundry. She relishes the sunshine, the warmth of nearly 70 degrees, and the chance to cherish moments with her grandchildren.

Ree Drummond once embraced a meat-free lifestyle in college, but a single dish fundamentally altered her approach to food. Since trying that meal, she has never returned to vegetarianism.