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The Pioneer Woman Cooks Giveaway! (WINNER ANNOUNCED)

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Congratulations to Mandy, BreAnn, Grace, Amber, and Tammy, the winners of this competition! 

If I had just checked the mailbox earlier on Lent Eve I would have seen Ree’s new book, The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier, sooner. It arrived the night we’re supposed to empty our flour and sugar bins and use up all the excess butter to make (and overdose) on pancakes.

It was well past dinner when I gathered the mail and spied Ree’s book. Thankfully the dishes were done because once I started paging through the book that was it for the night.

The first picture that caught my eye was an incredibly well behaved bejeweled cat:

How did she get her so poised? Our Chloe would never stand for being decked out like that.

But it was her four-page Homemade Glazed Donut tutorial that made me stop. Why hadn’t I checked the mail sooner? Instead of pancakes I could have made doughnuts for dinner! It had all the same ingredients as pancakes– sugar, milk, eggs, butter, flour. Plus they’re fried, making them even more decadent for the day!

There’s another reason I should have fried up a batch of doughnuts last Tuesday night. As I later confessed on twitter, I have three weakness: potato chips, doughnuts, and a good stiff gin and tonic, and I believe we’re meant to enjoy our vices that night.

Gail of One Tough Cookie tweeted back asking if I planned to give up all three for Lent. At the time I didn’t commit, but I’m ready. Yes, I’ll give up potato chips. A reluctant yes to gin and tonics. But since I missed my shot at making doughnuts last Tuesday, I’ve allowed myself–at least today–a couple of Ree’s.

And having experienced Ree’s Homemade Glazed Doughnuts first hand, I think they’re pretty much the ultimate–pure featherlight delights, like warm Krispy Kremes rolling off the conveyer freshly showered with glaze.

Besides the perfect doughnut recipe, Ree’s new book, The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier, consolidates all of your favorites from the site along with some brand new ones. (Photos too!)

There’s another reason to celebrate. Ree has generously offered Three Many Cooks five copies of her new book for a giveaway. And here’s the added incentive. Since the book isn’t officially available until March 12, five lucky winners will receive their copies a wee bit early.

To win one of the five copies of Ree’s new book,  The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier, simply tells us your food weakness(es). Giveaway ends Sunday March 4th at 9 PM ET and winners will be announced the next morning.

Enough! I’ve bared my soul now let’s hear from you.

 

About Pam Anderson

Pam Anderson considers herself Every Cook. A New York Times bestselling author, she has been cooking nearly everyday for over 30 years. With seven published books, she brings satisfying recipes and sage advice to both novice and veteran cooks. Whether you’re on a quest for the perfect brownie, wanting to get dinner on the table effortlessly, hoping to entertain more simply, attempting to shed pounds permanently, or looking to eat delicious meatless, Pam can help. AARP’s official food expert, she is a chef contributor at Runner’s World magazine. Pam is former Executive Editor of Cook’s Illustrated magazine. Her food articles have appeared in many food magazines. She teaches cooking classes across the country and appears frequently on TV and radio. She currently is blogging at her new site, Copper House Events.

4,244 Comments

  1. Martha says

    Haagen Daz Chocolate Peanut Butter or, Coffee Ice Cream; Pinot Grigio; or, some sort of chocolate after a meal.

  6. jean says

    My weakness is…Cottage Cheese. I can eat it everyday, all day!! I especially love it with tomatoes and onions..

  10. Hope Conerly says

    I’m like Patti Campbell… Is wine a food group? I can never pass up an invitation for a glass of wine and cheese! But, if we must use a real food, I would say Pizza hands down!

  12. Sarah Stier says

    Freshly grated parmesan. I come up with meals that require it, just so I can snack on a few pinches before giving it up to the meal. Yum!

  18. Marilyn S says

    Dungeness Crab – only fresh. Avacados, any form – mushrooms – all types and raw to cooked. Artichokes, fresh picked fruit from our trees. A simple baked potato – what could be better (with butter of course). Great cheeses and San Francisco sourdough. Can you tell I am a California gal!

  23. Deb Graham says

    My weakness is anything “carby” and salty. I LOVE salty stuff – peanuts, pretzels, potato chips, sunflower seeds…

  24. Brandy says

    Macaroni and Cheese! Morning, Noon and/or Night! I just recently tried white cheddar mac n cheese…..DELISH!

  31. Cassie says

    Before pregnancy or my cravings now?! Haha Currently, I’m ashamed to admit that I am addicted to Mister Salty Handi-Snacks…you know, the ones with the fake cheese wiz-ish stuff that you dunk the pretzels into? I get very emotional when I run out of them. Those and jelly beans. I just want a normal diet!

    Aside from pregnancy, DARK chocolate and a nice tall glass of Blue Moon…two oranges, please 🙂

  32. Paula T says

    cherry anything – pie, crisp, covered with chocolate, coke, fudge – you name it!
    also filet mignon – mmmmmmm; decadent versions of mac and cheese’ tiramisu and cannoli ……and my husband hates sweets!!!

  38. Pat Rosenthal says

    Eatlay’s spaghetti squash on bruschetta with fried sage and browned butter. Best thing I have eaten in a long time. I dream of this meal.

  40. Jenna says

    Ree has really gotten me excited about spicy foods. also Lately I am obsessed with anything Buffalo flavored!

  42. Kendra says

    Oh my, now, let me count my vices! Fried chicken with mashed potatoes and cream gravy, any form of cheese now in existence or not yet concieved, creme brulee and so many more………………………….this is embarassing!

  44. Kaye Lyssy says

    Cheese, crispy snacks, and wine for sure! Oh…and there’s Peanut butter filled pretzels, chocolate…hmmm…no wonder I’m on a diet!

  45. Shari says

    salty snacks, especially doritos, cheesecake and ice cream are my weaknesses.

    oh, and red wine.

    not all at the same time, however.

  48. Liz says

    I love all food but Chocolate is hard to resist! Can’t wait for the new book. I use her 1st one all the time.

  49. Amanda says

    I have to say bread, of any type, but especially a fresh baked baguette. I can eat a whole loaf without blinking an eye!

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