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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

  6. Kathy Malphrus says

    My food addiction (a step up from a weakness) if the French Fry…I love them so much. I especially love the crispy ones right out of the fryer with a little garlic Parmesan seasoning, but they can be limp and cold, and I would probably be tempted to taste…hope I win since I have bared my soul to you. 🙂

  7. Shannon Parker says

    My food weakness is that I like to cook, and eat what I cook. Seriously, I would get into so much less trouble, and much smaller pants, if I just didn’t like to cook!

  8. Kelly Hardison says

    Chips of any kind – potato, tortilla, cheese puffs. I cannot pass up a chip – especially homemade ones. Yummy!

  10. Elaine says

    Anything Chocolate! My 2nd favorite would be any fresh bread ….well maybe fresh pasta too!!! I guess there are just toooooo many favorites!!!! :o)

  15. Peg Ashman says

    Sigh. So many choices. Confession: My beloved husband went to the big warehouse shopping spot. You know the one. He brought me home my favorite thing on the planet. BUTTER TOFFEE PEANUTS. It was a very large container. He lovingly explained that when I needed a teensy pick me up late in the day I could pop a few in my mouth for a bit of joy. Double sigh. He came home from work the next day and went to pop a few of the goldeny caramel nuggets in his mouth only to discover they were AWOL. Including the container. I wanted to tell him it was marauding band of Badgers but alas honesty won out. I ate them ALL. Alas, I am no longer allowed near them as evidently they are a trigger food for me. PFFFFFT.

  16. Beverly Vasterling says

    I love love love fresh homemade bread. I can almost smell it now throughout the house. Put butter on it and watch it melt? Heaven on earth!!

  17. Marie H says

    Oh man, where do I even start? Popcorn w/ butter and salt, chOcholate chip cookie dough, lavender caramels, Cobb salad, cabbage rolls, my husband stuffed jalepenos wrapped in bacon-the list goes on and on!

  20. Terri G says

    Ok, I will give it up…my weakness is peanutbutter (natural only) & dark chocolate–separate or together.

  22. Amy H. says

    Steak, mashed potatoes and gravy!!! Mmmmm….and since it is easter (a difficult self control time for sweets) jelly beans and chocolate covered marshmallow eggs!!!! I love food –and Ree! She is such an inspiration!

  23. Christy C. says

    My food weaknesses are chips and salsa, definitely! And chocolate… can’t go without that! Thanks for the opportunity to win! Love Pioneer Woman!

  29. Noel says

    My weakness is bread (any kind really) and chocolate cupcakes. I can also go through a bag of chips like they are a hot commodity…. oh, and anything with bacon!

  36. Heather Angelle says

    Oh, i have so many but one that ranks high on the list would be homemade cinnamon caramels!

  38. beckey miller says

    krispy kreme yeast doughnut with either chocolate frosting or maple frosting with crushed nuts on top. mmmmmmmmm……!

  42. Brenda McDuffee says

    A really good steak, hashbrown casserole and nice lettuce salad, would be my fav meal. A slice of homemade pie afterwards would be good too.

  45. Sheila says

    My food weakness would have to be MEXICAN food. Just love it. I must say though I just made Dee’s Chicken Toritilla Soup last night and it was awesome. It is a MUST!! I would LOVE to win her cookbook….
    Thanks for the giveaway~

    Sheila

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