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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. Jill C. Davila says

    Italian Pastries are my downfall. I wish I only loved really healthy foods like broccoli and oats.

  9. Brandi says

    A warm, apple fritter doughnut…held in one hand with those white, waxy tissue papers, and a hot cup of coffee, extra cream and sugar in the other hand!

  11. Tiffany Wakefield says

    Brownies & french fries. Can’t even say no to bad tasting ones, still eat them right up! 🙂

  14. Jules says

    One thing I can’t resist are Rice Krispie treats. I actually almost ate half a pan this morning…for a snack. (That is why I rarely make them.)

  15. Teresa Harris says

    Chocolate. Period. End of story. But honestly, it’s the Knock You Naked Brownies. Soooo if you’re ever in my neighborhood and feel like just dropping by you’d better call first because I’ve probably been baking these again. And you see by the name what happens ;D

  22. Cindi F says

    Red velvet cake! The kind my grandma made when I was growing up, which is actually the same recipe Ree has! 🙂

  29. AmandaP says

    Oh this isn’t fair because I’m 5 months pregnant and have many weaknesses. i would say my biggest weakness is for really, really juicy sandwiches. Firehouse Subs is one of my absolute favorites. Everything is warm, meaty, and oh so juicy! 🙂

  31. Heather Kinsey says

    CHEESE! Hard, soft, crumbly, melted, sharp, tangy or mild…mmmm. It’s great on pizza, tacos, potatoes, eggs, sandwiches, salads, with fruit & wine, or all by itself… so versatile and so yummy!

  46. Nancy Shaner says

    I love all things Ree. Love her first book. The recipses, the stories, pictures, just all of it. Can’t wait to see the second one.

  47. Holly K says

    I love bread and sweets. Lately I have been on a bread and butter kick. Seems like I can’t get enough!

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