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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

  5. Halla says

    Cheese, firm ~ aged ~ dry ~ making myself hungry!
    Going for some right now! Maybe I’ll check out the wine while I’m getting the cheese! 🙂

  6. Shandell VanDonsel says

    I am addicted to salty foods. Potato chips are my largest weakness!!!!! I think I will go eat some now.

  12. Jennifer H. says

    Salt! Chips, guacomole, and cheese! I could never eat desert again and be so fine with that – love anything salty!

  14. KristinaSpargo says

    I have 3 major food weaknesses: chinese food, hot wings, and potatoes. And trust me, if I could have them all in one meal I would do it.

  18. Cynthia McCrary says

    My 3 food weaknesses are fresh homemade bread with fresh creamy butter, a good NY cheesecake and and last but not least, homemade Wedding Cookies.

  20. Brandi says

    Marishino cherries, curly fries, and brown soda! But that’s just the tip of the ice burg! I adore food!

  21. Elaine says

    Chocolate candy of the smaller persuasion, like chocolate covered Marshmallow any things for holidays or homemade, but small quantities so they feel much more special!

  23. Lee C says

    Mum’s chilli con carne and cheesecake, not on the same plate though, because that would just be wrong. 🙂

  26. Laurie says

    I actually have two. The first would be my homemade pesto roasted veggie pizza and the second would be the pork loin with apricot gravy dish that i make and serve with mashed potatoes. Both dishes are just soooo yummy! 🙂

  28. Carla Pearson says

    Lately, my weakness has been Lays Potato Chips. Don’t know why but I have craved them. I also have a huge weakness for salsa and chips!!

  29. Diana says

    Oh my this is a tough one because there aren’t many foods I don’t like!! If I have to choose I’d say breads. It doesn’t get better than fresh baked bread and cinnamon rolls.

  30. Chatelaine says

    chocolate, anything chocolate and i’ll risk bedtime heartburn and stomach aches to have one more bite.

  31. Maggie Craven says

    My main weakness is french fries. If it is on the menu, I have to have it. I also love Chinese food!

  36. Robin Scott says

    My food weaknesses are comfort food and desserts. I remember coming home from elementary school to the scent of Mom’s chili on the stove. The windows were all steamy from the warmth of the house and her German Chocolate cakes were the best in the world.

  43. Becky G says

    Ree’s mother’s Apple Dessert with the crescent rolls, Granny Smith apples, and Mountain Dew. My husband and I think it is the number one apple dessert in the world. (And I cannot think of the name of it.)

  48. Corrinnne Wilson says

    Garlic! I put it in everything….eggs, popcorn, pizza. No worries about vampires at my house!

  49. Melissa Thomas says

    My weekness is something sweet that I have made and baked myself. My weekness is cinnamon rolls and chocolate chip cookies both recipes are the PW recipes the best ever and of course a glass of milk!!!

  50. Willie Mitchell says

    My food weakness is macaroni and cheese (homemade) with lots of butter, evaporated milk, sliced cheese and shredded Cheddar cheese. Love it, love it, love it!!!!!!!!!

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