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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

  2. Lois says

    Mashed potatoes and gravy is my ultimate comfort food. I like them so much that my grandpa would put the potato bowl next to my place at Sunday dinner. When my grandma died, I inherited the mashed potato bowl.

  3. vicki carver says

    I am a fool for the chocolate peanut butter oatmeal no-bake cookies. I cannot have them in the house, it isn’t safe for me or the cookies!!

  5. Caitlyn Z says

    CARAMEL. Anything with caramel. Chocolate covered caramels (even though I don’t like chocolate), caramel coffee (even though I don’t like coffee) and even caramelized onions, even though I HATE onions! It’s something oh-so addicting that I can NEVER say no to.

  6. Amanda Smith says

    Weakness…Ice Cream,Chocolate anything chocolate, and Chocolate Chip Cookies frozen then dipped in milk. I love sweet potatoes, anything pumpkin anything! love it! haha “FOOD LOVER” I guess you could call me.

  10. Christina says

    I grew up unable to eat dairy, but I’ve grown out of it, so now….it’s anything dairy related.
    Also, I just tried salted chocolate for the first time and I’m hooked.

  18. Ginnie B. says

    I love food in general, but my weaknesses are chocolate, potato chips (can’t eat just one!), and good ole homecooking like pot roast and potatoes.

  19. Patricia Hays says

    Love her show. We are in Arkansas. Would drive to wherever she is to meet her. Her recipes are wonderful. Just different enough to make you want more.

  20. Debbie Robinson says

    SWEETS!!! Any and all, but especially chocolate!! I made german choc. cupcakes the other night (morning?) at 1:00 AM just because I had the mix and was craving something good and chocolate!!!

  21. Karen Winget says

    Mexican food!!!!!!!! Coming in second and third, Potatoes and bread Then there’s chocolate. How does chocolate rate last? Hmmmm…. may need to rethink that.

  22. Lori Haase says

    Ummmm……..that’s hard…….but PASTA tops my list of foods that I easily over indulge in! Along with…….. mashed potatoes and ice cream!

  25. Kristin says

    My food weakness involves the Dark Chocolate M&Ms my husband keeps int he fridge. Grabbing on ear two during the day quickly turns into eating the whole bag . . .

  29. Maggie says

    Dr. Pepper! My ultimate craving while I was pregnant. Ironically, we named our son Pepper. No, just kidding 🙂 We went the more traditional route with James.

  31. Betsy says

    Brownies, anything involving cream cheese, especially hot toasted bagels, and chicken piccata with very lemony creamy sauce (ree has a great recipe!)

  32. Theresa Sea says

    Ice cream and bread. I just can’t seem to help myself to both if they’re made available to me!

  35. Esther W says

    Chicken in Mole sauce and my mom’s Prince of Wales Spice Cake. I’ve asked for that type of cake for my birthday as long as I can remember…on my 6th birthday she even added M&Ms to it! Yummm!

  38. Jeneca says

    Big, juicy cheeseburgers! We’re usually herbivores in our house but once in awhile my guys talk me into making burgers and I can’t say no!

  44. Michelle says

    When butter, sugar and flour come together to make magic called “pastries,” I am powerless!

  47. Christine says

    PIZZA!!! How can you resist a food that can be eaten for any meal, cold or heated. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack time. Yummmm…

  49. Nella Bennett says

    Cadbury creme eggs. Anything involving cheese and carbs – mac and cheese, grilled cheese, you get the idea. Pasta with white sauce. My grandma’s cheesy bread. Chocolate. Captain and diet Coke. And wine. Who doesn’t like a good glass of wine?

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