This last week I had a call that a book I had on hold at the local library came in......... The Pioneer Woman Cooks, Recipes From An Accidental Country Girl by Ree Drummond. Now this is not your ordinary cookbook. This book comes to life with Dee's humor, anecdotes, stories, pictures AND delicious recipes. Dee also has an amazing blog that you could get lost in spending countless hours drooling over recipes, admiring her photography and photoshop skills and getting homeschooling ideas. This is a cookbook you can actually sit down and read, line for line, and learn a little and laugh a lot.
In the few days I have had this cookbook, I have tried three recipes, all of which were outstanding and definite keepers. Today, instead of attending my laundry which is overflowing the baskets, I made PW's cinnamon rolls. This was the easiest dough I have ever worked with for this kind of recipe, plus it rose really quickly. Spicy smells filled my house as the treats baked in the oven, bringing kids and hubby into the kitchen for samples. The frosting is delectable with maple flavoring and a hint of coffee. Beware though, this recipe makes 50 - 60 rolls!! Freeze for later and/or prepare platters for giving out. Ree's cookbook has suggestions for freezing, whether unbaked or baked and frosted.
Fresh from the oven, plump pillows of sweetness.
Maple frosting ready to be drizzled on.
Mmmmmmm!
For those who think you can never have enough cookbooks, check out the link at the top of the page for Amazon, their price is the best I've seen. After just three recipes that were supreme successes, I highly recommend this book for making the comfort foods that your whole family will love. The other two recipes that were a hit I was unable to find on her blog, but they were Crispy Potato Skins and Perfect Chili. Next up to try: Chicken Spaghetti!
If anyone reads this and wanders onto PW's blog, I would love to hear what you think and any recipes you tried. You won't be disappointed!
Cookbooks are one of the best and easiest ways to try new food, one can learn and improve their culinary skills with help of it.
ReplyDeleteOh man, Amy, those look gooooood! I think I might have to fly back in through Portland to have a taste! ;)
ReplyDeletei LOVE her blog~ I read it regularly and have cooked ALOT of her recipes. The stuff is deliciously homey comfort food - but not exactly low calorie! :)
ReplyDeleteMmmm, yummy! I have made these for Christmas the past few years. They are truly THE BEST! It makes so many, and we usually give them to the neighbours. Now that we have food allergies (Bethany), I cannot cook most of PW's food as it is full of dairy or eggs. Which are delicious and make food awesome. The French knew this long before PW! That cookbook sounds like a blast to cook from. :)
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