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Home ยป Reviews & Features ยป Cookbooks ยป The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food From My Frontier Review

The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food From My Frontier Review

Published April 9, 2012. Last updated October 8, 2015 by Judy Purcell 7 Comments

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Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food From My Frontier by Ree Drummond

One of the guilty pleasures of a food blog is the occasional invitation to review a cookbook. It is like being invited to a party just to talk about food, which is just my kind of party. I admit I am showing up fashionably late in this instance since The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food From My Frontier released in March, but there would be no wedging it in between the bridal showers, weddings, and Easter. (Is anyone else out there even slightly dismayed it is April already?)

For anyone who somehow missed the phenomenal success of Ree Drummond’s blog The Pioneer Woman, or her previous bestselling books, or the premier of her cooking show The Pioneer Woman on Food Network last year, let me introduce you to Ree. Far from a rehash of Green Acres, she is transparent about embracing the ranch life that came with the cowboy who captured her heart more than fifteen years ago. Her blog is a culmination of homeschooling, stunning photography, raising kids, working a ranch, and the food that bears witness to it all in one way or another. Ree connects with readers through humor, insight, and the practical reality of putting food on the table to feed her hungry brood.

The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food From My Frontier is Drummond’s second cookbook highlighting recipes from her blog and new cooking show. The strength of this cookbook is her commitment to visual instruction. A photograph illustrates each step of instruction to such an extent, few words are needed. Her casual style and inviting tone make each recipe approachable and easy to follow.ย  As you might have guessed, country living and hard work calls for a fair amount of hearty, comfort food. Corn chowder, Peach-Whiskey Chicken, and Brie-Stuffed Mushrooms were a few recipes that caught my attention, while Sloppy Joes, Thai Chicken Pizza, and Rigatoni and Meatballs landed on our weeknight menu for a test run.

There is a lot to like about this cookbook, about Ree’s story, and the success of a gal who grew a loyal following by telling her story and sharing recipes. Whether it is her iced coffee confession (obsession) or a recipe for Knock You Naked Brownies, there is a thread of storytelling to keep the pages turning. The only place I felt the cookbook did not represent the usual Pioneer Woman appeal was the inclusion of a brisket recipe consisting of ketchup and dry onion soup mix. Really? I enjoyed reviewing her work and thought there was plenty to choose from more worthy of her fan base, as the rest of the book certainly qualifies.

If you haven’t already, I recommend taking a minute to peruse The Pioneer Woman site, I imagine it is much like having coffee with Ree, herself. If you are interested in a signed copy of the book and meeting Ree in person, check the book signing tour schedule, or how to order the book on Ree’s site too.

Over the next couple of weeks, you can look forward to a sampling of notable recipes from The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food From My Frontier and the chance to win a copy of the book for yourself, so stay tuned!

Review of recipes from this cookbook:

Sloppy Joes

Thai Chicken Pizza

Strawberry Shortcake Cake

Disclosure: “The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food From My Frontier” was provided to Savoring Today by the publisher at no charge and the publisher will provide one other copy for a promotional giveaway. Savoring Today was under no obligation to review the cookbook and was not compensated for doing so. It is my goal in any review to highlight what I find positive about the book; I have no desire to be critical of recipes that do not appeal to me. Instead, I offer insights to recipe steps, ingredients, and overall โ€œfeelโ€ from the book.ย  If what I have to say sounds good or reasonable to you, we probably share a similar taste in food.ย  It does not make one person right or wrong, as taste is personal and subjective.

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Filed Under: Cookbooks, Product Reviews Tagged With: cookbook review, Food from my Frontier, Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman Cooks

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  1. Pure Complex says

    April 11, 2012 at 11:17 am

    I was wondering if this book was any good. I never really got to read her blog when I first started blogging, so I will have to pick this up :). Great review

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    • Judy Purcell says

      April 11, 2012 at 6:08 pm

      Thanks, glad it was helpful. ๐Ÿ™‚

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  2. sportsglutton says

    April 11, 2012 at 9:39 am

    My wife Liz is a big fan of Ree and her site….she even dragged me (somewhat willingly) to see Ree speak on my birthday. ๐Ÿ™‚ Thx for the review on her new book. Might just be the perfect gift for someone’s birthday.

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    • Judy Purcell says

      April 11, 2012 at 10:10 am

      I think a cookbook is a perfect birthday gift, but I’m the type that reads them like novels. ๐Ÿ™‚ Sounds like Liz would love it too!

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  3. Barb Bamber says

    April 10, 2012 at 9:08 pm

    Ree’s website was one of the first I’d ever visited and I fell in love immediately. Just clicked on the Brownie recipe and that’s the perfect example of why I love her writing… and her recipes:)

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    • Judy Purcell says

      April 11, 2012 at 6:09 am

      Hi Barb,
      Her site is so diverse, so full and appealing to so many. I fell in love with the photography of their livestock and ranch — reminded me of my growing up years. Homeschooling, gardening, and food … I don’t know how she does it all so well. Thanks for stopping by and taking time to comment today.:)

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