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Ree Drummond - The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl
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Delicous recipes, fun stories -- you need this book
Pros
Delicoius recipes, especially suited for new cooks and hearty eaters
Cons
Most recipes are fairly high in fat and calories
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
I cannot imagine anyone who wouldn't enjoy this cookbook.
Buy this book. Really, that's the theme of this write-up.
First, the author's recipes are simply delicious (and that is, of course, the main purpose of any cookbook). I've made about a dozen recipes from this cookbook, and every recipe -- yes, EVERY RECIPE -- has become a family favorite, and my husband clamors to see the meals again. Featuring plain, easy-to-find, not-overly-expensive ingredients such as chicken, cube steak, and potatoes, these recipes are things that you'll actually USE. You don't have to locate weird ingredients like ginger paste, or buy an expensive spice that you'll probably never use again, or try to figure out which lettuce is arugula. In other words, it's a cookbook for real people who have budgets and appetites.
She covers standard, expected genres: Entrees, casseroles, sandwiches, salads, etc. Some of the meals are hearty meals like beef stew or hot sandwiches, while others are lighter fare such as salads. You'll find recipes for your husband's poker night as well as your lady's club meeting. And the kids'll like them too. It's a cookbook for the whole family.
Next, the book ILLUSTRATES every step of the recipe. In most cases, the first picture shows you all the ingredients. She shows you how to cut an avacado, shows you how the beef in a certain recipe should look when it's cooked, shows you how to toast a sandwich roll in a pan. If you're a new cook, this would be an absolutely wonderful feature. Even if you're not a new cook, the photographs are nice. This book would be a lovely gift for a bride or a young person moving into a first apartment.
Finally, the book is just plain fun. Unlike most cookbooks, the author's "voice" comes through loud and clear. She's funny, sarcastic, and witty. She refers to her husband as Marlboro Man and her four children as "punks", but it's obvious that she's devoted to them.
What this book is not: It's not for dieters or people who are averse to using butter. Or cheese. Or beef. The author calls herself "The Pioneer Woman" because she lives on a working ranch. I imagine that she and her whole family do their fair share of physical labor taking care of the animals and the land. In terms of calories and fat, they can probably "afford" to eat those sandwiches with sliced cube steak and onions cooked in butter, served on buttered rolls. Did I mention the butter? I cannot eat like that on a regular basis, and I'd be willing to bet that your life is more like mine than hers! Still, don't let that hold you back. You will WANT to eat her recipes every day, but you can use them in moderation!
In closing, as I said earlier, BUY THIS BOOK. You will love it.
First, the author's recipes are simply delicious (and that is, of course, the main purpose of any cookbook). I've made about a dozen recipes from this cookbook, and every recipe -- yes, EVERY RECIPE -- has become a family favorite, and my husband clamors to see the meals again. Featuring plain, easy-to-find, not-overly-expensive ingredients such as chicken, cube steak, and potatoes, these recipes are things that you'll actually USE. You don't have to locate weird ingredients like ginger paste, or buy an expensive spice that you'll probably never use again, or try to figure out which lettuce is arugula. In other words, it's a cookbook for real people who have budgets and appetites.
She covers standard, expected genres: Entrees, casseroles, sandwiches, salads, etc. Some of the meals are hearty meals like beef stew or hot sandwiches, while others are lighter fare such as salads. You'll find recipes for your husband's poker night as well as your lady's club meeting. And the kids'll like them too. It's a cookbook for the whole family.
Next, the book ILLUSTRATES every step of the recipe. In most cases, the first picture shows you all the ingredients. She shows you how to cut an avacado, shows you how the beef in a certain recipe should look when it's cooked, shows you how to toast a sandwich roll in a pan. If you're a new cook, this would be an absolutely wonderful feature. Even if you're not a new cook, the photographs are nice. This book would be a lovely gift for a bride or a young person moving into a first apartment.
Finally, the book is just plain fun. Unlike most cookbooks, the author's "voice" comes through loud and clear. She's funny, sarcastic, and witty. She refers to her husband as Marlboro Man and her four children as "punks", but it's obvious that she's devoted to them.
What this book is not: It's not for dieters or people who are averse to using butter. Or cheese. Or beef. The author calls herself "The Pioneer Woman" because she lives on a working ranch. I imagine that she and her whole family do their fair share of physical labor taking care of the animals and the land. In terms of calories and fat, they can probably "afford" to eat those sandwiches with sliced cube steak and onions cooked in butter, served on buttered rolls. Did I mention the butter? I cannot eat like that on a regular basis, and I'd be willing to bet that your life is more like mine than hers! Still, don't let that hold you back. You will WANT to eat her recipes every day, but you can use them in moderation!
In closing, as I said earlier, BUY THIS BOOK. You will love it.
