The Pioneer Woman Cooks by Ree Drummond

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Cookbook Review:  

The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl by Ree Drummond

 

So this book has been out for some time now, but Meredith received this for a Christmas gift this year. She learned out this author from her blog. I was quite impressed with the book at first glance. I really like the layout of how they show step-by-step with photos. Great for a home cook who is wondering if they are doing it right.

But then as I began reading it, almost like a novel. Tells a story of how she arrived to writing the book and living on a ranch, but from a big city (L.A.). It is charming, romantic, funny  In each recipe it tells you a little back-story about the recipe and its origin, which I enjoy. Also the photography is great throughout the book as I can appreciate; another one of my hobbies. The book intertwines the authors adventure on the ranch, family, photography, and food.

This is a great book for a beginner or novice cook with some, little, or no skill. Easy to read and follow, non-complicated.

So Meredith tried out the Chicken Spaghetti Recipe. A classic.

She is very excited about trying more of the recipes throughout the book. You can find a great deal on this book here at Amazon.

Chicken Spaghetti

The "Pioneer Woman" is coming out with a new book soon in March called "The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier" You can pre-order now!

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So as many of you may know, I am a Chef by day. And I have hundreds of cookbooks. So I thought what would be better than share with you some incite on cookbooks and which ones I recommend you check out.

Most probably are looking for just some good recipes to try out, but for me it is more than just a recipe. I am looking for a cookbook that entertains, informs, inspires, and is unique. I can pull out the Betty Crocker's Cookbook for Meredith if I just wanted a recipe. No, for me I need more! Yes some of my cookbooks are more advanced in techniques, skill, and time required, but I want to learn about the recipe, its background, culture, history and why did an author decided to write this book and recipe to share with everyone.

So join with as as we travel through a variety of cookbooks and enjoy food along the way. I will be reviewing old and new books, and will guide you on where to find some of the hard-to-find or out-of-print books

Here are just a few on my shelf. Don't tell the wife, but it might be time for another home remodel project; built-in shelf's? I just keep outgrowing the bookshelfs

Here are a few places that I buy my cookbooks from. Use these link to help me support my addiction. I am always looking for the best deal for cookbooks as they are usually range in price from $30 to $100+ "List Price"

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