A flaky and tender pie crust recipe that uses both Crisco and Butter from The Pioneer Woman and a signed cookbook giveaway!
I’d like to tell you a little story about two bloggers. Two bloggers who sat down at their respective computers 7 years ago and started their blogs. Two bloggers who love their dogs very much and both happen to have four kids.
One blogger lives in the country. She has a little ranch in the middle of Oklahoma and likes to take pictures of her horses and cows. Over the past 7 years she has worked so hard and has built an entire empire out of her little blog. She has written something like 300 books (ok slight exaggeration), has her own awesome tv show on The Food Network, has an enormous fan base, and pretty much has become the Oprah of the blogging world. She somehow manages to be a great mom to 4 kids, work on the ranch, homeschool her children and keep up with 5 different and very entertaining sections of her blog. Many of you know and love her as The Pioneer Woman.
The other blogger would be me. And, well. Hmmmm. Let’s move on.
Truly though, if Ree wasn’t so nice it would be pretty easy to dislike her. Good thing she’s about as nice and real as they come. And she has more talent in her pinkie toe than most people have in their entire body. Talented nice people are the best kind.
So, you may have heard that Ree has a new cookbook out? Her newest book The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays is a book you will totally want in your cookbook collection! Broken out by holiday, this cookbook is as much a resource as it is an entertaining book to read and look through and enjoy.
In true Pioneer Woman fashion, each recipe (140 in all!) features step by step photo instructions. Beginner cooks and experienced cooks alike will appreciate all the detail and thought that has gone into Ree’s newest book!
As much as I love how solid all of the recipes are in this book, my favorite part may just be…
…all the wonderful photos and stories scattered throughout of life on the ranch, Ree’s family and of course, her dogs!
Ree has kindly offered to give away THREE signed copies of her newest cookbook to 3 lucky Dine & Dish readers! How sweet is that? To enter the giveaway, see below the recipe of Ree’s Perfect Pie Crust to enter. If you know someone who LOVES The Pioneer Woman, think of how cool it would be to show up with a signed copy as a gift for them this holiday season!
And heck, if you want to go ahead and buy the book, you can do so on Amazon today!
First, the recipe… as you know, I’m pie crust challenged. I followed the instructions in Ree’s book exactly and came out with the most flaky, tender, easy to work with pie crust, ever! Wait until I share the gorgeous pie I made in this baked shell… I’ll share it next week! Enjoy the recipe and good luck on the giveaway!
The Pioneer Woman Perfect Pie Crust Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup vegetable shortening cut into small pieces
- 3/4 cup butter cut into small pieces
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon distilled white vinegar
- 5 Tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Combine the flour, salt, shortening and butter in a large bowl.
- Using a pastry cutter, gradually work it all together until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Beat the egg with a fork and add it to the mixture along with the vinegar.
- Add the cold water.
- Stir it all together until it comes together, adding another tablespoon or two of water if it needs the moisture.
- Form the mixture into 2 balls and wrap them in individual plastic bags. Seal them and place them in the freezer. Remove them from the freezer 30 minutes before you are ready to use them.
Disclosure: I received a signed copy of this cookbook to preform my review. All opinions expressed are my own.
Disclosure: This blog post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.
Amy @ The Nifty Foodie says
Oh, don’t be so humble. 🙂 Your blog is amazing! YOU are amazing! 🙂
Kristen says
And you are amazing too! Thanks for being so sweet 🙂
Terri says
Ree’s life and experiences are what makes her blog so interesting, just as your life and experiences make your blog interesting! You, too, are an incredible, wife, mother & friend.
Kristen says
Thanks Terri 🙂
Sara | Simply Happenstance says
Agree with all of the above comments, Kristen! Your blog is amazing! So glad to have found it months ago! Nicole and I are so thankful for your support & encouragement! You’re amazing… an inspiration to so many! xoxo
shannon {gidgets bookworms} says
Your awesome also, and have a wonderful blog. In all honesty I read yours more then Pioneer Womans 🙂 and I’m not just saying that because we are practically neighbors and still need to go to the awesome park sometime!
camille says
The Oprah of the foodblogging world, indeed – in the same way that I don’t feel like I could hang out with Oprah (not that I’d be trying to) if I found myself in her neck of the woods. So that’s one place where you’ve got her beat.
Kristen says
You just made my day 😉 Thanks Camille 🙂
Leslie Kiley says
I love all of her recipes. Every one I have tried has come out perfectly. I have added lots to our family favorites! I would really love having her book with her signature on it!
jamie says
I love her chicken spaghetti! Its a go-to recipe at my house!
Melissa @ My Recent Favorite books says
Your blog is amazing! =)
Thanks for the chance to win this great cookbook!
Starla Bates says
I agree with the first comment, YOU are awesome and so is your blog. Remember that ! 😉
xo!
Natalie @ Cooking for My Kids says
Very sweet blog post, Kristen. I still remember when you told me that you were friends with Ree. I was kind of awe-struck. Then, I realized that I am friends with YOU, and that made me a little awe-struck, too. 🙂
Carla says
Love, love, love!!!!
Diana B says
Just found your blog and I’m lovin’ it. I’ll be back ! ! !
Shelby W says
Im a huge pioneer woman fan, but I cannot wait to explore your site!
Melinda says
Ree is right! Your FB page is amazing. I’m so making the Chipotle Burritos!!!!
Tammy Poole says
Love the Pioneer Woman because she is very real. And her sense of humor cracks me up!
Jane R. says
I love your cooking show on The Food Network and can’t wait to check out the blog and the cookbook!
Gina Rand says
I can’t wait to get this cookbook! Love. Love,Love your cookbooks!
Shawna says
My boys love everything I’ve ever made from her cookbooks and blog. I’m so excited to have them try some of yours. So happy I found your blog.
Shawna says
My boys love anything and everything I make from Pioneer Woman. To the point that they ask for her food. I’m so excited to try some of your recipes. I love cooking blogs and your is great and you are an amazing writer.
Linda McFall says
Hw fun is this!! Such a great blog and now a chance to receive Miss Ree’s book. With the holi. days upon us, we cn all use some inspiration to bring some new recipes in to mix with tradition.
Dorthy says
The cookbook would make a wonderful Christmas Gift.
Jane R says
Can never get enough new exciting recipes to share!
Carol W says
We Love her cinnamon rolls!
EvelynH in NYC says
Great giveaway. Thanks for a chance to win.
Maria Johnson says
This would be awesome to win!!!
Suzan says
I’d love this book for myself but would be a great gift for my mama for Christmas! Thank you!
Cindy Weatherford says
Would love to win! I love cookbooks 🙂
Dennyse G says
Love her food … Can’t wait to get her book for Christmas , yes that’s one if the gifts I asked Santa For
Jennifer Baker says
I’m a southern girl and love southern cooking!
purplemidnight says
I have her first cookbook. Would love to add this to my collection!
Lauren cook says
My kids and I love watching the show and have made some of your recipes and my four year old loves the pizza burgers!!!
Rebekah Fancher says
I need this book!!!! I love the pioneer woman!
Savannah says
My mother and I love The Pioneer Woman and her recipes. We faithfully watch her show every Saturday morning!
amber says
I love Ree Drummond’s recipes!! I’m glad she pointed me in the direction of your website! Always looking for new ideas!
Teresa Steklac says
I love following the Pioneer Woman I would love to win a copy of her new cookbook!
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Julie Hinson says
LOVE!!!!
Becky R says
Love Ree and all her recipes, yumm!!
Marilyn says
Love Ree and her down home cooking
Kathy says
I would love to win Ree’s cookbook. She is amazing!
Jen says
Thankful for the two bloggers that started many years ago:)
Dian Miller says
I would love a SIGNED copy of Pioneer Woman;s new cookbook.
Claire C says
Not sure if this is what I should be doing, but Ihope I’m entering the contest! 🙂 I love Pioneer Woman and would LOVE to have her cookbook!
kami says
I adore Ree! I live in the middle of nowhere in West Michigan and like to think I am my own version of “The pioneer woman” ha!
Teresa cline says
I want to be just like Ree when I grow up!
Elizabeth Brown says
i love watching the pioneer woman shows
Amy H says
My dear friend, Carley would love a signed copy! Pioneer woman is her kindred spirit. It must be the hair. She provides daily inspiration for her and would mean the world to her to receive a signed copy from her idol.
Sara Kocourek says
Being a major carb girl, it’s had to decide between the perfect potato soup and the bow tie chicken Alfredo. Both are sooooo Delish!!! 🙂
Gladys Wuollet says
What a wonderful giveaway! I would love to have one of these wonderful cookbooks! Ree’s recipes are so delicious and everyone loves them! Perfect for a Christmas gift!! Good luck to all!
Hope says
Love the Pioneer Woman, and so happy I was directed to your site! Also fabulous!!
Alisha Lensch says
Pick me, pick me! I just love Ree’s cookbooks, and definitely need this for my collection…would be awesome to have for my birthday on Monday! 😉
Nancy S says
I just love the Pioneer Woman! Her recipes are easy and oh so tasty.
Jami says
I LOVE her recipes. I also like to see how she uses the seasons and holidays as inspiration.
Barbara Marona says
Would love one of these for my daughter. She loves your recipes.
Pam says
I love to bake and would love to have this book.
Bethany Tatro says
I would love a copy of her cookbook!
JosieK says
Great photos..and now I just want Pie Crust for breakfast!! Thanks for the chance to win The Pioneer Woman’s latest book!! Good Luck Everyone! xo
Ashley says
I love cook books and this would be a great addition to my collection!
Cheryl G says
Ree reminds me of a good friend of mine who is also a great cook. We record the program, my husband and I watch them together and try almost all of the recipes.
AndreaR says
It’s my bday on the 24 th! I’d love a signed copy! It’s been on my wish list!!
Samantha G says
Really hoping this is how to enter the contest! I love PW! My best friend decided a couple of years back that she would teach herself to cook, and did so through the help of Ree’s blog! My personal favorite? Shrimp Penne a la Punka** Betsy! Yum! Again, hope this is what we’re supposed to do 😛
Susie says
Would love to win this book!
Julie Rodely says
I would be honored to win Ree ‘s amazing new cookbook!
Krista Rill says
I just love how this beautiful recipe book has step by step and pics. Makes cooking/bakin so much nicer.
I would loveeeeeee to win one of this books!!!
Krista
Allison says
Love TPW and her recipes!!-
Lisa Smith says
I love all Ree’s cookbooks and would really be excited to win this one!!
Jennifer says
I would so, so, so LOVE to win one of her cookbooks! She is an amazing cook, mother, photographer, and blogger!!! 🙂
Janie Adams Strand says
I love reading Pioneer Woman’s recipes, and I love watching her show! This would be my first cookbook of hers, if I win!
Robin Kester says
Would love to win this book, enjoy her show!
Mary Alice says
I would be so delighted to be a new owner of Dee’s cookbook. Awesome cooking by an awesome lady.
Sarah says
Love her show and her recipes!
Barb Noble says
Thanks for the giveaway! The cookbook is beautiful! You and Ree are great inspirations in the kitchen!
RICHARD DAHL says
i would really like to win ree`s new cookbook ,so i could try my hand at cooking.
heather marie says
I love Ree and all of her recipes. I have them all! As a chef myself, with my own catering business, this book would get used often. Flour and butter stains on every page!
Rebeca Henderson says
Love love love The Pioneer Woman. One of my favorite things of Saturday mornings. Would love to have this book!!
Dorian says
I would love to win one of these great cookbooks!
Yasmine corona says
I LOVE that she puts a step by step with pictures in this book . Sometimes When following a recipe, I’m like….. is that supposed to look like that? With her book I don’t have to wonder 🙂 I would love a copy.
Christi says
would love to try these recipes!!
Jennifer Janet says
Hope I win!!
Cindy says
This book is great. I love I have three of her cookbooks. I wrote food network after her first few shows after she wasn’t on for awhile asking why she was gone.
she was ton only one good show that didn’t center everything she cooked on fish thank god. they wrote me to let me know she would be back. Love he show and family.
Cindy says
sorry for some missed hit keys!
Debbie says
I need all the help I can get when it comes to cooking!
Heather Wells says
I would love to win this cookbook, I love all if Ree’s recipes!
Michelle O'Dell says
I started watching your show on Food Network a long time ago and haven’t missed one episode!!! I love all your values and family time you share with all of us in tv land!
Thank you for all you do for us!
I would love to win one of your cookbooks to share with my children who loves to cook with me!
Alicia Tinsley says
I love the holidays!! I would love to have the cookbook!! 🙂
amy bleich says
Oh just in time for Christmas – I could wrap it up yo me from hubby and then I wouldn’t have to return any gifts!!
Denise Ahonen says
Winning a The Pioneer Woman’s A Year of Holidays cookbook would make our holidays very special because I could prepare some of her recipes for guests & family to enjoy!
Deborah Cooper says
I want to win one so much so my grandson and I have lots more recipes to explore, cook and most of all taste.
Martine says
Have printed and will now try the pastry recipe…my mom has always made the best pastry form scratch…perhaps this will surprise her. I LOVE REE…would love to meet her someday. She’s an inspiration.
Veronica Sexton says
I can’t wait to try the Carmel apple pie!!!
Lynette says
Would love a copy of her book.
Mary Jane says
Just love your recipes.. Watch your shows and enjoy seeing the family.
Wanted to tell you that I purchased your book called Charlie for my grandson to read. Really did enjoy it and looking forward the other one coming out.
Thanks.
Karen Snedden says
Love both of your sites, thank you for doing this!
Kaila Jimenez says
I’d love to win especially since I purchased a book on Amazon.com and the supplier doesn’t know where the book is :/ I may need to get a refund, but worst, not having the book to use for Thanksgiving 🙁
Terry Butler says
Would love this cookbook, I watch Ree’s show every week!!!
Rita morehead says
Would be perfect for the holidays!
Tonya Baker says
I just got introduced to Ree late last month and I have already started making her recipes! I would love this book!! Thanks!!
Debbie Queen says
I would love to win one of these books. I watch Pioneer Woman all the time. Just love her and her recipes.
Carley Star says
Pioneer Woman is becoming one of my favorite cooking shows! I love all of her cookbooks and would love this one too!
Helen H. says
Thanks for the opportunity. Your blog is also great!
Susan Saucy says
I have all of Ree’s books including her childrens books….I would love to win this cookbook!
Mary Ellen Petricca says
Would love Ree’s cookbook!
Caron says
I love REE!!!
BBecnel says
Would love to have a book! My husband says I think I’m a Pioneer Woman because I love to try her recipes !
Cathi scamara says
I am obsessed with Ree! Make her recipes all the time, would love to try the recipes in this book!
Debbie Ward says
Please pick me…I would love to give this cookbook to my sweet daughter-in-law for Christmas…we both love Ree!!
Gloria says
Love Ree!!….and her recipes.
Nancy Smith says
I would love to win a copy of Ree Drummonds’ new cookbook. Thanks for the chance to win.
Marlene Branca says
I love Ree. I’ve read all her books but this one.
Ruth Gibson says
Love her books!!!
Diane Bolthouse says
I would love to add Reed’s new cookbook to my collection!
jana cullen says
I have my DVR to take all of her shows. I would love to have a copy of her book!
Thanks
Jana
Jasmene says
I would love this for the holidays! Thanks for the giveaway.
nicole says
Loved meeting Tee last year at her Children’s book signing. I would love a copy of her new cookbook!
nicole says
Darn autocorrect! Ree!
Chloe H. says
Would love the pioneer woman’s new book!
Wendy Ragar says
I love her! Would love to have this!
Catherine (Cathy) Catt says
I sure need this cookbook before Thanksgiving! Hosting for 27 people….oh my, how did that happen! Love my family, hopefully they all get something to eat! Ha
Linda j Carlson says
Oh I would love to get this cookbook. I love everything about your family photos. Your cookbook has inspired so much to get off my tush and and start making wonderful food in the kitchen.
Honey says
I dearly love the Pioneer Woman….would love to have this to complete my cookbook set
Pearl says
The first blog I started to follow. Was the Pioneer Woman. Would love her cookbook!
Krislette Smeets says
I tried the pie crust recipe, amazing! Love me some pioneer woman on Saturday mornings on TV!
Krislette Smeets says
Loved the pie crust recipe and pioneer woman on Saturday mornings!
Jennifer F. says
I love Ree’s recipes and it would be fabulous to win her new book! 🙂
Cindi Bickford says
So love Ree’s website and love yours. Thank you so much for this. Someday I hope to meet both of you.
Amber F. says
I would be THRILLED to win one of these cookbooks!!
Amber F. says
I would be THRILLED to win one of her new cookbooks!!
Amber F says
I would be THRILLED to win one of her new cookbooks!!!
Debbie says
Would love to win one of Ree’s books!
Debbie says
Would love to win one of these cookbooks!!!
JoAnn Van Anrooy says
Love your website, and would love to win Ree’s cookbook
Melissa C. says
This pie crust recipe is a helpful and this whole book looks like an amazing resource!
Sherri says
Can’t wait to try the pie crust using vinegar! That’s Awesome!
Kristi P says
It makes me want to live in my kitchen – tortilla soup on a cold day!
kat-in-texas says
I want this cookbook, please….and your boots!!! 🙂
Char Scott says
Can’t wait to try the recipe. Would love to win a copy of Reed’s book for my daughter, she loves to cook!
Anacani medina says
Every time I make something from her 2nd cookbook I get tons of compliments:)
Amy Kelsey says
I love the pioneer woman. It would be so great to win her new book!
Peggy M says
I’ve asked for Ree’s cookbook for Christmas. If I were to win I’d give one to my daughter.
Maureen jasso says
I will try the pie crust. Thanks.
Jill L. says
Love her recipes!
Yvette says
The pie crust recipe sounds wonderfully simple and uncomplicated. 🙂
Jodi bush says
Ohhh how I would love to win Ree’s cookbook. 🙂
Donna says
Great blog site so excited to join you in your journey. I’ve been a Ree fan for many years and am looking forward to her visit to St. Louis next week!!!
Donna G says
Love Ree and her cooking. have other two books, need this one.
Amy Headden says
I must have this to add to my Ree collection 🙂
Brianna says
Love Ree so much, her recipes speak to me and my family. Would love a copy.
Wendy says
Wish Ree would come back to KC and talk about her new cookbook!
Linda says
I am a qvc foodie and recommended The Pioneer woman appear on the Sunday in the kitchen show…..it finally happened and it was so nice to see that…….thank you Ree and Qvc I haven’t purchased this book yet still waiting with my fingers crossed……
Nancy says
I love your program and the amazing things you cook. I would love to win your cook book —–Nancy
Maureen says
I would love to have one from Re
Nutmeg Nanny says
I love the photo instructions within the book 🙂 so nice and helpful!
Amanda says
How long do these last in the freezer? Wanting to make this for Thanksgiving pies and want to try to make these over the weekend so I can be ahead of the game.
Kristen says
I’m so sorry for the delay. They can be frozen up to 3 months! You should be good!
Lois says
I love her recipes, and by the way her show really inspires me.
Nancy McDowell says
Would love to add to my collection!
Alison says
Love Love Love her receipes!!! Easy step by step following and they even make you laugh sometimes!
Shirley says
Luv the Pioneer woman as I have every one of her cooking episodes on my dvr and would luv to win one of her cookbooks. as it would be the best Christmas gift.
Jenny says
I LOVE the Pioneer Woman, I would love to add this cookbook to my collection!
Mary Frost says
I would be honored to win Ree’s new cookbook!!
Tamara says
Ree is fabulous and a total inspiration to moms everywhere!
Jamila Vrba says
I would love to put this cookbook to wonderful use in my home!!!’
Christina says
THis city girl moved out to Montana to live on a ranch recently. Would love to have a Pioneer Woman cookbook to please these hungry cowboys!
Megan says
Was so bummed that Ree came to LA when my daughter had a cheerleading performance 🙁 For months, I was planning to meet her and thank her for all the lovely recipes she has brought to our dinner table!
Terri Guthrie says
Can’t wait to try this pie crust.