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The Pioneer Woman Cooks—Super Easy!: 120 Shortcut Recipes for Dinners, Desserts, and More
Fall in love with cooking again with classic family-friendly recipes made quick and easy from #1 New York Times bestselling author and Food Network favorite Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman.
With her family-friendly cooking and lifestyle brand ranging from a hit Food Network show to an eponymous magazine to a bestselling line of food and home products to restaurants and shops in her bustling small town—not to mention her blog, recently updated and going strong after 14 years—Ree Drummond remains totally in tune with what today’s families want to eat—and comfort, speed, and ease are on the menu!
In Ree’s new cookbook, with recipes that range from comfort classics to easy skillets to ready-in-minutes Tex Mex meals, readers can find whatever they need to suit their cooking schedule—today! Filled with funny anecdotes, delightful asides, and notes from Ree’s family about their favorite dishes, this book will both entertain and feed the whole family, from game-changing breakfasts to go-to dinners (not to mention simple snacks and doable desserts) that bring the family together—without having to spend hours in the kitchen. It’s just what the home cook ordered!
You’ll fall in love with this new crop of Ree’s recipes, including Butter Pecan French Toast Skillet, Buffalo Chicken “Tot”chos, White Lasagna Soup, Broccoli-Cheddar Stromboli (so great for kiddos!), and an entire section of Pastas and Grains, where you’ll find recipes for everything from One Pot Pasta to a colorful and fresh Hawaiian Shrimp Bowl. There are also easy skillet recipes, such as Pepperoni Fried Rice, Quick Chicken-Fried Steak, and ultra-tasty Chicken Curry in a Hurry . . . as well as assemble-in-the-baking-dish casseroles, throw-together sheet pan suppers, and delightful desserts such as Mug Cakes, Quick Coconut Cream Pie, and S’mores Brownie Bars that you’ll dream about! There’s something for everyone in this cookbook, and you’ll find yourself turning to the recipes time and time again.
With her family-friendly cooking and lifestyle brand ranging from a hit Food Network show to an eponymous magazine to a bestselling line of food and home products to restaurants and shops in her bustling small town—not to mention her blog, recently updated and going strong after 14 years—Ree Drummond remains totally in tune with what today’s families want to eat—and comfort, speed, and ease are on the menu!
In Ree’s new cookbook, with recipes that range from comfort classics to easy skillets to ready-in-minutes Tex Mex meals, readers can find whatever they need to suit their cooking schedule—today! Filled with funny anecdotes, delightful asides, and notes from Ree’s family about their favorite dishes, this book will both entertain and feed the whole family, from game-changing breakfasts to go-to dinners (not to mention simple snacks and doable desserts) that bring the family together—without having to spend hours in the kitchen. It’s just what the home cook ordered!
You’ll fall in love with this new crop of Ree’s recipes, including Butter Pecan French Toast Skillet, Buffalo Chicken “Tot”chos, White Lasagna Soup, Broccoli-Cheddar Stromboli (so great for kiddos!), and an entire section of Pastas and Grains, where you’ll find recipes for everything from One Pot Pasta to a colorful and fresh Hawaiian Shrimp Bowl. There are also easy skillet recipes, such as Pepperoni Fried Rice, Quick Chicken-Fried Steak, and ultra-tasty Chicken Curry in a Hurry . . . as well as assemble-in-the-baking-dish casseroles, throw-together sheet pan suppers, and delightful desserts such as Mug Cakes, Quick Coconut Cream Pie, and S’mores Brownie Bars that you’ll dream about! There’s something for everyone in this cookbook, and you’ll find yourself turning to the recipes time and time again.
384 pages, Hardcover
First published October 19, 2021
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About the author
Ree Drummond
49 books2,058 followersRee Drummond began blogging in 2006 and has built an award-winning website, where she shares recipes, showcases her photography, and documents her hilarious transition from city life to ranch wife. She is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling cookbook
The Pioneer Woman Cooks
. Ree lives on a working cattle ranch near Pawhuska, Oklahoma, with her husband, Ladd; their four kids; their beloved basset hound; and lots of other animals.
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October 22, 2021
4.5 stars
Odds are if you've watched the Food Network channel, you are familiar with Ree Drummond, aka The Pioneer Woman. She lives on a working ranch with her family and her recipes are basically comfort food type dishes. Not overly fancy meals, but they taste good, are relatively simple to prepare and should satisfy most eaters.
This cookbook contains 120 recipes and the chapters include Breakfast, Apps and Snacks, Salads, Soups and Stews, Pizza and Sandwiches, Pasta and Grains, Easy Skillets, Lovin' from the Oven, and Terrific Tex Mex. The thought behind the book is to include shortcuts here and there that should save you some time in the kitchen, but without sacrificing the quality of the food. The vast majority of ingredients listed in the book you should be able to find at a regular grocery store rather than a specialty shop. While the recipes give detailed instructions, it was disappointing that each recipe does not list the estimated time for prep as well as the cook time. That's pretty much a standard thing with most cookbooks listing it at the top of the page near the serving info.
By far the best thing about this cookbook is there are lots of photos. Each recipe has a photo of the dish and each step has a corresponding photo. I own around 50 cookbooks and it is extremely rare to get that many photos. Usually you're lucky if you get more than 2 photos per chapter.
The recipes don't seem super complicated to make and therefore cooks of any skill level shouldn't have too much difficulty making the different dishes. I was impressed that there was a decent variety of recipes. I've been in a bit of a cooking rut lately, making the same dishes over and over, and this book inspired me to branch out and give some of her recipes a whirl.
Thank you to William Morrow for providing me with a copy! All thoughts expressed are my honest opinion.
Odds are if you've watched the Food Network channel, you are familiar with Ree Drummond, aka The Pioneer Woman. She lives on a working ranch with her family and her recipes are basically comfort food type dishes. Not overly fancy meals, but they taste good, are relatively simple to prepare and should satisfy most eaters.
This cookbook contains 120 recipes and the chapters include Breakfast, Apps and Snacks, Salads, Soups and Stews, Pizza and Sandwiches, Pasta and Grains, Easy Skillets, Lovin' from the Oven, and Terrific Tex Mex. The thought behind the book is to include shortcuts here and there that should save you some time in the kitchen, but without sacrificing the quality of the food. The vast majority of ingredients listed in the book you should be able to find at a regular grocery store rather than a specialty shop. While the recipes give detailed instructions, it was disappointing that each recipe does not list the estimated time for prep as well as the cook time. That's pretty much a standard thing with most cookbooks listing it at the top of the page near the serving info.
By far the best thing about this cookbook is there are lots of photos. Each recipe has a photo of the dish and each step has a corresponding photo. I own around 50 cookbooks and it is extremely rare to get that many photos. Usually you're lucky if you get more than 2 photos per chapter.
The recipes don't seem super complicated to make and therefore cooks of any skill level shouldn't have too much difficulty making the different dishes. I was impressed that there was a decent variety of recipes. I've been in a bit of a cooking rut lately, making the same dishes over and over, and this book inspired me to branch out and give some of her recipes a whirl.
Thank you to William Morrow for providing me with a copy! All thoughts expressed are my honest opinion.
November 15, 2021
This is my favorite cookbook by Ree to date. It has so many great recipes and all the photos are so much help. I can't get over the easy fun recipes and easily accessible ingredients.
I HIGHLY recommend this cookbook, you are going to enjoy all the family photos to. My the kids have sure grown up.
I HIGHLY recommend this cookbook, you are going to enjoy all the family photos to. My the kids have sure grown up.
November 12, 2021
Confession time… This is the first cookbook that I have read and gone through by Ree Drummond. I also have never watched any of her cooking shows (or anyone else’s for that matter, considering that I rarely ever watch TV). I have however, heard plenty about Ree Drummond and her Pioneer Woman cooking show and magazine. 🍳
I did enjoy this cookbook, although as with any other cookbook that I purchase or read there were only about two or three recipes that I would actually make. I’m not sure that these recipes were “super easy”, as the title of the cookbook claimed.
The presentation of the meals and deserts were beautiful, and I did become increasingly hungry while going through this book. Oh, what I wouldn’t do to have the meals already prepared for me by Ree Drummond- now that would be a real treat! 😋
I do recommend this cookbook to others, and I plan on going through some of Drummond’s previous books for more recipes.
I did enjoy this cookbook, although as with any other cookbook that I purchase or read there were only about two or three recipes that I would actually make. I’m not sure that these recipes were “super easy”, as the title of the cookbook claimed.
The presentation of the meals and deserts were beautiful, and I did become increasingly hungry while going through this book. Oh, what I wouldn’t do to have the meals already prepared for me by Ree Drummond- now that would be a real treat! 😋
I do recommend this cookbook to others, and I plan on going through some of Drummond’s previous books for more recipes.
November 15, 2021
I feel bad rating a Pioneer Woman cookbook with only 2 stars, but I just didn't like this one. I felt like her earlier cookbooks focused on more from-scratch cooking and this one focused on a lot of pre-made, convenience ingredients. I think anyone who cooks regularly knows that from-scratch is not always time consuming and can be just as fast (and taste better) as most convenience foods. There were like 2 recipes I want to try, but usually with her cookbooks there are several I want to try. I personally wouldn't recommend this one.
August 15, 2023
voting rights, running water, electrical appliances, the absence of the plague... my money is on any pioneer woman being able to nail a pie in a non-stick pan! super easily!!!
November 23, 2021
Ree. Ree. You've put me in a quandry.
My main reponse after reading through her shortcut recipes is bitter disappointment. Cool-Whip? Bisquick? Ramen Noodles? Instant Pudding? Cream-of-whatever soups? Bleep-ing Fish sticks? :: groan ::
Dang, girl. No.
Just. No.
The food looks delicious. But this is how-to-add-dangerous, unhealthy ultra-processed food to your diet. Fried pasta?!!? And there I go, screeching like a food crank. The thing to swish around your brain — a palate cleanser — after this "Betty Crocker reimagined" cookbook is Robert Lustig's book Metabolical ("it's not the food itself that is bad, it is what has been done to it.")
I have Ree's first cookbook. When I am looking online for a recipe, I gravitate towards Pioneer Woman. Two of her recipes, steak bites and Asian Noodle Salad, are staples of my weekly menu. Ree's lost weight this year and looks fabulous. I double-dog guarantee you it wasn't by these recipes. Ree is winsome. Ree is lovely. But this latest cookbook?
Walk on by...
My main reponse after reading through her shortcut recipes is bitter disappointment. Cool-Whip? Bisquick? Ramen Noodles? Instant Pudding? Cream-of-whatever soups? Bleep-ing Fish sticks? :: groan ::
Dang, girl. No.
Just. No.
The food looks delicious. But this is how-to-add-dangerous, unhealthy ultra-processed food to your diet. Fried pasta?!!? And there I go, screeching like a food crank. The thing to swish around your brain — a palate cleanser — after this "Betty Crocker reimagined" cookbook is Robert Lustig's book Metabolical ("it's not the food itself that is bad, it is what has been done to it.")
I have Ree's first cookbook. When I am looking online for a recipe, I gravitate towards Pioneer Woman. Two of her recipes, steak bites and Asian Noodle Salad, are staples of my weekly menu. Ree's lost weight this year and looks fabulous. I double-dog guarantee you it wasn't by these recipes. Ree is winsome. Ree is lovely. But this latest cookbook?
Walk on by...
January 29, 2022
I'm all for easy recipes, but some of these shortcuts made me cringe (Ramen noodles, Cream of whatever soup, etc.). On the other hand, some of the shortcuts weren't the overly processed, salty variety, like frozen sweet potato chunks or packaged gnocchi. The layout is beautiful with plenty of happy pictures of Ree Drummond and her family. I do plan to try some of the recipes in the hopes that they turn out as pretty as the photos in the book. Ha - doubt it.
December 30, 2021
I loved the layout of the cookbook! The step by step photos really take the guesswork out of the recipes. This is exactly as described- easy family recipes. It’s a little too heavy on processed foods for my tastes, but will make for easy weeknight meals.
September 16, 2022
We got this one for Emilia for her birthday this year. We're big fans of reading recipes aloud as a family at bedtime and we have now made it through this cookbook! We love Ree's recipes because they are friendly for this family and easy to make. Now that school is back in session we need all the super easy dinners.
January 23, 2023
So many quick, easy and yummy sounding recipes in this cookbook from The Pioneer Woman!
October 19, 2021
A cookbook born out of necessity and love, you’ll have the best time reading, using and eating from this glorious COOKBOOK!
Ree Drummond is no stranger to the kitchen or making cookbooks. Recent changes to family life brought about by COVID-19 quarantines caused her to reevaluate her approach to kitchen time and cooking. Shortcuts could be ok if the food doesn’t suffer and they result in more time spent with family.
Drummond provides pictures of her favorite “shortcut” items; canned and frozen products that are GOOD and can save lots of time when preparing recipes. She also suggests some hacks to save time, like using rotisserie chickens from the store when you need shredded chicken; all cooked & seasoned, ready to shred. There are others and seeing actual pictures of the products Ree uses will save lots of times for some folks.
Her time saving suggestions carry over to the recipes themselves. Not nearly so many bowls and vessels are used and more tho’t is given to single pot, casserole dish, bowls and the like and how that will impact cleanup and total time spent.
By far, my favorite part of this cookbook, (aside from the food), is the sheer number of pictures. Every recipe has a pictorial guide of the various steps and a finished product. You can read the recipe, follow the steps, check the pictures and know if you’re doing all right along the way rather than ending up unhappy at the end of the cooking process.
If you’re an health officionado, this book might rankle a bit. There aren’t any DV’s for anything. This is down home on the ranch cooking, comfort food, casseroles, full flavor, butter bearing, whipped cream topped, eewey, gooey and delicious eating.
Besides being full of great culinary photography, Ree has included updates on all her family members and used them throughout the book as assistants and provides pictures that tell their individual stories. It’s like you get a family album inside the cookbook. Fans will be in Pioneer Woman heaven.
Without a doubt, this cookbook can be used by beginner and seasoned cooks alike and will make a terrific gift for the holiday season or any reason📚
Ree Drummond is no stranger to the kitchen or making cookbooks. Recent changes to family life brought about by COVID-19 quarantines caused her to reevaluate her approach to kitchen time and cooking. Shortcuts could be ok if the food doesn’t suffer and they result in more time spent with family.
Drummond provides pictures of her favorite “shortcut” items; canned and frozen products that are GOOD and can save lots of time when preparing recipes. She also suggests some hacks to save time, like using rotisserie chickens from the store when you need shredded chicken; all cooked & seasoned, ready to shred. There are others and seeing actual pictures of the products Ree uses will save lots of times for some folks.
Her time saving suggestions carry over to the recipes themselves. Not nearly so many bowls and vessels are used and more tho’t is given to single pot, casserole dish, bowls and the like and how that will impact cleanup and total time spent.
By far, my favorite part of this cookbook, (aside from the food), is the sheer number of pictures. Every recipe has a pictorial guide of the various steps and a finished product. You can read the recipe, follow the steps, check the pictures and know if you’re doing all right along the way rather than ending up unhappy at the end of the cooking process.
If you’re an health officionado, this book might rankle a bit. There aren’t any DV’s for anything. This is down home on the ranch cooking, comfort food, casseroles, full flavor, butter bearing, whipped cream topped, eewey, gooey and delicious eating.
Besides being full of great culinary photography, Ree has included updates on all her family members and used them throughout the book as assistants and provides pictures that tell their individual stories. It’s like you get a family album inside the cookbook. Fans will be in Pioneer Woman heaven.
Without a doubt, this cookbook can be used by beginner and seasoned cooks alike and will make a terrific gift for the holiday season or any reason📚
January 1, 2022
I am a scratch cook. My kitchen is full of healthy ingredients to make real food recipes. Things you will not find in my pantry include processed cheese, baking mix, canned soup or Cool Whip.
HOWEVER…
Everything has its place.
When we go to the beach and take the kids, the spouses, the grandkids…that makes 15 people. Does anybody go to the beach to cook? Not me.
The recipes in Super Easy are shortcut cooking that will please six growing grandsons who are always looking for something to eat and except for the 3 year old, easy enough for the boys to assemble and cook themselves. There are fast food type meals I think will delight even our picky 2 year old princess. The Pioneer Woman Cooks Super Easy is going to be the cookbook that we love at the beach.
I will be good again when we get home 😊
HOWEVER…
Everything has its place.
When we go to the beach and take the kids, the spouses, the grandkids…that makes 15 people. Does anybody go to the beach to cook? Not me.
The recipes in Super Easy are shortcut cooking that will please six growing grandsons who are always looking for something to eat and except for the 3 year old, easy enough for the boys to assemble and cook themselves. There are fast food type meals I think will delight even our picky 2 year old princess. The Pioneer Woman Cooks Super Easy is going to be the cookbook that we love at the beach.
I will be good again when we get home 😊
November 29, 2021
Who here loves to eat but struggles with the time to cook?!? I know I can’t be the only one and I know it’s going to get way worse when the twins are born. I was so excited to receive The Pioneer Woman Cooks- Super Easy!
This book is packed full of 120 different recipes that will fit their cooking schedule today! Breakfast, dinners, snacks, and deserts are included and everything is quick and simple!
Of course, in normal Ree fashion, there is a ton of beautiful pictures included. Each recipe had a photo of the dish and each step has a corresponding photo! It makes Ree’s recipes so easy to follow along!
I really like this cookbook!
Thank you to @williammorrowbooks for providing me with a copy.
October 26, 2021
Ree Drummond's latest cookbook full of easy recipes that use uncomplicated ingredients. Most ingredients will be in the kitchen pantry, like Bisquick, canned tomatoes, soups and beans, cake mixes, and frozen vegetables.
Each recipe has lots of nice colour photos, and is easy to follow, and includes a little blurb from Ree.
I will definitely try some of these recipe ideas, especially the Dalgona coffee and a bunch of the pasta ideas. Some recipes are a little too "processed" for my liking but I can see their appeal.
Edit: Just tried her home made version of Hamburger Helper and it was delicious.
Each recipe has lots of nice colour photos, and is easy to follow, and includes a little blurb from Ree.
I will definitely try some of these recipe ideas, especially the Dalgona coffee and a bunch of the pasta ideas. Some recipes are a little too "processed" for my liking but I can see their appeal.
Edit: Just tried her home made version of Hamburger Helper and it was delicious.
December 27, 2021
My response to this new cookbook from the Pioneer Woman was very similar to how I feel about her previous ones - there are some recipes I read and am excited to try, and generally about the same number of recipes that I skim and move past.
I continue to appreciate the step-by-step instructions, each step with a picture, and always enjoy the little vignettes and anecdotes she includes as the pages turn.
I continue to appreciate the step-by-step instructions, each step with a picture, and always enjoy the little vignettes and anecdotes she includes as the pages turn.
November 1, 2021
This is my new favorite cookbook from PW. The recipes have great shortcuts when you're needing dinner in a hurry. Especially love the 11-can soup!
December 7, 2021
Love cooking from her cook books
May 25, 2024
A great cookbook with simple + fun recipes, divided into 10 sections.
My favorites to highlight:
Mexican Frittata (and leftover frittata sandwich!)
Classic Stromboli
Hawaiian Shrimp Bowls
Chicken Curry in a Hurry
Meaty Lazy Chiles Rellenos
My favorites to highlight:
Mexican Frittata (and leftover frittata sandwich!)
Classic Stromboli
Hawaiian Shrimp Bowls
Chicken Curry in a Hurry
Meaty Lazy Chiles Rellenos
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June 9, 2023I’m calling this a season of life cookbook that I picked up off the shelf of the library. Quick! Drew me in.
We did fully make the s’mores brownies for a school bake sale (made with brownie mix from Costco) and they sold out. Everything else in here looked pretty…bad.
We did fully make the s’mores brownies for a school bake sale (made with brownie mix from Costco) and they sold out. Everything else in here looked pretty…bad.
November 30, 2025
I was gifted this because I wouldn’t purposely buy something from plantation women. That being said, my favorite recipe here is the Teriyaki Chicken Sheet Pan Supper. Just basically baptize your veggies in teriyaki sauce. If you can ignore the insane sodium content, it slaps so hard.
January 1, 2024
I don't usually read cookbooks cover to cover, but this one I did. Beautiful pictures, funny stories, delicious sounding recipes. I'm going to start cooking out of this book this week!
October 22, 2022
I think this is my favorite cookbook by Ree so far!!! Always love the beautiful pictures and easy to follow along recipes. ❤️❤️
January 12, 2022
I’ve never read a cookbook from cover to cover, but while quarantined, I had the time to do it. It’s a wonderful collection of recipes made easy. While I’m not as busy as I used to be (now an empty-nester) I still find it hard to consume my time into making recipes that take forever. I’m really excited to get back into the kitchen and try these. I’m even thinking of challenging myself to try every recipe (120, with some optional ways to switch them up). I’ve never made a scone, so that’s my first pick. Then, the mug omelets sound yummy and easy! For an appetizer, the taquitos or Brie bites will be fun to try. The soups all sound delicious….especially this time of year! While I’ve always wanted a chicken barbecue pizza recipe, I think my first dinner option will be the chicken curry in a hurry. Ree Drummond has a cute sense of humor that made this a fun read. I recommend it even before using it the kitchen.
December 12, 2022
I checked out several cookbooks from the library last week and this is by far my favorite! If you are a fancier chef or like to take more time in the kitchen, this might not be the book for you. But if you like to learn shortcuts, this one is great. It's laid out in a casual style, with lots of pictures, and very personal, she makes you feel like she is a friend she wrote to.
February 17, 2024
The recipes are good, I only make a few adjustments here and there to give my “touch” to each recipe. What I did notice, is for being super easy, these ingredients aren’t always on hand in our home, which may be a different experience for others; just inconvenient for us. But all around, really great repeat recipes from this book we now rotate at home.
October 27, 2021
I love these cookbooks so much. I can't resist them. The recipes are fun and easy in this edition. I have several pages marked, ready to try. The pictures of the food are tantalizing, and the recipes are easy to follow with lots of pictures in the directions, as well.
February 11, 2023
So many good and realistic recipes. I especially liked the mason jar salad dressing recipes.
Reread Review: I checked this book out thinking I hadn't read it. Fun to look back and re-read it a couple of years later.
Reread Review: I checked this book out thinking I hadn't read it. Fun to look back and re-read it a couple of years later.
June 22, 2023
Beautiful book but ran into issues with the recipes. For example, made the chicken fried steak fingers and the breading didn’t stay on. This is because she skips the step of dipping in flour and egg - sometimes you just can’t take shortcuts.
March 16, 2022
Not very easy. Least fav Ree book
April 23, 2022
Quintessential Pioneer Woman. I love all the pictures (and seeing how her kids have grown up!!), and all the recipes. Can’t wait to try many of them!
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