Innholdsfortegnelse for Fall 2021 i Pioneer Woman

Wow, what happened to June, July and August?! I blinked and here we are, on the brink of fall! As fast as it seemed to fly by, I had a really wonderful summer. The kids were home a lot, for Fourth of July and other celebrations; we moved Jamar to college so he could start summer football practice; and to top things off, Ladd and I got to take a weeklong vacation to Vail, CO, in July…just the two of us! While we have traveled together through the years for quick work trips, he and I hadn’t been on a vacation alone since 2002—before Bryce was born! We had the best time hiking, walking around town, eating great meals and having zero schedule, and while we did miss having the…

Elizabeth Leaman is, as usual, on the hunt for a perfect quilt: She’s standing in a Pennsylvania antiques store running her hands up and down her latest find. Its pastel colors and wedding ring pattern indicate it’s from the 1930s, and the fabric feels soft but sturdy. Elizabeth is sold, and just like that, the beloved quilt is destined for a second life—as a coat. For the past four years, Elizabeth has been creating one-of-a-kind jackets out of old quilts, and every time she puts a new one on her site, ladylancaster.com, it sells almost instantly. Back home in Lancaster’s Amish Country, Elizabeth washes her newly purchased quilt by hand, then drives it 30 minutes from her home studio to her sewing room, set in an old barn. There, Amish…

The measuring cup is almost 100 years old. Pyrex’s liquid measuring cup debuted in 1925, and collectors have tricks for identifying vintage ones: Cups from the first year of production have two spouts, metric measurements were added in the 1970s, and D-shaped handles were replaced with the current open style in 1983. The colors were always on-trend. As consumer tastes evolved, so did Pyrex. Turquoise and pink came along in the 1950s. In the ’70s, muted earth tones like avocado were all the rage. Space travel inspired a whole line. Pyrex released its Horizon Blue pattern to commemorate the Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969. “It’s sure to make your universe a little bit nicer,” one magazine ad proclaimed. The original stuff was…clear! Vintage Pyrex is known for eye-catching colors…

Ree says: “This is one of our most popular dishes at The Merc!” Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese Dippers Prep time: 35 minutes ★Total time: 50 minutes ★Makes: 4 to 6 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil1 tablespoon salted butter1 large carrot, peeled and finely diced1 garlic clove, minced1 yellow onion, finely diced½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste½ teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste1 tablespoon tomato paste2 28-ounce cans whole plum tomatoes2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth½ cup heavy cream¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus more for topping 1 Heat the olive oil and butter in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the carrot, garlic and onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften and brown, about 5 minutes. Add the…

I was a vegetarian for several years before I met Ladd. Little did I know that beef was about to become a huge part of my life—and my diet! Today I love a big juicy steak as much as anyone, but I still can’t resist a good veggie-forward meal. These grilled “steaks” are actually big ol’ slabs of vegetables. They’re great as a lighter dinner—or as a side dish with a real steak. Grilled Cauliflower Steaks with Cajun Buttered Veggies Prep time: 30 minutes ★Total time: 30 minutes ★Makes: 4 servings 1 large head cauliflower (at least 3 pounds)1 stick salted butterKosher salt and black pepper, to taste2 small stalks celery, finely chopped1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped½ small onion, finely chopped1½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped½…

Ahh, s’mores…how do I love thee? Let me count the ways. This beautiful pan of brownies celebrates both everyone’s favorite campfire dessert and the convenience that is boxed brownie mix. In a dessert as crazy-busy as this one turns out to be, it almost seems a crime to waste time messing with fine chocolate and measuring dry ingredients. So steer clear of a life on the lam! These brownies will save you…in more ways than one. Baking spray1 18.4-ounce box brownie mix¼ teaspoon kosher saltVegetable oil, as called for in the mixEggs, as called for in the mix⅔ cup marshmallow creme3 1.55-ounce milk chocolate bars (such as Hershey’s), 2 separated into segments and 1 chopped1 sleeve (about 9 full-size) graham crackers, broken into pieces1 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows 1 Preheat…

Fresh, Delicate Burrata, The Perfect Late-Summer Meal Late-Summer gatherings call for simple ingredients and the fresh, delicate milky flavor of BelGioioso Burrata is the perfect addition to any recipe. Rich, creamy Burrata is best served in the simplest way, on its own or with grilled eggplant, asparagus, tomatoes, slices of prosciutto and grilled bread. With a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, you are all set for the perfect fresh appetizer or meal. Find BelGioioso Burrata in the deli specialty cheese case and visit @BelGioiosoCheese on social media for more seasonal cheesy inspiration. belgioioso.com Down Home Reads with Jodi Thomas Join bestselling author Jodi Thomas for Down Home Reads, her personal book recommendations shared every season in each new issue of The Pioneer Woman Magazine! Learn more about Jodi’s Fall 2021…

Maison de la Luz Prepare to be wowed by the impressive architecture and colorful decor at this 67-room guesthouse, which opened in 2019. When you’re ready for a drink, a bookcase in the reception area doubles as a hidden entrance to a speakeasy for guests. From $459 per night; maisondelaluz.com International House Hotel Architecture buffs will obsess over this hotel’s Beaux-Arts design, and pretty much everyone will love the location: It’s just two blocks from the French Quarter. Stop by the hotel’s Loa bar for some of the city’s best cocktails. From $159 per night; ihhotel.com Windsor Court Hotel Remodeled rooms, a rooftop pool, live jazz performances and private balconies are just a few of the perks at this five-star hotel. Major bonus: It’s pet-friendly and you can request a fancy dog…

What dinner do you get most excited about? —Najmah Sultan-Arvizu, Maricopa, AZ Spaghetti and meatballs! Everyone always loves it, and I never cease to be amazed at its simple perfection. I like a combination of pork and beef for meatballs, but you can use all beef if you like. Find my go-to recipe for the complete dish at thepioneerwoman.com/spaghettimeatballs. What kind of music do you like listening to? —Chanda Scheuring, Defiance, IA I love Broadway show tunes! Everything from Hamilton (my fave!) to A Chorus Line to Guys and Dolls. And I love to sing along, especially when I’m alone in the car. What is your best advice for a mama helping her daughter plan her wedding? —Kassi Mortensen, Virden, NM Don’t be afraid to step in with words of…

As a fair-skinned redhead, I take sun protection seriously, so you’ll almost always find me wearing a hat when I’m outside, even in the fall. Often it’s my straw cowgirl hat, but if I’m just running out of the house, I’ll throw on one of my trusty baseball caps. I love how it caps off an outfit (haha) and instantly makes anything I’m wearing seem cute and sporty. (Did I mention that they’re also the perfect solution to bad hair days?!) The baseball hat I have on in this photo features our Drummond Ranch cattle brand, and I love it so much, I wore it on the cover of my book Frontier Follies. Find your own perfect cap right here—these are my favorite styles. Embroidered Whether it’s simple or elaborate,…

For the second half of the 20th century, the hottest accessory for schoolkids was the lunch box. Before then, lunch boxes were boring metal containers that adults took to work, but as soon as they started featuring pictures of TV shows and celebrities in the 1950s, they became back-to-school must-haves. And they quickly became collectibles, too: Some have sold for more than $10,000! See which ones were popular when you were a kid. 1950s 1950 Based on the TV show, this Hopalong Cassidy box was one of the first to have a licensed image. 1954 This lunch box was released at the height of popularity for The Roy Rogers Show, which ran from 1951 to 1957. 1959 The Thermos company turned a lunch box into a television set in honor of Looney…

Quesadillas have been an important part of my life for a very long time. They were my number-one craving when I was pregnant with both Alex and Paige—and Ladd knows that to this day, I get really cranky if I go more than a few weeks without one. The most wonderful thing about quesadillas is that you can throw just about any meat, veggies and cheese in there and they’re bound to be delicious. Try one of these combinations or invent your own! Ree says: “I like to heat both sides of the tortillas before I assemble the quesadillas—it helps with the melting step and makes the quesadillas nice and crisp inside and out!” Ranch Chicken Quesadillas with Bacon Prep time: 30 minutes ★Total time: 30 minutes ★Makes: 2 to…

Raise your hand if you remember these impossibly red cinnamon apples from Christmastimes of yore. (Raising both hands over here.) Well, big news! Cinnamon apples are still a thing, they aren’t just for Christmastime and they happen to be one of the easiest (and most fun) desserts in the world! The only catch is a several-hour chill time…but it’s a small price to pay for such a pretty throwback treat. ½ cup packed brown sugar¾ cup cinnamon candies (such as Red Hots)4 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into eighths4 tablespoons (½ stick) salted butter1 16-ounce frozen pound cake (such as Sara Lee), cut into 8 slicesVanilla ice cream, for servingMint leaves, for garnish 1 In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar and 2½ cups water and…

Walking through the town of De Smet, SD, feels like living life through Laura’s eyes. Parts of the town, which was the setting for the final Little House novels, have been transformed by the Laura Ingalls Wilder Memorial Society. You can tour the Surveyors’ House, where the family hunkered down during the winter of 1879; the house built by Charles in 1889; and De Smet’s first school, which Laura and Carrie attended. Before you leave town, visit the cemetery where Charles, Caroline, Mary, Carrie, Grace and the unnamed infant son of Laura and Almanzo Wilder were all laid to rest.…

Catch Some Jazz One of the best ways to experience the city’s famous jazz scene is by going to a live concert at historic Preservation Hall. The in-house band plays traditional New Orleans jazz and has toured all over the world. preservationhall.com Visit the WWII Museum New Orleans is home to one of the best museums documenting America’s role in the Second World War and all that happened on the home front. Ree spent hours here and says you might want to do the same. “It’s incredible,” she says. “Don’t rush!” nationalww2museum.org Explore the Sculpture Gardens You’ll find dozens of incredible sculptures by artists from around the world at this 11-acre garden, part of NOLA’s scenic City Park. You can stroll across a 70-foot glass bridge, explore a mirror labyrinth and…

Kale Caesar Salad with Steak Rigatoni with Broccoli Rabe and Sausage Huevos Rancheros Instant Pot Ancho Beef Chili with Sweet Potatoes Honey Mustard Drumsticks with Vegetables Mac and Cheese with Everything Bagel Topping Grilled Shrimp Flatbreads Rice Noodle Bowls with Soy-Sesame Pork Nashville Hot Chicken Plate Kale Caesar Salad with Steak Prep time: 30 minutes ★Total time: 1 hour ★Makes: 4 to 6 servings CROUTONS ½ loaf crusty French bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 6 cups)¼ cup olive oil¼ teaspoon garlic powder¼ teaspoon kosher salt DRESSING 2 tablespoons dijon mustard1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce4 anchovy fillets2 garlic clovesJuice of ½ lemon½ cup olive oil¼ cup grated parmesan cheeseKosher salt and black pepper, to taste SALAD 2 pounds rib-eye, strip or sirloinsteaks (about 1 inch thick)Kosher salt…

Ree says: “For an even easier filling, just sandwich a spoonful of marshmallow creme between the cookies!” Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies have been around for decades, but they never go out of style. This recipe is my ode to Little Debbie: The cookies are based on a recipe I found in a cookbook called The Best of Amish Cooking, and the fluffy filling was inspired by a recipe from MissyDew on tastykitchen.com. My cookies are a little puffier and more whoopie pie–like than Little Debbie’s, but they have that same wholesome oatmeal flavor and sweet frosting center that we all know and love. I hope you’ll give them a try! Oatmeal Cream Pies Prep time: 50 minutes ★ Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes (plus cooling) ★ Makes: 36…

There are two big problems with this pie. The first problem is that I can’t control myself around it. I know I say that about a lot of desserts, but it especially holds true with this one. It is so delicious, I can’t see straight—and I can’t keep it in my house if I ever have any left over after a get-together because I’m powerless to resist it. The second problem is that it takes about 10 minutes to make, if that. And I guess that’s a benefit, not a problem, if you need to make a super-fast dessert that’s also amazingly tasty. But never mind—it’s a problem. No question about it. I’m glad we talked this through. 1½ cups very cold unsweetened coconut milk beverage (in the dairy section,…

Mornings on the Drummond homestead don’t start bright and early, they start dark and early—because we’re almost always up before the sun. Ladd and I wake up anywhere from 4 to 5 a.m., depending on the time of year. Getting out of bed before the rest of the world is up might sound awful to some, but I love it! There’s something about being awake before the sun comes up that’s good for the soul. So why do we get up before the crack of dawn? First of all, it’s the schedule our bodies are on; even if I have a chance to sleep in, it’s hard for me to do it! Second, early morning is when Ladd’s work happens: feeding cattle, weaning calves, gathering pairs, the list goes on.…

Café Du Monde Ree and Ladd like walking to this legendary coffeehouse to split a bag of fluffy beignets in the morning. The coffee is made from chicory and tastes “so unbelievably good!” she says. Ree also recommends visiting Cafe Beignet two blocks south. “Their beignets are a different texture, so it’s fun to try both.” shop.cafedumonde.com Alma Ree’s food-blogger friend Joy Wilson (Joy the Baker) is a local and raves about this Honduran restaurant. “They make tortillas and biscuits from scratch,” Joy says. Her go-tos: the Alma breakfast and the baleadas sencilla. Make sure to get an extra order of plantains. eatalmanola.com Bourbon House This Bourbon Street institution is famous for its charbroiled oysters, frozen bourbon milk punch and—Ree’s favorite—crab fingers served in a New Orleans–style bordelaise sauce. “They’re the best…

Home Malone Save room in your suitcase for one of the hand-painted ceramics, paper carnival flowers or hand-poured candles from this charming shop. It’s owned by a local, and all of the pieces are made by Southern artists. homemalonenola.com C’mere This quirky shop is a great spot for one-of-a-kind handmade gifts including prints, clothes and embroidery from local artists. Be sure to check out owner Remy Diamond’s collection of food-inspired jewelry—because who wouldn’t smile at fried egg earrings? cmerenola.com Fifi Mahony’s It’s always Mardi Gras at this French Quarter spot, the go-to wig and makeup shop for many parade krewes. You can buy a ready-to-wear wig, create a custom one or just spend awhile browsing! fifimahonys.com Loretta’s Authentic Pralines Lorretta Harrison (pictured) is from a long line of praline makers, and…