Innholdsfortegnelse for Spring 2025 i Pioneer Woman

Happy spring, friends! Wow…I actually had a moment of déjà vu writing that sentence. It doesn’t seem like it’s been a whole year since my last “Happy spring” to you! I have no idea how time is marching on so quickly, but I do know I’m particularly excited about all the things this spring will bring! (Sorry, couldn’t resist a little poem there. What can I say, this time of year inspires me!) Let’s start with the big one: My second child, Paige, is getting ready for her wedding in May! Like Alex and Mauricio, Paige and her fiancé, David, will get married on the ranch, so we have been making plans for tents, food, music and all the little details that moms and daughters obsess over. When Alex got…

When Alex Drummond learned that she was having a girl, she could immediately picture the nursery she wanted for her daughter. She imagined lots of pink—and a classic look that little Sofia Marie would love even as she got older. A few months later, this perfect room was ready and waiting for Ree’s first granddaughter in Alex and Mauricio’s Dallas townhouse. The space was originally a guest room, but Alex and Mauricio totally transformed it with mural wallpaper from Anthropologie, then Mauricio hung drapes, a mirror and bookshelves, and mounted a chandelier. “He’s the best husband and handyman,” Alex says. The books on the shelves and stuffes in the basket tie to her own childhood. “I was a big fan of stuffed animals growing up,” Alex says. “I look back…

Sour Cream and Onion Deviled Eggs Prep time: 20 min ★ Total time: 35 min ★ Makes: 24 12 large eggs¼ cup mayonnaise¼ cup sour cream2 teaspoons yellow mustard1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar1 teaspoon onion powder½ teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon black pepper2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnishPaprika, for sprinklingSour cream and onion potato chips, broken, for garnish 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Using a slotted spoon, gently lower the eggs into the boiling water. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the eggs with the slotted spoon to the bowl of ice water; let cool completely, about 10 minutes. 2 Peel the eggs, cut in half lengthwise and scoop…

Shrimp is one of the few types of seafood my cattle-rancher husband will eat, so I’ve found dozens of ways to prepare it over the years. I put together some of my go-to recipes for you all here, including a classic shrimp scampi that makes me nostalgic for my mom’s cooking in the 1980s. Flip through this mini shrimp cookbook and find something for your family. And feel free to use frozen shrimp for these recipes! Shrimp Scampi Prep time: 5 min ★ Total time: 15 min ★ Serves: 6 Kosher salt, to taste2 tablespoons olive oil4 tablespoons salted butter½ medium onion, finely diced4 garlic cloves, minced1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveinedJuice of 2 lemons½ cup dry white wine Black pepper, to taste4 dashes hot sauce,plus more to taste8…

This Is Us We were friends in college—I went to Arkansas and David went to Oklahoma State, and we had a lot of mutual friends. We started dating in July 2023, one year after I graduated. We’d had a bunch of little hangouts, then we went to a nice steakhouse and he asked me to be his girlfriend! Here we are at an OSU game. It’s a Match! During David’s first Christmas vacation in Vail with our family, my mom brought him right into the action! She got Todd, Todd’s friend Dalton and David matching pj’s, a Drummond tradition. My mom is very goofy, and David totally appreciates that! Meeting the Family We went to a concert in Tulsa in fall 2023 and stayed at the ranch. David is an…

I will always have a special place in my heart for sheet cake. After Ladd and I got engaged, his mom gave me her chocolate sheet cake recipe and I’ve been making it ever since! This year I decided to mix things up and try some new flavors. I went with three of my favorite combinations: blueberry-lemon, orange-vanilla and strawberries-and-cream. Sheet cakes are great for any spring celebration, but you don’t need a reason to make one—whip these up just because! Blueberry-Lemon Sheet Cake Prep time: 30 min ★ Total time: 1 hr 50 min ★ Serves: 12 to 16 CAKE Cooking spray2¾ cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder¼ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon kosher salt2 cups granulated sugar2 tablespoons grated lemon zest, plus ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2…

Dressing up is always more fun when denim is involved. You’re pretty much guaranteed to have a good time when you’re wearing a denim dress! “They have a playful vibe, like you know how to have fun with your clothes,” says Emma McClendon, a fashion historian and author of Denim: Fashion’s Frontier. Women have worn them for decades, for everything from housecleaning to the Met Gala, and designers have dreamed up endless versions. Check out some notable moments in the world of denim dresses, then turn the page to find one that’s just right for you! A Dress for Housewives When maids went off to help with the war effort in the 1940s, suddenly the lady of the house had to fend for herself. Designer Claire McCardell created a denim…

When my new house was finally done last year and my yard was free of construction equipment, I knew I was ready to plant a garden. As a recent empty nester, I had a little extra time, and this was just what I needed. The last time I had a big garden was ten years ago, before life got busy with the kids, football, The Merc and everything else! From the start, this garden was therapy for me. It gave me a reason to step away from the kitchen and offce. I’d listen to audiobooks and podcasts and get dirty. I was surprised by how much time I spent there every morning and evening. I want to share what I learned with you. I hope it inspires you to get…

Breakfast casseroles are the best. You can throw one together a day ahead of time, then pop it in the oven for brunch in the morning! I’ve been making this overnight baked French toast for years. My kids have always loved it because it straddles the line between breakfast and dessert. Give it a try, or turn the page for a few new ideas. Ladd’s favorite is the cheesy, potato-y cowboy breakfast casserole—no surprise there! Baked French Toast Prep time: 15 min ★ Total time: 1 hr 15 min (plus overnight refrigerating) ★ Serves: 8 FRENCH TOAST Salted butter, for the pan and for serving1 loaf crusty sourdough or French bread8 large eggs2 cups whole milk½ cup heavy cream½ cup granulated sugar½ cup packed light brown sugar2 tablespoons vanilla extractWarm…

Sheet-pan meals have always been a savior in my house, and I love coming up with new ones. I’ve made sheet-pan sausage and peppers, sheet-pan mac and cheese, sheet-pan pancakes…the possibilities are endless! My new favorite is this sheet-pan gnocchi: The gnocchi gets nice and crisp on the outside and the juices from the veggies create an easy sauce right on the pan. The best part is that you can mix in whatever veggies, spices and cheese you have on hand. Give it a try for dinner tonight! Sheet-Pan Gnocchi Prep time: 15 min ★ Total time: 1 hr ★ Serves: 6 1½ pounds gnocchi (refrigerated or shelf-stable)2 heads broccoli, cut into florets1 pint grape tomatoes2 bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces1 red onion, cut into 1-inch pieces4 garlic cloves,…

Scan here for the recipe! Skillet Curried Roast Chicken with Carrots and Onions Prep time: 20 min ★ Total time: 2 hr ★ Serves: 4 to 6 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks4 garlic cloves, crushed1 red onion, cut into small wedges2 tablespoons olive oil3½ teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon black pepper1 stick salted butter, at room temperature2 tablespoons curry powderGrated zest and juice of 1 lemon, lemon halves reserved1 3½ - to 4-pound whole chicken, neck and giblets removed¼ cup fresh cilantro, choppedPlain Greek yogurt, for serving (optional) 1 Preheat the oven to 425˚. Toss the carrots, garlic, red onion, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet. 2 Stir together the butter, curry powder, lemon zest and lemon juice in…