Innholdsfortegnelse for Holiday 2022 i Pioneer Woman

Hello, friends! It always feels a little predictable and cliché to talk about how much I love this time of year, but I can’t help it. From the Thanksgiving spread, holiday breakfasts, Christmas cookies and cocktail parties to shopping, trimming the tree, delivering cinnamon rolls and wearing matching pajamas on Christmas Eve, I absolutely love it all. It reminds me of the old days. It’s such a sweet, special time and I am here for it! Big things always seem to happen around the end of the year for us, and this time, it’s looking pretty likely that Todd will be leaving for college in January, a semester early. That means his days at home are numbered, which is so hard for me to imagine, considering that he’s supposed to…

Despite my fair complexion, I have a love-hate relationship with blush. I had a bad experience at a makeup counter in my youth that involved my leaving the mall with a stripe of too-bright coral on my cheeks. Over the years, I’ve made friends with blush again, using pink-plum-nude shades to offset my warm (orange!) hair color. No matter your preferred hue, give one of these blushes a try. It’s always good to experiment! How to Apply Whether you put on powder, liquid or cream, this technique from Ree’s makeup artist, Jacque Mgido, will leave your cheeks looking just right. Step 1 Picture a line coming down from the end of your brow to the top of your cheekbone—that’s where to start applying blush. Step 2 Work up toward your…

Mint Green Try a fresh take on the traditional Christmas shade. Lavender Joy to the purple people! These pieces couldn’t be prettier. Pink The trendy color is beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Turquoise Add a splash of Ree’s go-to blue to this year’s decor.…

You know how lighting a fall candle makes your whole house smell cozy? You can get the same effect with a simmer pot! Just heat water with a mix of fruit, spices and herbs, and the aroma will fill the air as the mixture bubbles on the stove. (A slow cooker set to low also works.) Citrusy, pine fresh or warm and spicy…pick your festive fragrance! Holiday Citrus Fill a pot with 8 cups water. Add 3 thick pineapple slices, 1 sliced lime, 1 whole vanilla bean, 3 thick orange slices and 2 tablespoons coconut oil. Simmer, uncovered, 2 to 3 hours, adding more water as needed. Gingerbread Spice Fill a pot with 8 cups water. Add 4 large ginger slices (cut from a whole root), 4 cinnamon sticks, 12…

Sausage-Spinach Lasagna Soup Prep time: 40 min ★ Total time: 45 min ★ Serves: 4 to 6 SOUP 2 tablespoons olive oil1 pound sweet Italian sausage, casings removed3 garlic cloves, finely chopped1 small onion, finely chopped½ cup dry white wine1 14.5-ounce can whole plum tomatoes, crushed by hand2 cups low-sodium chicken broth1 teaspoon dried oregano½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste Pinch of red pepper flakes6 lasagna noodles, broken into1- to 2-inch pieces4 cups baby spinach¼ cup fresh basil, chopped Italian bread, for serving RICOTTA DUMPLINGS 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, plus more for topping¼ cup fresh basil, chopped¼ teaspoon kosher salt Black pepper, to taste 1 Make the soup: Heat the olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat. Crumble in…

’Tis the season for holiday movies! It’s a Wonderful Life, Elf… I watch them every year. And I can’t wait for Food Network’s new releases, One Delicious Christmas (with none other than Bobby Flay) and A Gingerbread Christmas (with my buddy Duff Goldman)! Of course, any proper movie night calls for great snacks. Try this mix of savory and sweet bites: spinach-artichoke cups, pigs in a blanket and a candy-popcorn mix. Serve it all with a cheery cherry punch and let the fun begin! White Chocolate Popcorn Mix Prep time: 15 min ★ Total time: 30 min ★ Serves: 6 to 8 1½ cups white chocolate chips1 tablespoon coconut oil1 4.4-ounce bag salted popcorn (about 12 cups)1 cup red and green candy-coated peanuts (such as peanut M&M’s)¾ cup nonpareil-covered chocolates…

Branching Out BARTONVILLE, TX Come December, a steady stream of visitors arrives in this tiny town north of Dallas. There’s no big event, just a 150-year-old pecan tree on one couple’s ranch, set aglow with 60,000 twinkly lights. Some consider the seasonal landmark spiritual, others see romance: It has inspired at least eight proposals! Surf ’n’ Turf CAPE PORPOISE, ME For more than 40 years, this quiet fishing village has welcomed the holidays with a signature tree made of stacked vintage lobster traps, fresh garland and bright buoy ornaments. It’s set up by volunteers in Cape Porpoise Square and includes a carved tree topper that honors the state’s biggest star. A Desert Wonder CHANDLER, AZ Gathering 1,000 tumbleweeds isn’t your typical holiday activity, but that’s what it takes to create…

Sometimes the biggest hearts come in the smallest packages. Just ask Sue Rogers, the founder of The Mia Foundation, a nonprofit animal rescue in upstate New York. For the last eight years, her small but mighty Chihuahua MacKenzie has served as the de facto love ambassador at the shelter, which is devoted to giving animals born with disabilities a fighting chance at a good life. Kenzie, as she’s known, is only four pounds, but she delivers outsize mothering—snuggles, nose kisses and companionship—to every sick and disabled creature at the facility, regardless of their size or handicap. By all accounts it’s a miracle that Kenzie is even alive. In 2012, on New Year’s Day, a volunteer delivered the pup to the shelter. She was only a day old and weighed just…

Stylist Kendall Hancock @artfullybykendall Although Kendall has lived in Tulsa her whole life, she says she enjoys the small-town vibes of Pawhuska. She helped make Ree’s place look picture-perfect and extra festive for the cover and home story on page 33. Photographer David Malosh @dmalosh David photographed several features for the issue, including the peppermint desserts on page 82. “Peppermint sheet cake is very hard to stay away from,” he reports. When he’s not behind the camera, he’s gardening or splitting firewood in upstate New York. Editorial Assistant Carol Lee @caroltlee A longtime lover of makeup and skincare, Carol is the staff beauty expert; she picked the blushes on page 16 and collected great advice from the experts. Like Ree, Carol only recently learned to appreciate blush: “It makes me…

Ree says: “Flats are a little low-key and casual by nature, so it’s really fun to bling them out and dress them up!”…

Ree and Ladd realized a couple of years ago that the 50-year-old house where they’d raised their kids had too many major issues to try to fix, so they decided to raze it and build a new one on the very same spot. The challenge was that they needed somewhere to live during the process, so they built a guest house first! The new home is smaller, but there’s a big open kitchen, two seating areas full of cozy furniture (like this bouclé bench from Burke Decor) and some key modern features. “I was so excited about having hot water on demand,” Ree jokes. “In the old house, it took seven minutes for the water in our shower to get hot!” Pantry “With open shelves you can take a quick…

Sheet-Pan Apricot-Glazed Chicken with Carrots and Cauliflower Prep time: 30 min ★ Total time: 1 hr 10 min ★ Serves: 4 to 6 1½ teaspoons ground cumin1 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 teaspoon ground turmeric½ teaspoon ground coriander½ teaspoon ground ginger¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper6 chicken drumsticks4 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed of excess fat2 tablespoons olive oil3 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon black pepper1 head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 6 cups)1 16-ounce bag baby carrots1 cup Castelvetrano olives, pitted½ cup apricot jam Grated zest of 1 lemon, plus juice of ½ lemon Couscous, for serving 1 Preheat the oven to 425˚. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Combine the cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, coriander, ginger and cayenne in a small bowl. 2 Toss the chicken drumsticks and thighs with 1 tablespoon olive…

Ree says: “Cheese balls never go out of style!” Bacon-Ranch Cheese Ball Prep time: 20 min ★ Total time: 1 hr 50 min ★ Serves: 8 to 10 8 slices bacon8 ounces cream cheese, cut into small pieces8 ounces white cheddar cheese, grated (about 2 cups)2 tablespoons sour cream1 tablespoon ranch seasoning (half of a 1-ounce packet)5 scallions, white parts finely chopped and green parts sliced Cooking spray Crackers, for serving 1 Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat, turning, until crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels. 2 Combine the cream cheese, cheddar, sour cream, ranch seasoning, scallion whites and 2 of the bacon slices in a food processor and process until well combined, about 30 seconds. 3 Chop the remaining 6…

My Valentine As much as I love all of my pups, Rusty is the dog of my dreams—and the Valentine in my Instagram highlights. Easter Visit We spent Easter together at the ranch. Even though the kids are all grown up, they’re still competitive about our annual Easter egg hunt! A New Look Here’s me in a floral boyfriend blazer from my spring line. When in doubt, cover it with flowers—that’s my motto! A Little Advice In my keynote address for Oklahoma State University’s commencement, I encouraged the grads to always be ready to say yes—but not to be afraid to say no either. The Graduate Paige graduated from the University of Arkansas in May. In June, Todd committed to the University of South Dakota. When I dropped Paige off…

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Puffer jackets are the clothing equivalent of comfort food: They’re not always the fanciest option, but they make you feel extra cozy. When Ree heads to snowy Vail, CO, in the winter, she brings her “trusty old aluminum foil coat.” (She jokes that “it not only keeps me warm, it doubles as an iPhone charger!”) Modern poufy outerwear first arrived in 1936, when Eddie Bauer designed a quilted down jacket after freezing rain on a fishing trip nearly did him in. In the 1970s, designer Norma Kamali went camping and got inspired to cut a coat from a sleeping bag. The look took off, and it keeps getting better! This Is Big! Follow these ladies’ lead for cool ways to wear a puffy coat. Red Alert Pair a cherry puffer…

Ladd says: “I love pecan pie, and this French toast is the breakfast version.” Ree says: “Croissants are one of my all-time favorite bakery items—and they make the best French toast!” Baked French Toast with Pecans Prep time: 20 min ★ Total time: 2 hr 20 min ★ Serves: 6 to 8 FRENCH TOAST Salted butter, for the baking dish 8 slices plain Texas toast (or other thick white bread)8 large eggs2 cups whole milk½ cup heavy cream½ cup granulated sugar½ cup packed light brown sugar¼ cup orange liqueur or orange juice1 tablespoon vanilla extract2 teaspoons grated orange zest¼ teaspoon kosher salt TOPPING ½ cup all-purpose flour½ cup packed light brown sugar½ teaspoon ground ginger¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg1 stick cold salted butter, diced1 cup pecans, roughly chopped Maple syrup, for serving 1 Make…

There’s nothing I love more than food with a little kick to it—but for some reason, the Drummond family always goes mild on Thanksgiving. This year, I’m having some fun! I’m giving my usual roast turkey a chipotle makeover, then whipping up a bunch of sides with my favorite spicy ingredients (chorizo! jalapeños! pepper jack! Cajun seasoning!). There’s even an ancho chile pecan pie for dessert. Pick a few dishes to spice up your spread, or go big and try the whole menu. Happy Thanksgiving, friends! Honey-Chipotle Glazed Turkey with Gravy Prep time: 45 min ★ Total time: 3 hr 15 min ★ Serves: 8 to 10 TURKEY 1 12- to 14-pound turkey, thawed if frozen, neck and giblets removed1 stick salted butter, at room temperature2 tablespoons minced chipotle chiles…

Ree has a thing for flowers in every form, so naturally she’s a fan of holiday plants too. “I love big pots of poinsettias, fresh evergreen boughs, sprigs of fresh mistletoe…and the kisses that come with it!” she says. Stock up on some of these beauties for your own holiday decorating, and get some essential tips and tricks for making them thrive all season long. Poinsettia Poinsettias are native to Mexico, where legend has it that a little girl brought a small weedy shrub to church on Christmas Eve that blossomed into a beautiful red plant. Adding to the lore, the shape of the leaves—known as bracts—resembles the Star of Bethlehem. Joel Roberts Poinsett, the first US ambassador to Mexico, introduced the plant to the States, and it’s named after…