As we wrap up the 2010 Pioneer Woman Cookbook challenge, it’s come to our attention that we neglected to blog about a few recipes along the way. We also, in some cases, forgot to take good photographs (or any at all). Please forgive us and take our word for it. Here’s the proof we were able to scrape together for you!

Egg-in-the-hole

Sseriously, just take our word for it. This recipe was so easy, we made it on a Sunday morning after the farmer’s market and gobbled it up before any photos could be taken!

Breakfast Potatoes

Verdict: Fantastic. We’ll definitely make again.

Macaroni and Cheese

Verdict: Pretty darn good.

Pioneer Woman’s Guacamole

Our verdict: Perfectly adequate and a breeze to make, but I still prefer my own recipe adapted from Poppy Coates…

Pinto Beans

See them there at the back of the frame? Behind the bacon? We made them the same night as enchiladas, and they were yummy, but somewhat eclipsed by the delicious enchilada dish!

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Verdict: Sinfully good. Probably so good that we won’t ever prepare them this way again, because we can’t keep putting on butter weight!

Comfort Meatballs

(Green bowl, bottom right corner)

These were prepared for my birthday way back before we even started the Pioneer Woman Challenge! Verdict: They disappeared FAST that night. They were a big hit and we can’t wait to make them again!

Iceberg Wedge Salads with Homemade Ranch

Sorry but no pictures! We blame a computer that died and has since been replaced, but all files were lost! Anyway, we made it, and they were tasty to be sure. Our biggest surprise was how easy it was to make our own ranch dressing! Verdict: Not a huge fan of the iceberg wedge, but we’ll definitely use this ranch dressing recipe again!

This pulled pork was so simple to make and turned out to be delicious! We also made fried onion strings that were scrumptious.

Oh hey Migas! We finally made you 2 weeks ago, and you were delicious. Smile for the camera!

Yum. 🙂

Hello friends. Gather round.

Let’s talk about some seriously delicious scones.

But shh…let’s NOT talk about how much butter they contain.

Pioneer Woman writes “Do not knead or press too much; you want o leave that gluten alone!”

Pay no attention to that scone with a bite taken out of it…

Pioneer Woman’s Roasted Beef Tenderloin and Olive Cheese Bread – completed 11.19.2010

Start with some meat.

Sear it a little.

Mix up some herbs, some oil and some bacon grease to rub on the meat.

Comme ca.

Cook for a bit. Do not overcook!

Perfect.

Now, the cheese bread…

Grate some cheese.

Chop up some olives. I find this disgusting, but Jennie likes them. And I try my best. Eating the occasional olive is one of those things I do because I really really like Jennie. Just like she occasionally allows me to use cilantro. Life is all about compromise.

Toss in some other ingredients, possibly including mayonnaise…

and bake for a bit!

We were also supposed to make PW’s burgundy mushrooms, but when we realized they took NINE HOURS, we opted instead for my father’s much simpler 1 hour recipe. Because I really wanted mushrooms, one way or another.

Delicious!

This is my plate. Notice the tiniest piece of olive cheese bread ever. Sorry, PW, but not even you can make me like olives.