The Pioneer Woman joins Biscuits & Jam.
Her menu leans heavily on meats and comfort foods to keep her husband and five kids happy.
But now I make a little bit more of a drop biscuit that, (A.)

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is easier because it skips the step of having to roll; and (B.)
it’s a little bit better.
No disrespect to my mom, but I love the craggy surface of a drop biscuit.
And so, to me, it just works with my life.
And in terms of the recipe, I just kept adding more butter until it was right."
“I had three siblings and we had a pretty busy house.
My mom cooked dinner, basically every weeknight.
And I still remember all of those dinners.
We don’t have huge crowds or huge gatherings.
And I think that’s part of why I love the holidays so much.
It’s time to unwind a little bit.
It’s not a time where we want to work extra hard.
And that has happened before.
So I kind of take my cues from that.
-Ree Drummond
“I love a church potluck.
I just think church ladies are the best cooks, whether they’re Midwestern or Southern.
I mean, I’m not a food snob.
Like, some of those concoctions are, you know, just so bad they’re good.”
About Biscuits & Jam
In the South, talking about food is personal.
It’s a way of sharing your history, your family, your culture, and yourself.
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