There are few things I love more than flipping through a beautifully complied cookbook. The sense of possibilities is almost overwhelming. I picked up the the Pioneer Woman’s newest cookbook this week and am so excited to try a couple new recipes from it. It is one of the most beautiful and fun cookbooks I’ve seen, full of photos and yummy, approachable recipes.

Monday–Turkey with Mushroom Cream Sauce and Winter Salad with Poppy seed Dressing

Tuesday–Beef Stew and Bread
With most food I cook, I see a recipe as the guidelines and within those guidelines there is a great deal of room for creativity. I think soups and stews are the perfect place to start playing around with your creative side. Use the recipe I linked above as your guideline and add from there. Maybe a little red wine? Perhaps you like wild rice in your stew. Taste, add, adjust, repeat. And most importantly, have fun.

Wednesday-Hamburger Steaks with Mushroom Gravy, Salad (from Pioneer Woman’s new cookbook!)

Thursday-Leftovers

Friday-TexMex Butternut Squash Soup (also from Pioneer Woman’s new cookbook!)