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'Pioneer Woman' Ree Drummond Adds Marinara to Potato Salad and I Don't Know How I Feel About It

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There are two types of people in this world — those who love potato salad and those who pass over it at the summer potlucks.

I have always leaned toward the latter. I’ll be the first to admit I’ve never been a fan of cold potatoes drenched in mayo.

But I’m always up for trying something new. As a huge fan of Pioneer Woman Ree Drummond — and a constant consumer of every Pioneer Woman kitchen item that hits Walmart’s shelves — I must say her latest take on the classic recipe has me intrigued.

Before you protest and say “You don’t mess with a classic” or start pulling out your pitchforks, let’s remember that sometimes new really can be better.

Without new, we wouldn’t have Chick-fil-A sauce or Starbucks’ Chestnut Praline Lattes every winter. If we didn’t step out and give new a chance, we’d miss out on deep fried turkey at Thanksgiving and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland.

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And, without new, we wouldn’t have the opportunity to try Drummond’s Pepperoni Potato Salad complete with Parmesan cheese and, you guessed it, marinara sauce.

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New cookbook, new cover, new food, new frontier! I actually stepped outside the kitchen for this cover and it was nice to get a little fresh air for a change! ? (Also, I wore a top that was definitely NOT loose and flowy, which in my world is the same as “skin tight” so I felt like I was wearing a latex catsuit, but those are my issues to sort out.) This cookbook has been many, many months (almost a year) in the making: Lots of testing, tasting, taking photos, writing, editing…it was a blast! I think you’re going to love what’s inside (swipe to see a peek!); it’s a mix of all the hearty, tasty dishes my family and I love, but with some delicious curveballs thrown in to keep things fun. “The New Frontier” will be here October 22 and is available to preorder now (link in profile). I’m planning my cookbook signing tour now, and I hope to be able to meet you somewhere along the way! ❤️❤️❤️

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The first thing I did when I heard about this wildly different recipe was scan the ingredients for mayo. Potato salad lovers, rest assured. The mayo is still there.

“…potato salad can be pretty boring and run of the mill, so I think it has to be very delicious,” the popular cook and homemaker told Us Weekly.

You certainly won’t find anything “run of the mill” about mozzarella pearls, green olives and pepperoni. The recipe also calls for fresh basil and Yukon gold potatoes.

Some have praised Drummond for the update. Corey Williams of MyRecipes.com calls the twist on the classic “genius.”

Would you try Pepperoni Potato Salad?

Others have given the television personality’s creation a much harder time. One reviewer on FoodNetwork.com calls it the “Worst potato salad I ever ate! The olives just do not belong.”

Still another on the same site gave the recipe 5 stars, noting the recipe was easy. “I love it!” the reviewer wrote.

One reviewer offered up 4 stars, explaining some tweaks she used to cater to her family’s tastes. “Made this last night but left out the green olives because my family doesn’t care for them,” she explained. “Used cut up string cheese instead of mozzarella pearls because that’s what I had on hand and I sprinkled in a little cayenne at the end; turned out delicious. Will make again.”

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For more Ree Drummond recipes, check out her new cookbook “The New Frontier” coming October 2019 to a bookstore near you.

Would you try Drummond’s Pepperoni Potato Salad? I might tweak the recipe myself — bring on the marinara and say goodbye to mayo! What can I say? I’m a rebel at heart.

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Sarah Carri is an avid reader and social media guru with a passion for truth and life. Her writing has previously been published in print and online by Focus on the Family and other well known media outlets. Her experience in ministry and Disney entertainment gives her a unique perspective on such topics.
Sarah Carri is an avid reader and social media guru with a passion for truth and life. Her writing has previously been published in print and online by Focus on the Family and other well known media outlets. Her experience in ministry and Disney entertainment gives her a unique perspective on such topics.

Sarah's experience as a successful working stay-at-home mom and business owner has given her the chance to write and research often. She stays up to date on the latest in entertainment and offers her views on celebrity stories based on her wide knowledge of the industry. Her success as a former preschool teacher and licensed daycare provider lend to her know-how on topics relating to parenting and childhood education.

Her thoughts on faith and family issues stem from home life and ministry work. Sarah takes time to attend workshops and classes annually that help her to improve and hone her writing craft. She is a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature program and her writing has been acclaimed by ACFW and ECPA.
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Institute of Children's Literature, Art Institute of Phoenix (Advertising), University of California Irvine (Theater), Snow College (Early Childhood Education)
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