The Pioneer Woman Admits That This Was Her Worst Recipe Ever

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Published on Apr. 16, 2025

Even culinary experts have their off days in the kitchen.

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We’ve all had that moment when a recipe just didn’t turn out as expected. Whether it was a misreading of measurements or a lack of cooking expertise, kitchen mishaps happen to the best of us. The Pioneer Woman, known for her comforting dishes and potluck favorites, shared an amusing anecdote about a dessert recipe gone awry.
In a recent blog post, Ree Drummond admitted to her worst culinary creation ever: green tea ice cream. Prepared for a ladies’ investment club luncheon, the dessert turned out to be a disaster. Drummond attempted to infuse the ice cream base with green tea by grinding tea leaves from actual tea bags. The end result was far from appetizing, resembling “mossy green sludge” that none of the guests dared to eat.
Reflecting on her failed dish, Drummond acknowledged that using matcha powder instead of tea bags might have yielded a more appealing green tea ice cream. Despite the flop, she humorously expressed hope for a future redemption in the kitchen.

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