Cooking for Two: Perfect Meals for Pairs

by Jessica Strand

There's something wonderful about a quiet, intimate dinner with another person, whether it be a spouse, a date, or a friend. Whatever the occasion, culinary expert Jessica Strand offers the ideal solution. Each delicious recipe, from appetizers to desserts, is scaled to prepare two portionsno calculator or leftovers required. Mouthwatering dinners like Sake-Ginger Poached Black Bass with Garlicky Bok Choy or special Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi with Sage...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811863484
• ISBN13: 9780811863483
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.2" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

a gotta have

Being single and I love to cook, it can be difficult to reduce recipes meant for 4 to 6, or more servings and have the recipe turn out right. This book of recipes provides me a fun way to cook knowing it'll turn out right and tasting like it should. Plus I won't have lots of leftovers! You won't be sorry if you pick this one up.

Perfect for the small quantity chef

Not everyone cooks for a family of four or just for themselves."Cooking for Two: Perfect Meals for Pairs" is a collection of recipes meant for those who only cook for themselves and someone close to them. These recipes are tailored to smaller quantities for those cooks who are tired of always having containers full of leftovers. With recipes such as Chunky Chicken pot pies, Vegetable Curry, and Homemade Ricotta Gnocchi, there is no shortage of variety presented in this cookbook. Featuring full color photographs and more, "Cooking for Two" is perfect for the small quantity chef.

Finally A Genius Cookbook for The Duo Diners

Just in time for the Valentine's weekend, comes "Cooking for Two", a recipe book designed for just two diners. When many cookbooks make the assumption that there are four adults eating, here you have recipes just for two. And, you don't need to have a romantic meal in order to benefit. There are almost 50 recipes, from One-Pot Dinners (Lasagna for Two with Spinach, Ricotta, and Wild Mushrooms), Simple, Fast, Easy Suppers (Pan-Seared, Herb-Rubbed Pork Chops), Romantic Meals (Cornish Game Hens) and Duo Desserts (Phyllo Nests). Easy-to-follow instructions and tasty, healthy meals that can easily benefit any couple, pre-nest, empty nest, or romantic send-the-children-to-grandparents nest.