Betty Crocker Just the Two of Us Cookbook: More than 130 Delicious Recipes to Enjoy Together (Betty Crocker Books) [Hardcover]

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Book Description

Series: Betty Crocker Books | Publication Date: May 29, 2007

Cooking for Two Has Never Been Tastier--or Easier!

There's nothing better than sitting down to a relaxed, delicious meal for just the two of you. But when you're no longer cooking for a crowd, most of your favorite recipes leave you with too many leftovers. Betty Crocker comes to the rescue with this all-new cookbook. It's packed with fresh and fabulous recipes that deliver all the flavor and variety of a big meal, but in amounts that make sense for just the two of you. So set the table for two--and enjoy!

Fall in Love with These Tempting Dishes for Just the Two of You to Enjoy Together
* Shrimp Toasts
* Slow Cooker Tuscan Bean Soup
* Teriyaki Beef Sandwiches
* Garden-Fresh Greek Salad
* Asparagus Parmesan
* Sole Provencale
* Southwest Herb Flank Steak
* Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa
* Chicken and Penne Primavera
* Southwest Tamale Tart
* Sauerbraten Meatballs
* Buttermilk Cornbread
* Raspberry-Chocolate Muffins
* Cherry Cobblers for Two
* Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Cookies
* and many more!

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

Just the Two of Us

Are you ready to start cooking for just the two of you? If you're used to cooking for your family, you may wonder where to find recipes that serve only two, or how to downsize favorite family recipes. And how do you organize and outfit a kitchen for two? This enticing cookbook from the experts at Betty Crocker delivers the answers—and shows you just how easy and tasty cooking for two can be.

Inside, you'll find 130 delicious, nutri-tious recipes that are perfect for two.From on-the-go snacks and simple salads to cozy casseroles and fast skillet meals, all of the recipes are four steps or fewer, most can be prepared in 30 minutes or less, and all are healthy as well as satisfying. You can enjoy a light supper of Tropical Salsa–Topped Chicken Salad, linger over a romantic dinner of Grilled Bourbon-Mustard Tuna, or relax with homey Slow Cooker Creole Jambalaya. To top it all off, you get recipes for small-batch baking and, of course, yummy desserts like Cran-Pear Crisp and Bananas Foster with Ice Cream.

You'll also find advice on setting up a couple's kitchen, pointers on shopping for two, and tips on paring down favorite recipes. To help you keep fit, the book walks you through the basics of a healthy lifestyle, from reducing saturated fat and serving sensible portions to staying active. With com-plete nutritional information for every recipe and 50 tempting full-color photos, Betty Crocker Just the Two of Us Cookbook provides everything you need to cook delicious, healthy meals that both of you will love.

From the Back Cover

Cooking for Two Has Never Been Tastier—or Easier!

There's nothing better than sitting down to a relaxed, delicious meal for just the two of you. But when you're no longer cooking for a crowd, most of your favorite recipes leave you with too many leftovers. Betty Crocker comes to the rescue with this all-new cookbook. It's packed with fresh and fabulous recipes that deliver all the flavor and variety of a big meal, but in amounts that make sense for just the two of you. So set the table for two—and enjoy!

Fall in Love with These Tempting Dishes for Just the Two of You to Enjoy Together

• Shrimp Toasts
• Slow Cooker Tuscan Bean Soup
• Teriyaki Beef Sandwiches
• Garden-Fresh Greek Salad
• Asparagus Parmesan
• Sole Provençale
• Southwest Herb Flank Steak
• Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple Salsa
• Chicken and Penne Primavera
• Southwest Tamale Tart
• Sauerbraten Meatballs
• Buttermilk Cornbread
• Raspberry-Chocolate Muffins
• Cherry Cobblers for Two
• Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Cookies
• and many more!

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Betty Crocker; 1 edition (May 29, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471997935
• ISBN-13: 978-0471997931
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #306,808 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent find!, May 30, 2010

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Mary Lynn Miller (Nashville, TN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Betty Crocker Just the Two of Us Cookbook: More than 130 Delicious Recipes to Enjoy Together (Betty Crocker Books) (Hardcover)

I found this book orginally in our public library. I absolutely fell in love with it! Just having me and my boyfriend, many recipes left us with days and days of leftovers :-( This book works really well with all the common things you keep around your house. Easy to make, understand, and quick for most of them too!
I ended up renewing this book a couple of times for myself, but bought a copy for my mom for mother's day - she loves it too! With all of us out of the house, and they are trying to eat a higher fiber diet, this book works perfectly! Each recipe shows calorie info as well as all the other nutritional info. Makes eating healthy very easy.
A definite must for a small household who wants delicious easy recipes :-)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good buy, October 19, 2010

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Sarahbelle - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Betty Crocker Just the Two of Us Cookbook: More than 130 Delicious Recipes to Enjoy Together (Betty Crocker Books) (Hardcover)

There aren't a whole lot of recipes that I would try out but there is a good small-batch baking section.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book and easy to follow!, January 6, 2011

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strynght83 - See all my reviews

This review is from: Betty Crocker Just the Two of Us Cookbook: More than 130 Delicious Recipes to Enjoy Together (Betty Crocker Books) (Hardcover)

I got this cookbook when I moved in with my Fiance. I am still new to cooking, and this was a great resource for me. We have tried several of the recipes and are continuing to explore and try new ones to expand our taste and my cooking skills and recipe base. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a way to eat healthier and in proper proportions. (or even for a single person who likes to bring leftovers for lunch the next day!)