Cooking for Two: Perfect Meals for Pairs [Hardcover]

Jessica Strand (Author), Caren Alpert (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 2008

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 Brown Butter Sauce have never been easier, tastier, or more enjoyable. An ideal gift for newlyweds, and with nearly 50 recipes to satisfy every duo (not to mention invaluable hints for sharing the kitchen), Cooking for Two makes every night special.

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About the Author

Jessica Strand is a Los Angeles-based food and lifestyle writer who has written numerous books, including Margaritas, Mojitos & More.

Caren Alpert is a San Francisco-based photographer specializing in food, travel, and lifestyle topics.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 120 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books (December 31, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811863484
• ISBN-13: 978-0811863483
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #304,059 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #47 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Professional Cooking > Quantity

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a gotta have, August 16, 2009

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Barbara A. Kunkler "barbeequ" (Water Valley, MS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cooking for Two: Perfect Meals for Pairs (Hardcover)

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.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the small quantity chef, May 11, 2009

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cooking for Two: Perfect Meals for Pairs (Hardcover)

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.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Inpractical and Poorly Planned, November 20, 2011

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This review is from: Cooking for Two: Perfect Meals for Pairs (Hardcover)

There is not one recipe in this book I will use. I was looking for a cookbook with complete menus that are nutritionally balanced and practical with respect to food prepartation during the week. As empty nesters,my husband and I need to downsize our portions to control calories and not throw food away. The menus are incomplete and not nutritionally balanced. The most riduculous indicator that is inb only a "fluff and "puff'" piece is that it wastes a whole chapter on cooking together. Most of the recipes require more work than the recipes I make from my Julia Child's cookbooks. I won't buy cookbooks online anymore if I can't review the index, the table of contents, and some of the recipes.