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We may be toilet-installation and cabinet-painting experts, but when it comes to cooking we can use all the help we can get. Which is why we were psyched when our latest giveaway sponsor, America’s Test Kitchen, offered to send their newest cookbook our way in addition to doling out some great prizes for you guys (yes, prizes with an “s”). And when our complimentary preview copy of “Cooking For Two” arrived last week, we knew we were in for a good meal (sorry Burger, it’s not Cooking for Three).
I’m Young House Love’s resident (wannabe) chef, so perusing the book for a beginner-friendly recipe was the first thing I did. I loved that every recipe was already portioned for just two people (sweet, no math), but even better was all the background info surrounding each recipe. Hearing about how they arrived at the right ingredients, perfect temperatures and ideal prep techniques was extremely educational for a novice like me (so that’s how you properly shred basil). It even gave me the confidence to take on their Crunchy Baked Pork Chops with Aoili dipping sauce (page 79) on Saturday… although you’ll have to excuse the frozen veggies on the side, I was busy making my own breadcrumbs.
And a handful of you will get to try it for yourselves! Yep, America’s Test Kitchen is giving away a hot-off-the-presses hardcover copy of “Cooking for Two” to FIVE randomly selected readers. To enter, just comment on this post with the words “I WANT A TASTE” by Wednesday, April 8th at 8pm EST. And while you’re at it let us know what makes up your all-time favorite meal. You know, the one you’d pick as your last meal or eat everyday if you were trapped on a desert island.
As always, only one entry per e-mail address is permitted and our five lucky winners will be chosen using random.org and announced on Thursday. Good luck…
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jamie says
“I WANT A TASTE” cheese enchiladas.
Lauren says
I want a taste!!
Can i have ice cream for every meal?!
Mikaela says
I WANT A TASTE – Chicken and rice, with homegrown sweet corn off the cob. mmmmm, good!
Lauren says
I definitely wanna taste :) I usually make pastas when I am cooking for two and I need to change up my meals!
Liv says
I WANT A TASTE!
I could probably eat banana cream and pumpkin pie for a long time before getting tired of either of them.
As for real meals, I like making and eating turkey! Or having an good BBQ in the backyard with almost any kind of tasty meat (fish, red meat, white meat, whatever!).
anne says
I WANT A TASTE!
My all-time favorite meal is homemade macaroni and cheese. With buttered breadcrumbs on top. I love breadcrumbs! I want this cookbook; the breadcrumbs look divine.
Natalie Powers says
I WANT A TASTE!
My favorite go-to meal is my white mac and cheese.
White cheese (fontina or farmers cheese works, depending on your budget, Mozzerella, parmi, cream, milk and pasta – simple and yummy! If I’m feeling bad about the carbs and cheese, I’ll throw in some broccoli and chicken and viola!
Jen says
I WANT A TASTE! My last meal would have to be shrimp of some variety with a side of french fries. Yum!
Amy S. says
I WANT A TASTE! (and so does my husband!)
Janelle says
I WANT A TASTE!
(One of my favorite meals is Chinese Haystacks, also sometimes called Hawaiian Haystacks.)
Heather says
I WANT A TASTE! My all-time favorite meal would have to be my mom’s lasagna–I’ve requested it for every birthday dinner since I can remember.
Jill says
I wanna taste!
Practically any meal that is composed of seasonal veggies does it for me!
cassie says
I want a taste!
I love america’s test kitchen, they’re awesome!
Marta says
I want a taste – I am total no-can-do in the kitchen. As much as I can follow the protocols at work and modify them to my advantage I have tried all my tricks and unfortunately nothing is as good as my husbands food. He can make a masterpiece out of scraps. Unbelievable how easy he can create a dish that I would never thought of. Well thank goodness that at least one of us knows how to cook cause otherwise our budget would go to dining.
Sophia says
I want a taste!
I’d eat sushi every day if trapped on a desert island.
kim says
I WANT A TASTE!
..my favorite meal is turkey burgers w/ homemade french fries. so easy & delicious. it’s perfect.
brieanne says
I WANT A TASTE!
Erynn says
I want a taste!! Yummy! My go-to last meal?? Probably Filet wrapped in bacon with TONS of mushrooms to go on top. and some goat cheese (or bleu, BOTH?) my mom’s hash brown potato casserole, steamed asparagus, and for dessert? Gotta go with mom again on this one and say her chocolate lava cake with creme fraiche and raspberry sauce. Great, now I’m starving. Hope I win a copy of the book so I can get to cooking!!
Ansley B. says
I WANT A TASTE!
My husband and I are obsessed with America’s Test Kitchen and would really enjoy this book!
Melissa says
“I WANT A TASTE”
Homemade Mac & Cheese!
Kathy says
I WANT A TASTE! I make the BEST chicken piccata. Its delicious, and even better as leftovers. Don’t know how it’d hold up on a desert island though.
Dianne says
I WANT A TASTE Swedish Meatballs. I’ve always wanted to make them.
Stephanie says
I WANT A TASTE!
My current favorite meal is poached eggs atop a thick slice of toasted bread with marinara sauce.
Judith says
I Want A Taste.
My mothers lasange recipe is my favorite meal ever!
sarah says
I want a taste, please!
My all-time favorite meal is fairly simple: it’s a pork burrito smothered with chili verde and cheese. It’s got everything you need with the ooey gooey cheese, the heat from the chilis and fabulously favored shredded pork. Comfort food at it’s best!
Amanda says
I WANT A TASTE!
We are loving sweet chicken dishes that are served on a bed of rice. Chinese chicken, bourbon chicken, butter chicken…
Jessi says
I WANT A TASTE
I absolutely love pizza and would eat it every day of the week. The funny thing about my cooking is that I’m not bad, but I can make a perfect medium rare prime rib steak but I never fail to burn my grilled cheese. Where’s the logic in that?!
Katie says
“I WANT A TASTE” !!
My favorite meal is all sorts of unhealthy things like steak, red wine and something with blue cheese!… :)
Lori S. says
I WANT A TASTE!
My fav meal has to be my husband’s homemade spaghetti sauce…..I can even eat it without pasta! YUM!
Katrina says
I want a taste! One of my favorite meals to cook is champagne shrimp pasta. Yum!
Jill C. says
I WANT A TASTE!
Humm, I like so many foods it is hard to pick a favorite, but I think I would have to go with a perfectly cooked steak (almost any kind will do). With some sort of chocolate/peanutbutter pie type desert. Yumm.
Lauren says
I Want a Taste!!! I can eat veal parmigana everyday with my homemade red velvet cake for dessert…. ummm, when’s lunch!?!?!
Bethany Eyre says
I want a taste and I think my honey does too! I love pancakes and fruit.
Jill says
I WANT A TASTE!
I’ve had such a rough time resizing recipes for two. I hate wasting leftovers, but we just don’t seem to get to them.
Beef Enchiladas with red sauce.
Liz says
I WANT A TASTE!! Definitely the #7 with queso from Mi Cocina (two beef burritos, rice and beans). Delish! Although I’m probably a bad person for not picking something homemade . . . oh well, that’s why I need the book! :)
Amanda says
I WANT A TASTE!!!
I love a good filet mignon, baked potato, and salad (with homemade ranch dressing) – by far my favorite meal!!
Megan says
I WANT A TASTE! Penne a la vodka every day please.
Lindsay says
I WANT A TASTE!
And I make some AMAZING steak fajitas! :)
April Z says
I want a taste! My favorite meal just depends on what I’m in the mood for. Right now I’d love a Bleu Peppercorn Burger with waffle fries from Granite City.
Maura says
I WANT A TASTE!
My favorite food is Mexican, especially with pork and tomatillos.
Stacy says
I WANT A TASTE!
Favorite meal is steak with gorgonzola, tomatoes and basil topping, mashed taters and broccoli.
Adrien says
I WANT A TASTE!
My current favorite is: steak and caramelized red onion quesadilla with avocado/black bean salsa. I don’t know that I’d want to eat it every day of my life, but it’s dang tasty.
Kim Brown says
I want a taste!!!!!
I don’t know if I have a favorite, per say……but I love Heroes (local sports bar) hamburgers. Oh so yummy. I also love couscous w/apricots and cinnamon. The best breakfast evera…..It only takes 10 from start to finish to make. Yum
Chelsea says
I WANT A TASTE! My grandmother’s quiche with homemade homemade crust. yum.
Brittany says
I WANT A TASTE!
My favorite dinner is Thanksgiving Dinner- the turkey, the mashed potatos, the cranberry sauce, the pie! Yum!
Kayla says
“I WANT A TASTE!” I love making cheesy chicken casserole. It’s one of those dishes that you can whip up at the end of a long day and in 45 minutes wallah you’ve got dinner & leftovers for the next day! I would love a Dinner for 2 cookbook! A lot of times, the leftovers go to waste and I hate it!
Kerry says
I WANT A TASTE
and it’s definitely fish tacos!
Lauren says
“I WANT A TASTE”
I could eat pasta with fresh tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil every.single.day. Yum!
mara says
I want a taste!
cynthia says
I WANT A TASTE!!!!
Favorite is roast chicken with roasted root vegetables. Perfect dinner for 2 with enough leftovers for lunch or dinner the next day.