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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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Erika says
I WANT A TASTE! Yummmm!
foobella says
I WANT A TASTE!!
I can’t live without pasta. Any kind will do. BUT the sauce has to be home made. No canned sauce for me.
Lisa says
I WANT A TASTE!
My favorite meal is homemade shrimp and corn chowder. I love any kind of stew or soup served with hot, crusty bread and a side salad. :)
ASHLEY says
I WANT A TASTE!
mac and cheese
Jessica says
I WANT A TASTE!
Chips N Salsa everyday, all day :)
Megan Stagg says
I WANT A TASTE! Steamed gulf shrimp and a big pina colada!
Amanda H says
I WANT A TASTE!
Hooo boy, howdy, do I want a taste. My last meal would be beef tenderloin Pioneer Woman style, edamame, mashed potatoes, and chocolate cake with raspberry coulis for dessert. Yum!
the BLAH BLAH BLAHger says
Bring it on, I WANT A TASTE!
Megan says
I WANT A TASTE! MMM….
amstahr says
I WANT A TASTE! I live with a professional chef/baker, and he LOVES the ATK cookbooks. Any addition to his huge collection would score points for me! :) Plus, he often has trouble making his recipes downsized for only two.
Lindsey says
” I want a taste”. My last meal would be baked Chicken seasoned with Lowery’s and macaroni and cheese!
Maggie says
I WANT A TASTE!
My ultimate favorite has to be Thansgiving sandwiches! Throw some turkey, mashed taters, stuffing, cranberry sauce on some homemade bread and I am good to go!!!
Jessica C says
I WANT A TASTE. I would say tacos.
lindsaywillman says
I WANT A TASTE.
I love a good enchilada with margaritas!
Kerry says
I want a taste! Filet mignon, carrots, corn on the cob and french fries. With one of those molten chocolate cakes (practically perfected by the Strawberry St. Cafe in Richmond) to finish it off. Mmmm!
Jenn says
I want a taste!…of buttermilk pancakes with lots of butter, maple syrup and a tall, cold glass of milk
Ashley says
“I WANT A TASTE”
My favorite meal is lasagna. Since it’s not my husband’s favorite, I don’t get to make it much.
court says
I WANT A TASTE!
I ALWAYS read the dessert menu first (it drives my husband crazy). Can’t live without dessert!
Ashley says
I WANT A TASTE!!!! My favorite meal – always, anytime, every meal – is Mexican. Throw in a nice, big margarita and I’m set.
Lindsey says
I want a taste! My all time favorite meal is anything Italian!
Jackie says
I want a taste!! A big salad with tons of fresh vegetables, good bread and good cheese! AND wine.
Stephenie says
I WANT A TASTE!
The meal you made looks delicious. I’ll take it.
Brandon says
I WANT A TASTE! We sacrifice cable so we can afford to live in DC so we watch America’s Test Kitchen on PBS all the time. This will complete our cook book collection. My boyfriend has greatly improved his cooking skills just be watching the show. Right now we’re trying to go vegetarian in April.
JAMI says
I WANNA TASTE!! :)
Anything with potatoes and cheese please!
Sarah says
I WANT A TASTE!!
My favorite meal is probably a nicely cooked and seasoned, medium rare filet. Or any type of pasta in a cream sauce. Yum!
Rachael says
I WANT A TASTE…I hope there are some mexican recipes, cause that’s what I craze most often + margarita’s!
Megan says
I WANT A TASTE! potatos of any kind! I love America’s Test kitchen b/c we get 2 PBS stations–it’s pretty much always on one or the other!
Krys says
I WANT A TASTE!!
Mexican Pot Roast, shredded over a baked potato…YUM!
mary says
I want a taste! I am addicted to America’s test kitchen!
I watch them every weekend, I love the taste-offs.
Mary says
I want a taste!
Cooking for two is tough, I could sure use some inspiration!
Wendy in Seattle says
I WANT A TASTE
Loaded ground beef nachos topped with guacamole!
Angela Adams says
“I want a taste” and many more tastes!!!
Lauren says
I WANT A TASTE- Sushi, Sushi, Sushi! mmm
Laurie says
I WANT A TASTE! Looks like a great book.
Mac & Cheese–yum!
Amy Jo says
I want a taste!
Lucy says
I want a taste! Chips n’ dip!!!!
Marina says
“I Want A Taste!”
Shrimp scampi smothered in white wine sauce.
Laurel G says
I Want a Taste!! My favorite meal is one my mother cooks the best. Homemade chicken stew served over pasta. its the best…. and now I want some… darn it!
Lindsay says
I WANT A TASTE! anything with pasta!
Kim G says
I want a taste! Math isn’t my favorite, so a two-person-portioned cook book sounds like a dream.
Christina Brunetti says
I WANT A TASTE!!!
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susana says
I want a taste…chilaquiles
lauren says
I WANT A TASTE!
My favorite recipe would be my mother’s fresh pasta with shrimp, prosciutto ham, and lots of yummy herbs and lemon. So great. :)
C McQuate says
I WANT A TASTE
Catherine says
I WANT A TASTE!
My favorite recipe is my mom’s beef stew. It’s SO good, and no matter how many times I try, I can never make it as tasty as hers!
Holly says
I WANT A TASTE!!
My last meal? Fresh stone crab claws with Key Lime honey mustard dipping sauce. YUM!
Teeni says
I want a taste! My go-to recipe is skillet pizza, from Cook’s Country, which I believe is a Test Kitchen publication.
Rowan says
“I WANT A TASTE”
for me i can eat pasta every day. the sauce or toppings vary from a marinara with mixed mushrooms to sauteed chopped fresh tomato, marinated artichokes, onion, garlic with broccoli. i love it with red sauce, white sauce, or rose.
yeah, pasta is my comfort food.
Roxanne Davis says
I want a taste! pad thai… yumm
KathyGee says
“I WANT A TASTE”
especially of my mom’s baked ziti, which i could eat every day on a deserted island… if i had to…