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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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NICOLE says
I WANT A TASTE!
I’m a broke college student so pasta is usually my meal of choice. But when I go home, my mom makes homemade pizza and freezes at least two pies for me to take back to school and I could seriously live off that stuff, especially if it’s made with her sauce.
Bri says
I want a taste! If I had to choose just one meal, it’d have to be quite a large meal to incorporate all my favorite foods. Lasagna, bread, asparagus, broccoli, CI’s mashed potatoes, homemade pizza, macaroni and cheese, ice cream, creme brulee, the list goes on and on. My trouble would be only taking one bite of each lest I get full to soon and can’t finish! Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity.
candra says
I want a taste!
Comfort food is probably peirogis but I am not confident in my ability to make them. My go to comfort food that I can actually cook is fried rice with veggies.
Allison says
I WANT A TASTE!
My last meal would be dessert ONLY! Specifically Paula Deen brownies. YUM.
Laura says
I want a taste! Does tiramisu count as a meal?
Victoria says
I WANT A TASTE! I could eat anything breakfast-related any time of the day! Cereal, eggs, toast, bacon, anything..love it!
Chris says
I WANT A TASTE — Looks good enough to eat:)
Kristin Morrison says
I WANT A TASTE!
Love the blog. We are in the process of buying our first house. No fixer here though.
Melanie says
I WANT A TASTE – The meal would have to be a buffet of breads, fruits, cheeses, and a lil’ Italian and Southern Homecookin’. Oooh sushi too! Now this is out of control!
Carrie says
I WANT A TASTE!
I could eat chocolate cake every day…or cheesecake. Or maybe cookies…ooh, or strawberry pie…
MMW says
I WANT A TASTE – your pork chops look delicious. Thanks for the great cookbook giveaway. I am keeping my fingers crossed!!
Heather says
I WANT A TASTE!
Any meal that puts a smile on my face is a favourite. And if they come with a cute Boy cleaning up after the meal, all the better.
Danielle says
I WANT A TASTE!
My last meal would probably be bacon wrapped filet mignon topped with blue cheese, along with roasted veggies and potatoes (with a balsamic glaze), garlic mashed potatoes (who cares if I have two potato dishes… I love me some taters!), and some yummy garlic bread (soft and warm in the inside, crispy on the outside). Follow it up with moist, gooey chocolate cake with homemade vanilla ice cream and a warm raspberry sauce. Yum!
Melissa Anderson says
I WANT A TASTE!
Side salad with bleu cheese, candied walnuts, and cherry vinegarette dressing. Meatloaf with garlic mashed potatoes. Some homemade rolls would be nice too. And of course don’t forget the grapefruit gimlet cocktail!
Hanna says
I WANT A TASTE! I love lasagna…
Lisa says
“I WANT A TASTE”
Mac & Cheese!
jenifriend in kansas says
I want a taste!! my last meal would be the honey glazed salmon my fiance makes from scratch on a bed of fresh romaine…mmmmmmmmm good!!
Sarah says
I WANT A TASTE
anything warm sound delicious right now. ;)
Marsha says
I WANT A TASTE
mmm…my mom’s Korean barbeque sure would hit the spot!
Emily S says
I want a TASTE!
Lindsay says
I WANT A TASTE!
Would love to try a recipe for baked mac and cheese!
Mandi says
I want a taste!
America’s Test Kitchen is my favorite PBS show!
I could survive on breakfast food for the rest of my life if I had to.
Alison says
I want a taste!
My all-time favorite meal has to be grilled salmon with hollandaise sauce, asparagus, boiled potatoes and crispy french bread. Yum! (My dad makes this meal the best!)
Kimberly says
I WANT A TASTE! – It’s hard to nail down an all time favorite meal right before lunch when everything sounds good to my grumbling stomach but i’d go with bbq ribs, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese and broccoli. with a chocolate milkshake for dessert.
Kelly says
I want a taste! And I would eat ice cream for every meal.
lily says
I WANT A TASTE, please! those pork chops look goo-ood.
Jackie says
Those pork chops look so good I WANT A TASTE even though I don’t eat pork! I love food in general, but for a last meal I would ask for spaghetti and blueberry muffins.
Megan says
I want a taste!
One of my favorite meals is a Roasted Red Pepper and Feta cheese pasta…it’s really good and EASY! I’ll send over the recipe if I win! ;)
breanna says
Looks delish!
I WANT A TASTE!
Mandy says
I WANT A TASTE!
A definite favorite meal is shrimp and cheese grits with a side of garlicky spinach, plus a fruit cobbler with vanilla ice cream for dessert. Yum.
Thanks for this contest!
Doug says
I WANT A TASTE! A nice juicy Steak would do for me!
Tiffany says
I WANT A TASTE!!! i would eat rice for every meal.
Ernie says
i want a taste! i would eat crab legs… with lots of butter.
Jessica says
Me too! I WANT A TASTE!
Jill says
I Want a taste. Yum, yum!
Valerie says
I WANT A TASTE! (anything vietnamese would be my last meal!)
Chris says
I WANT A TASTE! Love me some salmon…
Sarah says
I want a taste!!
..a big bowl of macaroni and cheese!
lindsay says
I WANT A TASTE
I think my meal would be my grandma’s tomato mac and cheese with mashed potatos and yeast rolls. What can I say I love starches.
colleen says
I WANT A TASTE of sweet potato quesadillas, moo shu pork, and my mom’s amazing crust on a warm blueberry pie. Thanks!
Patrick says
I WANT A TASTE! Pork barbecue and hushpuppies.
Sarah says
I WANT A TASTE
….i always struggle cooking for 2, i end up having leftovers for days!
Kate says
I WANT A TASTE….I’m always on the lookout for new and great cookbooks!
r8chel says
I want a taste! I’m craving a big juicy peach right now, but alas, peaches are not in season…
Mallory says
I WANT A TASTE! Beef Stroganoff every day of my life!
Leslie says
I WANT A TASTE! My all time favorite meal is my husbands lasgna!