Dinner just for two

Title:

Dinner just for two

Author:

Lane, Christina, 1984- author.

Summary:

Sharing a meal is something most couples love to do; meal-planning programs such as Blue Apron have made it easy and fun to prepare dinner together, too. But home cooks who enjoy homemade food at a reasonable cost really only need a great cookbook, with a friendly voice and delicious recipes, designed to be made and eaten by two. Here is that book. From simple meals to celebratory dinners, comfort food to healthy but hearty options, Dinner Just for Two features 100 dishes, including:Bourbon- Glazed Turkey Burgers; Creamy Baked Spaghetti for Two; Pear Pecorino Pasta; Sheet Pan Summer Salmon. Gorgeously designed with more than 100 photographs, Dinner Just for Two is destined to be a classic.

General Note:

Includes index.

Physical Description:

336 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Genre:

Cookbooks.

Subject Term:

Cooking for two.

Publisher:

Countryman Press, a division of W. W. Norton & Company Independent Publishers Since 1923,

Publication Date:

2019

ISBN:

9781682680094

Publication Information:

New York, NY : Countryman Press, a division of W. W. Norton & Company Independent Publishers Since 1923, [2019]

Call Number:

641.561 LANE

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From the blogger behind Dessert for Two , a cookbook that inspires couples to get into the kitchen together

Sharing a meal is something most couples love to do; meal-planning programs such as Blue Apron have made it easy and fun to prepare dinner together, too. But home cooks who enjoy homemade food at a reasonable cost really only need a great cookbook, with a friendly voice and delicious recipes, designed to be made and eaten by two. Here is that book. From simple meals to celebratory dinners, comfort food to healthy but hearty options, Dinner Just for Two features 100 dishes, including: Bourbon- Glazed Turkey Burgers Creamy Baked Spaghetti for Two Pear Pecorino Pasta Sheet Pan Summer Salmon

Gorgeously designed with more than 100 photographs, Dinner Just for Two is destined to be a classic.

Author Notes

Christina Lane is the author of the popular food blog DessertForTwo.com and author of four cookbooks: Dessert for Two, Comfort and Joy, Sweet & Simple, and Dinner Just for Two. Her recipes and photographs have been featured by The Kitchn, Parade, Oprah.com, Martha Stewart.com, Food52, and others, and she has appeared on The Today Show and QVC. She lives in Los Angeles with her family.

Reviews (2)

Publisher's Weekly Review

In the inviting introduction to this uneven cookbook, Dessert for Two blogger Lane pays homage to her grandmother, who owned a burger joint in Dallas, and claims cooking in small batches eliminates leftovers, which she equates with food waste. Lane does consider what to do with what leftovers one might have and devotes an entire chapter to making large batches of such items as mashed potatoes that can be turned into other dishes (for instance, cheesy potato soup and patties with Indian spices). Lane's voice is chipper, but organization can be baffling: a chapter on "skillet meals" includes lettuce cups filled with chicken and pickled carrots, "skillet" justified because the chicken is sautAced in a pan. Another chapter on meals in a bowl includes falafel and pita photographed on a plate. The fare is fine, if occasionally pedestrian: for example, frozen Tater Tots top a ground turkey casserole. More sophisticated choices include cauliflower soup with saffron and barley with mushrooms and brie. With the concept of the book shaky, what remains is a collection of familiar recipes more notable for serving size than content. (Apr.) © Copyright PWxyz, LLC. All rights reserved.

Library Journal Review

Blogger and best-selling cookbook author Lane (Dessert for Two) is known for her scaled-down dessert recipes, and here she turns her expertise to dinner recipes for two. Lane's recipes are designed to provide realistic solutions to the quandaries of cooking for two, including the challenge of avoiding food waste and minimizing repetitive leftovers. With a focus on fresh ingredients and produce, the author presents a host of practical small-scale recipes ranging from pasta and skillet suppers to main course salads and stews. The broad range of dishes provides options for both weeknight meals and special occasions or romantic dinners. Many of the dinner recipes are vegetarian (Lane is a former vegetarian) and inspired by Southwestern spices and flavors (Lane is a native Texan), featuring photos of almost every dish. In a nod to the small-batch desserts that launched her culinary career, Lane includes a well-curated chapter of sweet options. Home cooks who find that store-bought fresh bread goes stale before they can use it up will savor the chapter on small-batch homemade breads with recipes for focaccia and biscuits. VERDICT A first purchase for library cookery collections and an invaluable resource for anyone preparing meals for smaller households.-Kelsy -Peterson, Forest Hill Coll., Melbourne, Australia © Copyright 2019. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Introduction	p. 13
A Pantry for Two	p. 18
A Few Pieces of Equipment	p. 27
Chapter 1 Pasta For Two	p. 31
Spaghetti with Small-Batch Meat Sauce	p. 32
Spinach Pesto Pasta with Walnuts	p. 34
Pear and Parmesan Pasta Salad	p. 37
Baked Ziti with Homemade Ricotta	p. 38
Pasta Primavera with Homemade Ricotta	p. 42
Caramelized Onion and Swiss Chard Fettuccine	p. 44
Cnocchi, Three Ways	p. 48
Lemon Spaghetti with Artichokes and Bread Crumbs	p. 54
Linguine with Roasted Bed Onions, Fresh Oregano, and Lemon Zest Baked Spaghetti	p. 58
Chapter 2 Skillet Meals	p. 61
One-Pot Crispy Salami and Cherry Tomato Pasta	p. 62
Cheesy Broccoli Quinoa	p. 65
Mexican Quinoa with Avocado	p. 66
Chicken Lettuce Cups	p. 69
Mexican Street Corn Tacos	p. 70
Summertime Chilaquiles	p. 72
Sleak for Two with Scalloped Potatoes	p. 74
Cranberry Balsamic Chicken Skillet	p. 79
French Lentils and Kielbasa	p. 80
Baked Greek Shrimp	p. 84
Chicken Parmesan Meatballs	p. 87
Creamy Mushroom Chicken Skillet	p. 88
Sloppy Joe Later Tot Skillet	p. 90
Egg Roll in a Bowl	p. 93
Chicken Sausage with Orzo and Broccolini	p. 94
Chapter 3 Small Pots Of Soup	p. 97
Easiest Tortellini Soup for the Busiest Nights	p. 98
Beef Bourguignon	p. 100
Tortilla Soup	p. 104
Minestrone/Ribollita	p. 106
Golden Cauliflower Soup with Saffron and Harissa	p. 108
Zuppa Toscana	p. 111
Chapter 4 Bowls Of Comfort	p. 113
Black Bean Lasagna Bowls	p. 114
Almost Korean Beef Bowls	p. 116
Falafel Bowls	p. 118
Greek Bowls	p. 121
Steak and Sweet Potato Bowls with Creamy Kale	p. 122
Coconut Curry Noodle Bowls	p. 126
Peanut Lime Noodle Bowls	p. 128
Chicken Burrito Bowls	p. 130
Smoky Pork and Yellow Rico Paella Bowls	p. 132
Roasted Potato Bowls with Broccoli and Gribiche	p. 134
Crunchiest Chinese Chicken Salad	p. 136
Roasted Mushroom, Barley, and Brie Bowls	p. 138
Corn, Tomato, and Dill Summer Pasta Salad	p. 141
Peach Cucumber Salad with Fresh Mozzarella	p. 142
Chapter 5 Love From The Oven	p. 145
Fish en Papillote	p. 146
Oven Risotto with Crispy Kale	p. 148
Barbecue Chicken-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes	p. 150
Carrot Ginger Salmon	p. 153
Puff Pastry Veggie Tart	p. 154
Lentil Enchiladas	p. 157
Mini Quiche Lorraine with Salad (and the Only Salad Dressing You'll Ever Need)	p. 160
Crispy Pork Chops with Asparagus and Lemon Cream	p. 165
Spicy Broccoli and Ricotta Calzones	p. 168
Classic Cheese Fondue for Two	p. 172
Soy-Roasted Mushroom and Sweet Potato Tacos	p. 174
Parmesan-Crusted Salmon with Veggies	p. 176
Oven Tandoori Chicken	p. 179
Balsamic and Maple-Glazed Protein of Choice	p. 181
Hot Honey Lime-Glazed Protein of Choice	p. 182
Butter-Roasted Vegetables	p. 185
Chapter 6 Bread Makes It A Meal	p. 191
Chicken and Giardenera Subs with Marinara	p. 192
Best-Ever Veggie Sandwiches	p. 195
Cheddar Scallion Waffles	p. 196
Pila Pizzas with Pepita Cilantro Pesto, Salami, and Corn	p. 199
Classic Panzanella	p. 200
Turkey Apple Butter Grilled Cheese	p. 203
Bourbon-Glazed Turkey Burgers	p. 204
Pizza Baguettes	p. 207
Thai Peanul Roast Beef Wraps	p. 210
Chapter 7 Cook Once, Eat Twice	p. 213
Take One Boasted Chicken	p. 214
Spatchcock Chicken	p. 215
Creamy Chicken Enchiladas	p. 218
Barbecue Chicken Cornbread Casserole	p. 221
Southwestern Chicken Cobb Salad	p. 222
Engagement Chicken Pasta	p. 224
Take One Big Batch of Mashed Potatoes	p. 226
Really Good Mashed Potatoes	p. 227
Loaded Potato Soup	p. 228
Samosa Potato Patties	p. 231
Take One Big Batch of Cheese Sauce	p. 232
Master Cheese Sauce	p. 233
Broccoli Cheese Soup	p. 234
Totchos	p. 237
Green Chile Mac & Cheese	p. 238
Take One Big Batch of Beans	p. 240
A Good Pot of Beans	p. 241
Best-Ever Bean Burgers	p. 244
My Famous Retried Beans	p. 246
Simple Rosemary Bean Soup	p. 247
Take One Big Batch of Roasted Veggies	p. 248
Roasted Veggies	p. 249
Veggie Hash Under Eggs	p. 251
Veggie Hash Over Pasta	p. 252
Cacio e Pepe Polenta Casserole	p. 255
Chapter 8 Small-Batch Bread	p. 257
Focaccia	p. 258
Brioche-Style Hamburger Buns	p. 260
Perfect Dinner Rolls	p. 264
Jalapeño Cornbread Muffins	p. 267
Cheddar Carlic Biscuits	p. 268
Naan	p. 271
No-Knead Dutch Oven Bread	p. 272
Chapter 9 A Few Desserts For Two	p. 275
Cheesecake Bars with 5-Minute Microwave Lemon Curd	p. 276
Mini Vanilla Cake	p. 279
Mini Chocolate Cake	p. 282
Angel Food Cake in a Loaf Pan	p. 285
Raspberry Brownies with Chambord Glaze	p. 287
Key Lime Pie in a Loaf Pan	p. 289
Two Mini Apple Pies	p. 291
Mini Chocolate Cream Pie	p. 294
Coconut Carrot Cake Cupcakes	p. 296
Cookies and Cream Cupcakes	p. 298
5-Minute Chocolate Mousse	p. 300
Strawberry Mousse	p. 303
Chocolate Fondue for Two	p. 304
S'mores Baked Alaska	p. 306
Small-Batch Espresso Chocolate Chip Cookies	p. 309
Leftovers	p. 311
Acknowledgments	p. 323
Index	p. 325

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