2024 the best simple recipes cookbook review

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Simple and flavorful 5-ingredient meals―tailor-made for your table of two

Small-batch cooking is a great way to save time and reduce waste―and with just a few ingredients, you can truly let the natural flavors of your dishes shine. This cookbook simplifies cooking for two, highlighting wholesome, healthy recipes requiring only five everyday ingredients.

You'll find 100 delicious two-person meals, from Breakfast Quesadillas to Blueberry Clafoutis, as well as budget-savvy shopping lists, tips on meal planning, and easy cooking techniques to elevate each flavorful dish.

Enjoy wholesome meals made for two with:

Tasty variations―Make your dishes special with elegant garnishes and pairing tips.Quick and easy recipes―Spend less time in the kitchen with 30-minute meals that can be made in one pan or one pot, or make-ahead freezer-friendly options.Tips and tricks―Reduce cook times and cost with advice on making your own spice blends, buying in bulk, and minimizing food waste.

Scale down your recipe yields without sacrificing taste with this delicious couple's cookbook.

From the Publisher

The art of cooking for two, simplified

With just five ingredients or less, it’s easy to prepare dishes you and your partner will love.

So good. So quick.

Discover 100+ wholesome recipes that can be made in a snap, or at least on a weeknight.

5-Ingredient Cooking for Two is more than a couple’s cookbook. Inside, you’ll find:

Shopping tips

Learn when you should buy in bulk, what you can freeze, and which fresh ingredients you should splurge on.

Kitchen shortcuts

Explore tips on how to reduce prep time and cleanup, so you can spend more time with each other outside of the kitchen.

Meal planning

It’s easier to save time and effort when you have a plan. Discover advice on how to approach a week’s worth of meals and use ingredients before they go bad.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Callisto (June 9, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 188 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1646110986
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1646110988
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.46 x 9.25 inches
Reviewer: Hailey
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Love it
Review: I bought this to help find some easy meals for myself and my partner. With the prices of groceries these days, it's hard to cook nice meals all the time without breaking the bank. These all seem relatively easy, even for someone like me who needs to practice cooking more 😅I mainly decided on this book for the strawberry and Brie French toast recipe, and it did NOT disappoint!!! It's so yummy! It's definitely doing to be a regular breakfast food for me, I never want regular French toast again. I've made it 3 times in the last week 😂

Reviewer: Nicole Lindsey
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Yum
Review: Great recipes, easy for beginners!

Reviewer: Helen McGinness
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: easy to read
Review: flipped thru when I first got it and found it easy to read and to understand the recipes. they all look easy to cook and and already have most of the ingredients in the cupboard. tried some out and they were fine and tasted good

Reviewer: Curious Epicure
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The easy way to delicious food every night
Review: I bought this on a whim because the kindle price was low. The author wasn't familiar to me, but I desperately needed a break from cooking from "serious" cookbooks - while still having to cook - and "5 Ingredients" was enough to reel me in. I love this book so much that I'm already waiting for the author's next.Since the recipes in this book are only five ingredients (not counting things like oil, salt, pepper, water, etc), they are somewhat basic, but I actually love that because it gives me a bit of leeway to add an additional ingredient or two which makes me feel as though I'm a more natural cook than I am.Because of that, I think it would be a great book for beginning cooks who can see what's possible at a minimum before learning by trial and error to build on them.Most of the recipes have boxes at the beginning noting the following: Freezer-Friendly, 30 Minutes or Less, One Pot, Feeling Fancy, or a combination of some or all of those. Most recipes have a list of "Optional Finishing Touches" at the end.Many of the recipes are for dishes that are usually much more complicated, having many times more ingredients, taking too much time and utilizing too many pots and pans. The complexity of taste that comes from all of that may be somewhat lacking, but I will honestly take Donovan's quick and easy, pared down versions for delicious weeknight meals, saving the crazy-difficult recipes for weekends and those times when I really want to spend some time cooking.The Pork Chile Verde is a case in point. A typical recipe for it has 3x the ingredients and steps to go through that result in something only slightly more complex than this version. I added cannellini beans to mine because I didn't have rice to serve it with and we love both versions.Tailoring the recipes on purpose is also easy. The Italian-Style Oven Baked Fish was very good and reminiscent of a puttanesca sauce minus the capers. The next time I make it, I'll throw in some capers and voila! I'll feel like a chef!The Sausage with Caramelized Cabbage and Onions is as good as it sounds and took 20 min to put on the table. Changing it up is as easy as serving it with wide noodles, using another type of sausage or tipping some caraway seeds in.Note about the Kindle version of this book:It does not have an index. The recipes, however, are all listed in the Contents and are clickable links. There are not so many recipes that that is a problem.Bottom line: I have a feeling that this will become one of my most-used cookbooks... out of the 400+ I have. And that is saying something!

Reviewer: Jose
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great book to start off
Review: I liked how easy to read it was as well as grateful for simplicity of the recipes. Perfect for college bound students.

Reviewer: Sara
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: No pictures
Review: Recipes seem good, but no pictures of any of the recipes for reference

Reviewer: Kytka
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Great Little Cookbook Combining Simple and Fresh Flavors to Make Excellent Meals
Review: "5-Ingredient Cooking for Two: 100+ Recipes Portioned for Pairs" is a culinary gem that has transformed our cooking routine for the better. This cookbook is a game-changer, simplifying meal preparation while delivering delicious results.What sets this cookbook apart is its emphasis on simplicity. With just five ingredients per recipe, it makes cooking a breeze, even on the busiest days. The carefully selected recipes not only save time but also ensure that the flavor isn't compromised. Each dish is a delightful surprise, proving that less can indeed be more.The portion sizes are perfect for two, making it effortless to create meals tailored to our needs. There's minimal waste, and we can enjoy a variety of dishes without overwhelming leftovers. This is a fantastic solution for couples seeking practicality in the kitchen.The recipes cover a wide range of cuisines and flavors, offering something for every palate. Whether we're in the mood for a quick weeknight dinner or a special weekend treat, this cookbook delivers with its diverse selection. Each recipe is accompanied by clear instructions and beautiful photos, making it easy to replicate at home.In addition to the delicious recipes, the cookbook's layout and design are both visually appealing and user-friendly. It's a joy to browse through, and the clear organization makes finding the perfect meal a breeze.

Reviewer: Izzyg
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Came damaged
Review: The book came damaged at the bottom and I bought this as a gift for my boss.

Reviewer: SUSANA
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Recetas muy prácticas y rápidas, pero el libro no trae ninguna foto. Si está echo para gente que casi no sabemos cocinar sería bueno ver cómo es el platillo.

Reviewer: emmeblu
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Qualche foto in più e sarebbe stata perfetta!

Reviewer: Louise
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Just my spouse and I and we are seniors, but there is not many recipes in this book ..waste of my money .