The Complete Cooking for Two Cookbook, 10th Anniversary Gift Edition: 700+ Recipes for Everything You'll Ever Want to Make
About this product
ATK does the math—so you don’t have to!—in this New York Times bestselling cookbook for two featuring 700+ perfectly scaled recipes for newlyweds, college grads, and empty nesters.
This special 10th anniversary edition features over 200 new recipes, more photos, and updated recommendations on must-have equipment!
ATK’s best-selling cookbook for two just got even better! This anniversary hardcover gift edition now features even more recipes inspired by cuisines around the world—including additional vegan and vegetarian options and air fryer favorites—plus expert-approved tips to make cooking for two easier than ever. Learn how to make the trickiest small-scale dishes, and discover clever strategies for saving time and money in the kitchen!
• Over 700 “cooking for two” recipes, including 200+ new dishes
• Tips for small grocery budgets so you can shop smarter and reduce waste
• All-new air fryer recipes
• Recipe cooking times for easy planning
• Nutritional information for every recipe
• Updated buying guide for smaller pans and equipment for cooking for two
Perfectly scaled recipes mean perfect results—every time. Celebrate 10 years of the groundbreaking cookbook that changed how people cook for two, and start making the perfect amount of food! Read more
Editor's Take
Amazon reviewers say this cookbook is highly useful for couples and small households, with recipes described as interesting, easy, reliable, and tasty. Many note that the portions are practical, the instructions are clear, and the book includes helpful pictures, nutrition information, and kitchen equipment guidance.
Goodreads readers are similarly positive, calling it a strong gift cookbook and a great reference for smaller-scale cooking. Several reviewers praise the organization, basic cooking tips, and the wide variety of recipes, while a minority mention that some of the text is not as concise as they wanted.
On Reddit, an America’s Test Kitchen discussion says it stands out as a strong choice for cooking comfortably for two and still leaves room for hosting.
YouTube results show at least one real review video and one cookbook flip-through focused on this exact title, both presenting it as a solid cookbook for two-person households.
- Common praise: scaled-down recipes, reliability, clear directions, and broad recipe variety.
- Common criticism: some readers want more concise writing or prefer a physical copy over digital formats.
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Specifications
| Publisher | America's Test Kitchen |
| Publication date | April 2, 2024 |
| Edition | Anniversary,Updated |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 496 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1954210876 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1954210875 |
| Item Weight | 3.4 pounds |
| Dimensions | 8.94 x 1.38 x 10.25 inches |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,684 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Paleo Cookbooks (Books) #8 in Cooking for One or Two #12 in U.S. Regional Cooking, Food & Wine |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (761) |