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Fab Freebie: Taste Test

***This giveaway is no longer accepting entries***

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).

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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.

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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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Comments

  1. Courtenay says

    I WANNA TASTE! Cooking for two…perfect for our 2 person household:-)
    If I were cooking our last meal, it would look something like this:
    Swiss Cheese and white wine Fondue with bread, carrots and apples for dipping
    then…
    Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Creamed Spinach and Crab Cakes with minimal filler:-)
    lastly…
    Ooey Gooey Butter Cake…
    HEAVEN

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  2. shari says

    I WANT A TASTE!! Has to be homemade mac ‘n cheese!! Actually America’s Test Kitchen’s homemade mac ‘n cheese recipe is the best (secret ingredient is a can of condensed milk, who knew?)

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  4. Laura says

    I WANT A TASTE! My favorite all time meal is steak, twice baked potatoes, salad, rolls and a slice of pound cake. This meal is perfect when my mom and dad make it!

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  9. Amy says

    “I WANT A TASTE”

    I think for my last meal I would want a big ol’ bowl of rocky road ice cream! Nothing beats a bowl of ice cream!

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  12. shanelle says

    I want a taste

    And I would want a bbq bacon cheeseburger with fries on that island or chicken parmesan…. or brownies or cupcakes

    I must be hungry!

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  13. Cecily T says

    I WANT A TASTE!!

    Woo. I love me some ATK/Cook’s Illustrated/Cook’s Country! We have most of the books, but it would be super-nice to have one with recipes portioned for just two people. I do hope, however, that there are not too many repeats (I think I’ve already seen the crunchy pork chops other places).

    My favorite meal is our traditional Xmas Eve dinner: Lobster tails on the grill, horseradish mashed potatoes, and deep-fried spinach! (‘scuse me, I’m drooling now!)

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  15. Danielle says

    I WANT A TASTE!
    I love to cook, we are poor med students which = eating in a lot! One of my favorite things to make is homeade pizza with whole wheat crust,fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and basil.

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  16. Erin says

    I WANT A TASTE! And I have always said if I was on death row, my last meal request would be prime rib, mashed potatoes (with wasabi paste), corn and Gatorade. Oh, and pastry (with cream and jelly) for dessert. If I made this meal for myself, I would surely end up on death row… I need a cookbook!

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  17. Madelaine says

    I WANT A TASTE!

    Would love a good cookbook for two. I always make too much and am not a big fan of leftovers!

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  18. Nicole B. says

    I want a taste!!

    My last meal would definitely be my mom’s macaroni and cheese…lots of cheese and bacon!!

    Nicole

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  20. Lynn says

    “I WANT A TASTE!!!”

    Made from scratch macaroni and cheese. Sharp cheddar and buttered bread crumbs on top, “swoon”

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  21. Season says

    I WANT A TASTE!!

    Pad Thai would def have to be my favorite meal of all time. However, I really look forward to the Rachael Ray magazine every month that pairs up 30 minite meals with either a wine or beer.

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  23. Tari says

    I WANT A TASTE…and my favorite meal of all-time is the traditional Thanksgiving dinner that my husband and I make every year featuring a giant roast turkey and the typical staples — mashed potatoes, gravy, home made stuffing, sweet potatoes along with pumpkin and chocolate pecan pies. We’ve also started some new family traditions by adding maple glazed brussel sprouts and green beans with bacon and thyme. And don’t forget a nice bottle of wine. Who could ask for anything more?

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  26. Jackie says

    I WANT A TASTE! Yum…how about homemade mac and cheese with a vegetable medley. Cookbook would be great! Thanks.

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  29. Kathleen says

    I WANT A TASTE!

    Anything really (I like to eat)… but right now it’s my Mom’s pancit (Filipino dish with noodles, chicken and veggies). I asked her to make it for my bday. YUM!

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  30. Guin says

    I want a taste!

    My fave meal? Thai food… Thom yum khai soup and then beef pad sew ew. With a strawberry boba tea. Mmm.

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  31. brookeraymond says

    I WANT A TASTE!

    I don’t think I could pick one favorite meal. Anything with garlic, tomatoes and basil!

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  42. Maria says

    I WANT A TASTE!

    My favorite meal that I make is hummus pizza – pita bread with hummus, peppers, spinach and feta! I’m a newlywed and not much of a cook – and since we will soon have a new kitchen, this could come in handy!! I can’t keep feeding the hubby hummus and vegetables!!! :)

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  46. Kim says

    I WANT A TASTE.

    Our all-time favorite meal includes homemade buffalo chicken strips and hashbrowns. Far from healthy but oh so good.

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  48. Ashley says

    I WANT A TASTE!

    I’d love to get my hands on some new recipes now that it’s farmer’s market season again!

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  49. Amy says

    I WANT A TASTE!

    Also, one of my favorite meals is cheesy stuffed southwestern chicken with Cheez It breading.

    Yum.

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  50. Lindsay says

    I WANT A TASTE !

    Hmm, let’s see: I love sweet potatoes with spinach leaves, red onions + lemon juice (baked for 45 minutes @ 400 degrees on a baking sheet, with olive oil, salt, and pepper).

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