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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…

Full details about our freebies are available at our Giveaway FAQs.

Comments

  2. Aimee says

    I want a taste! My German Chocolate Cake cookies don’t necessarily constitute a meal, but I would eat them everyday if they didn’t make you gain 5 pounds! :)

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  3. Yvonne says

    I want a taste!

    Anything Mexican, I don’t even need a fork and knife, I’ll happily take chips instead :)

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  4. Beth says

    I WANT A TASTE!!

    I cook for my boyfriend and myself every single night- so this would really help! Our favorite meal is Chicken Piccata with whole wheat spaghetti and wilted spinach. Also my famous Buffalo Chicken Chili!

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  7. Heather says

    “I WANT A TASTE”

    Favorite meal is filet of beef (medium), blue cheese baked potato, corn on the cob, and homemade yeast rolls!

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  9. Marissa says

    I WANT A TASTE! I love anything with potatoes. I’ve been making red potato “chips” in the oven with fresh garlic and olive oil that at least I think are super tasty. :) And my husband will eat anything if it has meat in it.

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  13. Kristen says

    I WANT A TASTE!! ..please? :)

    I like food too much to pick just one. Homemade macaroni and cheese tho was the first thing that came to mind. ..followed by anything peanutbutter and choc.. or orange and choc. Tight race there. :)

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  16. Anne M. says

    I want taste… PLEASE!!
    Being a newlywed I’m in need of some lessons in cooking better for my hubby:)
    that and the spagettios I’m eating for lunch at work are just embarrassing!

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  17. SoBella Creations says

    I WANT A TASTE

    I love American Test Kitchen. I watch their show on PBS.

    For my last meal it would have to be Steak grilled medium rare. With a side of Truffle Mac and Cheese – orecchiette pasta and goat cheese from the Yachtsman Steakhouse in the Disney owned Yacht Club Resort.

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  19. Allison says

    I WANT A TASTE!!! (I need this book so bad! I think my boyfriend is putting off engagement b/c he knows I can’t cook!) Anyway, since I’m a southern girl, my last meal would have to include some fried green tomatoes, mashed potatos and gravy and fresh corn on the cob!

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  23. jnh213 says

    I WANT A TASTE :)

    Eventhough I cook for 6 everyday, I guess I will have to do the math!! I love cooking and my favorite meal is grilled chicken fajitas with fresh vegies and guac!!

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  25. Nancy says

    I WANT A TASTE! Pretty much anything chicken. I could eat chicken until the cows come home. (And they’d be free to come home, because they’d be pretty safe!)

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  30. Eileen says

    I WANT A TASTE!!

    My boyfriend and I love cooking and trying new recipes. Tonight we’re trying stuffed red pepper, might just turn out to be our favorite!

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  32. Shelby says

    I want a taste!!!! I don’t ever eat like this but for my last meal it would be a toss up between Mexican and southern food! I love anything Mexican (tacos and enchiladas) but also love fried chicken, mashed potatoes, black eyed peas, and biscuits!

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  33. Vanessa L says

    I WANT A TASTE of strawberry shortcake! I’m not so great about cooking either, so I need a new cookbook to inspire me!

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  36. Teresa L says

    I WANT A TASTE! favorite meal would be spaghetti with meat sauce, or meatloaf w/mashed potatoes and gravy

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  37. Erica says

    I WANT A TASTE!

    My husband and I love to watch America’s Test Kitchen on tv and one of our favorite things to do together is to plan our week of meals and cook for one another. we’re always looking for meals for two!

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  40. Tara says

    I WANT A TASTE!
    Honestly…I could probably eat cereal three meals a day. But I am a newlywed, so my husband and I are trying to start meal-planning and cooking more often…there is just always too much food for just the two of us, so this cookbook sounds awesome!

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  43. charlene says

    I WANT A TASTE! – of those pork chops :) They look so yummy!

    My go-to meal, one I could eat everyday: grilled chicken, corn on the cob and baby red potatoes.

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