***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).
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.
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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Christina Knicely says
I WANT A TASTE – I could eat homemade chicken enchiladas every day of the week, we LOVE Mexican cuisine!
Amy L. says
I WANT A TASTE!
You just made me hungry!
I think it’s a tie between lasagna and tacos. Have always been my two favorite meals for a long time.
Rachelle says
I WANT A TASTE
I love seafood but I’m not that good at cooking it at home. Would love to see if this book has some easy recipes for my boyfriend and I.
Courtney M says
I WANT A TASTE–I’d love to eat French Toast every day if I could!
Amber says
I WANT A TASTE!!! I LOVE cheese…so anything warm and gooey with cheese is a winner in my book :)
Emma says
I WANT A TASTE!
I really really love good Japanese ramen (none of that top ramen stuff) filled with seaweed and noodles and rich broth. Mmmm
Jessica says
I want a taste
I would make Mexican food because my husband and I love it!
Grace says
I want a taste!
Sarah says
I want a taste!
I would have to say my favorite meal is either my Mom’s homemade Neapolitan pizza or a good old cheeseburger and fries.
katy b says
I WANT A TASTE…
Why am I always hungry when checking out my fave. blogs!?
Fun giveaway!!
MRS.MOMMYY says
I WANT A TASTE
Lauren says
I WANT A TASTE!!!
both of the book AND of that delicious meal in your pic :)
Carrie L. says
“I WANT A TASTE”
Seafood! The thing I missed most since moving away from the east coast!!
Ashley says
I want a taste!! Definitely my mom’s lasagna- hers is better than any Italian restaurant I’ve ever been to.. and we’re not even Italian!! :)
Ashley Grey says
I want a taste, please!
My favorite meal would have to be homemade fried chicken, mash potatoes and Italian green beans. Yummy! Oh, and pecan pie for dessert. :)
Amy says
I WANT A TASTE!
Jan says
I WANT A TASTE. Pasta, I could eat it everyday.
Lindsay says
I WANT A TASTE!
Probably filet mingnon with oven roasted potatoes.
Sara says
I want a taste!
Chicken and noodles with mashed potatoes…yummy!
Erica says
I want a taste (please)…I drool over anything spicy…Thai and Indian are my faves!
maria120 says
I want a taste!
What a great cookbook idea!
Christine says
I WANT A TASTE!! Chicken Enchiladas…mmmm.
Alisha says
I want a taste.
Cheeseburger and fries
Leslie says
I WANT A TASTE! I would love to eat chicken enchiladas for a looooong time!
Also, I love America’s Test Kitchen!
Christine says
I WANT A TASTE!
Yummy lasagna (with lots and lots of cheese).
Alisa says
I want a taste!
Favorite all time meal? So difficult to narrow it down!! I would say it would either have to be something Mexican, or steak with potatoes in some fashion. I sorta just like food, so the options to keep me happy when it comes to that are endless! :)
Brooke says
I want a taste!
Czech dumplings and sauerkraut with any kind of meat.
Liz says
I WANT A TASTE …please
It’s hard to pick my go-to meal. It would have to be anything thrown on the grill. The current fav : Asparagus drizzled in olive oil with cracked black pepper and a pinch of sea salt. Yum!
Jessica J. says
I WANT A TASTE!
My all time favorite is Chicken Pot Pie (although my waistline couldn’t handle that day in and day out on a desert island).
Jaime says
I WANT A TASTE – My favorite meal is ceral (can we consider that a meal?),partly because it brings me back to Sunday cartoon days but mostly because I can’t cook – which is why this would be great to win!
Nicola says
I WANT A TASTE.
Anything cheesy!
Joni says
I want a taste! Our kitchen renovation is half complete and I’m dying to cook anything, even just a boiled egg!
carrie says
I WANT A TASTE!!
When we were on our honeymoon, the tacos al pastor at El Sabrosito del Fagon in Playa del Carmen, Mexico were spectacular. Or maybe the fish tacos at Zama’s a little further south in Tulum. ohmygodsofreakingood!! I have dreams about the food we had in Mexico.
lauren says
I WANT A TASTE!
Fajitas!
Hanna says
I Want A Taste!
Being from MN, I have to pick a regional favorite… Tater-tot hotdish! I really could eat it for every meal!
Leslie says
I WANT A TASTE!
My favorite meal is my mom’s chicken and dumplings…yum!
Barb says
I WANT A TASTE!!! Love your website, it keeps my day going!
Dan says
I WANT A TASTE!
Can’t live without homemade mac-and-cheese
Allison says
I WANT A TASTE!!!
I LOVE to eat whole wheat pasta, with veggies sauteed in olive oil, topped with salt, pepper, and feta cheese. It’s SUPER easy and quick. Plus, it’s a great way to get a lot of the food groups :)
Karen says
I want a taste…mexican, anything mexican
Veronica says
Yum! I WANT A TASTE!
My favorite meal of recent was at a restaurant named Le Pigeon in Portland. It was an amazing meal – sweetbreads to start, rabbit for the main, and apricot bacon cornbread with maple ice cream to finish.
Tracy says
Mmmmm- yum, yum! I WANT A TASTE!
I can always go for anything Thai (especially Pad Thai and any chili + basil dish!!) Yeah, I think that I’m going to go have a snack now…
Beth says
I want a taste!
When I got married, my biggest fear was cooking. We’ve survived for two years, but I’m not very good at it… thankfully, my hubs actually enjoys it! Still, we find the hardest part is portioning for two people. This cookbook would be amazing!
As always, thanks for the fabulous finds and giveaways! You guys are amazing! :)
Ania C-M says
I WANT A TASTE!!!!
Christine says
I WANT A TASTE!
As of late, I’ve become fabulouse at making a roasted chicken. It’s so delicious and easy to make.
Lynett says
I WANT A TASTE! My all time fave is Vaca Frita with white rice, black beans and sweet plaintains (what can I say, I’m Cuban!)
Stephanie says
I WANT A TASTE! My grandma’s amazing homemade pierogis!
britton says
I WANT A TASTE!
I want lasagna. :) We are trying to get better about not eating out… its challenging for 2.
katie r says
I WANT A TASTE
I am way too lazy about cooking for us, and I love America’s Test Kitchen. I miss PBS in High Def. :( Thanks again for all your great giveaways.
Marsha W says
I WANT A TASTE! My mom’s swiss steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, fresh green beans with bacon, and fresh strawberry pie with lots of whipped cream….and I just gained 10 pounds thinking about it!