Many of us are living in small spaces. That includes apartments, RVs, tiny houses, and even boats! It’s becoming more common since large houses are becoming increasingly unaffordable.
Now, we know that means limited amounts of counter space and storage. There are only a few pots and pans you can have on hand at one time. How are people with tiny kitchens going to be able to make big meals? This is the future – so let’s hope this cookbook helps us out.
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The Tiny Kitchen Cookbook will be a wonderful addition to your cookbook collection. With this cookbook, we can cook in some of the smallest places comfortably.
Author Annie Mahle explains that she used to cook in a tiny kitchen. With a kitchen that is only 6′ x 8′, she prepared three gorgeous meals from scratch every day. Sometimes even for up to 30 people at a time. How on Earth is that possible? Let’s find out…
Before we even dive into the recipes we learn about the kitchen setup. This includes using ingredients already in the pantry rather than going to the grocery store. Another great suggestion is utilizing leftovers as ingredients for the following day. Lastly, we should create vertical storage options and buy utensils that nest. All of these tips help us create flavorful meals in minimal space.
One of the things I appreciate are the recipes that utilize toaster ovens for those who don’t have a large oven appliance. This includes Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs with Fresh Tomato Sauce and Fettuccini. She has literally thought of everything.
The recipes will help you cook in a small kitchen. This means one-bowl salads and mains, stove-top meals, and make-ahead desserts in a mug.
The cookbook is divided into many intriguing chapters:
Part 1: Setup and Strategies
1 Tool and Work Space
2 Meal Planning
3 Creative Kitchen
Part 2: Recipes for the Small Kitchen
4 Quick and Light
Snacks and Appetizers
Small Meals
5 One-Bowl Salads and Mains
Salads
Dinner in a Bowl
6 Stovetop One-Pan Wonders
In the Skillet
In the Pot
7 From the Oven … or Toaster Oven
8 Dessert in a Mug and More
Here are some recipe examples: Preserved Lemon, Ricotta, and Pea Orecchiette; Caramelized Shallot, Spinach, and Comte Tartlet; and Chocolate Tahini Pudding. Can you believe that you can make all of these gourmet dishes from a tiny kitchen? I am impressed!
The Tiny Kitchen Cookbook will be one of the only cookbooks you’ll need for your small space. There are quite a few snazzy recipes that wow your guests.
Do you have a tiny kitchen in your home? What are some tricks and tips that you have used for cooking?
~Kaiti
