My husband and I love to do date nights! It is one of my favorite weekly events. One thing I have noticed is going out to eat all the time is just too much on the bank or doesn’t sound as appealing as a homecooked meal. Also, we love to cook to stay at home and cook together.
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If you are like us and enjoy cooking together come take a look at these date night cookbooks! With these, you don’t need to confine yourself to dinner, but also incorporate a whole date day!
The Date Night Cookbook
by Ned Fulmer + Ariel Fulmer
I used to watch The Try Guys on YouTube often – they are hilarious. A trait I remember of Ned’s is his utter adoration of his wife. I think it’s cute! I just remember the other Try Guys would give him a lot of flack for it. I am thrilled to see that Ned and his wife created a cookbook together called The Date Night Cookbook!
Together the couple has created unique date night meals! There are easily over 50 scrumptious recipes that you and your honey will enjoy.
Here are some dishes I am excited about: BBQ Blackberry Cobbler, Mediterranean Red Snapper, Pavlova with Citrus Salad, and much more!
I was genuinely surprised by the range of these recipes. Some are great for beginner chefs and other recipes are perfect for those who need a challenge.
Luckily, some of these dishes will grant you leftovers for the following day.
I can’t wait to be able to say we “tried” The Date Night Cookbook!
Cooking for Two: Comfort Food Recipes for Couples, Roommates, or Friends
by Marie W. Lawrence
This Cooking for Two: Comfort Food Recipes for Couples, Roommates, or Friends cookbook is going to come in handy. I’ve always lived in a house with at least two people. My roommate and I would cook together all the time. Now it is just my husband and me!
Personally, I see the benefits of learning to cook for just two. I hate having the same leftovers day in and day out. This cookbook will help me reduce waste and keep me excited about the food I’m about to have each day.
Do you know who else is going to love Cooking for Two: Comfort Food Recipes for Couples, Roommates, or Friends cookbook? College students. Many of these recipes can be used with just a microwave or toaster oven. With school starting soon, this cookbook is something to consider.
Some dishes you will find are Broccoli Mac & Cheese, Overnight Mini Baguettes, Boston Cream Pie, and a lot more. These are super easy to make!
Here’s an intriguing bonus about this cookbook – they’ve included a calorie count! This will be very helpful for any health nuts out there.
Small Batch Baking: 60 Sweet and Savory Recipes to Satisfy Your Craving
by Saura Kline
I can’t tell you how many times my husband and I have had our dinner date, but also want to have dessert. This means a slice of cake, brownies, or any baked good. Usually, that means making an entire dessert! If you’re like me, you don’t want to have a whole cake at your disposal in your home.
The Small Batch Baking: 60 Sweet and Savory Recipes to Satisfy Your Craving cookbook is the answer to my prayers! If you have a craving, you’ll definitely want this cookbook on hand.
There are savory and sweet bakes throughout this cookbook. You don’t necessarily need to have a date at night – think of doing a brunch picnic hike or breakfast in bed!
The Small Batch Baking: 60 Sweet and Savory Recipes to Satisfy Your Craving cookbook provides small bakes and also ordinary serving sizes as well.
Vegetarian Cooking for Two: 80 Perfectly Portioned Recipes for Healthy Eating
by Justin Fox Burks + Amy Lawrence
I wanted to showcase a cookbook that focuses primarily on vegan and vegetarian fare. Plus, the Vegetarian Cooking for Two: 80 Perfectly Portioned Recipes for Healthy Eating cookbook features many delicious-looking recipes!
The photography is really clean and vibrant. I want to dig into many of these vegetarian dishes right away!
Also, I thoroughly enjoy the additional tips to use up extra ingredients from other recipes! That’s such a useful reminder to have if you’re forgetful (like me!)
Many of these recipes use a limited number of ingredients to help minimize grocery shopping costs, meal preparation time, and leftovers. They’ve also helped create a shopping list so gathering ingredients is more efficient.
This is a fantastic idea for couples or roommates who want to learn how to eat more vegetarian-friendly dishes throughout the week! That way you can get a plethora of unique recipes and never get bored.
Easy Cooking for Two: 75 Perfectly Portioned Recipes
by Jenna Braddock MSH RDN CSSD
If you and your food partner are concerned about eating healthy, the Easy Cooking for Two: 75 Perfectly Portioned Recipes cookbook is perfect. This is a health-oriented cookbook that’ll expand your daily meal options.
Eating healthy meals in less than 30 minutes seems like a dream, right? Not only that but using only 5 ingredients or less? Apparently, this cookbook will reveal the secrets behind quick, easy, and delicious recipes – I am dying to know.
I do enjoy the range of flavors the recipes in Easy Cooking for Two: 75 Perfectly Portioned Recipes have. Some examples are Lobster Tails with Corn on the Cob, Chili-Lime Pork Chops, Pesto Shrimp Pasta, and Strawberry Flank Steak Lettuce Bowls.
We get lots of advice on how to shop for two at the grocery store – including how to avoid the condiments aisle to preserve our health.
If you want healthy date night meals, this is the cookbook for you. Plus, if you want to get up and go do something afterward it’s quick and easy!
~Kaiti