5-Ingredient Cooking for Two: 100+ Recipes Portioned for Pairs

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A quick rundown of this product’s key features:

Simple and flavorful 5-ingredient meals―tailor-made for your table of two

Small-batch cooking is a great way to save time and reduce waste―and with just a few ingredients, you can truly let the natural flavors of your dishes shine. This cookbook simplifies cooking for two, highlighting wholesome, healthy recipes requiring only five everyday ingredients.

You’ll find 100 delicious two-person meals, from Breakfast Quesadillas to Blueberry Clafoutis, as well as budget-savvy shopping lists, tips on meal planning, and easy cooking techniques to elevate each flavorful dish.

Enjoy wholesome meals made for two with:

Tasty variations―Make your dishes special with elegant garnishes and pairing tips.Quick and easy recipes―Spend less time in the kitchen with 30-minute meals that can be made in one pan or one pot, or make-ahead freezer-friendly options.Tips and tricks―Reduce cook times and cost with advice on making your own spice blends, buying in bulk, and minimizing food waste.

Scale down your recipe yields without sacrificing taste with this delicious couple’s cookbook.

Our Top Reviews

Reviewer: Katie
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Convenient recipes
Review: Convenient recipes for a family of 2 that use only a few ingredients and are relatively simple to make. I have made a few of them that received rave reviews from my husband!

Reviewer: Shea
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very useful and easy to follow!
Review: Regularly use this cookbook! It’s easy to follow and has a lot of nutritious and delicious recipes.

Reviewer: Jackie H.
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Basic Easy Weeknight Cookbook
Review: The recipes are pretty simple and would be easy to follow for a beginner. The one negative I have is that about half of the 14 recipes that I’ve tried so far are not the greatest. Flavor is lacking depth or interest likely due to being 5 ingredients. The recipes do not include pictures of the dish. I do like that it’s has nutritional facts for each recipe and additional notes/tips.

Reviewer: Curious Epicure
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The easy way to delicious food every night
Review: I bought this on a whim because the kindle price was low. The author wasn’t familiar to me, but I desperately needed a break from cooking from “serious” cookbooks – while still having to cook – and “5 Ingredients” was enough to reel me in. I love this book so much that I’m already waiting for the author’s next.Since the recipes in this book are only five ingredients (not counting things like oil, salt, pepper, water, etc), they are somewhat basic, but I actually love that because it gives me a bit of leeway to add an additional ingredient or two which makes me feel as though I’m a more natural cook than I am.Because of that, I think it would be a great book for beginning cooks who can see what’s possible at a minimum before learning by trial and error to build on them.Most of the recipes have boxes at the beginning noting the following: Freezer-Friendly, 30 Minutes or Less, One Pot, Feeling Fancy, or a combination of some or all of those. Most recipes have a list of “Optional Finishing Touches” at the end.Many of the recipes are for dishes that are usually much more complicated, having many times more ingredients, taking too much time and utilizing too many pots and pans. The complexity of taste that comes from all of that may be somewhat lacking, but I will honestly take Donovan’s quick and easy, pared down versions for delicious weeknight meals, saving the crazy-difficult recipes for weekends and those times when I really want to spend some time cooking.The Pork Chile Verde is a case in point. A typical recipe for it has 3x the ingredients and steps to go through that result in something only slightly more complex than this version. I added cannellini beans to mine because I didn’t have rice to serve it with and we love both versions.Tailoring the recipes on purpose is also easy. The Italian-Style Oven Baked Fish was very good and reminiscent of a puttanesca sauce minus the capers. The next time I make it, I’ll throw in some capers and voila! I’ll feel like a chef!The Sausage with Caramelized Cabbage and Onions is as good as it sounds and took 20 min to put on the table. Changing it up is as easy as serving it with wide noodles, using another type of sausage or tipping some caraway seeds in.Note about the Kindle version of this book:It does not have an index. The recipes, however, are all listed in the Contents and are clickable links. There are not so many recipes that that is a problem.Bottom line: I have a feeling that this will become one of my most-used cookbooks… out of the 400+ I have. And that is saying something!

Reviewer: Kytka
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A Great Little Cookbook Combining Simple and Fresh Flavors to Make Excellent Meals
Review: “5-Ingredient Cooking for Two: 100+ Recipes Portioned for Pairs” is a culinary gem that has transformed our cooking routine for the better. This cookbook is a game-changer, simplifying meal preparation while delivering delicious results.What sets this cookbook apart is its emphasis on simplicity. With just five ingredients per recipe, it makes cooking a breeze, even on the busiest days. The carefully selected recipes not only save time but also ensure that the flavor isn’t compromised. Each dish is a delightful surprise, proving that less can indeed be more.The portion sizes are perfect for two, making it effortless to create meals tailored to our needs. There’s minimal waste, and we can enjoy a variety of dishes without overwhelming leftovers. This is a fantastic solution for couples seeking practicality in the kitchen.The recipes cover a wide range of cuisines and flavors, offering something for every palate. Whether we’re in the mood for a quick weeknight dinner or a special weekend treat, this cookbook delivers with its diverse selection. Each recipe is accompanied by clear instructions and beautiful photos, making it easy to replicate at home.In addition to the delicious recipes, the cookbook’s layout and design are both visually appealing and user-friendly. It’s a joy to browse through, and the clear organization makes finding the perfect meal a breeze.

Reviewer: Robert H. Armour
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: OK
Review: Just OK

Reviewer: Hailey
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Love it
Review: I bought this to help find some easy meals for myself and my partner. With the prices of groceries these days, it’s hard to cook nice meals all the time without breaking the bank. These all seem relatively easy, even for someone like me who needs to practice cooking more 😅I mainly decided on this book for the strawberry and Brie French toast recipe, and it did NOT disappoint!!! It’s so yummy! It’s definitely doing to be a regular breakfast food for me, I never want regular French toast again. I’ve made it 3 times in the last week 😂

Reviewer: Jenna B
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great for new chefs!
Review: I am a 22 y/o girl soon to be married. I have always loved cooking but have never been able to focus on new and cheap recipes. These are great ways to get started within a budget. I gave this four stars because there are less dinner recipes (more deserts and sides) than I had hoped.

Reviewer: SUSANA
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Recetas muy prácticas y rápidas, pero el libro no trae ninguna foto. Si está echo para gente que casi no sabemos cocinar sería bueno ver cómo es el platillo.

Reviewer: emmeblu
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Qualche foto in più e sarebbe stata perfetta!

Reviewer: lou
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: not as expected looking for more basic and everyday recepes

Reviewer: Louise
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Just my spouse and I and we are seniors, but there is not many recipes in this book ..waste of my money .

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