The 10th anniversary edition of the New York Times bestseller -- more than 640,000 sold -- updated with more than 200 new recipes, new photography, and updated equipment buying recommendations.

Learn the ins and outs of successful small-scale cooking from the experts who wrote the book on it. This groundbreaking collection was the first to reengineer recipes to serve just two and even after 10 years it is still the essential reference. America's Test Kitchen scaled down 700+ of our best recipes including the trickiest dishes, from soups and stews to meatloaf and pot roast, even cakes and pies. We did the math to take the guesswork out of cooking for two so that you can be sure that anything you want to make, whether it's lasagna or a batch of fudgy brownies, will come out perfectly every time.

This go-to resource shows you how to save time and money in the kitchen by learning clever shopping strategies to reduce waste, smart storage tricks to keep food fresher longer, and special recipes designed to use up pesky leftover ingredients like half a can of beans or the rest of a butternut squash or cabbage.

This updated edition includes:

Expertly scaled recipes These aren't regular recipes cut in half but 700 recipes engineered to work perfectly every time. New recipes include more international, vegetarian, and complete meal options.

Keys to a smaller grocery budget Learn to shop smarter and buy what is needed with no waste

New air fryer recipes Air fryers are perfect for cooking recipes to serve two people and ATK has the best recipes

Cooking times added Total cooking times have been added to every recipe to help with planning time in the kitchen

Nutritional information Has been added for every recipe

Updated buying guide Recommendations for test kitchen-tested smaller size pans and handy equipment for cooking for two

Perfectly scaled recipes mean perfect results -- every time.

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• Cookbooks, Food & WineQuick & EasyCooking for One
• Cookbooks, Food & WineCulinary Arts & Techniques
• Cookbooks, Food & WineRegional & InternationalU.S. Regional

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