5 Cookbooks for Newlyweds Who Love to Cook (and Eat) Together

5 Cookbooks for Newlyweds Who Love to Cook (and Eat) Together I got married this fall. My husband and I are avid home cooks and while we didn’t opt for a traditional registry (mostly because we were about to move across the country) a big part of our newlywed life has been centred around baking and cooking. Whether its been using the new kitchen equipment we got with our newlywed fund or diving into family recipes that were given to me as bridal shower gifts, we’ve enjoyed diving into this new phase with excitement and butter. So I thought I’d gather a list of our favourite cookbooks for newlyweds, just in case you have foodies in your life that are about to get hitched. The Complete Cooking for Two Cookbook: 65  Recipes for Everything Youll Ever Want to Make  by America’s Test Kitchen The best part about this one for us is that it does a great job of portioning things for two people, which is something most cookbooks don’t do. They also offer cooking-for-two options for dessert, which is great since most baking recipes make enough for a small army. We particularly love the Chickpea Patties and the Turkey Chilli. Vegan Richas Everyday Kitchen: Epic Anytime  Recipes with Worlds of Flavor by Richa Hingle This Seattle blogger offers great recipes from around the world that are big in flavour and small in prep time. With everything from One-Pot Peanut Butter Noodles to Chickpea Chilaquiles, newlyweds are sure to get great use out of a cookbook like this, whether or not they’re vegans. (You can also check out her first cookbook for specifically Indian vegan recipes.) Joy of Cooking by Irma S. Rombauer, Marion  Rombauer Becker, and Ethan Becker This is a great purchase for newlyweds or really anyone who is moving out and starting to cook for themselves, simply because of the volume of recipes and techniques it teaches. Among its offerings are recipes for everyday favourites like mashed potatoes, to more complex culinary ventures like making your own pasta. One Pan, Two Plates: More Than 70 Complete  Weeknight Meals for Two by Carla Snyder Another great one for giving recipes that are portioned for just two people. This one is a little less technical than Americas Test Kitchen, though, and features recipes that sound fancy but are easily achievable after work, including Braised Chicken Thighs with Figs and Creamy Polenta. The Red Rooster Cookbook: The Story of Food  and Hustle in Harlem by Marcus Samuelsson This one is part of a new trend in cookbooks where the recipes are interwoven with other pieces of writing that provide further context. In this case, you’ll find essays that speak to the particular place of the restaurant interspersed with recipes for everything from Brown Butter Biscuits to Jerk Bacon and Baked Beans. This is a great pick for Newlyweds that love to eat out and want to recreate that experience in their own kitchens. Sign up for True Story to receive nonfiction news, new releases, and must-read forthcoming titles. Thank you for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox.