Cookbooks have recently become a fun thing to browse at. Now that I’m inching out of baby phase and have a little more time for that part of life. And my daughter absolutely loves to help cook. So with summer around the corner, I wrote down some fun ideas our family can try out. It was very fun to recieve some advance copies of these cookbooks. 🥗🍔🌮🍤🍪🧁🧀🥚🍇🥯

Gathering Boards by Sarah Tuthill was making my mouth water. I love a good charcuterie board, and this book was chalked full of ideas, how to lay the board out, different seasonal boards. I want this book for a coffee table book because the pictures were so vibrant and beautiful. It made me want to text all my girl pals and plan a patio night. (Publishing date is June 3) @globepequot @sugaredlittletreats

100 Afternoon Sweets by Sarah Kieffer made me walk to the pantry and grab my secret stash of chocolate. I have so many post its for this one to make with my daughter this summer. I always run into the problem of never knowing what to bring to a girls night, or family cookout. But this book had SO many yummy treats that anyone can make. (Publishing date Sept 30) @chroniclebooks @sarah_kieffer

The Crab Pot Cookbook by The Griffin Family….this was hands down a beautiful and such a fun family effort cookbook! I LOVE seafood, and tell my husband that we must retire or visit frequent the east coast so I can have my lobster. I live in the Midwest, but let me tell you, I am bringing this cookbook out for some fun summer nights! I love the explanations, the creative new things I’ve never heard of, and it was so beautifully put together. It made me want to meet this family for how fun it was. (Publishing date October 14) @thegriffinfamily__ @flashpointchicago

A Couples Cookbook by Sonja Overhiser and Alex Overhiser was the most precious couples cookbook I’ve read. I received many for my wedding gifts, but this tops them all. I loved the introduction full of their story, and the pictures of them throughout the book. The meals looked so fun, and easy, and it was so beautifully put together. My husband and I always say it will be fun to make more than our five staple kids dinners eventually. @acouplecooks

I love the idea of bonding as a couple through cooking together. This is a chunky cookbook with incredible photography and so many fun recipes to try. I especially love the section dedicated to cooking for two - it's tough to get those proportions right without running out or having a ton of leftovers! This would make an excellent engagement/wedding/housewarming gift for a couple and I'm excited to start spending more time in the kitchen with my husband making these recipes.

Wonderful cookbook anchored on the idea of partners and couples cooking together in the kitchen. While the book is geared toward romantic couples, I can see it being used by families, friends, and communities to prepare meals together. This book promotes the idea that good food cultivates relationships and community. The recipes are beautifully photographed, accessible, and arranged by every day dinners, cooking for two, gatherings, breakfast, sides, baking, appetizers, sweets and drinks. So many favorites to choose from, but my go-to recipes are the Quick & Cozy Chickpea Curry, Seared Tuna Steaks with Chimichurri, and Warm Goat Cheese with Jam.

Thank you #NetGalley and #ChronicleBooks for the opportunity to review this advanced reader copy.

An aesthetically pleasing cookbook to read and work with. It is written in a very clear and concise way that is easy to follow along with.
The idea of cooking with a significant other or spouse can be a romantic and lovely date night idea….until you get it the kitchen with them. And they do things differently, and out of order, and are unconsciously in the way. I love the way this cookbook tackles that from the start! Giving each person specific instructions to make the process simple and enjoyable.
Each recipe is written to the perfect portion size for two, with several dietary options that are clearly specified i.e. gluten free, vegan, etc.
As an added bonus, I really appreciated the sample menus in the back of the book.

A Couple Cooks focuses on recipes to bring people together through food. The recipes integrate ways to cook recipes together efficiently.

The Sections are
Ch 1: Everyday Dinners
Ch 2: Just for Two
Ch 3: Gatherings
Ch 4: Mornings
Ch 5: Sides
Ch 6: Bakes
Ch 7: Appetizers and Snacks
Ch 8: Sweets
Ch 9: Drinks

Each recipe has servings, ingredients, directions, diets, and symbols to divide tasks. Most recipes have beautiful photos of the dishes, tips, recipe blurbs, storage and some even have wine pairings.

There are tons of amazing recipes I am excited to try and an amazing cookbooks to use with your significant other.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Pros: I think this book would be a perfect gift to give at a wedding shower along with something off the registry to use in the kitchen. I loved that the recipes included instructions on what each person could be doing to bring the meal together--this helps guide the cooks to actually cook together! The recipes are also accessible to cooks of different skill levels and offer substitutions to fit different dietary needs. The photographs in this book are colorful and make the food look so appetizing.

Cons: I made the mistake of reading a cookbook without having something to snack on!

Thank you to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for the opportunity to read this book.

It's not often you can find recipes that lets you get down to 2 servings! This was such a fun cook book! I loved the details about food bringing people together and the fun stories the author shared. I really loved the well-placed images to help picture the recipe. The recipes may be geared for a couple to cook together but each recipe can easily translate to a family or friends cooking together. There are easy ways to increase the service sizes to accommodate more.

I was surprised there were so many meatless dishes but the few we did already try out were absolutely delicious! I look forward to making more!

A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.

I really enjoyed browsing through this cookbook, and tagged a great number of recipes I want to try out. I loved the structure of this, and liked the little notes of who can do what during the duo-cooking process. The stories were nice to have, but I was really drawn to the recipes and the pictures themselves, which was the main pull to pick up a cookbook, right?

The recipes were simple enough, and the overall collection was nice to have. I definitely wanted to journey through cooking through these recipes; even if you're doing on your own, it would still be fun to try any of the dishes. Great addition to the cookbook obsessions that I have lol!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of this great and fun cookbook. All opinions are my own.

This is such a perfect cookbook,especially for couples who are just entering the stage of cooking together (because there is a "where to start" section!!)! My partner and I have cooked a bunch, and I thought we had a good system, but it's was mostly both of us cutting and washing food, then I do most of the cooking and he cleans the prep dishes. So we weren't ever actually cooking together. I love that this book provides suggestion on food pairings, ways to cook together, vegan diets, and how to store leftovers. It's a really helpful cookbook! I can't wait for it to come out in September so I can purchase a hard copy!!

AHHHHHHHH! Chronicle Books, you are too good to me! I am so excited for this one and can't wait to get down and dirty (with flour and oil) and all of the baking ingredients necessary to make an amazing meal -- with MY HUSBAND! A Couple Cooks by Sonja Overhiser and Alex Overhiser is set to hit shelves on September 17, 2024, and I cannot wait.

This book is a really great idea! The recipes are clear and easy to understand. Throughout the book, the authors include wine pairings, tips for how to cook together, and how long it will keep in the fridge. I also REALLY liked that each was marked with the type of recipe it is - diary-free, pescatarian, vegetarian, etc. As someone who is dairy-free, knowing this immediately is really helpful. I'll definitely be trying these out with my boyfriend this summer! There's also beautiful color images of some of the recipes!

Thank you Netgalley, the publisher and the authors for the advanced readers copy of this publication.

A Couple Cooks showcases their exceptional culinary expertise, exemplified through the ease of their recipes, insightful tips, thoughtful ingredient choices, and captivating imagery. The authors have crafted a collection of recipes that are not only delicious but also accessible to cooks of all levels, thanks to their straightforward instructions and minimalistic approach. The cookbook is full of invaluable tips and tricks that enhance the cooking experience, guiding readers through various techniques and flavor combinations. What truly sets A Couple Cooks apart is their emphasis on wholesome, quality ingredients, elevating each dish's taste and nutritional value.

I absolutely loved that this cookbook separates tasks for each person. To not have to divide tasks is a game changer. There were recipes from all different cuisines for all types of meals. It would be the perfect gift for newlyweds!
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for this arc ebook in exchange for an honest review.

I'm buying this helpful book so my husband and I can learn to cook together, using the 100 delicious recipes for all kinds of meals. Can our kitchen accommodate two? Yes!

I always love trying new cookbooks and the premise of A Couple Cooks sparked my interest. I love the idea of incorporating my spouse into the kitchen and working together to make a meal. The authors do a wonderful job with creating steps on who does what job and I haven’t seen that before in a cookbook. It helped develop a rhythm and direction rather than just shooing him away or micromanaging him around, and that’s basically killjoy in the kitchen for anyone.
The book is divided into different sections. One for everyday dinners, one for date night dinners, one designed for large gatherings, another for breakfast, side dishes, appetizers, breads, desserts, and drinks. I tried making some of the dinner recipes and it wasn’t a hit in my house, but I’m not giving up.

Thank you NetGalley and Chronicle Books for this ARC.

I really like how this book was organized. It had a shape/color for partner 1 and partner 2, showing who does what. The recipes were delicious and the pictures were beautiful!

A Couple Cooks
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This is a fantastic cookbook! I really enjoyed how it encourages couples to cook together - as someone who struggles with delegation in the kitchen this is a major plus for me. The recipes all sound delicious and feature beautiful photographs. I also really liked how it had tips for date nights and hosting parties. The sample menus are really helpful as well! This book would make a great wedding/engagement gift.
I will definitely be purchasing this cookbook as soon as its released!

Thanks to NetGalley, Chronicle Books, and Sonja Overhiser + Alex Overhiser for an advanced copy of the book. All thoughts in this review are my own.

Another great book by Sonja and Alex. The recipes are easy to follow and taste good. The pictures are beautiful and definitely make one want to try them. The layout is simple and I liked the various sections, especially the dessert and drinks.

This cookbook is a delightful guide for cooking in pairs, emphasizing how food can strengthen bonds. While it's aimed at couples, its recipes are adaptable for families and friends cooking together, fostering a sense of community. With a focus on everyday meals and a variety of dishes from breakfast to desserts, accompanied by helpful photographs, it's a great resource for anyone looking to create tasty meals while enjoying good company.

One of my favorite date night activities is to cook together making this cookbook a perfect fit for my hubby and I. We choose a recipe together, make a list, shop and the share the cooking responsibilities. These recipes are easy to follow and clear to understand.

A Couple Cooks - definitely interesting concept and this book has a good collection of recipes that couples can cook together. Recipes in the book are simple, organized, and clearly written. The ingredient lists are not long, so you don't get overwhelmed. Also most ingredients are very easy to find if not you already have them in your pantry. This book has lots of vegetable forward recipes which I appreciate. It isn't my first choice book to cook out of, however, when I don't feel like cooking, I'll definitely grab this one.

This was a wonderful cookbook that has great recipes and I liked the unique way this was written. The recipes are easy to follow and a great way for two to cook together!
Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

What a great book! A Couple Cooks by Sonja Overhiser and Alex Overhiser is such a fun and good date night idea
The recipes are easy and delicious

This book is absolutely beautiful! I love how the categories used for organizing the meals. The dishes look amazing and can suit many skill levels. I cannot wait to purchase a hard.copy of this book

This cookbook is hands down one of the most unique and brilliant I've ever seen.

The concept of a couple cooking together is wonderfully executed in this book with pre-determined recommendations of what tasks should be separated and which should be done together.


There are also wonderful tips for hosting, meals for just two and the variety of recipes is splendid from meals to desserts to even beverages.

I highly recommend this book!

Thank you NetGalley, Chronicle Books, Sonja Overhiser and Alex Overhiser for giving me an ARC of this awesome cookbook!

I like to eat with my spouse, but I never think that cooking with her is also fascinating. With this book, I can make 100 recipes with her now.

This cookbook is showcasing the idea of bonding while cooking a meal together. It’s so cute, there is even a task symbol to show what cook 1 and cook 2 should be doing. I also think it’s really helpful to have a section for when you are just cooking for two. There are many recommendations and suggestions for substitutions when needed. It has tips for cooking as a team and as someone who finds it difficult to cook when someone else is in the kitchen I found this very helpful.

This cookbook includes sections: Everyday Dinners, Just for Two, Gatherings, Mornings, Sides, Bakes, Appetizers & Snacks, Sweets, and Drinks. It even includes sample menus, and essential kitchen gear suggestions.

Also, the way it’s laid out without any fuss just makes the pages feel soothing. The pictures are beautiful as well. I think this is a great book to have in your kitchen to help foster relationships of all kinds while also eating really tasty food.

Special thanks to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for sharing this book with me in exchange for my honest review.

I'm picking a recipe to cook with my husband!

This book does such a great job of breaking down the labor of each recipe, and I love the color/shape coding on chef 1 and 2 to help you allocate the tasks well and work together. We love cooking together, and this book will be a fun date night activity for us.

The recipes skew to family/fine dining style based on the pictures in the book, definitely closer to fine dinning, but the recipes all look relatively simple and tasty. I don't think this is a book you couldn't use if you were new to cooking, as a matter of fact I think it might help you learn a bit if you are newer.

The couple's love of cooking together that inspired this book is very clear in the writing and setup, I definitely recommend it for couples and friends looking to make some memories in the kitchen.

The concept of this cookbook is so unique! I love cooking with my partner and it's nice to have a cookbook with tasks already divided so I don't have to try and figure out a flow on my own. The recipes range from simple to complex meals and offer a variety if tips and tricks throughout. This will make a great reference for cooking together and having fun!

I love this cookbook! I don’t eat meat and there are still so many recipes that I will be adding to my recipe cards. One of the very first things my girlfriend and I did together was cook, so that aspect of this book also gets it a special commendation in my eyes. The way they break recipes up into segments for two cooks is such a cute, fun idea, and it makes me want to look at my other recipes from a new angle now. The photographs are absolutely beautiful, and I’m just glad that I’m writing this review as dinner is already in the oven! A particular stand out recipe was the chickpea curry. I have an inkling that one will be on heavy rotation.

I absolutely love the idea of this book! I've never seen anything like it. The recipes are laid out with the intention of two cooks working together with the steps divided between Cook 1 and Cook 2. The photography is beautiful, and the recipes look delicious. They are laid out by recipes for a family, for date night, or for a group. I can't wait to try out a number of them! This would be a great wedding gift!

Thank you to #NetGalley and #ChronicleBooks for a free copy of #ACoupleCooks by Sonja and Alex Overhiser. All opinions are my own.

Very good cookbook with many recipes that sound delicious. I liked the couples angle. A date night spent cooking is a wonderful idea.

'A Couple Cooks' does the unthinkable: portion sizes for two throughout! That factor alone is enough to appeal to an audience desperate for smaller portion sizes. I love how the structure of the book encourages duo cooking in a way that feels accessible and not stressful. The recipes feel elevated, mostly in simple ways, but are usually centered around a classic main feature. The visuals are stunning with a layout that is appealing and pictures so beautifully crafted. Their voices in the recipes feel like you're being brought into an active ongoing conversation with them in their kitchen, so it's a lovely homey feel.

I'm not familiar with the authors' blog, but they are an adorable couple who've been running a blog for almost 15 years. This is *not* a cookbook just for couples, newlyweds, date nights in. It's more of a family cookbook, with servings sizes of 4. It does have a section called "Date Night In" that has more sophisticated special-occasion flavors. But most of the dishes are family dinner friendly. And they have some really good recipes to share that all come across as tried-and-true.

I appreciate the emphasis on flavor and health. The book opens with recipes that combine beans and greens is actually very delicious-sounding ways -- like a Harvest Caesar with all the Caesar flavors as well as kale, chickpeas, red cabbage - and a Barbecue Beans and Greens which shows you how to gussy up pintos to taste like barbecue beans but fresher./healther, with some chard thrown in for good measure. There's not a recipe in this book that I wouldn't or couldn't make.

I thank Chronicle Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this cookbook in advance. I'll be purchasing it, because I know I can really use it. And I would recommend it to fans of Caro Chambers "What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking" or "The Modern Proper."

4.5 Stars

I liked the premise of this book - that it is geared towards a couple cooking "together" in the kitchen. That could be a married couple, or a mother/daughter or father/son - but it focuses on the actual enjoyment of sharing the cooking experience and changing your outlook from making meals as "chores" to an experience that everyone can enjoy together.

Also, another thing that I enjoyed was that the recipes themselves are set for a serving size of 2 - which is not something that is common. As an empty nester couple, I'm still trying to get serving sizes right after cooking for a family of 4 for so long.

The cookbook has 100 recipes, but it also (thankfully) has some very well done pictures of the finished recipes, and trust me - that is the most helpful thing for me when I am trying something new.

For each recipe there is also:
*A "tips" section for each recipe - and some of the tips are extremely helpful (from the size of shrimp to use, to the best heat to use, etc.
*A Wine or Drink pairing suggestion for the meal
*A "Cooking Together" section which gives ideas on how to share specific duties while cooking

And I just have to say it one more time - the pictures of the finished meals are beautifully done.

Thank you to NetGalley and to Chronicle Books for the opportunity to read and review this ARC. The opinions above are mine and mine alone. This publication will be available October 15, 2024.

This is an absolutely incredible cookbook for any couple who are ambitious in the kitchen. My partner and I both love to cook, but we often refer to ourselves as "tension in the kitchen" because we are usually pushing past each other when we prepare meals together.

This is the solution to that while making it very sweet.

The concept of the book is so simple, yet so inventive, I am shocked I've never seen it before. Each step is assigned a person and it helps to make sure that no one steps on the toes of the other. Genius.

Aside from being totally innovative, the recipes are really good. We made the Chicken Cutlets with Honey Mustard Pan Sauce. It turned out so good and delicious. It's one of those recipes you'll make again and again.

This cookbook is perfect as a wedding or anniversary gift, or really for anyone who wants to be more organized in the kitchen with their partner. I think it would also be brilliant for a guardian who is wanting to teach a child/teen to be more skilled in the kitchen.

I fully believe that when couples cook together, they are happier. Cooking had been deemed a domestic labor of women for so long, that the kitchen has somewhat lost its status as the hearth of the home, and more a place of frustration. When one part of a couple has been regulated to a mostly thankless job, such as cooking, it starts to become a burden. This book flips that and makes you realize that cooking as a couple can nourishing for the body and the soul. So many of these recipes look delicious and approachable, like you don't need a culinary degree to get through a recipe. I am very much looking forward to making many of the recipes included with my significant other. I really enjoyed the How To Use This Book portion of the boom in the beginning, it's a great way to learn how to share the tasks with your loved one while also having a blast cooking. The photos make my mouth water, and I cannot wait to try that sweet potatoes enchiladas, the sticky orange tofu with broccoli, and the sweet heat salmon. And don't even get me started on how enticing the Cardamom Cinnamon Rolls look. This is definitely a useful cookbook that I will be adding to my collection.

This book was given to me by NetGalley but all opinions and reviews are my own.

I’m a fan of any cookbook that makes cooking more fun and engaging! I definitely thinking cooking as a couple is a great idea. This would be the perfect wedding gift. I enjoyed the various recipes. I do wish there had been more food photography. I can’t wait to try out the recipes, especially the sweet potato enchiladas! All of the food photos that were included made me so hungry!

This book would be an excellent gift for a young couple just starting out living and cooking together. It's got some good tips on cooking together and hosting friends. I liked the way they had suggestions on what each person should do while preparing the meal, it would help keep harmony in the kitchen as two folks work together. I also appreciate the way they said the book was not JUST for a romantically connected couple, it could be for roommates, friends, parent a kiddo. It definitely has a 'couple' feel to it though. But as a queer person I didn't feel excluded.

However, it is a very straight, white, hetero-normative POV, so that's something to be aware of. While they do try to keep things like budget in mind, there are some fancier items that might be out of range for more marginalized folks. Who, admittedly aren't the target audience for this book.

I loved how many plant based recipes were included, my wife and I eat mostly plant based and I could see myself making several of the meals in this book.

This one was so fun! I loved that this was a cook book but had relationship advice sprinkled in. SO FUN! as a married woman who loves to cook this one was high on my list

the layout was fun and bright. the organization of the table of contents was user friendly. and the recipe cards were easy to use and follow

I loved that they included their story as a couple in the front of the book so the reader could get to know them

super fun cook book, even my husband had fun doing the cooking together with this one

I was pleasantly surprised by this well thought out cookbook by the Overhisers. For many years, my husband and I have considered time in the kitchen to be a treat- an extra bonus. This takes many recipes up a level delineating responsibilities for each person with easy to use icons. One bonus is they have included ways to modify recipes to make them vegan or gluten free when appropriate. Additionally, tips and wine pairings are shared.
There is even a guide for growing herbs prior to the bakes section that is well thought out and accessible. Overall, I am looking forward to digging into the variety of recipes from main dishes to sides, to bakes and cocktails that will surely keep me enjoying my time in the kitchen with my husband.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for the advance copy. All thoughts are my own.

What a beautiful cookbook! The recipes are all very tempting, but don't seem overly complicated, and there's a great variety ... from meals for two to cooking for a crowd. I loved the photography (there are photos for most recipes), too. There are also tips throughout for making the recipes with a partner, altering recipes, and more. Super helpful, and maybe I'll even be able to convince my husband to join me in the kitchen!

A COUPLE COOKS by Sonja and Alex Overhiser is an absolutely wonderful and rather unique cookbook. The authors offer "100 recipes to cook together" and they even designate preparation to be undertaken by cook 1 vs. cook 2. It’s a practical, but very fun, guide that is filled with beautiful pictures and delicious, healthy recipes. Sections in this cookbook begin with about 20 "Everyday Dinners" (e.g., Baked Tilapia with Feta, Olives & Cherry Tomatoes) Then there is a chapter "Just for Two" (e.g., Grilled Eggplant Parmesan with Burrata or Creamy Scallops with Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomatoes) followed by Gatherings (e.g., Smoky Spinach & Artichoke Lasagna). Subsequent chapters divide recipes in a more traditional way (Mornings, Sides, Bakes, Appetizers & Snacks, Sweets, and Drinks). The Overhisers add comments and tips to most recipes, as well as storage information. There is no nutritional data, but they do include a section on essential kitchen gear, provide a few sample menus, and a helpful index. Be sure to also checkout their food blog – it will give you a sense of their cooking philosophy: "to share fresh, seasonal recipes and the joy of cooking!"

Blog link: https://www.acouplecooks.com/

The very first photo in this cookbook shows a scrumptious looking plate of pasta-I was in from there! I also love the idea of cooking with someone else- of course that can be any two people, not necessarily a couple. And, of course, one could cook alone if that is the plan.

This book is over 300 pages long so will stay fresh with its audience over the course of many kitchen enterprises. Chapters include Everyday Dinners; Just for Two; Gatherings; Mornings; Sides; Bakes; Appetizers & Snacks; Sweets; and Drinks. One recipe from each: Chicken Cutlets with Honey Mustard Pan Sauce; Truffle Pasta with Mixed Mushrooms & Goat Cheese; Curry Salmon Burgers with Cilantro Chutney; Mini Cardamom Cinnamon Rolls; Roasted Butternut Squash & Onions with Garlic Butter; Spiced Latte Loaf; Warm Goat Cheese with Jam; Brown Butter-Miso Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars; and Lillet Spritzer.

There are additional section ins this book including an author’s note and their story, advice on how to use the book, where to begin and more.

I would like to purchase the hard copy of this book. The recipes are easy to follow and the food looks appealing.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for this title. All opinions are my own.