Sometimes it’s fun to cook with someone, especially when it’s your significant other. Of course there are dozens of dishes that are easy to cook together, and for those who need ideas, A Couple Cooks: 100 Recipes to Cook Together, by Sonja and Alex Overhiser, is a perfect cookbook to find them.

The cookbook starts off with great information and hints on dividing up the cooking, and makes it seem easy to do. Then the book introduces mouthwatering dishes that any couple will love to not only cook together, but eat. The recipes have nuances of Mediterranean, Asia, Europe, Mexican, and American *, and are mostly fancy or gourmet types of dishes. Many (not all, which is unfortunate) are accompanied by beautiful, professional photographs that make the mouthwatering dishes stand out.

The recipes are written in the traditional manner with the ingredients listed first, followed by step-by-step instructions, which make it easy for both beginning and advanced cooks to turn out picture perfect dishes. There are also hints and tips that are helpful throughout the cookbook. Many of the dishes are easy to make, and some are a bit trickier, but definitely worth it. Some of the recipes call for special ingredients, which need to be picked up at gourmet stores.

All told, this is an excellent cookbook both for couple cooking together, or for anyone who loves to cook.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

I looked through it but I lost interest. The recipes look nice and I like the photos but I guess my husband and I are more like lets make something easy or just go eat out kinda couple. We love fancy food but at restaurants, at home we like a quick southern confort meal. The idea is cute though and it’s a cute gift for newly weds although I personally wouldn’t gift it because of the drinks in it. I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review

My husband and I cook together a lot. I have plenty of experience and he is still working on learning some new techniques. That being said, he tends to pick ambitious projects that are challenging even to me! This book would be great for a couple that is interested in learning how to cook and doesn't have as much experience in the basics.

A Couple Cooks is a collection of 100 recipes that can be used for various events. Sonja and Alex use cooking to foster their partnership and present this cookbook as a way for others to do the same. Accompanied by vibrant photographs, this cookbook is filled with recipes everyone will love.

I've been a fan of A Couple Cooks for a long time now and this book is a lovely addition to their repertoire. The recipes look delicious and accessible and the photography is gorgeous, I think this would make an excellent gift for newlyweds or new parents.

My only issue is with the layout, I understand the book is to help support and encourage couples (romantic or otherwise) to spend time together in the kitchen. I'm not sure if it is just the way my brain works but I found the back and forth layout uncomfortable to read as a person who would most likely be cooking solo. Love the concept and the recipes, but something about the way they were presented to me made my brain itch and not in a good way.

The pictures are beautiful and plentiful as well. If you have seen their blog, you will love this book! What a well written cookbook and love the easy to make recipes.

A very nice cookbook. Would make an amazing wedding gift for young couples. The recipes are written well with easily accessible ingredients. The pictures are beautiful.

The couple that cooks together...

Stays together. Sonja and Alex do everything together..
Cook together, podcast together...entertain together...
Now, here's their couples cookbook.

This cookbook is unique in that it targets couples cooking together. They also, provide alternate ingredients is some cases and they also provide didn’t drinks that would complement a meal. I made some of the breakfast meals and some of the dinner meal. My favorite was the Lemon Orzo Chickpeas with Broccoli dish, my husband isn’t a fan of Chickpeas, so I made it with Chicken as the only substitute, and it was delicious. I can’t wait to make more of their meals.

I had the opportunity to participate in an ARC for the A Couple Cooks by Sonja Overhiser and Alex Overhiser.

This is a cookbook full of recipes you make with a partner or even friend! I love the idea of this book. It’s so fun to cook with your partner. This book really breaks it down (by a circle and square icon) so you can get into a good rhythm and be productive while working together. This would be a great book for a couple, as a housewarming gift, or even as a wedding gift.

There are 9 sections from everyday dinners, to gatherings, to bakes to drinks. It’s got a bit of everything. I loved the set up and the suggestions within the book. There are so many tips from 10 recipes to start with (biggest bang for your buck so to speak),

Our favorite recipes were:
Caesar salad
Sticky Orange Tofu & Broccoli
Everyday Arugula Salad
Nectarine & Blueberry Crumble

We are looking forward to making the Truffle Pasta with Mixed Mushrooms & Goat cheese, Spinach & Sun-Dried tomato Crustless Quiche, Gouda Cheddar Ranch Pull-Apart Bread, Whipped Ricotta Crostini w/ Hot Honey, and more!

I definitely recommend this book! There’s a wide variety of sections and even a section on table setting/styling and sample menus. These two additional sections made the book feel so special!

The book is set to be released on October 15, 2024!

Cooking together will change your life, truth, with the caveat of utilize your strengths. The salmon piccata was amazing. The maple glazed buttermilk cornbread was a fantastic side to the Mango Chicken Bowls with peanut sauce. I enjoyed the variety of recipes and how the chapters are set up. For couples looking to start cooking together or those looking to expand their repertoire, A Couple Cooks has you covered. Thank you to the publisher and authors for the chance to cook from your book early!

I love to cook, and my wife doesn't but wants to learn. There have been several times we've tried to cook together, but it's sometimes hard to figure out how to divvy up a recipe, and I usually end up taking over. It's a bad habit of mine, I know. So I was really intrigued by the concept of this cookbook that explicitly focuses on making it so two people can cook together. I wasn't sure how they were going to do that, but was pleasantly surprised from the moment I got to the first recipe. It has symbols detonating which "chef" should be doing which tasks, and has plenty of detailed tips and tricks for nearly every recipe throughout the book. The directions are concise but clear, the photography is stunning. I'm a nerd for good food photography. I also absolutely love the sample menus provided at the back of the book, as I often struggle more with pulling a full cohesive menu for a dinner party together rather than the cooking itself. I'm so psyched to try the harvest caesar salad and the coffee shop banana bread crunch muffins.

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.

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 have been looking to see how to incorporate healthy is h cooking into my life. Well the ingredients used makes all the difference and herbs etc. as a beginner cook that tends to burn stuff. I had to read things twice just to make sure I read the instructions correctly and understood. In all the food tasted fantastic. A few burn here and there. But we’re not prefect. Great job!

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!

3.5 stars! This cookbook would make a fun gift for a couple, although I wish there was a bit more food photography in it. The sheet pan egg bake and gouda cheddar ranch pull-apart bread are two recipes we have our eye on. Thanks to NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review – pub day is 10/15/24!