The Newlywed Table

I received a DIGITAL Advance Reader Copy of this book from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  
From the publisher, as I do not regurgitate the contents or story of books in reviews, I let them do it.

If cooking for someone is an act of love, then what better way for a newlywed couple to express their love than to cook with each other? Author Maria Zizka offers 100 recipes for classic and modern recipes to build a young couple’s cooking repertoire. 

Couples will not only learn to cook as a team while creating meals to nourish themselves and friends and family but will master key culinary lessons in the process. Recipes such as Leek and Goat Cheese Tart and Spring Vegetable Curry with Rice Noodles are easy weeknight dinners, Seafood Stew with Saffron Broth and Whole Side of Salmon with Herb Sauce are made for entertaining, and One-Bowl Brownies and Birthday Cake will become beloved desserts. 

Zizka teaches readers how to store food properly and repurpose leftovers and explains topics newlywed couples will surely want to master: how to set up a pantry, set a table, plan a dinner party, create a signature cocktail, and cook together for a lifetime.

I am a newlywed with massive cooking skills: lamb shanks with a pistachio crust and duck confit are two of my repertoire. For his birthday, I asked my husband what he wanted for dinner: I said I would cook him ANYTHING. What did he want? Macaroni and Cheese from the box (KD to us Canadians) with hot dogs cooked in the water with it.  Seriously.  

This book had some great recipes and advice but as most newlywed live alone outside of the home or even live together, I am not sure of its use beyond a great bridal shower gift. (then again, my niece who travels 90% of the time cannot cook so I can see her and HER newlywed husband working through this book in hopes that when she is home, she will cook and give Bryan the night off!) 

I am giving the book 2.5 rounded up to 3 stars as I am unsure of its appeal outside of the aforementioned bridal shower gift. It's nothing that you cannot find online in print or on youtube. #honesty