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A Meal for Two

Recipes to Treat Your Favorite People
Brief Description
Cooking for two is feeding yourself and your partner, your best friend, your favourite sibling. It can be a magical endeavour – you don’t need a full house to treat yourself and your loved ones to a delicious, nourishing meal, and A Meal for Two provides... Read More
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Whether you live with a friend or a loved one, A Meal for Two is here to make cooking for two as exciting and rewarding as any dinner party.

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Cooking for two is feeding yourself and your partner, your best friend, your favourite sibling. It can be a magical endeavour – you don’t need a full house to treat yourself and your loved ones to a delicious, nourishing meal, and A Meal for Two provides all of the tools and inspiration you will need.

The book starts with easy, speedy, 15-minute weekday meals packed with flavour for when you’re short on time. A section on “nights in with your favourite person” is perfect when you’ve got a little extra time to play with, and there are meals for weekend moments when you may be looking to get a little fancy.

In under 15 minutes, make Crispy Gnocchi with Corn, Ricotta & Spinach on a Tuesday, or Cheeseburger Tacos on a Thursday. If you’ve got a little more bandwidth, Schnitzel with Kohlrabi Slaw or Vodka Gochujang pasta are sure to win over your bestie or other half. And on a slow Sunday, try your hand at Spicy Makhani Paneer Curry & Fresh Parathas—the leftovers can also become an Indian Crispy Rice and Herb Salad. Don’t forget a lighter than light Earl Grey Chocolate Pudding, or Crispy Thai Banana Roti for your sweet-toothed friend. The Clarified Espresso Martini and the Perfect Negroni each make two drinks, but you may want to have both!

Whether you’re looking for some inspiration while pressed for time, want something a little luxurious for a date night, or are relearning how to cook as an empty-nester, A Meal for Two is sure to win you and your loved one over with 95 recipes to make again and again.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781964786148

Publisher: Hardie Grant US

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 25 September 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: Hardie Grant US

Illustration: Full colour throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 175.0mm

Height: 225.0mm

Weight: 720g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Emily Ezekiel is a writer, art director, food and prop stylist, and born and bred Londoner based out of her creative space in the heart of Hackney. Emily has worked in the food industry for over 15 years alongside the likes of Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson, Antonio Carluccio, Anna Jones, Melissa Hemsley and Gizzi Erskine. 

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