With an elegant design, colorful illustrations, gorgeous photography, and a charismatic young couple, Jordan Mackay and Christie Dufault, writing friendly and helpful text, this title looks and feels like a gift and is filled with classic recipes and resonant information for modern newlyweds. Jordan and Christie draw on their experiencehe's a wine and spirits writer and she's a sommelier and instructor at the CIA in Greystoneto add contemporary topics to the mix, such as a focus on drinks, how to set up a home bar, how to cook happily with your spouse and entertain family and friends. Additionally, five other couples from spanning the country share their secrets and tips for achieving kitchen bliss. Besides a diverse array of 150 recipes for every occasion and taste, each chapter opens with a handful of prose recipes offering inspirational ideas for quick dishesfrom smoothies and scrambles to crostini and sparkling drinksspeaking to novice cooks looking for fresh and easy recipes. Practical advice like how to sharpen knives, take care of cutting boards, and store food in the freezer, and fun ideas like creating a music playlist for a dinner party are presented in short, easy-to-read sidebars throughout the front of the book. TOC Two cooks, one kitchen (planning a meal, divvying up tasks, cleaning up) Setting up the kitchen (organizing the kitchen, stocking the pantry, equipment and tools) Cooking tips and tricks (following a recipe, gauging doneness, seasoning) Entertaining as a couple Checklist for a great dinner party Wine and beer guide Setting up a home bar Breakfast & Brunch **prose recipes: quick ideas for smoothies and egg scrambles Granola with Greek Yogurt and Honey Old-Fashioned Oatmeal with Raspberry Compote Broiled Grapefruit with Brown Sugar Cranberry-Orange Muffins Scones with Raisins and Lemon Zest Blueberry Pancakes Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes Raised Waffles with Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote Baked French Toast Cinnamon-Walnut Coffee Cake Tomato and Feta Tart Classic Omelet with Mascarpone and Herbs Scrambled Eggs with Mushrooms, Cheddar, and Pancetta Eggs Benedict Mushroom, Goat Cheese, and Herb Frittata Huevos Rancheros Baked Eggs with Ham, Brie, and Chives Fried Eggs with Asparagus, Pancetta, and Bread Crumbs Smoked Salmon and Artichoke Hash Apple and Sausage Patties Bacon with Brown Sugar and Cardamom Crab and Corn Cakes with Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce Drinks & Nibbles **prose recipes: quick ideas for finger foods and sparkling cocktails Bloody Mary Michelada Mimosa Classic Martini Sidecar Meyer Lemon Drop Summer RosÉ Sangria Cuban Mojito Margarita Rosemary Gin and Tonic Cranberry Gin Fizz Spiced Hot Toddy Dark and Stormy Marinated Olives Lemon Verbena Lemonade Pomegranate Sparkler Spicy Almonds Radishes with Sea Salt and Butter Brandade Antipasto Platter Roasted Baby Artichokes with Aioli Crab Dip with Crostini Crostini with White Beans, Garlic, and Tuscan Kale Fava Bean, Goat Cheese, and Mint Crostini Burrata with Grilled Bread and Heirloom Tomatoes CruditÉs with Tzatziki and Roasted Eggplant Dip Watermelon, Manchego, and Serrano Ham Skewers Deviled Eggs with Watercress Tuna Tartare with Sesame Supper for Two **prose recipes: quick ideas for salads and dressings Gazpacho Red Lentil Soup with Crispy Onions Fattoush Salad Spinach Salad with Poached Eggs and Pancetta Classic Caesar Salad Farro Salad Spaghetti alla Puttanesca Penne with Sausage and Greens Ziti with Arugula Pesto and Chicken Stir-Fried Shrimp with Asparagus, Lemongrass, and Mint Sole with Lemon and Caper Sauce Mussels Steamed in Belgian Ale, Shallots, and Herbs Grilled Salmon with Miso Glaze Chicken Cutlets with Olive-Lemon Relish Grilled Chicken Breasts with Sake, Ginger, and Toasted Sesame Garlicky Chicken Thighs Thai Red Curry Beef Braised Sausages with Broccoli Rabe Grilled Pork Chops with Caramelized Peaches and Basil Morrocan Lamb Burgers Quinoa Tabbouleh Polenta with Vegetable Ragout Swiss Chard with Raisins and Pine Nuts Asparagus with Lemon and Parmesan Strawberry Shortcakes Grilled Balsamic-Glazed Nectarines Cantaloupe Granita Chocolate Pots de CrÈme Dinner for Company **prose recipes: quick ideas for simple sides Shaved Zucchini Salad with Lemon, Mint, and Feta Baby Greens Salad with Roasted Strawberries Orange, Onion, and Olive Salad Simple Fish Bouillabaise Smoky Beef Chili Three-Cheese Lasagne Penne All'Arrabbiata Olive OilBraised Tuna with Tapenade Grilled Fish Tacos Grilled Chicken with Corn and Smoked Mozzarella Salad Roasted Chicken with Warm Winter Greens Salad Chicken Tagine with Olives and Lemons Seared Five-Spice Duck Breasts with Rhubarb Compote Herb-Roasted Pork Loin Grilled Steak with Chimichurri Steak au Poivre Mediterranean Lamb Shanks with Pomegranate and Mint Paella Broccoli Rabe with Garlic and Anchovies Crispy Rosemary Potatoes Two Ways Roasted Cauliflower with Lemon and Olives Roasted Beets with Orange and Herbed Goat Cheese Cardamom CrÈme BrÛlÉe Raspberries in Lemongrass Syrup Strawberry-Rhubarb Galette Chocolate Brownie Cake Holiday Fare **prose recipes: quick ideas for hot drinks and cookies Dates Two Ways Prosciutto-Wrapped Figs with Balsamic Shrimp Cocktail with Balsamic Cocktail Sauce Radicchio Salad with Pears, Walnuts, and Goat Cheese Arugula, Fennel, and Orange Salad Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger CrÈme FraÎche Seared Scallops with Warm Bacon Vinaigrette Roast Beef with Yorkshire Pudding Roasted Salt-Brined Turkey with Sage Classic Gravy Fresh Cranberry Relish Beef Tenderloin with Shallot and Red Wine Reduction Roast Leg of Lamb with Garlic, Herbs, and Red Wine Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes with Garlic and Chives Roasted Acorn Squash with Chipotle and Cilantro Parsnips and Sweet Potatoes with Hazelnuts and Brown Butter Vinegar-Glazed Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts and Walnut Oil Mushroom and Potato Gratin with Thyme and Parmesan Green Beans with Bacon and Onion Vinaigrette Apple, Celery, and Sourdough Bread Stuffing Brown Sugar Pumpkin Pie with Toasted Pecan Crust Spicy Gingerbread with Cream Cheese Frosting Fig Compote with Honey CrÈme FraÎche Apple-Cranberry Galette Basic recipes Essential equipment The truth about wine glasses Elements of the table Index.