Table for Two. A Giveaway!

Last weekend was spent camping in St Augustine and doing "the usual" which consisted of hitting the farmers market before lunch and then heading back to the campground to relax in the afternoon.

This time at the market something special happened.

I got to meet Warren Caterson, the writer of Table for Two!  It is a fabulous cookbook that features recipes with smaller servings for, you guessed it, two people.  I have so many now marked off I wasn't sure where to start.  Should it be the Thai Spiced Grilled Shrimp?  The Rice with Pine Nuts and Raisins? Flat Iron Steak with Honey and Balsamic Vinegar? Vegetarian Korma?

Since it was my two year old and I for dinner as the "table for two" that night I let her choose as I read a few of the recipes aloud thinking she would want one of the rice dishes.  In the end I should have guessed it.

Buttered Noodles. 

Ok then.  Buttered Noodles it is.  I would typically use olive oil but, as I've said in the past, sometimes everything is better with a little butter and keeping it simple is one of the best ways to showcase each ingredient.  I really struggle with the whole keeping it simple thing so this would be a good exercise.

Since she is allergic to wheat and dairy I used brown rice noodles and soy free Earth Balance.

After I prepared this I remembered why keeping it simple is so great.  You miss out on some of the best recipes when you continue to complicate things and throw a bit of this and bit of that.  I loved it.  Simple. Delicious. 

There are so few versatile cookbooks that can offer dishes I am dying to try like Sweet Potato Burritos and Malaysian Quinoa, that my husband will love like Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Dijon Mustard, and, that my daughter loves, like these hot buttered noodles.

In the spirit of keeping it simple I dressed mine up with grilled veggies and a bit of goat cheese and that's it.

For the giveaway I have great news.  Warren has generously offered to send an autographed copy of Table for Two to the lucky winner!

Table for Two is the perfect cookbook for young couples, empty nesters, and everyone in between. This easy-to-read resource features over 235 classic and nouveau recipes scaled down for two people so there is a minimum of leftovers and each recipe is made with fresh and readily available ingredients. The best news? Dinner can be on the table in well under an hour - some entrees in as little as 15 minutes. As an added bonus, suggested menus and prep and cooking times are also included to help you plan each meal. So…explore and enjoy cooking with your special someone. After all, this is the cookbook for couples.

Table for Two is available on-line: www.tablefortwocookbooks.com, amazon.com, target.com, walmart.com or at your favorite bookseller.

Here are the rules:

1. Leave me a comment telling me what your current favorite meal to cook for your "table for two" is.  

2. Nab a second entry by "liking" Florida Coastal Cooking on Facebook, signing up to follow at this site and/or following dhcooks on twitter and letting me know you did in the comments.

3. Tweet, Facebook and/or post about this giveaway for a third entry!

The winner will be chosen by Random.org on Tuesday, May 31st 5pm Eastern time.  I will contact the winner via email to get your mailing address so don't forget to include that!

  

Hot Buttered Noodles for a Table for Two;

One Mommy and One Two Year Old

Altered from Table for Two Cookbooks "Buttered Noodles" pp. 235

Ingredients

1/4 lb brown rice pasta, cooked to package directions

1 Tbsp Earth Balance (soy free), room temp

Sea salt and garlic powder, to taste

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients.