Sonja and Alex Overhiser, a husband-and-wife duo known as A Couple Cooks, have introduced a new cookbook aimed at making cooking a more enjoyable and less intimidating experience for couples. The cookbook, titled “A Couple Cooks: 100 Recipes to Cook Together,” emphasizes the importance of clear and alternating roles in the kitchen to ensure that both partners are engaged and not overwhelmed.
The Overhisers believe that cooking together can be a bonding experience, whether it’s a date night, a dinner party, or simply preparing a snack at the end of a long day. They draw inspiration from their travels and incorporate flavors from various cuisines such as Italy, Spain, France, Greece, and Thailand in their recipes.
One of the key strategies the Overhisers use in their cookbook is dividing cooking tasks between partners. For example, in their recipe for Meatballs with Fire-Roasted Marinara, one chef preheats the oven and makes the marinara sauce while the other prepares the meatballs. This division of labor helps to streamline the cooking process and make it more efficient.
In addition to traditional recipes, the cookbook also includes innovative dishes like vegan risotto with miso-rosemary broth and banana baked oatmeal with a tahini drizzle. The Overhisers aim to introduce unexpected flavors and ingredients to make cooking more exciting and enjoyable.
For those looking to try their hand at a new recipe, Sonja and Alex share their recipe for Salmon Piccata, a twist on the classic Italian American dish using salmon instead of chicken. The dish is pescatarian-friendly and can be easily adapted for gluten-free and dairy-free diets.
Overall, “A Couple Cooks: 100 Recipes to Cook Together” offers a fresh perspective on cooking as a collaborative and rewarding activity. By following the Overhisers’ tips and techniques, couples can create delicious meals together while strengthening their bond in the kitchen.
