Two's Company: Cooking for Couples, Friends and Roommates Orlando Murrin Book

Two’s Company: The best of cooking for couples, friends & roommates by Orlando Murrin is a delightful, practical hardcover cookbook designed for anyone who loves cooking for two. Perfect for couples, friends, flatmates or anyone tired of scaling down recipes, this book brings original, accessible recipes and smart kitchen strategies that make cooking intimate meals fun, creative and waste‑free. Condition: BRAND NEW • Format: Hardcover • ISBN: 9781788793773.

This isn’t just another cookbook — it fills a real gap in the market with a positive, modern message: cooking for two can be exciting and liberating. Orlando Murrin combines professional insight and home‑cooking sensibility to deliver recipes that suit two appetites without endless leftovers or reliance on convenience meals. Whether you fancy a cosy homey dinner, a faux takeaway night, or a small culinary adventure, Two’s Company offers menus and techniques tailored to intimate dining.

About the recipes and approach

Orlando Murrin’s book focuses on the “rules” of cooking for two: how to plan, shop and portion intelligently, and when to use clever shortcuts. Recipes are crafted to be fresh, flexible and realistic for everyday life. Drawing on his experience working with chefs and food stylists, Murrin provides practical tips to save time and reduce waste while still producing restaurant‑quality results at home.

What you’ll find inside

• Original recipes created specifically for two people — no cutting down giant recipes or ending up with a fridge full of leftovers.
• Smart shopping advice and portioning tips to minimize waste and stretch ingredients across meals.
• Chef‑tested shortcuts and techniques adapted for a small household, from quick sauces to smart use of leftovers.
• Meal ideas that range from cosy comfort food to adventurous, creative dishes for date nights.

Why readers trust Orlando Murrin

Orlando Murrin is a respected food writer and novelist with six cookbooks to his name and hands‑on experience in the culinary world. His approachable voice and practical know‑how make this paperback edition—sorry, this hardcover—a go‑to resource for two‑person households. He also brings storytelling flair: his debut crime novel, Knife Skills For Beginners, is set in a cookery school, reflecting his deep connection to food and narrative. Parents, busy professionals and food lovers have praised his clear, enjoyable writing and kitchen‑tested advice.

Benefits at a glance

• Designed specifically for two people — saves time and reduces waste.
• Practical tips from a professional food writer and stylist collaborator.
• Great mix of comforting classics and inventive small‑plate ideas.
• Hardcover format makes it a durable, attractive kitchen companion or gift.

Two’s Company is an ideal gift for newlyweds, housemates, or anyone who wants a thoughtful, everyday cookbook. As a timeless keepsake and practical guide, it’s perfect for bedtime recipe browsing, date‑night planning, or teaching kitchen skills in a classroom or home setting. Add this charming, trustworthy cookbook to your collection and rediscover the pleasure of cooking for two.