CHRIS JAPALINO - The Newlywed Cookbook: Fresh Ideas and Modern Recipes to Start Your Life Together

The Newlywed Cookbook Fresh Ideas and Modern Recipes to Start Your Life Together Chris Japalino Copyright 2021 by Chris Japalino All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including photocopying, recording, or other electronic or mechanical methods, without the prior written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical reviews and certain other noncommercial uses permitted by copyright law. By reading this document the reader agrees that under no circumstances are we responsible for any losses, direct or indirect, which are incurred as a result of the use of information contained within this document, including, but not limited to, errors, omissions, or inaccuracies. CONTENTS Introduction 5 Tips for perfect breakfast in bed surprise 5 Ingredient measurements and conversions 6 Breakfast in bed ideas Couples main dishes Vegetarian mains Vegetable & Salads Sides Dinner for two When company comes over Drinks & Smoothies Appetizers Introduction No time in life is as new and exciting, and yes, as challenging sometimes as your early stage of marriage. At this period, your hearts are beating loudly with love and romance as you start this journey together. This is a time of building memories, sharing new experiences that will last a lifetime, and establishing sacred traditions starting from the honeymoon days.

It is a year of romantic weekends built around busy evenings that are so much sweeter since you share them with the love of your life. It is a year of many first dinner parties, first holiday, first visit from your in-laws, first visit from friends, and even your first anniversary. Coming together in the kitchen to make a great meal with love is an ingredient to healthful, happy and playful relationship. The kitchen is no longer the wifes zone. Instead, it is a shared sanctuary, where you begin your day and where you seek refuge after a busy or stressful day. It is where you will learn and grow and discover together why the kitchen is the heart of the home.

A cookbook will make you have food ideas to make in the kitchen. This cookbook has made it easy for newlyweds to prepare wonderful and romantic breakfast in the morning and after a busy day without getting worried. TIPS FOR PERFECT BREAKFAST IN BED SURPRISE *PLAN AHEAD OF TIME: Purchase ingredients early so that you dont scramble in the morning and if you are baking something that will be served cold, make them the day before. *CHOOSE A TRAY: The tray should make the meal noticeable and keep crumbs off the bed. *DONT FILL BEVERAGES TO THE TOP: carrying a tray isnt easiest thing, and items shift along the way. This will assure you dont spill! *MAKE IT A SURPRISE: Breakfast in bed is much more romantic if its unexpected.

Make sure to keep it a secret from your partner and be quiet when preparing it. *LESS MESS IS BEST: Eating in bed is a little bit challenging. So, choose meal that are easy to eat (Toast or food in a bowl are best) *PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILS: Play with details in the food and on the tray. Add a sweet flower, heart shape or pretty napkin. *INCLUDE A SWEET TREAT: Add some fruits, jam or chocolate treat! After all, breakfast in bed is not something that happens every day. *TOP IT OFF WITH FAVORITE READING MATERIAL: Breakfast doesnt have to be over when the last bite is done. *TOP IT OFF WITH FAVORITE READING MATERIAL: Breakfast doesnt have to be over when the last bite is done.

Encourage them to stay in bed, relax and read. *CLEAN UP: Part of this special treat for your love one is that they dont have to do any of the work. Make sure the kitchen is clean. INGREDIENT MEASUREMENTS AND CONVERSIONS Measurement conversion scale Dash = 1/16 teaspoon Pinch = 1/8 teaspoon 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons 1 cup = 16 tablespoons 1 cup =8 ounces 1 pound = 16 ounces 1 pint = 2 cups 1 quart = 4 cups 1 gallon = 16 cups 1 ml =1/5 teaspoon 1 teaspoon = 5 ml 1 ounce = 30 ml 1 cup = 240 ml 1 ounce = 28 grams 1 pound = 454 grams 1 liter = 34 ounces 100 grams = 3.5 ounces 1 kilogram = 35 ounces or 22 pounds 4 tablespoon = 1/4 cups 16 tablespoons = 1 cup 2 cups = 16 ounces Units Abbreviations and Meanings pkg. =package oz. = medium tsp. = teaspoon Tbsp. tablespoon Pinch =1/8 tablespoon. tablespoon Pinch =1/8 tablespoon.

Dash = a small amount. A little less than a pinch lb. = pound Breakfast in bed ideas Romantic Pumpkin Spice Pancakes with Bisquick Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 5 mins Total Time 10 mins INGREDIENTS 2 cups canned 100% pumpkin 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 2 cups Bisquick 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 cup milk (more for thinner batter wanted) 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vegetable oil INSTRUCTIONS *Mix all the ingredients together in a large bowl EXCEPT the Vegetable Oil, until batter is smooth. You can thin the batter with more milk until perfect batter consistency is reached. *Add vegetable oil to a frying pan or griddle. *Flip carefully and allow to finish cooking. *Flip carefully and allow to finish cooking.

About 1 minute. *Remove to a plate and repeat process until with the remaining batter. *Serve pancakes with maple syrup or pumpkin butter. Enjoy! Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 0 mins Total Time 10 mins INGREDIENTS 19 ounces plain Greek yogurt cup pure maple syrup teaspoon vanilla 1 cups mixed berries (i.e. raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, etc.) cup raw pumpkin seeds shelled cup chopped walnuts cup chia seeds cup flax seed meal teaspoon cinnamon teaspoon ground cloves teaspoon salt INSTRUCTIONS *Whisk together yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla in a clean medium bowl, Pour into a liquid measuring jug and set aside. *Start Assembling parfaits by setting out your glasses and pour in cup or so of the yogurt mixture into each glass. *Top the yogurt layer with a tablespoon of the nut and seed mixture. *Sprinkle a tablespoon of berries on top of the nut mixture then add with another layer of yogurt. *Repeat the layer until all ingredients is finished. *Cover the glasses with plastic wrap until youre ready to serve. *Cover the glasses with plastic wrap until youre ready to serve.

Baked Hard Boiled Eggs Prep Time 0 mins Cook Time 30 mins Total Time 30 mins INGREDIENTS 4 eggs large INSTRUCTIONS *Place eggs in 4-count large muffin tin. *Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and place eggs in the oven. *Bake for 30 minutes. *Remove from oven after 30 minutes and place directly into a large bowl of iced water to cool. About 2 minutes *Peel and Enjoy! Bread in bed Prep Time 2 min Cook Time 2 mins Total Time 4 mins INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup almond flour 1 tablespoon coconut flour 1 large egg 1 teaspoon coconut oil 1/4 teaspoon baking powder INSTRUCTIONS *Add all the ingredients together and mix, then scoop into a ramekin. *Place on a plate. *Place on a plate.

Run a knife around the edges. *Slice into 2 and serve. Best Double Chocolate Banana Muffins Prep Time 5 min Cook Time 17 mins Total Time 22 mins INGREDIENTS 3 bananas, mashed 1/2 cup of maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 tablespoons coconut oil, melted 1 egg 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder 1 teaspoon of cinnamon 2 cup of white whole wheat flour 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt 1 teaspoon of baking soda 1/3 cup of mini chocolate chips INSTRUCTIONS *Preheat oven to 350F. *Add the bananas to a clean large bowl and mash up bananas with a fork until just very small lumps are left. *Put the maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract and egg. *Add in white whole wheat flour, salt, cocoa powder, cinnamon and baking soda. *Add in white whole wheat flour, salt, cocoa powder, cinnamon and baking soda.

Using a spatula to mix until wet and dry ingredients are completely combined! *Fold in the mini chocolate chips. *Line each muffin tin with a cupcake liner. Fill each muffin tin with 3/4 way full. *Bake for about 17 minutes. *Serve. *Place a medium saut pan on medium high heat, and then add grape seed oil and garlic to a pan. *Place a medium saut pan on medium high heat, and then add grape seed oil and garlic to a pan.