Tiny House Cooking

I’mmm back with another cookbook review! If you live in a small-ish space and/or are trying to adopt more of a minimalist lifestyle, definitely read on! (And even if you don’t, there are lots of tasty lookin’ recipes to be had in here, so this’ll be awesome either way!)

I’ve been living on my own for quite some time now, and got super used to moving all over the place during med school (especially during 4th year). What started off as a 2-bedroom apartment in West Virginia morphed into half a house (when I moved into Please Save A Cat), then a spacious 1-bedroom apartment in Kentucky, and now a 1-bedroom in New Jersey. I’ve accumulated a lotttt of stuff during that time, so although my apartment isn’t tiny, it definitely feels smaller because of all the boxes of stuff I have that I’m always trying (slowly but surely) to work through.

I am a sentimental packrat, and also have issues throwing out things when I feel like I can find a way to repurpose it (so as not to waste). It unfortunately makes for a terrible combination, but I’m working on it. In the meantime, this cookbook is pretty much meant for me (and others who can relate).

Tiny House Cooking: 175+ Recipes Designed to Create Big Flavor in a Small Space

By Ryan Mitchell

Genre: Food/Cooking
Pages: 248

Tiny House Cooking‘s focus is on packing flavor into recipes meant to be cooked in a small kitchen–all the recipes are designed to be cooked on a two-burner cooktop with no need for ovens, toaster ovens or microwaves(!). The recipes use mostly fresh/canned foods (to maximize your freezer space), use few pots/pans, and are made to serve two people (less waste), although they can be easily doubled if you have company!

The first chapter, “Cooking in a Tiny House” goes into things to consider for your kitchen plan if you have a small kitchen, along with a general list of helpful appliances to have in a basic kitchen (without going overboard), and also goes into how to handle trash, composting and recycling!

The rest of the book is divided into the following chapters:

Breakfast and Brunch

“Lost Bread,” French Toast Stuffed with Cream Cheese + Jam, Creamy Goat Cheese Scramble, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Pancakes, Smoky Home Fries…

Sandwiches

Chipotle Chicken Club Sandwich, Sauteed Kielbasa Sandwiches, Curried Tuna Salad Sandwich, Rotisserie Chicken Salad Panini, New York-Style Italian Combo Submarine…

Appetizers and Snacks

Watermelon and Feta Cheese Nuggets, Japanese Spicy Tuna Tartar, Duck Breast “Sushi” with Plum Sauce, “Frico” Cheese Crisps with Onions and Mushrooms…

Soups

Cantonese Crabmeat and Egg Drop Soup, Quick and Easy Midtown Clam “Chowder,”  Smoked Turkey and Wild Rice Soup, Beef and Tomato Chili, Hearty Lentil and Sausage Soup…

Salads and Dressings

Wheat Berry Salad, Warm Spinach Salad with Deviled Egg Croutons, Sauteed Mushroom Salad, Citrus and Sesame Soybean Salad…

Side Dishes

Potato Croquettes with Smoked Gouda, Pesto Rice, Honey-Orange Carrots, Barley Risotto with Caramelized Onions, Herbed Couscous…

Chicken Main Dishes

Chicken Medallions with Sweet Sherry and Mushroom Sauce, Teriyaki Chicken, Curried Chicken Hot Pot, Chicken Veronique…

Beef and Pork Main Dishes

Seared Skirt Steak with Cilantro and Lime, Slow-Cooked Thai Long Beans with Pork, Spicy Cube Steaks, Tuscan Beef Stew with Squash…

Fish and Seafood Main Dishes

Hoisin-Glazed Shrimp, Curry and Coconut Steamed Mussels, Two-Hour Calamari Stew with Spinach…

Vegetarian Main Dishes

Baby Vegetable Fricassee, Avocado Sashimi with Miso Dressing, Potato Curry, Swiss Chard Rolls with Root Vegetables…

Pasta, Beans, and Rice

Perciatelli with Artichokes, Orecchiette with Chicken Sausage and Broccoli, Fragrant Basil Pasta, Cavatelli with White Beans and Arugula…

Desserts

Pears Poached in White Wine and Vanilla, Choco-Peanut Crunchers, Cereal Caramel Chews, Chocolate Date Balls, No-Bake Apple Cookies…

Tiny House Cooking includes over 175 recipes, each with an ingredient list, serving size, and instructions. Not all the recipes are accompanied by photos, but the ones that are included are beautiful! *-* There’s a convenient US/Metric Conversion Chart included at the back of the book, as well as a handy index! I’d recommend this to anyone living in smaller quarters, trying to adopt a more minimalist approach in the kitchen, or just looking for simple recipes that don’t sacrifice flavor. :]!

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• Do you live in a small space? What are some things that you do to try to declutter/maximize that space?
• Are you a packrat? If not, wanna share some of your tips with me?