The health and economic benefits of cooking at home are numerous: you control the portions, it's considerably less expensive than dining out, and you know exactly what is going into your food (and your body). But have you noticed than most recipes and cookbooks (many of ours included) are tailored for at least four servings?

There are a whole lot of people out there cooking for a family of two, and this, the 2012 edition of our Cooking for Two series, adds even more recipes and fresh meal ideas.

It is not a book for bachelors, nor is it simply our foolproof recipes halved or quartered to serve two. It is a collection of recipes that have been specifically tailored, tested, and tweaked to work perfectly for just two serving. Cooking for Two 2012 offers a wide range of meals, Maple-Glazed Pork Tenderloin with Orange and Chipotle and Juicy Pub-Style Burgers to pasta favorites like Linguine with Fresh Clam Sauce and Shrimp Fra Diavoloand vegetarian dishes including Italian Vegetable Stew and Butternut Squash Risotto.

You'll also find entire chapters on outdoor grilling and barbecuing, and slow-cooker meals, side dishes, and light and healthy meals (with included nutritional information).

An innovative and elegant solution to just-for-two cooking, Cooking for Two 2012 provides the recipes, tips, and techniques that will allow you to tailor your cooking for fully imagined meals without wasteful leftovers.

How spending $24.50 now can save you $600 this year:

A recent federal study estimates that the average American wastes $300 worth of food (125 pounds) every year. Don't spend another penny of your hard-earned money on leftovers that never get eaten. Cooking for Two 2012 will help you cook well, and save money!

Cooking for Two 2012