Synopses & Reviews
Late meetings, soccer practice, and not enough hours in the day--how can a family fitza good/smart/solid/worthwhile/hearty breakfast or relaxing dinner into this schedule, much less have it be healthy and delicious? Working parents Jeff and Jodie Morgan show how in this can't-do-without cookbook for moms and dads with busy days, hungry kids, and a desire for family health and harmony. These "kid friendly" recipes are full of fresh ingredients, and most of them can be whipped up in 30 minutes or less. All of them let the chef know what he or she is getting into with prep times and complete, easy-to-follow instructions, including plenty of time-saving shortcuts and ideas for leftover options. It's a near endless supply of ideas for quick breakfasts, weekday lunches, no-fuss dinners, and everybody's favorite: dessert. Parents will find options for the inevitable last-minute school potluck or bake sale that even finicky kids (or adults) will gobble up. With tips on everything from table manners to fast alternatives to processed foods, and helpful lists of essential cooking tools and what to keep in a well-stocked pantry, "The Working Parents Cookbook is the real-world answer when family time is on the menu.
Synopsis
Busy days, hungry kids and a desire for family health and harmony were the motivations behind the creation of this huge supply of 30-minutes-or-less, kid-friendly recipes, complete with prep times and complete, easy-to-follow instructions.
Synopsis
With best-selling cookbook author Joie Warner in charge, everybody's favorite staple is the stuff great meals are made of. Emphasizing variety and simplicity, Warner offers 65 adventurous ways to transform this pantry stand-by into a delicious dish, including recipes for starters, soups, sandwiches, salads, and entrees. With over a dozen tantalizing tuna sandwich fillings to choose from, featuring ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, pesto, and even a curried mango chutney stuffing for pita pockets, the lunchbox will never be the same. Other recipes include a tempting tuna and cheese souffle; a tangy pasta sauce with black olives, capers, and lemon juice; and a comforting tuna and sweet corn chowder. Boasting versatile and inspired ideas on every page, Take a Tin of Tuna is the catch of the day, every day.
About the Author
Joie Warner has written more than 20 cookbooks. She lives with her husband, Drew, in East Hampton, New York.
Drew Warner has designed, photographed, and taste-tested all of his wife's cookbooks.