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The Food Nanny rescues dinner : easy family meals for every day of the week / Liz Edmunds ; Ann Hesse Gosch, editor.

Edmunds, Liz. (Author). Gosch, Ann, (editor.).

Summary:

Unlike other books that offer only good-looking recipes, this cookbook offers a revolutionary template for scheduling fun food themes for each night of the week -- Monday is comfort food night, Tuesday is Italian night, Wednesday is fish night, and so on. With readily available ingredients in mind, this handy collection also provides fun and delicious recipes appropriate for every theme, as well as tips to help every parent get organized, equip the kitchen, supply the pantry, involve other family members in the preparations, and forge family bonds around the dinner table.

Record details

ISBN: 9780935278774
ISBN: 093527877X
Physical Description: 287 pages : color illustrations, color photographs ; 24 cm
Edition: First edition.
Publisher: Portland : Palmer/Pletsch Publishing, [2008]
Copyright: ©2008

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Foreword -- A message from The Food Nanny -- Rescue dinner for your family -- Meal planning around a theme -- How to make it happen -- Choosing what to eat -- Family time at the table -- Table talk topics -- Yes, but ... 10 most common excuses for not cooking -- Get the kids in on the action -- Cooking and baking basics -- Monday: comfort food -- Tuesday: Italian night -- Wednesday: fish & meatless including breakfast for dinner -- Thursday: Mexican night -- Friday: pizza night -- Saturday: grill night -- Sunday: family traditions -- Salads -- Side dishes -- Breads -- Desserts -- After-school snacks -- Grocery shopping and menu planning help -- Measurement chart -- The well-stocked kitchen -- Recipe list and index -- The Food Nanny's family have their say -- Acknowledgments -- About The Food Nanny.