I've told several people lately about this book and thought i would share it with everyone else.I bought this about a year ago and still cook our favorites each month. It is more than a cook book. It is broken down into 8 weeks worth of menus for each of the 4 seasons. It also includes shopping lists at the beginning of each week and nutrional info after each recipe. Best of all, there is no pre-packaged, convience ingredients in the recipes. All of them are nutritious, home-cooked, healthy meals.
If the last sentence scares you, there are ways to make the transition easier. If you are in a hurry, you can prepare things in advance to cut down on cooking time. I always cook all of my ground beef, chicken, or ground turkey in large amounts, then separate them into containers to pull out ready to add to a recipe. The author also will point out places where you can doubleup or prepare things ahead for a meal later in the week.
Also, if you are worried about spending more time in the kitchen and less with your family, get them involved! I now have a "meal helper" for each meal of the day. When it is each ones turn to be a helper, an apron is almost always put on, and they are eager to get to help in whatever job i give them- cutting, peeling, stirring, chopping, whatever. They love getting the chance to do something so grown-up!!! These are the things they will remember.
There were lots of recipes we loved that I would never have imagined making or my family eating and there were some we didn't like. After we ate each meal, i would write in the margin how well we like it. After following the schedule for several months, i went back through the book and picked out all the ones we loved and added them to a few of my other recipes. I now have a month worth of meals that I know how to cook easily and know everyone will eat.
Even though it may take longer to cook these meals than you are used too, you can feel good about taking the time to prepare a healthier meal for your family. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. I love to help!
Here is the listing on amazon.com
Book Description:
Certified nutritionist Leanne Ely has a simple philosophy: “Make it and they will come.” Dinner, that is. Take-out, opening a can, or microwave fare shouldn’t pass for a nice, healthy meal–and nothing can replace a family’s time together. Believe it or not, preparing dinner can be a stress-free endeavor. Even your time in the supermarket can be cut in half!Full of practical tips on simple, healthy meal planning, Saving Dinner is the ideal solution for today’s busy parents who would love to have their family sitting around the dinner table once again–sharing stories along with a nutritious meal. Efficiently divided by season, each section features six weeks of menus with delicious recipes, side dish suggestions, and an itemized grocery list that is organized by product (dairy, meat, produce) to make one-stop shopping a snap. Plus the book is packed with helpful hints and short cuts in the kitchen that make cooking easier and more fun.From Big Basil Burgers and Salmon Carbonara to Crockpot Chili and Spicy Apricot Chicken, Saving Dinner will have your family coming back to the table–and back again for seconds!
Leanne Ely is considered the expert on family cooking and healthy eating. Between her popular “Heart of a Woman” radio show in Southern California and her weekly “Food for Thought” column on the ever-popular Flylady.net Web site, thousands of fans have already discovered Leanne’s secrets to easily prepared, well-balanced meals.
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