Review: A Huge Life-saver
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 19, 2013
If you have kids--alright, scratch that--if you have kids who happen to be picky eaters, then you know how an otherwise quiet, enjoyable meal can quickly deteriorate into a screaming match. Of course, that's an "extreme" scenario. But even in its "mildest form," trying to manage or "force" your children to eat and enjoy what's on the table can be a deeply frustrating experience.Fortunately, the husband-and-wife team of Chef John and Anne Newsome has created this special recipe book for those who seem to always find themselves in that difficult situation everyday. If your own children refuse to eat the food you cooked and painstakingly prepared for them, then you feel as if you've missed something huge and important about parenting. The Newsomes seem to know what they're talking about: they are parents too--they just happened to know much about good, tasty food and what ingredients to even make your own picky eaters "want" to eat.But make no mistake: these are not exactly gourmet, difficult-to-prepare dishes. Instead, the book contains about two dozen recipes that are not only healthful, but also delicious. For starters, try the Super Easy Macaroni and Cheese with Salmon (and yes, it's "super easy"). Or if you're feeling saucy today, try Mexican Stir-fried Rice. Whatever you end up doing, you can be sure it's going to be a hit on the dining table.Moreover, this is not a simple recipe book: the Newsomes generously share their own hard-earned experience in rearing their own children and their own tips in keeping your kids healthy and less picky. You get the strong sense that this book was written out of love--and it obviously is. For its diversity, easy-to-prepare-ness, and the fact that the dishes are actually delicious, I give `What to Cook for Dinner for Picky Eaters" five shining stars.