Whether moms have picky or adventurous eaters and whether they love to cook or just endure it, getting dinner on the table weeknight after weeknight is enough to make a mom throw in the towel. It's a grind that wore down former Cookie magazine editors, Pilar Guzmn, Jenny Rosentrach, and Alanna Stanguntil they made it their mission to figure out all the ways they could reclaim the family dinner. Time for Dinner is that playbook of tricks, inspiration, plans, and 100 go-to recipes. With 250 photographs, it's a visual toolkit of a book that gives every mom the ideas and strategies she needs to get a great family meal on the table night after night without losing her mind (or her sense of humor).
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Editorial Reviews
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The book is chock-full of fun, simple, and delicious ideas like these that will appeal to moms, dads, kids, singles, and couples. This is a great little book for impromptu weeknight inspiration. I highly recommend it. -- The Kitchn
About the Author
Alanna Stang was the executive editor at Cookie and is currently executive editor at Martha Stewart Omnimedia. Alanna lives in Brooklyn with her husband and son.
Pilar Guzman was the founding editor-in-chief of Cookie, is a frequent interviewee in national print and broadcast media, a former senior editor and writer at Real Simple, and a regular contributor to the New York Times. She cooks for her two young children and lives in Brooklyn.
Jenny Rosenstrach was the food and features director at Cookie magazine. She is the founder of DinnerALoveStory.com , a website devoted to family dinner, and lives in Westchester County, New York with her husband and two daughters.
Pilar Guzman was the founding editor-in-chief of Cookie, is a frequent interviewee in national print and broadcast media, a former senior editor and writer at Real Simple, and a regular contributor to the New York Times. She cooks for her two young children and lives in Brooklyn.
Jenny Rosenstrach was the food and features director at Cookie magazine. She is the founder of DinnerALoveStory.com , a website devoted to family dinner, and lives in Westchester County, New York with her husband and two daughters.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is incredible. I love the 1 star comments...."leftover rice and veggies with an egg on top? That's not a meal!" Um, yes, actually, it is. It's a traditional Korean dish called bibimbap. And the "feel good about" meals are simply a protein/veggie/carb combo so you don't have to stress if your kiddo is not interested in what you've fixed....there's no "recipe" for feeding your kids cheese sticks for dinner.
This book is about making delicious, simple dinners and actually using that time to connect to your family, not creating a gourmet meal. This book is PRICELESS. It's not traditional american fare....no meat/potatoes/salad/bread dinners because that sort of eating is 1) Bad for you and 2) Time consuming. If that's what you're looking for, find another cookbook. The recipes in Time for Dinner are much more healthy and veggie friendly than some Americans are used to, BUT they are delicious. Buy this book if you want to save time, please your family, eat delicious food and get healthier in the process.
This book is about making delicious, simple dinners and actually using that time to connect to your family, not creating a gourmet meal. This book is PRICELESS. It's not traditional american fare....no meat/potatoes/salad/bread dinners because that sort of eating is 1) Bad for you and 2) Time consuming. If that's what you're looking for, find another cookbook. The recipes in Time for Dinner are much more healthy and veggie friendly than some Americans are used to, BUT they are delicious. Buy this book if you want to save time, please your family, eat delicious food and get healthier in the process.
24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By KCBeth
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I was a subscriber to Cookie Magazine, and found myself greatly missing it when it was taken out of circulation. One of the sections I missed most was the recipes that showed one ingredient (for instance, ground turkey), and then plotted a graph showing 3 different ways to cook that item, with photos, tips and final pictures of the meal. All on one page! Well, this cookbook brings that back, along with fantastic images of a stocked fridge, pantry and cabinets. This is a cookbook with usable recipes, helpful tips and great ideas to encourage family dining. First on my list to try is the ice-cube-tray sushi and the sesame noodles with extras. And one more thing - it is a feast for the eyes, with killer photographs and detailed ingredient lists.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Santi
Format:Paperback
I got this book specifically so my 12 year old daughter and I could cook dinner together. I had looked through 20 or so books in the store before I settled on this one. (Sorry Amazon) It jumped out out me because the recipes are REAL FOOD that I could see us making with REAL INGREDIENTS without spending hours in the kitchen or hours at the market.
So far, it has been super fun for both of us! It has been about a month, and we already have a few favorite "stock" recipes, as well as some that have been heavily customized for our tastes. A few points about the book:
-There are sections like this: You have these ingredients; you can make this, this, this or that. Very handy when you want to give a kid some choices.
-Specific recipes allow lots of customization, for particular tastes.
-The photos are nice.
-I don't think there is anything in here that can't be done by an adult with moderate cooking experience working with a kid with a little less cooking experience.
-There are lots of recipes that have an ethnic vibe and flavor without being fussy.
And now, some words from the girl: I LOVE THIS COOKBOOK! It is really awesome. I've tried a bunch of the recipes. AND I LOVED EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM!!!!! ESPECIALLY THE SWEDISH MEATBALLS! The gorditas are really good too. And so versatile.
So far, it has been super fun for both of us! It has been about a month, and we already have a few favorite "stock" recipes, as well as some that have been heavily customized for our tastes. A few points about the book:
-There are sections like this: You have these ingredients; you can make this, this, this or that. Very handy when you want to give a kid some choices.
-Specific recipes allow lots of customization, for particular tastes.
-The photos are nice.
-I don't think there is anything in here that can't be done by an adult with moderate cooking experience working with a kid with a little less cooking experience.
-There are lots of recipes that have an ethnic vibe and flavor without being fussy.
And now, some words from the girl: I LOVE THIS COOKBOOK! It is really awesome. I've tried a bunch of the recipes. AND I LOVED EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THEM!!!!! ESPECIALLY THE SWEDISH MEATBALLS! The gorditas are really good too. And so versatile.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Aunty Gabby
Format:Paperback
I bought the book after looking through it at a friend's house. Yes, there's lots of white space (but, um, have you seen Martha Stewart? RealSimple? Most other cookbooks?) but I have made about a dozen of the recipes and am happy with the purchase. They are no-nonsense, easily adaptable (I make my own pancakes, I don't use pancake mix, for example, so I'll use my own mix), and generally good.
One of the sections is especially helpful -- what do you have in your pantry? Lentils? Great. Here are three recipes you can use. I like that they have some interesting ingredients (maybe interesting is a stretch, but for a family cookbook, they are) and some leftover strategies.
One of the sections is especially helpful -- what do you have in your pantry? Lentils? Great. Here are three recipes you can use. I like that they have some interesting ingredients (maybe interesting is a stretch, but for a family cookbook, they are) and some leftover strategies.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By pajamapapers
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I saw this cookbook in a bookstore, and it haunted me that I did not buy it! It took some sleuthing since I could not remember the title or authors, but I managed to locate it online, and I'm so happy I did! Everything about this cook book is excellent! The main format is one I prefer, one recipe per page including a color photo and using a reasonable amount of readily-available ingredients. The authors also add several great features, like recipes to use with the leftovers you generate, and recipes that begin with what you might already have on hand and need to use. While the book seems to be directed to families with younger kids (there is a toddler chapter) my 11 and 13 year old daughters and my husband have enjoyed everything I've prepared from this book so far. And so have I! After all of the positive comments I have made, it must be said that this book stays on my cookbook rack on the counter, I use it weekly, and have yet to taste something that I would not make again. I can highly recommend this wonderful book.I'm just sorry that the magazine which inspired it (Cookie) is no longer being printed, because it must have been terrific too!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Oliver Chick
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
one of the easiest cookbooks i have ever used. excellent fast recipes with great good meals.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Mary
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I began reading the blog that started this book... I love the cookbook. It is simple to follow and great for a beginner like myself. The tastes of the dishes are incredible especially considering that the recipes are not all too complex. Love the book and narration... Did I say I LOVE this book?
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Well Designed and Incredibly Helpful Family Cookbook
Since having a child, this cookbook has become my nightly source. The recipes are fast, straightforward and delicious. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Jessie Knadler
5.0 out of 5 stars
This was a gift!
Again, this was a gift for one of my granddaughters who loves to cook and likes to find different ways to prepare and present meals.
Published 5 months ago by Denise Lussier
3.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting for Adventurous Eaters
Interesting if you like lots of adventurous foods. My kids east anything, but there were too many misses with this book. Photography is nice and the directions are clear. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Anne Margaret
3.0 out of 5 stars
There's good and there's bad.
When you have as many low rated reviews as you do good reviews you've got to figure there's something wrong with the cookbook. Read more
Published 19 months ago by kiwanissandy
4.0 out of 5 stars
Cookie Cookbook
Cookie magazine was a longtime favorite of mine, especially the "I want to use what I have" recipes. I purchased the book for just that. Read more
Published on April 30, 2011 by K. Preasmyer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Lots Of Great Ideas For Busy Families
I bought this one last week and went through it today. I marked quite a few pages of things to make/try for our family (2 kids - one 9, one 2). Read more
Published on March 31, 2011 by Ali Edwards
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Family Cookbook!!
this is a fantastic cookbook for families wanting to sit down to dinnner without the hassle. i made two of the recipes just TODAY and they were met with rave reviews! Read more
Published on March 8, 2011 by Clementine's P+P[
4.0 out of 5 stars
Versatile
One of the best ways to nurture relationships is to share meals, and this versatile cookbook shows you exactly how to do that.
Published on February 8, 2011 by Marcela Landres
5.0 out of 5 stars
Already my favorite cookbook!
This is a revolution in cookbooks, geared completely toward the busy family cook who wants the best tips for quick, painless, delicious meals to put on the table. Read more
Published on December 20, 2010 by Shirin
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