Cookbook Review:Barbarians at the Plate-Taming and Feeding the Modern American Family

Honestly, I picked up this book because I thought the title sounded funny! And it delivered. In the chapter, "Family Meals: Why Bother?", the authors make the case for families who eat together stay together (and talk together!) among other things like healthier and cheaper eating.

Organized by strategy like Cooking Ahead, Food Fast (cooking meals at the last minute) or Feeding the Freezer, you'll find more than 100 kid-friendly recipes that will help you get dinner on the table in a jiffy! Fun things like Mexican pizza or Almost-Instant Mashed Potatoes are sure to please.

Sprinkled throughout are real-life stories from real-life families that motivate you to think "if they can do it, then I can do it!" There are also fun ideas for how to make mealtimes more special (and not just for the holidays).

What I liked best about this book were the tips and stories more so than the recipes. If you're looking for a little motivation to get your familly back to the table, then check out this book!