Cookbook Review: Healthy Foods- An Irreverent Guide to Understanding Nutrition and Feeding Your Family Well

I actually first came across this book several years ago and found it to be a great resource on learning more about feeding my family healthy, nutritious meals that also had great kid appeal. From the author of Saving Dinner, Ely's conversational style make it an easy read. Ely touches on basic nutrtion needs for families, addresses allergy concerns and even includes a chapter on Manners for the not so Mannerly (great tips on how to help your kids learn some mealtime manners!). The next section is Mealtime Mechanics...she breaks down how to get it done and what basics tools and ingredients every kitchen should have.

The recipe section is chock-full of delicious, family-tested (and easy!) recipes like Leanne's Lazy Lasagna, Not Your Mother's Tuna Casserole, Un-Fried Chicken or Manic Meatloaf. Snacks and dessert ideas are also included like the Ultimate Tortilla Roll-Up, Presto Pretzels or Apple Cake.

I have made several recipes from this cookbook and they delivered on ease of preparation, flavor and kid-appeal...the ingredients in my book for a successful meal!