Popsicles for breakfast?! Sign us up! Looking for some new recipes to help refresh mealtime at home? Or maybe you’d like to find some nutritious recipes that your kids will not only enjoy eating (a tricky business, we know), but will actually want to help make? One of our most tried and true beliefs when it comes to kids and food is that cooking is a multi-faceted learning opportunity. When children are involved in the cooking process, including the selection of ingredients, they’re more likely to try new, unfamiliar foods!

We love supporting programs and resources that reinforce this philosophy, and that’s why we’re thrilled to share an amazing cookbook with you: The Healthy Junior Chef Cookbook from Williams-Sonoma. Providing recipes that are simultaneously delicious and nutritious, this cookbook will inspire kids to get creative in the kitchen and enjoy the entire cooking process! Remember those ‘breakfast popsicles’ we mentioned before? Yogurt Parfait Breakfast Pops are just one of the many fun and delicious dishes you’ll find in this book. The photography alone will have the whole family drooling, parents included (just look at that cover!). The easy to follow instructions, colorful illustrations, and expert cooking tips will keep both kids AND adults engaged in the kitchen and inspired to eat well – now who doesn’t want that?  

Grab a copy of The Healthy Junior Chef Cookbook here!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I like to cook with this cookbook! It’s fun and yummy! I like the pictures!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

What a fun and easy way to get your kids involved in the kitchen (and still make something even mom and dad will enjoy)! I try to do this on my own on a regular basis, but sometimes it’s nice to have some concrete help and advice. We love each recipe we’ve tried so far, and my kids love planning out our meals for each week and picking out the ingredients we need. The recipes are easy enough to follow so my younger kids can participate, but interesting enough that my older ones are still engaged! Everything in this book is kid-friendly, but so delicious that parents will enjoy them as well. I’d recommend this book to any aspiring young chef, or even families like ours that just wanted our kids to get a little more excited about cooking. So far, my favorite recipe is the Chicken and Pineapple Kebabs, they’re perfect for summer BBQ’s! My kids’ favorite is the Homemade Fruit Roll Ups; they have a great time making those, and they’re so yummy too!

Flavorful Features:

There’s more than 70 recipes for everything from breakfast and snacks to main courses and desserts, all kid-friendly with easy to follow instructions. There’s also fun serving ideas included to keep the creative juices flowing! Recipes include: Zucchini Lasagna with Turkey Bolognese, Spaghetti with Cauliflower Pesto, Homemade Fruit Roll Ups, Broccoli Apple Lunchbox Slaw, and so much more. 

The Icing on the Cake:

Our favorite part about this cookbook is how each recipe is focused on the nutrition it provides, without sacrificing the fun and delicious flavors that kids love!

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Get an extremely early start on holiday shopping with this book, perfect for any little chef who wants some more practice in the kitchen (not to mention some yummy meals and snacks the whole family can eat!).

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The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

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60+ Real Food Recipes for FREE From Top Experts

Inside the book, you’ll find:

• Simple and delicious recipes from 14 of the most trusted names in health and wellness including best-selling authors, the country’s leading physicians, and the most popular bloggers and education experts.
• 60+ recipes for everything from breakfast smoothies, simple side dishes, protein-packed main courses, and clean desserts
• Easy-to-follow instructions so simple even a novice cook can follow
• Our helpful guide to saving on essential ingredients and pantry staples

Here’s a sample of some of the recipes you’ll find inside:

• Homemade Coconut Granola by Wellness Mama
• Primal Egg Coffee by Nourished Kitchen
• Blueberry and Macadamia Smoothie by Chris Kresser
• Prosciutto-wrapped mini frittata muffins by Nom Nom Paleo
• Tropical Turmeric Tonic by Dr. Junger
• Tahini Tuna Salad by Mary Shenouda
• Paleo Crab Cakes by Healing Gourmet
• Slow Cooker Pork Stuffed Peppers by Mark Sisson
• Paleo Hazelnut-Crusted Halibut by Chris Kresser
• Roasted Spice Rubbed Chicken Thighs by JJ Virgin
• Sweet Potato And Kale Coconut Curry Soup by Kitchen Confidential
• Saffron Tomato Confit by What’s Gaby Cooking
• Rosemary Citrus Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes by Robb Wolf
• Coconut Butter Cups by Wellness Mama
• Guilt-Free Chocolate Mousse by Dr. Mark Hyman
• And dozens more…

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The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

We know that the more colors that are on your plate, the healthier and more nutritious the meal is! However, sometimes it can be challenging to make colorful and healthful meals for you and your family. Frances Largeman-Roth’s amazing cookbook, Eating in Color: Delicious, Healthy Recipes for You and Your Family, makes healthy eating exciting, easy, AND of course, colorful! Her chapters are separated by colors—like green and red—and each chapter contains mouth watering recipes that use fruits or vegetables in the chapter’s specific color. Her cookbook will get you and your family excited to eat fruits, vegetables, and grains. More importantly, Frances’ cookbook breaks down foods in fun new ways that will get your little ones beside you in the kitchen, excited to eat AND to cook!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

Mom and I choose recipes based on my favorite colors!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Eating in Color has become my go-to cookbook for convenient, healthy and family-friendly dinners. My kids are as just excited to eat the dishes from the cookbook as I am. It’s a great way to introduce my kids to new fruits and vegetables as well as teach them about familiar fruits and vegetables. The book even includes a kitchen “cheat-sheet” of ingredients that I should always have on hand, which has proved to be unbelievably helpful on days when there’s no time to shop and I need a quick fix for dinner or lunch!

Fascinating Features:

Eating in Color is divided into six color-coded chapters:

• Reds
• Oranges
• Yellows
• Greens
• Blues, Indigos, and Violets
• Blacks and Tans

In addition to Eating in Color, Frances Largeman-Roth has also published other cookbooks such as: The CarbLover’s Diet Cookbook, The CarbLovers Diet: Eat What You Love, Get Slim for Life, and Feed the Belly: The Pregnant Mom’s Healthy Eating Guide.

The Icing on the Cake:

Eating in Color contains 90 color-coded, family-friendly recipes such as Caramelized Red Onion, Fig Pizza, and Cran-Apple Tarte Tatin. Every recipe also contains clear preparation instructions and nutritional information.

In addition, Frances also includes healthy tips for eating and living well, and the benefits of certain foods and colors in Eating in Color.

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Plan a rainbow-themed dinner for you and your family! Make one recipe from each of the six color-coded chapters. Choose an appetizer, a main dish, three sides, and a dessert! Your kids will love all the colors, and you’ll all benefit from the wide array of nutrients the meal will provide

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

Monica Bhide showcased her Indian inspired cooking at our Kids Food Festival in Washington, D.C. and wowed all the kids with her great culinary style! As a food and parenting writer for publications including Food & Wine, The New York Times, and Parents and her family’s resident chef, Monica certainly demonstrates her capacity to cook, teach, taste, and write whilst creating incredible spice combinations in her latest cookbook, Modern Spice. This book is filled with flavorful recipes that are sure to become family staples in your household!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love all of the new recipes mom has been making from this cookbook! 

From the Eyes of a Parent:

The recipes in Modern Spice are simple enough to allow me to make dishes that I would usually only think of ordering in a restaurant, at home. It’s great when you can find a cookbook that inspires you to try something different. Creating and serving dishes from this book has opened the minds of my kids to Indian culture and cuisine, creating a whole new learning opportunity for my family!

Flavorful Features:

Modern Spice includes: 

• Great Narrative Food Stories
• Indian Food in Every Capacity
• Beautiful Food Photography

The Icing on the Cake:

We loved the stories Monica provides behind the food, whether they were family food traditions or Indian cultural histories!
 

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

While cookbooks with beautiful images and delicious recipes can capture the attention of many children, for some of our littlest littles, that won’t cut it! When they see a book, they expect one thing, and one thing only – a story! That’s why we love Marianne Welsh, Eluka Moore, and Larry Puzniak’s new cookbook, Garden Safari Vegetable Soup! Instead of listing ingredients and directions like other cookbooks, Garden Safari tells an exciting and educational story, all while explaining how to prepare a delicious vegetable soup!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

This book is so cool, I love counting all the ingredients! I thought the blue potatoes were made up until Mommy told me that they’re real. Now I really want to try them!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

Garden Safari Vegetable Soup is a great book for my youngest kids. It reads like their favorite storybook, while gently encouraging healthy eating! The illustrations are delightful and vibrant, which made my little ones even more excited about making the soup!

Flavorful Features:

Marianne Welsh, Eluka Moore, and Larry Puzniak also created other Kitchen Club Kids cookbooks: End of the Rainbow Fruit Salad and Feed Your Senses Homemade Bread.

The Icing on the Cake:

Despite being an exciting story and providing readers with the recipe for a delicious soup, Garden Safari is written in fun rhymes, and includes numbers, colors, and some easy kitchen jargon. It’s a great way to have children learn numbers and colors, and practice their knowledge in a fun and interactive way!

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The end of the story includes some additional and optional ingredients and preparation methods for the soup. It suggests different herbs and spices you can include, in addition to yummy things to top the soup servings with!

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

The Creative Kitchen is a proud member of the Cooking Light Bloggers Connection! We love Cooking Light for their healthful twists on classic recipes and simple tips for cooking meals for the family. They teamed up with author and Cooking Light contributor, Allison Fishman Task, to release Lighten Up, America! – a fantastic celebration of regional American cooking. Traveling across the continent, Allison reveals the culinary traditions behind your favorite dishes, from gumbo to a good old Memphis barbecue! This book is filled with family-friendly recipes of classic American favorites with clever substitutions to create healthful versions the whole family will enjoy!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

It’s so great to have a cookbook that combines healthy eating, American traditions, and the stories behind the foods! I love knowing the traditions behind my favorite dishes and being able to share them with my family at dinnertime. 

Flavorful Features:

• Classic American Dishes Made Lighter
• Regional Culinary Traditions
• Insider’s View of Festivals and Fairs
• Food Born in America

The Icing on the Cake:

The clever recipe makeovers – lighter ingredients with more flavor!

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner. Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children. She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.

Our friend Christina Dymock’s cookbook, Young Chefs, is a perfect way to help introduce your child to the exciting world of cooking. From how to simply crack an egg to delicious and fun recipes like Baked Pumpkin Donuts and French Bread Pizza, this cookbook will take your kids on a tasty and educational culinary adventure!

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I made the yummiest breakfast for my whole family and they loved it. I can cook just like my mom and dad!

From the Eyes of a Parent:

I love seeing my child so excited to help out in the kitchen. I think learning how food is made is an incredibly important and fun lesson for kids to learn, and Young Chefs is a great tool to teach it! Plus, the recipes are easy to follow and there’s a picture on every page.

The Icing on the Cake:

Young Chefs is boiling over with details specifically tailored to kids, like a glossary of basic cooking terms, chapters on basic cooking how-to’s (with both pictures and written instructions for every step), and simple recipes for breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner, sides, and desserts. Each recipe will let you know from the start if adult supervision is required. 

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Got a picky eater on your hands? Getting kids involved with cooking the foods they would ordinarily avoid is a great way to get them excited to try new things! 

The Creative Kitchen™, LLC, teaches children about food and how to cook in a fun, safe, and educational manner.  Targeting families with children ages two to teen, the company focuses on teaching, writing creative content and curriculum, special events, recipe development, spokesperson work, webisode production and consulting to present educational and entertaining content through food-related activities. The founder, Cricket Azima, is an expert in cooking for and with children.  She inspires kids to express themselves creatively through food and cooking, while complementing lessons with traditional educational material such as social studies, math, arts, science, and more. Visit www.thecreativekitchen.com for more information.