I am a huge Annabel Karmel fan and after her Favourite Family Meals book, this comes second. I use this book for inspiration constantly. Our favourites are the paella, the prawn korma, the Singapore noodles and the meatball recipes. I also do a lot of baking and find Annabel Karmel's cake/ biscuit recipes to be the most delicious all around. I don't just use this book "after school" for my two children, it is used for the whole family and even for the odd dinner party. The glazed salmon with couscous is gorgeous for a "grown up" meal! I also find this book really useful in my role as a teaching assistant as we often use the recipes for inspiration.
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Jeanette Orrey has finally written the book I have been searching for in years....I have 4 young kids and have been trying to find recipies which were good old fashioned meals like I was given as a child. Her values and beliefs regarding eating habits mirror my own - I have tried many of the dishes and the kids loved them (even the fussy child)!!! I am eagerly awaiting the second book arriving! Well Done Jeanette! Many thanks!
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If you feel like doing the jabba jiggle, or having some ca-razy cantina chili then this book is for you. I bought this book for a friend who loved star wars & was into amateur cooking. But when I got the book I knew I needed one for myself! For you may be able to resist the dark side... but you sure can't resist any of the dark side salsa. Explore the recipes of this delighful book which includes Yoda soda, bossk brownies, jabba jello, boba fett-ucine, & lots more.
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I had heard of this book a few years back when my son was 2. For his 3rd birthday party, I made a whole host of scrumptious food from the book, which not only looked fabulous, but was very easy to do, and tasted absolutely fantastic. Lots of healthy, fun and delicious recipes for all the family to enjoy.I also used this book for my daughter's 1st birthday party, and everyone loved it! I already have Annabel's 'baby and toddler cook book' and the 'meal planner' and I had absolutely no doubt in my mind that Annabel Karmel's Complete Party Planner was the only one I wanted to use for my children's parties! Thanks Annabel! Looking forward to the next book!
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This book is fab. I cook for twins who are 19 months old so I adapt the receipes to suit them. I think the recipes are very yummy, and my kids think so too. The aloha Kebabs are delicious - i cook extra for myself always. The children's favorite is the Avecado spread on their bread.
The meals take on average about 40 minutes in total including the prep, which isn't that long in my opinion and they are all so easy.
I know the slogan is to decpetively put vegetables in each meal, which I do as per the recipe, but I always put a seperate vegetable on the side of their meal so they learn to accept and eat them. My twins love their vegetables and enjoy eating these meals.
This book is a life saver. They are getting a variety of healty meals ... Read More:
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This book is boring, the recipes are boring and unadventurous and the layout is boring. Luckily I did'nt pay for it, it was given to me. There are far more better baby recipe books out there.
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I have tried several books for cake decorating and Carol Deacon's are the best I have found. Easy to follow and detailed instructions ensure anyone can get a great result. The kids love the cakes!
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I have enjoyed the Dinner Lady for the past year or so, and I would say that her second book is every bit as good, if not better. She seems to have grown into her position. The writing before the recipes start is pertinent but not to wordy, and the recipes are just a little less basic (which is not a criticism at all) than in her first book. The flavours are slightly more exotic and I would say she is being more adventurous. If, like me, you want to create good food for your family, but sometimes struggle for inspiration, then I would certainly say that this is one to add to your collection. This woman is a star.
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I have enjoyed the Dinner Lady for the past year or so, and I would say that her second book is every bit as good, if not better. She seems to have grown into her position. The writing before the recipes start is pertinent but not to wordy, and the recipes are just a little less basic (which is not a criticism at all) than in her first book. The flavours are slightly more exotic and I would say she is being more adventurous. If, like me, you want to create good food for your family, but sometimes struggle for inspiration, then I would certainly say that this is one to add to your collection. This woman is a star.
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I have enjoyed the Dinner Lady for the past year or so, and I would say that her second book is every bit as good, if not better. She seems to have grown into her position. The writing before the recipes start is pertinent but not to wordy, and the recipes are just a little less basic (which is not a criticism at all) than in her first book. The flavours are slightly more exotic and I would say she is being more adventurous. If, like me, you want to create good food for your family, but sometimes struggle for inspiration, then I would certainly say that this is one to add to your collection. This woman is a star.
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