Author Description

Every parent knows how hard it is to come home from work and get a satisfying dinner prepared quickly. All too often, kids are ushered out of the kitchen and sat in front of the television (aka, babysitter). Author Lynn Fredericks was stuck in this typical family rut and finally said, "No more." She started inviting her kids into the kitchen to help her prepare dinner, and it changed her family forever. Her kids were willing to eat new foods (even greens), since they helped make it themselves. More importantly, she got to spend more time than ever with her kids, talking, laughing, experimenting with new cuisines, and just enjoying being together as a family. This ground-breaking cookbook will teach any parent how to do the same thing. The introductory chapters and 125 recipes are written in a step-by-step format. First, parents must adopt the right frame of mind -- don't worry about small spills and the extra time it takes. Directions specify which steps are right for younger kids and which are more challenging, for older ones.