Weeknight Wonders

About this book

Ashley Craft's Weeknight Wonders brings the family together to cook fun themed dishes celebrating holidays and cultures from around the world. From the best-selling author of The Unofficial Disney Parks cookbook series comes a cookbook that gathers the family in the kitchen and around the dinner table. Weeknight Wonders shares 52 weeks of holiday- and culture-themed dinners, with 3 family-friendly recipes per theme--for a total of 156 recipes! This cookbook offers a treasure trove of opportunities to involve kids in the meal preparation process and make lasting memories together. Travel the world, celebrate holidays, and learn new techniques through exciting and easy-to-make recipes that even the littlest chefs can accomplish, with helpful tips for Little Helping Hands (3+), Big Kids in the Kitchen (7+), Tweens on the Scene (11+), and Budding Sous-Chefs (17+). Let the kids have fun picking the theme they want for the upcoming week, gather the ingredients, and get cooking together! Make all 3 recipes at once or spread the celebration over the course of the week. Enjoy weekly themes such as: Japan Week (Onigiri, Sushi Roll, Instant Ramen with a Twist) Valentine Week (Heart-Shaped Bruschetta, Strawberry Red Velvet Whoopie Pies, Love Potion Floats Cheese Week (Table-Size Nachos, Fondue, Grilled Cheese) France Week (Crepes, Baguette Sandwich, Steak Frites) Halloween Week (Spider Dip, Scream Cream Brownies, Jack-o'-Peppers) Spice up the weekday meal plan, include picky eaters, introduce new cultures and flavors, and bond with your family over delicious meals with Weeknight Wonders.