Feeding a Family: Simple and Healthy Weeknight Meals the Whole Family Will Love

Not a fan of this book. It’s pretentious and totally disconnected from reality. Lots of shiny, beautiful photos, but poorly organized and literally half-baked recipes. Most importantly, it’s careless in an attempt to put forward an image of laid back perfection. I find it annoying. And I wouldn’t recommend this book to any one, let alone someone with kids.Of the several recipes I’ve tried, the only one that brought any joy to my life was the “Banana Milk” recipe, which is really pretty basic: Take some milk, blend in some banana and add a dash of cinnamon. We usually just call it a smoothie. And it’s better with blueberries. While I appreciate the simplicity, there are dozens of yummy smoothie recipes you can find on the internet.But the recipe that put me over edge was the “Simple Dutch Oven Bread” in the Spring section (who only eats bread in the springtime?). Simple it is... just add 4 cups flour to 2 cups water. What you get, however, is a very wet, unworkable doughy mess. Only after trying to make this dough work (by adding lots more flour) did I realize that’s a hydration level of 90% (500g of dough to 450g of water!) which is ridiculous. This recipe is just careless. Hard-working bakers like Ken Forkish, while finicky, offer much better and careful advice.This book has now been delegated to the basement.

I was looking for recipes that were a simple and easy, yet tasty. I'm a working mom with a picky toddler. I think it would have been worth it if the recipes were tasty and maybe I should have given it a chance but but I made one dish that tasted horrible. I followed directions to the T but it was not good. Also, I think the title is a bit misleading... the recipes are a little more involved than I have time for.

I enjoy the variety of these recipes. The book is focused on the family, which is why I bought this for a friend. After looking at the recipes and trying a couple out before I gifted it. I realized I needed my own copy too. I am gluten free, and I appreciate how many of the recipes are naturally whole foods and those that use wheat seem easy to adjust. I adore the recipes, they do not take all evening to make which is also very important to me. I highly recommend.

Love this book. The recipes are not too complicated and they work - well tested! My favorites are the falafel, fish chowder & black bean quinoa burgers but I have tons more flagged. It’s a beautiful book too. Love the seasonal rhythm of it. It’s the book I reach for when making my grocery list.

I use this cookbook at least twice a week and our family favorites have been established! Recently this includes the pizza and the noodle bowls. I love that the recipes can be adapted to kids and babies as well. After making two of three of her dishes, I trust that Sarah’s taste is the same as mine! Beautiful photography as well. I can’t tecommend it enough and bought one for my sister and another for my brother and sister in law!

This cookbook is full of easy-to-follow, delicious, well-rounded recipes. I love how the “main” recipes have an accompanying side and dessert. The whole dinner is right there in front of you! And broken down into seasons as well. I enjoy the little notes re: what kids can do to help prepare dinner with you. We’ve enjoyed practically everything we have made from this book.

I've got a meat and greasy food loving husband, yet when I make Sarah's meals for him, he ALWAYS loves them! Sarah has had such an impact on how I feed my family because I've gotten so many great recipes and tips from her blog over the years. So naturally I jumped for this book as soon as it came out!It's a practical, delicious, yet fun cookbook and gave me new ideas for wholesome, healthy meals that aren't compromised in flavor. I think her book is so well-rounded because she has vegan options, vegetarian options, meat lover meals, healthy dessert options, yet she's not afraid to INDULGE too. Which to me, is a more realistic approach to food. Moderation, freedom, having FUN with food (not being afraid of the "bad" stuff), but also valuing food for it's nutrition too.Other things I loved about this book:-She gives great pointers on how to build your pantry and meal plan for the week. (She recommends having a couple of easy "pantry" meals each week with 2 or 3 meals that require more effort).-If your cooking for company, she has laid out complete meal plans already, so you don't even need to think about what kind of side dish and dessert would go great with that main course (she's already done the work for us!).-For each main course, she gives ideas on how to use leftovers for an easy throw together dinner the next night.This book inspired me to head back into the kitchen and feed my family seasonal, yet EASY meals. I highly recommend it.

LOVE this cook book. Super simple recipes and my 2 year old loves to help prep dinner now!

I adore a good cookbook, and for me, Feeding a Family by Sarah Waldman ticks all the boxes. I love the styling of the book (clean, fresh and modern but maintaining a charming homey warmth). This book is alongside my copy of Tessa Kiros’ Apples For Jam, when I need a boost of inspiration or positivity!The recipes are set out by season, however the index is well laid out if you’re after a particular dish by name or ingredient. There are also sections covering pantry staples, how to help overcome picky eating and getting the kids involved.For those still knee-deep with weaning, each recipe gives hints on how to adapt your baby’s portion to suit their stage of development, so you can all eat together (how I wish I had this book when my two were younger!). Each recipe also suggests how to use leftovers in a different way for a second meal. Sarah also provides some great menus in each section. This is delicious, unfussy and informal relaxed family food.All recipes I’ve tried have worked a charm, even when I’ve had to replace ingredients to accommodate gluten and dairy sensitivities in our household (like-for-like swapping Doves gluten Freee flour for normal, oat milk for dairy). The same is true for Sarah’s other book Little Bites, which I also couldn’t do without. I can’t wait for her next book....

I love this book. I've tried a number of recipes and the kids lap them all up. I like the way it's segmented into seasons so you can eat whats fresh and local where possible. Very tasty meals with easy to follow instructions and inspiring photography.