First published 2013
Kate Gosselin transforms her experience feeding eight hungry children into a comprehensive cookbook for busy families. The reality TV mother presents dishes that have survived the test of her demanding household, from quick weeknight solutions to celebration meals. Her collection spans every meal category, featuring recipes named after her children like Leah's Favorite Spaghetti Sauce and Collin's Thomas Hummus. Gosselin includes vibrant photographs of both the finished dishes and family moments, weaving cooking advice with stories from holidays and daily life. The book addresses practical concerns of home cooks who need reliable recipes that work for both everyday dinners and entertaining guests. Gosselin organizes her kitchen-tested favorites into categories ranging from breakfast options like School Morning Brown Sugar Oatmeal Cereal to desserts including Gosselin's Chocolate Birthday Cake. Each recipe comes with the authority of someone who has navigated years of meal planning for a large family, offering solutions for parents seeking to create memorable dining experiences while managing busy schedules.
Genres: family, cooking, 21st-century, food-and-drink
Vibes: intimate, practical, warm
Tropes: found-family
304 pages · Hardcover · Health Communications, Inc.