Clean Eating for Busy Families, revised and expanded by Michelle Dudash

Clean Eating for Busy Families, revised and expanded

by Michelle Dudash

Satisfy your whole family with nourishing meals they’ll love. In this revised and expanded version of the top-selling Clean Eating for Busy Families, you'll find even more recipes and photos, streamlined weekly grocery lists, and practical tips for healthy family eating.

All parents know what a struggle mealtimes can be—you want to prepare healthy dishes for your family, but picky eaters, busy schedules, and way-too-long cooking times and ingredient lists always seem to stand in your way.
 
Clean Eating for Busy Families takes the challenge out of putting delicious food on the family table on a nightly basis by providing you with a clear plan for dinner success.
 
How does this book work?

It’s Quick: From easy sautés and casseroles, to slow cooker and one-pan meals, all the recipes you’ll find inside list both mode and length of cooking time, so there’s no time wasted trying to calculate the timing for your schedule. Plus, most recipes can be prepared in 30 minutes or less!
 
It’s Clean: The ever-growing “clean food” movement, which focuses on a healthy, whole foods-based approach to eating, lies at the foundation of this book, so you can be sure you’re feeding your family the very best. From wholesome ingredient lists to nutritional analysis on every recipe, you can feel confident that every meal you prepare is both nutrient-rich and calorie-conscious. Options for plant-based, gluten-free, and dairy-free alternatives are also listed wherever possible.
 
It’s Green: Featuring eco-friendly tips, along with information on how to go green while shopping and cooking, you’ll find it a cinch to keep your family happy and stay eco-conscious.
 
And most importantly…it’s delicious! From Orange Peel Chicken & Broccoli Stir-fry with Brown Rice to Baja Fish Tacos with Pico de Gallo and Summer Berry Slump with Vanilla Greek Yogurt, you’ll enjoy night after night of delicious home cooking—without any of the hassle. Get started creating new and exciting dishes for your family today!

Reviewed by Eve1972 on

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I'm always looking for quick and healthy recipe ideas, so this book seemed right up my alley! 

The book is broken down into the following chapters for quick reference...

CHAPTER 1 Clean Kitchen Know-How: Getting Started, Shopping Lists & Tips
CHAPTER 2 - Satisfying Salads, Soups & Appetizers
CHAPTER 3 - Speedy, Sustainable Seafood
CHAPTER 4 - Protein-Packed Poultry & Meat Mains
CHAPTER 5 - Hearty Meatless Meals
CHAPTER 6 - Quick & Tasty Side Dishes  
CHAPTER 7 - Wholesome Sweet Treats


It is visually pleasing to the eye with bright colors, interesting fonts, and yummy looking photos ( although it would have been nice to have seen more photos of the finished recipes). All the recipes offer easy to follow instructions. With most having extra "Tips" "Recipe Notes" "Go Green" and "Nutritional Information". 

Here are just a few of the delish recipes you will find within...

- SPINACH AVOCADO SALAD WITH LIME CUMIN VINAIGRETTE (SO good!)
- CHOPPED SALAD WITH ISRAELI COUSCOUS, SMOKED SALMON & CREAMY PESTO
- ARUGULA & SHRIMP SALAD WITH ORANGE VINAIGRETTE
- LIME CUMIN DEVILED EGGS
- PINTO BEAN & AVOCADO TAQUITOS
- OVEN-FRIED FISH N’ CHIPS WITH LEMON YOGURT DIP (My kids loved this one!)
- ONE-PAN CHICKEN PARMESAN WITH SPINACH
- QUICK-BROILED OPEN-FACED TURKEY SWISS SANDWICHES WITH SPINACH & AVOCADO
- BEEF STIR-FRY WITH TOMATOES AND EDAMAME
- GRILLED ROSEMARY DIJON PORK CHOP & VEGETABLE SKEWERS
- BLACK BEAN VEGGIE BURGERS
- WHOLE-WHEAT SPINACH RICOTTA CALZONES
- QUINOA PILAF WITH MIREPOIX
- MACARONI & CHEESY CAULIFLOWER SAUCE
- CINNAMON RICOTTA SWEET POTATOES
- FOUR SEASONS FRUIT PIZZA
- PEANUT BRITTLE COOKIE BARS WITH DARK CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE (Just delish!!)
- STRAWBERRY-RASPBERRY SHORTCAKES
- GREEN TEA FRUIT PUNCH



 

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