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Ella's Kitchen: The Easy Family Cookbook; More Than 100 Recipes for the Family Table

Hamlyn: Octopus. Aug. 2017. 192p. illus. ISBN 9780600631859. $19.99; ebk. ISBN 9780600632276. CHILD REARING
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OrangeReviewStarIn this British import, Ella's Kitchen founder Paul Lindley (aka "Ella's Dad") delivers 100 recipes for the eager muncher. From "Bubbly Green Soup" (pea and leak) to "Just-for-One" mini cheesecakes, the recipes are healthy, easy to prepare, use mostly common ingredients, and are big on flavor. Considerations for baby's age (substitute maple syrup for honey for those under ten months) are prominently illustrated, and "Just for Fun" sidebars bring the cooking experience into the art realm with activities such as painting dried chick peas. The photos will entice even the most reluctant cook into preparing something nutritious. Additional content includes ideas for "table talk," a fold-out family meal planner, and making a keepsake tablecloth. Both metric and imperial measurements are given.
VERDICT With a heavy-duty binding and wipable pages, this could easily become a household favorite. Highly recommended.
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