Cookbooks and Kids

I received four cookbooks in December.

Ratio: The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking

The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl

The Joy of Pickling by Linda Ziedrich

The Joy of Jams, Jellies, and Other Sweet Preserves by Linda Ziedrich

I love cookbooks.

I actually received two copies of The Pioneer Woman Cooks.

One of the unexpected bonuses since then has been my kids' interest and involvement in cooking.

I proposed to my clan that they should take part in making our nightly dinner, which the majority of the time is still a sit down affair at the dining table. I suggested they use The Pioneer Woman Cooks as their guide. I figured the easy step by step process with pictures would work well.

Success!

My three kids have teamed up 3-4 times since then to make some wonderful meals.

First off, the boys made Comfort Meatballs.


(Ignore my messy kitchen. I do.)

Next up was my daughter and middle son who made Linguini with Clam Sauce. Oh...So...Good.

Then the two youngest again, with my aid, to make Simple, Perfect Enchiladas. I must say that the sauce recipe is a brilliant touch.

And finally, my middle pretty much solo'ed making the Lasagna.

I am so happy and proud and rested.

Thank you Ree!