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Clean Eating for Busy Families
All moms know what a struggle it can be to get dinner on the table night after night-you want to prepare healthy and meals for your family, but picky eaters, busy schedules, and way-too-long cooking times 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. With streamlined weekly grocery lists, simple-yet-delicious recipes, and practical tips for healthy family eating, you'll find it a cinch to trade in that uninspired takeout for wholesome meals that don't just put your tummy to ease, but your mind too.
It's From easy saut s and casseroles, to slow cooker meals, to pan-less grilling, all the recipes you'll find inside list both mode and length of cooking time, so there's no time wasted trying to figure out a time plan or what works best for your schedule. Plus, most recipes can be prepared in thirty minutes or less!
It's 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.
It's 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 and the planet happy. You'll also find the peak season noted on every recipe, as well as substitutions for ingredients that are out of season, so you can adapt according to what works best for you.
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!
"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. With streamlined weekly grocery lists, simple-yet-delicious recipes, and practical tips for healthy family eating, you'll find it a cinch to trade in that uninspired takeout for wholesome meals that don't just put your tummy to ease, but your mind too.
It's From easy saut s and casseroles, to slow cooker meals, to pan-less grilling, all the recipes you'll find inside list both mode and length of cooking time, so there's no time wasted trying to figure out a time plan or what works best for your schedule. Plus, most recipes can be prepared in thirty minutes or less!
It's 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.
It's 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 and the planet happy. You'll also find the peak season noted on every recipe, as well as substitutions for ingredients that are out of season, so you can adapt according to what works best for you.
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!
425 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2012
About the author
Michelle Dudash
3 books37 followersMichelle Dudash, R.D.N. is an award-winning registered dietitian nutritionist, Cordon Bleu-certified chef, and author of the best-selling cookbook Clean Eating for Busy Families, Revised and Expanded.
Michelle is a recipe columnist for The Arizona Republic, USA Today Network, and television personality, and has also been a regular contributor to Food Network and Men’s Journal,
Her recipes and articles have appeared in Diabetic Living, EatingWell, Shape, SELF, and Better Homes and Gardens. She is frequently quoted in publications such as Women’s Health, The Washington Post, WebMD, Forbes, Today, Bon Appetit, Prevention, Family Circle, Woman’s Day, and Woman’s World and has appeared nationally on "The Rachael Ray Show," "The Doctors," "The Chew," "The List," "FOX and Friends," ABC Los Angeles, "Better," and "Cavuto." Michelle has cooked at a Mobil Five Star restaurant and was a private chef serving guests including English royalty. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a B.S. degree in dietetics, and a few years later she earned her toque from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Scottsdale, Arizona. She lives in Carmel, Indiana with her husband and two daughters.
For more recipes, clean eating tips, and menus from her book, visit Michelle online at www.michelledudash.com.
Michelle is a recipe columnist for The Arizona Republic, USA Today Network, and television personality, and has also been a regular contributor to Food Network and Men’s Journal,
Her recipes and articles have appeared in Diabetic Living, EatingWell, Shape, SELF, and Better Homes and Gardens. She is frequently quoted in publications such as Women’s Health, The Washington Post, WebMD, Forbes, Today, Bon Appetit, Prevention, Family Circle, Woman’s Day, and Woman’s World and has appeared nationally on "The Rachael Ray Show," "The Doctors," "The Chew," "The List," "FOX and Friends," ABC Los Angeles, "Better," and "Cavuto." Michelle has cooked at a Mobil Five Star restaurant and was a private chef serving guests including English royalty. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a B.S. degree in dietetics, and a few years later she earned her toque from Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Scottsdale, Arizona. She lives in Carmel, Indiana with her husband and two daughters.
For more recipes, clean eating tips, and menus from her book, visit Michelle online at www.michelledudash.com.
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May 19, 2013
I haven't tried anything from this yet, but I'm really excited too. I love the layout, information, and idea of this book. I'm hoping to slowly turn my family to whole foods, and train my kids young how to eat healthily.
April 6, 2013
GREAT collection of healthy recipes that feature all-natural ingredients. No sugar. No white flour. So good!
July 5, 2013
Found some interesting vinaigrette's to try.
January 1, 2014
Leisure read, 2014.
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November 3, 2018Not sure I’d consider this clean eating but probably a good guide if you’re looking to change and transition.
February 13, 2021
I gave the book two stars because my family didn't like the two recipes we tried (a salad & cookies). Also, I prefer cook books with more pictures.
February 25, 2019
GNabKo . Clean Eating for Busy Families is an excellent guide that can help you take the breathless hassle out of meal times. Michelle Dudash has some well thought-out time savers as well as ideas to add variety to meals that have become rote. The recipes are fresh and the ingredients easily obtainable. I will buy this cookbook for my children.
I received a free electronic copy of this cookbook from Netgalley, Michelle Dudash, and Quarto Publishing - Fair Winds Press in exchange for an honest review. Thank you all for sharing your hard work with me.
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I received a free electronic copy of this cookbook from Netgalley, Michelle Dudash, and Quarto Publishing - Fair Winds Press in exchange for an honest review. Thank you all for sharing your hard work with me.
ADOBE DIGITAL
Netgalley
pub date March 5, 2019
Fair Winds Press
March 20, 2015
This is one of the best cookbooks I've ever used. Everything I've cooked from it has turned out PERFECTLY, which is a credit to Dudash's clear instructions, and everything has been gorgeous and flavorful to boot. Some family favorites include the Pad Thai (which is just as good as the Pad Thai from my favorite restaurant), the lentil salad, the buffalo chicken dip, and the peanut brittle bars. In addition, the cooking tips sprinkled throughout are things that I've been able to apply to my cooking elsewhere. I've noticed that some reviewers have complained that recipes tend to take longer than she suggests. For me, this is true of every cookbook I own, so I can't really fault this particular book on that account - I chalk it up to my own inexperience! Some reviewers have also complained that the recipes sometimes include ingredients that don't qualify as "clean." For me, this book strikes the perfect balance of being as "clean" as possible while also being user-friendly to those of us who don't want to spend the extra time making our own chips, pasta, etc. In other words, if you want a cookbook that will help you prepare more wholesome meals for your family without requiring that everything be made from scratch (and you like delicious, flavorful food), this book is a good bet!
June 29, 2015
Loved the premise and intro, and there were many good recipes here, but the book takes a far too liberal interpretation of "clean" eating. Most recipes contain refined flours, chips, or pre-made crackers and many include processed condiments. It reads as if "clean" was an afterthought, which may actually be the case considering the "go clean" notes at the end of each recipe. There are some solid recipes that I'd believe kids would enjoy (e.g. stealth blending cauliflower into mac & cheese), but this isn't a pure enough collection to merit the "clean" label, in my opinion. As for "busy families", most recipes are quite simple and prep time relatively short (30 minutes or less), but don't expect any time-saving miracles.
December 27, 2014
Simple, quick yet healthy, flavorful recipes
Actual recipes I can make using mostly everyday ingredients, providing a healthy meal while feeding a family of 7. This book is worth the money. Note. I normally substitute 1/2 meat with quinoa in many dishes like everyday spaghetti, taco meat, chili, soups, stews, even pancakes to make meals healthier. Cooked quinoa will keep svrl. days in fridge & can be added to most dishes.
Actual recipes I can make using mostly everyday ingredients, providing a healthy meal while feeding a family of 7. This book is worth the money. Note. I normally substitute 1/2 meat with quinoa in many dishes like everyday spaghetti, taco meat, chili, soups, stews, even pancakes to make meals healthier. Cooked quinoa will keep svrl. days in fridge & can be added to most dishes.
March 10, 2014
I really like that the recipes in this book to do not skimp on flavor or spice. Bold flavors like ginger, feta, sundried tomato or Chinese five spice populate the ingredient lists. It is, at the same time, within an average taste range. The approach is more realistic and will please foodie parents and picky children alike.
August 23, 2013
Lots of great pictures with the recipes! I was just expecting more than a cookbook - more hints, how-to's, etc. (there are tips with the recipes) If you are just looking for a bunch of healthy recipes, you'll appreciate this book more than I did.
February 26, 2015
Ok
Some good recipes in this book. I wouldn't consider all of the ingredients used as "clean" but overall the recipes are pretty healthy. This could be a good starting point for someone new to the clean eating lifestyle.
Some good recipes in this book. I wouldn't consider all of the ingredients used as "clean" but overall the recipes are pretty healthy. This could be a good starting point for someone new to the clean eating lifestyle.
December 27, 2013
Simple recipes for getting food on the table during the week. I like that it has easy recipes, but doesn't rely on processed shortcuts (like condensed soup) for flavor.
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