Yum-O! the Family Cookbook

by Rachael Ray

No one has helped more families find time to fit home-cooked meals into their daily routines than Rachael Ray. Now with the help of Yum-o!, the organization she founded to help kids and adults develop a healthier relationship to food and cooking, she has put together the ultimate family cookbook, which includes recipes that both kids and their parents will love cooking-and eating-together!

Rachael knows that every family wants to make the best possible food choices-and get the very most out of their food-budget dollars. The recipes here feature more whole grains, use less fat, and make the most of fresh fruits and vegetables so they are as good for you as they are delish, and they're all quintessential Rachael-fun and creative.

You'll also find notes on how to get even very young kids involved in the cooking process; great ideas for everything from breakfast to the lunchbox to dinner; wholesome snacks; and loads of new double-duty dinners that let you cook once, then eat twice or more.

With lots of full-color photos and tons of helpful tips for making mealtime the very best part of the day, Yum-o! is a must-have for every busy family.

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Cooking, Food, Reference

224 pages, Hardcover

First published April 29, 2008

About the author

Rachael Domenica Ray is an American cook, television personality, businesswoman, and author. She hosted the syndicated daily talk and lifestyle program Rachael Ray. Other programs to her credit include 30 Minute Meals, Rachael Ray's Tasty Travels, $40 a Day, Rachael Ray's Week in a Day, and the reality format shows Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off and Rachael Ray's Kids Cook-Off. Ray has written several cookbooks based on the 30 Minute Meals concept, and launched a magazine, Every Day with Rachael Ray, in 2006. Ray's television shows have won three Daytime Emmy Awards.

Reviews

[Jill · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Marjanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like the premise of this book, which is that families need to eat dinner together (not to mention cook it together) and that they need to eat healthy food. There were a ton of recipes that looked good. I am actually trying three of them this week. I really like that the meals are generally simple, don't take too long to make, but are healthy (mostly). I am excited to see how the recipes taste.

[Sara · Rating 1 out of 5]

Okay. So I like Rachael Ray as much as the next gal, and this was supposed to be her cookbook for the "family" to use. I suppose the recipes are kid-friendly enough (especially if your kid is a fairly adventurous eater) but all I learned from this book is that she so obviously does NOT have "itty-bitties" as she refers to them. Okay for a cookbook in general (although she uses an obsene amounts of ingredients, if you ask me) but most definately not a "family" cookbook.

[Monique · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rachael is one of my favorite FoodTV stars. I love her 30-minute meals as I’m a working mother of two and having dinner done is a priority. Rachael has complied favorites in all areas while adding family pictures, stories, complete menus, mouth-watering photos and much more. I’ve added about 50 sticky notes to make my new go-to recipes easy to find. Even though this book is dated back in 2006, I know it will be one of my favorites for years to come. YUM-O!

[Mamafeelgood · Rating 3 out of 5]

Checked this out today and quickly read through it. Found some great breakfast ideas that I will definitely be using as well as some lunch recipes.
Lots of great ideas for getting your kids into the kitchen.

[Maggie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just got this book from the library and so far it looks really good. I have Rachael Ray 2 and love it, but haven't really loved one of her books since then. I just might like this one enough to buy it. First, I'll try a couple recipes out!

[Traci · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think R.R. makes good things on her show, but everything I have tried to make from her cookbooks has been disappointing- I made a few recipes from this, they were just okay.

[Elke · Rating 3 out of 5]

good for cooks who are short on time. all the recipes are very manageable.

[Gwen]

recipes! haven't tried any yet tho.

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really can't stand Rachael Ray but this is actually a good cookbook. Some very tasty, easy recipies in here...

[Matt Brown]

Yumo is the PERFECT word for this book.

[Jen · Rating 2 out of 5]

I thought there would be more recipes I'd be interested in....not so much.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This has a lot of great ideas for kid food that is adult friendly. I've enjoyed everything I've made so far from this book. So have my kids and husband.

[Carla Ehrenreich · Rating 1 out of 5]

really didn't find anything on first flip thru and not inspired to look further.

[Kristen]

I tried a couple of these recipes, and they were delicious! The recipes in this book are much easier and made with more normal ingredients than some of her other books. Good for families with kids.

[Hi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Little too sophisticated for children's palates, which is the target audience. There are a few gems in there though. I can't really complain since I only paid five dollars used for it.

[Chris · Rating 3 out of 5]

I agree with other reviewers that this cookbook isn't that kid-friendly, but it has some great recipes so it's still a keeper.

[Derise Rehm · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another gooder!!!

[Ginnie Grant · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found very few of these recipes to be useful and relevant to my family.

[Emily M · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh, the recipes were pretty straightforward, but not inspiring. Some of the directions (pretzel-crusted chicken) were vague enough that things didn't really turn out right. Nothing was gross, but the kids weren't big fans. Glad we checked this one out from the library.

[Steph · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really wanted to like this cookbook, but the recipes (to me) were just horrible. Nothing tasted as I expected it to, and I was quite disappointed. I don’t get the hype at all. I went in with a lot of optimism, but I’ve found far better recipes on Allrecipes and the like.

[Dee Tighe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good ideas.

[Katy Lovejoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yum is right!

[Jeanne · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am a bit of a cookbook addict and I'm generally a Rachael Ray fan. Having said that, I didn't find much useful about this book. I think the recipes are far too sophisticated for most children's palates and that seems to be her target audience for this one. I would love to see her do a book geared to her 30-minute meal show -- one that has the recipes/timetables for the entire meal, not just the entree. Are you listening Rachael?

[Leigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

Honestly, I got a kick out of this cookbook. Interesting, fun recipes and practical, real-life suggestions. I would have given it five stars, but in some sections, the writing is just a little TOO cutesy e.g. "lunchtime today will be interactive and dip-a-licious!"

But it's a very good book and I recommend it.