The Busy Family Cookbook

You cannot go wrong with anything from Taste of Home. I am a huge fan since the ingredients are easy to find, the food is easy to cook, and it always tastes amazing!

I love this book because I work and coming home and be able to get a meal on the table in record time is what this book allows me to do.

I am married and have three children, ages 11,10, and 7. By the time we get home and get dinner started its 6 p.m. This cookbook has been a Godsend. I cooked the herb pork medallions and my eldest, who only prefers meat in the hotdog form, said "That's the best dinner I ever had". She's asked for it a couple times since. Its a great cookbook for those busy mothers or fathers trying to cook something "out of the box" in a short time.

I purchased this cookbook a month ago and have tried several different recipes. So far my family has loved every single one of them, and there are a lot more that I can't wait to try. This cookbook is designed for busy families (in case the title didn't tip you off); if you have the time, energy, and desire to cook exotic and extravagant meals, this is not the cookbook for you. But if you're like most families I know, and so busy that you have the pizza place's number memorized, then you should definitely give this book a chance. Regarding an earlier review, I agree that this is a good cookbook for a new cook, but I would also recommend it to any busy family, even if the cook has some experience. It's easy to get stuck in a "dinner rut" when you're constantly needing fast & easy meals; this cookbook is the cure. I'd also recommend it for families with picky eaters, as the recipes can satisfy the adults' desire for something different without being so exotic that the kids won't eat it. I've looked at other cookbooks and haven't found any that had such a large number of recipes that I wanted to try. The recipes are all quick and easy, and they don't require obscure ingredients. I love that most of the recipes include a photograph and a brief comment. I used to agonize over what I'd fix for dinner on weeknights; now I'm excited, thinking "which recipe should I try next?" This cookbook is well worth the money--5 stars.

This is a very practical cookbook, full of not-too-fancy recipes. I like that it includes colorful pictures of most recipes. It's definitely a must-have if you are cooking for a "busy family." I bought one for myself, and I'm ordering another for my sister, who was just complaining that she has trouble coming up with ideas of what to cook for dinner. This book is a great solution for that all too common dilema.