Beachbrights' Reviews
Cookbook Reviews
Easy Food for Kids: Simple Recipes for Child-friendly Food
By R.D. Linda R. Yoakam, Celine Hughes, Delphine Lawrance
Ryland Peters & Small - 2009
Let me first be honest here. I am writing this review while eating a Poptart, so my culinary choices might not be right for reviewing a cookbook but this cookbook is for kids and I have one of those. So, I am at least partially qualified. There also might be a cultural differences in this cookbook. I reside in the United States and this book is published by Ryland, Peters & Small, who have a strong presence in London.
This would be a great cookbook, if you were not a kid. Unfortunately, the title says "child-friendly food" so I can not give this cookbook high marks. How many kids do you know that will eat the following: smoked mackerel pate (pg. 61), leek frittata (pg. 74), fiorentina pizza (pg. 120), herby trout triangles (pg 122) and fish pie (pg. 145). I can see my son's gag reflex in full glory.
I might not be able to recommend this book to kids but it is a great cookbook for adult taste buds. The book is divided into 6 basic chapters: breakfast & brunch, soups & snacks, lunchboxes, hot dishes, desserts and teatime treats. The ingredient lists for each recipe are minimal, time saving and the flavors seem appealing. I did not try any of the recipes for this review. I like the size of the book (7.5" x 7.5") and the color pictures are nice and coordinate well with each recipe.
If you have a child that will try anything, with far reaching tastes, than this cookbook is for you. It will bring a little variety to your meals and the recipes are easy enough that kids could help in prep--making this even more delightful!