The Naptime Chef : Fitting Great Food into Family Life

Being a parent doesn't leave too much time for preparing those delicious gourmet meals you used to have time for. But now parents who love to cook can make the delicious meals they remember from their pre-baby days--all during Baby's naptime! Kelsey Banfield has culled her favorite recipes with preparation tips and tricks that allow you to prepare a meal hours or days ahead of time, leaving only the shortest and easiest parts for last. Having children changes your life, but it doesn't have to change what you cook.;Table of Contents; Acknowledgments; Introduction; Morning Foods; Small Bites and Salads; Side Dishes and Vegetables; Soups and Stews; Main Dishes; Breads; Desserts; Beverages; Pantry Staples; Index. Having children changes your life, but it doesnt have to change what you cook. Like her blog, (http://www.TheNaptimeChef.com) www.TheNaptimeChef.com , Banfields cookbook is equal parts pragmatic parent and ardent foodie. The result is a tasty playbook of meals, made over to save time without compromising taste. Some favorites are the 45-minute artichoke lasagna, assembled in the morning or afternoon and held in the fridge until dinnertime; a roast chicken thats rubbed down with herbs in the morning stays moist and flavorful when roasted later in the evening; a French toast casserole that can be tossed together the night before and popped in the oven in the morning for a special breakfast. Soups, salads, veggies, sides, main courses, and desserts are all adapted to the time that you havewhether its during naptime, before bedtime, in the morning, or on the weekendswithout sacrificing quality or flavor. Take back dinner, one dish at a time!

Having children changes your life, but it doesn’t have to change what you cook. Like her blog, www.TheNaptimeChef.com, Banfield’s cookbook is equal parts pragmatic parent and ardent foodie. The result is a tasty playbook of meals, made over to save time without compromising taste. Some favorites are the 45-minute artichoke lasagna, assembled in the morning or afternoon and held in the fridge until dinnertime; a roast chicken that’s rubbed down with herbs in the morning stays moist and flavorful when roasted later in the evening; a French toast casserole that can be tossed together the night before and popped in the oven in the morning for a special breakfast. Soups, salads, veggies, sides, main courses, and desserts are all adapted to the time that you have—whether it’s during naptime, before bedtime, in the morning, or on the weekends—without sacrificing quality or flavor. Take back dinner, one dish at a time!

Having children changes your life, but it doesn't have to change what you cook. Like her blog, www.TheNaptimeChef.com, Banfield's cookbook is equal parts pragmatic parent and ardent foodie. The result is a tasty playbook of meals, made over to save time without compromising taste. Some favorites are the 45-minute artichoke lasagna, assembled in the morning or afternoon and held in the fridge until dinnertime; a roast chicken that's rubbed down with herbs in the morning stays moist and flavorful when roasted later in the evening; a French toast casserole that can be tossed together the night before and popped in the oven in the morning for a special breakfast. Soups, salads, veggies, sides, main courses, and desserts are all adapted to the time that you have -- whether it's during naptime, before bedtime, in the morning, or on the weekends -- without sacrificing quality or flavor. Take back dinner, one dish at a time! Being a parent doesn't leave too much time for preparing those delicious gourmet meals you used to have time for. But now parents who love to cook can make the delicious meals they remember from their pre-baby days—all during Baby's naptime! Kelsey Banfield has culled her favorite recipes with preparation tips and tricks that allow you to prepare a meal hours or days ahead of time, leaving only the shortest and easiest parts for last. Having children changes your life, but it doesn't have to change what you cook. This is a book for busy parents that shares great recipes and invaluable tips on how to prepare meals during those odd free minutes to keep you eating well. Great food should never be sacrificed, and Banfield shows you how to keep it on the table. A recipe book for busy parents shares great recipes and invaluable tips and tricks that allow parents to prepare a meal hours or days ahead of time, leaving only the shortest and easiest parts for last