Weeknight Winners, Family Dinners: Kid-Approved, Adult-Loved Recipes (a Cookbook)

Weeknight Winners, Family Dinners: Kid-Approved, Adult-Loved Recipes (a Cookbook)

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Review Quotes: "It is impossible not to smile flipping through the pages of this book. Jack and Emmy have captured something truly special here, the sheer joy of discovery. They have transformed the kitchen from...

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Review Quotes:
"It is impossible not to smile flipping through the pages of this book. Jack and Emmy have captured something truly special here, the sheer joy of discovery. They have transformed the kitchen from a place of daily chores into a vibrant playground of connection, and not just for little Levi, but for all of us. You can feel the love poured into every recipe, from the radiant 'Electric Yellow Noodles' to the cozy, savory comfort of 'Coco Loco Pork Adobo'. This is so much more than a cookbook. It is a treasure and a love letter to the messy, beautiful magic of growing together around the table. It is a feast for the eyes, the bellies, and for our souls as well." -Suzy Karadsheh, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Mediterranean Dish Cookbooks and founder of TheMediterraneanDish.com

Review Quotes:
" Weeknight Winners is filled with everything I want to have in my kitchen: delicious recipes designed with kids in mind, as well as creative ways to get our children involved in the cooking experience. This beautiful book is filled with connection-focused tips to help kids feel confident and excited about making and eating food." -Eli Harwood, MA, LPC, author of Raising Securely Attached Kids and How to Deal with Your ____ So Your Kids Don't Have To

Review Quotes:
"This book is such a breath of fresh air. It's not about forcing kids to eat everything - it's about building curiosity, confidence, and connection around food. You can see it in Levi, who truly shines in the kitchen, and the book shows just how attainable this approach is for real families." -Alia Elkaffas and Radwa Elkaffas creators of Food Dolls and New York Times best selling authors of Pretty Delicious.

Review Quotes:
"As a registered dietitian and a mom of five, I know how hard it is to find weeknight meals that are realistic, nourishing, and genuinely enjoyed by the whole family. Weeknight Winners, Family Dinners delivers on all of that and more. This book isn't about short-order cooking or "kid food"; it's about raising curious eaters while still getting dinner on the table without stress. The recipes are approachable yet full of flavor, and the thoughtful guidance around involving kids in the kitchen helps make mealtime meaningful again. This is the kind of cookbook that earns a permanent spot on the counter, not the shelf." -Brittany Poulson, author of The Healthy Family Cookbook

Biographical Note:
Jack Zhang is a chef who has cooked at casual and upscale restaurants and for NFL players in the Buffalo, New York, area. With his wife, Emmy, he launched Cooking for Levi, the wildly popular online cooking channel featuring their now four-year-old son, Levi. Along the way, fans learn recipes and tips for developing both a love of food and cooking as well as language in a kid. Jack was born in Guangzhou, China, and raised in Brooklyn.

Emmy Zhang earned her MA in child development from the University of Buffalo, where she also earned an undergraduate degree in applied linguistics. A native of Buffalo, she is a writer and English professor.

Review Quotes:
"Levi is the enchantingly articulate little boy whose videos have captured the hearts and fascination of close to two million social media viewers. Now we can enjoy the inspiring and inventive meals his Dad Jack and he make together. Their story is beautifully written and shared by his charming Mama Emmy. It is a beautiful marriage of Emmy the linguist and Jack the chef, both encouraging and educating their imaginative child to be his own person. Levi has the gift of making us all see things anew with his engagingly clear-eyed vision. The lessons and recipes are invaluable for everyone." -Rose Levy Beranbaum, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Cake Bible

Review Quotes:
"Cookbooks are written to help solve a problem of what to cook and that is exactly what Jack and Emmy have done in Weeknight Winners, Family Dinners. Their recipes are nourishing, craveable, creative and always drool-worthy and they are all served up with an adorable side of our favorite sous chef Levi. This book is a beautiful reminder about the connection that food has to our past and our present." -Diane Morrisey, author of You Got This!

Review Quotes:
"It was hard to imagine the charisma of "live-action Levi" translating to the page, but this book is such a charming and helpful manual for cooking for and with young children. Moreover, it's full of delicious and enticing recipes to expand your repertoire, and tons of practical advice on how to introduce new ingredients to your kid's plate without meeting resistance. A cookbook and parenting handbook in equal measure, this is an indispensable tome for any family kitchen." -Fanny Singer, author of Always Home and My Pantry (with Alice Waters)

Review Quotes:
"Introducing children to food can be a tiring process. This cookbook offers readers the tools to lighten the load. The Zhang's family-friendly book is designed with recipes that are quick to get on the table... They aim to help readers tap into the curiosity of children and help their families connect. [This is a] great introduction to cooking for all levels." -- Booklist

Publisher Marketing:
From the beloved family behind the internet phenomenon Cooking for Levi, a practical collection of 30-minute meals designed for the whole family--with ten ways to get your kids excited about food while also developing connection and language.

Weeknight Winners, Family Dinners does two things exceptionally well: 1) It delivers eighty recipes that come together in less than an hour--most in thirty minutes--and that will please kids and adults alike. 2) Provides key tips that give parents and caregivers ways to connect with their school age kids over the dinner process, even during the weeknight witching hour. They include Let Kids Eat Off Your Plate, Ask Open-Ended Questions, Make it Tender, Erase the Bogeyman, Don't Force It, and Let Your Kid Pick Out Stuff While You Shop. Each recipe includes "let your kids" ideas and conversation starters that develop language and connection. Jack and Emmy Zhang show that all the things you are doing anyway, from shopping to prepping to lighting candles, are opportunities to connect and have fun with your child, while also naturally building language, confidence, curiosity, and kitchen skills.

Recipes for main dishes of all kinds, noodles, salads, sides, snacks, and desserts include the following:
- Use Watcha Got Butter Chicken
- Hoisin-Glazed Meatballs
- All Hands on Deck Stuffed Pitas
- Cherry Tomato Spaghetti and Meatballs
- 30-Minute Chili
- Crunchy Candy Carrots
- Honey You'll Love this Salmon
- No-Yolk Caesar with Hand-Torn Croutons
- Fry-Day Night Rice
- Big Bowl O' Mussels
- Zucchini Bread Bites
- Brown Butter Banana Brownies
- Salted Caramel Cupcakes


Contributor Bio:Zhang, Jack
Jack Zhang is a chef who has cooked at casual and upscale restaurants and for NFL players in the Buffalo, New York, area. With his wife, Emmy, he launched Cooking for Levi, the wildly popular online cooking channel featuring their now four-year-old son, Levi. Along the way, fans learn recipes and tips for developing both a love of food and cooking as well as language in a kid. Jack was born in Guangzhou, China, and raised in Brooklyn.

Contributor Bio:Zhang, Emmy
Emmy Zhang earned her MA in child development from the University of Buffalo, where she also earned an undergraduate degree in applied linguistics. A native of Buffalo, she is a writer and English professor.