The Family Kitchen

Rob Kirby invites you to share his best home cooking in this lovingly compiled collection of over 120 recipes for family life. With favorites for mom, dad and the kids to enjoy, there are culinary delights for every occasion, whether you choose to be nutritious or naughty! When working 9–5, take comfort from great ideas for breakfast on the go, lunchbox treats, 20-minute lunch breaks, frugal suppers and quick evening specials. For the weekend's chill-out pace, find plans for lazy mornings, Saturday night treats, and Sunday brunch. While away and at play, trust hassle-free suggestions for perfect picnics and share Rob's creative ideas for feasts at BBQs and parties. Treasure baking time together and follow easy steps to make delicious cakes and chewy sweets over and over again. A fantastic foreword by Gregg Wallace and artistic and sumptuous photography completes the celebration of quality cooking.

This warm and witty medley of reliable family recipes will always have you reaching for more when you cook for the people you love the most. Following his award-winning book, Cook With Kids, this fantastic treasury honors Rob Kirby's passion for great food at the heart of the home-the family kitchen.

Rob Kirby is the executive chef director at Lexington Catering, a leading member sitting on the committee of the Academy of Culinary Arts, and has won various awards during his career including contract catering Chef of the Year in 2003. He is also a father of three. His first book, Cook with Kids, won the World Gourmand Award for Best Children's Cookbook in 2012.