A Washington Post bestselling cookbook Become the favorite family chef with 100 tested, perfected, and family-approved recipes. Once upon a time, Jenn Segal went to culinary school and worked in fancy restaurants. One marriage and two kids later she created Once Upon a Chef, the popular blog that applies her tried-and-true chef skills with delicious, fresh, and approachable ingredients for family-friendly meals. With the authority of a professional chef and the practicality of a busy working mom, Jenn shares 100 healthy recipes for every meal of the day. With step-by-step instructions, vibrant photography, a list of recommended kitchen tools and appliances, and a helpful index, this essential cookbook covers everything home cooks need to prepare simple dishes that taste amazing. Mouthwatering recipes include: Breakfast favorites like Maple, Coconut & Blueberry Granola and Savory Ham & Cheese Waffles Simple soups, salads, and sandwiches for ideal lunches such as Fiery Roasted Tomato Soup paired with Smoked Gouda & Pesto Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Entrées the whole family will love like Buttermilk Fried Chicken Tenders Tasty treats for casual get-togethers, including Buttery Cajun Popcorn and Sweet, Salty & Spicy Pecans Go-to sweets such as Toffee Almond Sandies and a Classic Chocolate Lover's Birthday Cake EXPERT AUTHOR: Jenn Segal is the founder of Once Upon a Chef, the popular blog showcasing easy, family-friendly recipes from a chef's point of view. Her recipes have been featured on numerous websites, magazines, and television programs. TIPS AND TRICKS TO IMPROVE YOUR COOKING: Up your kitchen game by learning how to season correctly with salt, how to balance flavors, how to make the most of leftovers, and more. READERS LOVE IT: Once Upon a Chef, the Cookbook has thousands of 5-star ratings and commenters rave that it's "the best cookbook I have ever read" and "I'd give 100 stars if I could." Perfect for: Anyone looking for great recipes for easy weeknight family dinners kids will love, indulgent desserts, fun cocktails, or exciting appetizers Birthday, holiday, housewarming, or host/hostess gift for food enthusiasts or cookbook Fans of Chrissy Teigen, Skinnytaste, Pioneer Woman, Oh She Glows, Magnolia Table, Smitten Kitchen, or Ina Garten's Go-To Dinners