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CookingLight Dinnertime Survival Guide: Book Review and Giveaway

April 23, 2014

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I’ve been eagerly anticipating the arrival of CookingLight Dinnertime Survival Guide: Feed Your Family, Save Your Sanity written by dietitian, Sally Kuzemchak. If you don’t know who she is, Sally is the blogger behind Real Mom Nutrition.  She shares her own challenges feeding her family with humor and grace — and offers realistic solutions.

That’s what Dinnertime Survival Guide is all about. No matter where you are with cooking — novice or experienced — there’s something here for you.  Because as Sally points out, even people who love to cook aren’t always motivated to cook for their family every single night. The book has the same engaging, realistic and non-judgmental tone I so enjoy reading over at Real Mom Nutrition.

Dinnertime Survival Guide is divided into chapters to address different mealtime challenges such as “I have zero time,” “I can barely boil water,” and “Frankly, I just don’t feel like it.” The solutions come in easy tips, smart strategies and recipes that get the job done. The tips are from experts and busy moms who share secrets for pulling off dinner. These include making food ahead for easy access, simple ways to improve cooking skills, and my fave, meal ideas for those times you think you don’t have food in your fridge and cabinets (but you really do!).

Because this is a CookingLight book, Sally had expert help testing and making the recipes perfecto. I have to say, the meals look delicious and very doable with tons of options for a busy lifestyle including slow cooker meals and dinners you can make ahead. I haven’t tried one yet, but here are the recipes I plan to start with:

Pasta Primavera with Zucchini, Cherry Tomatoes and Ricotta

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Honey Glazed Pork Chops

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Salmon Cakes with Lemony Garlic Sauce

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Make Ahead Chocolate-Peanut Butter Pudding

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This is an awesome book that will go a long way helping anyone cooking for a family.  And I got two copies, with an extra for one of my readers! (Although I did receive a complimentary copy of this book, my opinions are all my own).

Here’s what to do to enter the giveaway:

1) Mandatory entry: Leave a comment with your biggest mealtime challenge or why you want to win this book.

2) For a second entry, Like Raise Healthy Eaters on Facebook and leave another comment saying what you did.

3) For a third entry, Like Real Mom Nutrition on Facebook and leave another comment.

4) And for a fourth entry, tweet or share this post leaving one final comment.

The giveaway ends Thursday, May 1st at midnight. The winner will be chosen by random.org

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Categories: Book & Product Reviews, Family Style Recipes, Food & Cooking 79 Comments

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  1. Erin Thiele says

    April 24, 2014 at 7:14 am

    I just get burned out cooking ALL THE TIME.

    Reply
  2. Thea @ It's Me Vs. Me says

    April 24, 2014 at 8:23 am

    I’ve never really enjoyed cooking, so it’s hard to be motivated to do it!

    Reply
  3. Lisa says

    April 24, 2014 at 8:25 am

    Time is my biggest issue. I love having meals prepped ahead of time, but I’m very good about making that a priority.

    Reply
  4. Lisa says

    April 24, 2014 at 8:25 am

    I liked Raise Healthy Eaters on Facebook.

    Reply
  5. Lisa says

    April 24, 2014 at 8:26 am

    I liked Real Mom Nutrition on Facebook.

    Reply
  6. Laurett says

    April 24, 2014 at 8:32 am

    Our biggest challenge is definitely finding things everything likes! 2 kids – 1 picky, 1 loves must things & 1 veg-phobic husband. Always trying to push that comfort zone a bit!

    Reply
  7. Michelle g says

    April 24, 2014 at 8:38 am

    My challenge is picky eaters!

    Reply
  8. Lauren says

    April 24, 2014 at 8:38 am

    It is difficult to come up with new recipes that meets everyone’s needs.

    Reply
  9. Anne Aurich says

    April 24, 2014 at 8:51 am

    My biggest issue with dinner is coming up with what to make. This book could help me plan!

    Reply
  10. Anne Aurich says

    April 24, 2014 at 8:52 am

    I liked Real Mom Nutrition on Facebook.

    Reply
  11. Stacy Salz says

    April 24, 2014 at 9:24 am

    I am burned out on our weekly menus or lack thereof and could use a boost!

    Reply
  12. Jenny says

    April 24, 2014 at 10:14 am

    My biggest challenge is having a husband and 1 child who like foods to be very plain (not mixed together, few sauces, no casseroles)… cooking gets boring!

    Reply
  13. Becca h says

    April 24, 2014 at 10:18 am

    My biggest meal time challenge is planning ahead – knowing what to make and having all ingredients before my family gets ravenous!

    Reply
  14. Becca h says

    April 24, 2014 at 10:18 am

    I’ve like raise healthy eaters on fb 🙂

    Reply
  15. Becca h says

    April 24, 2014 at 10:19 am

    I’ve liked real mom nutrition on fb 🙂

    Reply
  16. Jessica Braider says

    April 24, 2014 at 10:21 am

    I am struggling with a dinner rut!

    Reply
  17. Becca h says

    April 24, 2014 at 10:22 am

    I’ve shared this giveaway on fb via raise healthy eaters fb post 🙂

    Reply
  18. Becky Burton says

    April 24, 2014 at 10:30 am

    I have a little baby and half the time I’m only cooking for myself! Having easy healthy ideas at my fingertips would be an amazing help!

    Reply
  19. Becky Burton says

    April 24, 2014 at 10:31 am

    I like real mom nutrition on Facebook!

    Reply
  20. Becky Burton says

    April 24, 2014 at 10:32 am

    I like raise healthy eaters on Facebook!

    Reply
  21. Katie W. says

    April 24, 2014 at 10:34 am

    My biggest challenge with dinner is time. I pick up my son at 5pm and he wants to eat within 30 minutes. I don’t have time for fancy complicated meals that take an hour or more.

    Reply
  22. Katie W. says

    April 24, 2014 at 10:35 am

    I liked Raise Healthy Eaters on Facebook.

    Reply
  23. Katie W. says

    April 24, 2014 at 10:36 am

    I liked Real Mom Nutrition on Facebook.

    Reply
  24. Lori says

    April 24, 2014 at 10:42 am

    I would love to win this book because I’m a big fan of Sally’s and that chocolate pudding looks amazing!

    Reply
  25. Jenny says

    April 24, 2014 at 10:46 am

    I liked Raise Healthy Eaters on Facebook.

    Reply
  26. Tara says

    April 24, 2014 at 11:39 am

    BY FAR, my biggest challenge is managing the pre-dinner snacking. I work full time (as a dietitian 😉 ), so while scrambling to cook a quick, healthy meal, I’m also doing my best to avoid a total toddler melt-down!

    Reply
  27. Amy G says

    April 24, 2014 at 11:39 am

    Cooking with my 2-month-old in a carrier while keeping my 2- and 4-year-olds entertained!

    Reply
  28. Amy G says

    April 24, 2014 at 11:40 am

    I liked Raising Healthy Eaters on Facebook.

    Reply
  29. Amy G says

    April 24, 2014 at 11:41 am

    I liked Real Mom Nutrition on facebook

    Reply
  30. Tara says

    April 24, 2014 at 11:43 am

    I also liked Real Mom Nutrition on Facebook

    Reply
  31. Kathryn P says

    April 24, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    I have young children and always end up making a meal for them and a meal for the adults! I would love family friendly recipes!

    Reply
  32. Susan A says

    April 24, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    Biggest challenge is getting motivated to cook after a long day of work – and figuring out what to make!

    Reply
  33. Stephanie Gibbs says

    April 24, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    My biggest meal time challenge is my 9 yo who refuses to eat all vegetables, literally gagging and crying when she tries small bites. I will be seeking out a feeding therapist once I research them for our area and get a referral.

    Reply
  34. Stephanie Gibbs says

    April 24, 2014 at 1:53 pm

    Shared on FB

    Reply
  35. Stephanie Gibbs says

    April 24, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    I already like Raising Healthy Eaters. 🙂

    Reply
  36. Melissa says

    April 24, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    My biggest mealtime challenge is wanting to try out new recipes but knowing my husband probably won’t try them.

    Reply
  37. Stephanie Gibbs says

    April 24, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    Liked Real Mom Nutrition

    Reply
  38. Melissa says

    April 24, 2014 at 1:54 pm

    I like Raise Healthy Eaters on Facebook.

    Reply
  39. Thea @ It's Me Vs. Me says

    April 24, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    I liked Raise Healthy Eaters on Facebook!

    Reply
  40. Heather says

    April 24, 2014 at 3:17 pm

    I’d love to win this book for my own (future) family, as well as for a tool to use with clients in my nutrition practice! It’d be an all-around great resource.

    Reply
  41. Heather says

    April 24, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    Liked Raise Healthy Eaters on FB.

    Reply
  42. Heather says

    April 24, 2014 at 3:18 pm

    Also liked Real Mom Nutrition.

    Reply
  43. Gary says

    April 24, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    I’d like to win the book because the recipes look delicious

    Reply
  44. Gary says

    April 24, 2014 at 3:48 pm

    like Raise Healthy Eaters on Facebook

    Reply
  45. Gary says

    April 24, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    like Real Mom Nutrition on Facebook

    Reply
  46. Bill says

    April 24, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    I’d like to win for some new meal ideas

    Reply
  47. miranda says

    April 24, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    My biggest challenge is finding veggies that we all like

    Reply
  48. miranda says

    April 24, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    like Real Mom Nutrition on Facebook

    Reply
  49. miranda says

    April 24, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    like Raise Healthy Eaters on Facebook

    Reply
  50. gary says

    April 24, 2014 at 4:22 pm

    shared on FB

    Reply
  51. Erin Miller says

    April 24, 2014 at 6:26 pm

    My biggest challenge is finding foods my children will eat consistently. And cooking within a tight budget.

    Reply
  52. Erin Miller says

    April 24, 2014 at 6:29 pm

    I like Raise Healthy Eaters on Facebook!

    Reply
  53. Erin Miller says

    April 24, 2014 at 6:30 pm

    I like Real mom nutrition on Facebook!

    Reply
  54. Kelly says

    April 24, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    My biggest challenge is how to be more creative in preparing veggies so that my 2 year old will be interested. Thanks!

    Reply
  55. Melissa says

    April 24, 2014 at 8:08 pm

    I have to cook during my son’s nap time and sometimes all I want to do is nap too!

    Reply
  56. Melissa says

    April 24, 2014 at 8:09 pm

    I like Raise Healthy Eaters on Facebook

    Reply
  57. Melissa says

    April 24, 2014 at 8:10 pm

    I like Real Mom Nutrition on Facebook

    Reply
  58. Thea @ It's Me Vs. Me says

    April 25, 2014 at 7:27 am

    I liked Real Mom Nutrition on FB!

    Reply
  59. Stephanie E says

    April 25, 2014 at 8:09 am

    Finding meals that fit in my small grocery budget.

    Reply
  60. Stephanie E says

    April 25, 2014 at 8:09 am

    I like Raise Healthy Eaters on FB.

    Reply
  61. Stephanie E says

    April 25, 2014 at 8:10 am

    I like Real Mom Nutrition on FB.

    Reply
  62. Megan says

    April 25, 2014 at 9:40 am

    My biggest challenge is staying motivated. There is always someone at the table with a complaint. . .after the shopping, prepping, cooking and cleaning up . . . there is always someone disappointed I didn’t make a boxed mac & cheese. LOL

    Reply
  63. Sandra says

    April 25, 2014 at 10:06 am

    I could use some side dish inspiration!

    Reply
  64. Sandra says

    April 25, 2014 at 10:07 am

    I like Real Mom Nutrition on FB!

    Reply
  65. Tawn says

    April 25, 2014 at 11:17 am

    Biggest challenge: dishes. oh the dishes.

    Reply
  66. Dawn says

    April 25, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    Biggest challenge is planning. My husband usually cooks, but he wants me to come up with all the ideas, and I have a picky toddler. Second is exhaustion. When one of our kids isn’t sleeping at night, we’re not either and that makes it extra hard to cook dinner at home the next day.

    I tweeted your review & Liked Real Mom Nutrition on Facebook. (I already Liked you.)

    Reply
  67. Theresa says

    April 25, 2014 at 8:04 pm

    The biggest challenge I have with my 2 year old right now is getting him to eat a variety of foods.

    Reply
  68. Morgan Tebeau says

    April 25, 2014 at 8:32 pm

    Biggest challenge for me is I work at an overnight camp and as the director I am always being pulled in different directions. The food at the camp is great for kids staying for a week but not for someone eating it day in and day out all the time. I need easy, quick, healthy options I can prepare for myself to have while camp is in session! Otherwise it’s mac & cheese, breaded chicken fingers, and potato chips on the side!!!

    Reply
  69. Thea @ It's Me Vs. Me says

    April 26, 2014 at 10:31 am

    Tweeted about it! http://twitter.com/ItsMeVsMe/status/460093664471953409

    Reply
  70. jenifer says

    April 26, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    Many good options to pick from for meals home made

    Reply
  71. Julie says

    April 26, 2014 at 7:45 pm

    My biggest challenge is how time consuming it is to to cook healthy and natural, unprocessed foods.

    Reply
  72. Julie says

    April 26, 2014 at 7:46 pm

    Liked on facebook

    Reply
  73. Allison says

    April 27, 2014 at 5:32 pm

    I’m definitely in the ‘I don’t feel like it’ camp! I can usually muster up 4 nights, the other 3 are hit or miss!

    Reply
  74. Allison says

    April 27, 2014 at 5:33 pm

    I liked real , mom nutrition!

    Reply
  75. Jenny says

    April 28, 2014 at 7:55 am

    My biggest challenge is finding the time to make good food of a variety for my family.

    Reply
  76. Maria G says

    April 29, 2014 at 9:25 pm

    Finding a meal my whole family can enjoy. Love to cook, but it’s discouraging when my son has a selective eating disorder and is so limited.

    Reply
  77. Stacey says

    April 30, 2014 at 6:09 am

    I would love to figure out how to use the items in my pantry that don’t seem conducive to a quick dinner after I get home from work. Cooking ahead of time just doesn’t work for me … but neither does cooking in the evenings after work – I fall into the “I just don’t feel like it” group, but I love feeding my kids home-cooked meals!

    Reply
  78. Stacey says

    April 30, 2014 at 6:10 am

    I liked ‘Raise Healthy Eaters’ on facebook long ago!

    Reply
  79. Amy R says

    May 1, 2014 at 3:44 pm

    I get stuck in a rut…I would love some new ideas!

    Reply

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