The Family Kitchen

Book excerpt: Rob Kirby invites you to share his best home cooking in this lovingly compiled collection of over 120 recipes for family life. With favourites for mum, dad and the kids to enjoy, there are cracking culinary delights for every occasion, whether you choose to be nutritious or naughty! When working 9–5, take comfort from great ideas for brekkie on the hoof, lunchbox treats, 20-minute lunch breaks, frugal suppers and quick evening specials. At weekend chill-out pace, find foodie plans for schmoozy mornings, Saturday night treats, tempting 'takeaways' to recreate, and Sunday brunch. While away and at play, trust hassle-free suggestions for perfect picnics and train journey tapas, and share Rob's creative ideas for feasts at BBQs and glam 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. Which fun dish will you try first? Eyes to the Sky Luxe Fish Pie, The Ultimate Velvet Macaroni Cheese, Perfect Pot Noodle, Saturday X-Factor Steak Sandwich, All in the Pan Pizza, Shake It Up Salad, Willy Wonka's Garden Box or Banging Banoffee and Pecan Shots? Following his award-winning book, Cook With Kids, this brilliant treasury honours Rob Kirby's passion for great food at the heart of the home – the family kitchen.