Making Cooking from Scratch Easy for Your Busiest Mornings & Afternoons

For families stuck in a rut of cereal or granola bars for breakfast and the cafeteria line for lunch, The Weekday Lunches & Breakfasts Cookbook saves the day! Mary Younkin, author of the bestselling Weeknight Dinner Cookbook and founder of BarefeetInTheKitchen.com, is back with smart recipes to help your family eat nutritious, homemade meals during the busiest times of day. Your bases are covered with quick and reliable recipes you can whip up at the last minute, plus plenty of make-ahead choices and a handful of snacks.

Try the Southwest Chicken Skillet with Corn and Zucchini or the Blackberry, Bacon, and Egg Salad with Maple Dijon Vinaigrette, and you won’t even be tempted to head to the deli or skip that lunch break. Kid-friendly options like Chicken Cordon Bleu Wraps or Smothered Green Chile Pork Burritos ensure that your kids are getting a wholesome lunch you can trust. Flip straight to How to Eat a Salad Every Day for a fuss-free strategy to guarantee every member of the family gets their greens.

If breakfast gets lost in the morning rush, throw Raisin Nut Oatmeal in the slow cooker when you wake up for a customizable hot breakfast that’s ready when you are. If you’re in the mood for savory, the Tortilla Eggs or the Cheddar, Chive, and Sausage Biscuits will become new staples. With so many delicious recipes and time-saving tricks, soon your go-to stop for lunch and breakfast will be your own kitchen.