Faced with the never-simple task of feeding her busy family every night,
food writer Leigh Belanger turned to her kitchen chalkboard, planning
out her weekly dinner menus in order to keep the chaos at bay. She
quickly discovered the merits of modern menu planning: it saves time and
money, produces better dishes, cuts down on waste, and returns
creativity to the kitchen. Most importantly, she found that a good plan
preserves sanity. This stunning and approachable cookbook is an
invaluable guide for families who want to eat locally and in season but
know that getting dinner on the table requires a dash of reality.
Sixteen seasonal menus lay out the strategy, starting with a "big cook"
and clever tips on how to use that food in new and inventive dishes
throughout the week. With over one hundred delicious and inspiring ideas
for family meals, My Kitchen Chalkboard provides the wit, wisdom, and
adaptable recipes you need to answer that nightly question: "What's for
dinner?"