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