This cookbook is all about getting kids in the kitchen to help with meals. It is written by the blogger @ohsweetbasil .

This cookbook is filled with tons of yummy, kid-friendly recipes, helpful cooking tips, information about cooking, knife skills, activities to get families cooking in the kitchen, and personal stories of how her family works in the kitchen. It has colorful, appetizing photos for each recipe. I’m looking forward to using some of the recipes with my own family. It would make a great Mother’s Day gift! Also great for Christmas and Birthday gifts!

Thank you to NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

This cookbook lives up to the promise made in the subtitle "Making memories from scratch one recipe at a time"! I was tickled to see non cooking related sections such as reminders to "Stay Calm" when cooking with loved ones may not always go as planned. Remember to "Just gently grab the wheel and steady it with love" (63). If you are looking to engage younger family members in the kitchen the recipes in this book run the gambit! There is nothing overly complex and something for every taste. I highly recommend this cookbook for collection in any library or home cook's collection! You are bound to find something tasty to try out. Happy cooking!

I wish that I'd had this book when my kids were little. there were so many wonderful ideas of how to get your kids excited about food and cooking. The recipes are very kid and family-friendly. I have told all of my nieces and nephews that are raising young families that they need to buy this book. The photos are bright and the recipes are easy to follow. Raised in the kitchen is a fun addition to any family's collection of recipe books.

What is better than cooking? Cooking with family. Carrian Cheney has released an excellent cookbook, Raised in the Kitchen: Making Memories from Scratch One Recipe at a Time, which not only includes mouthwatering recipes, but is kid-friendly with recipes that will appeal to everyone. Children usually have positive memories of cooking with their Mom or Dad while growing up, and this cookbook has recipes that are not only delicious, but also are designed to teach children the basics so that later they can prepare recipes from other sources perfectly because they have learned the skills from their parents. The author is one half of a husband/wife team behind Oh Sweet Basil, a food and lifestyle blog where the whole family cooks.

The recipes are written in standard form so they are easy to follow. They call for simple, easy-to-obtain ingredients, and most are fairly quick to put together. There are also beautiful photographs of almost every recipe, so the cooks will know how the dishes should turn out. And turn out, they do, and the ones tried so far have turned out perfectly.

Anyone who has children will definitely want to pick up this excellent cookbook. It will be a fun thing to cook with children knowing they are learning basic cooking skills, as well as turning out delicious foods that everyone will eat. Even if there aren’t children around, the recipes are worth making; they are mostly simple – not involved and time consuming– and very appealing to almost everyone.

Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book.

I am not a gourmet chef so I love cookbooks that are easy to use! This one has simple instructions, full page color photos, and delicious recipes. Every recipe we have tried so far has been a hit with the family. I love the useful tips and my kids really enjoyed the fun tips from the other kids. Definitely recommend!

I received a complimentary copy of this book but a positive review was not required.

This is a beautiful cookbook with mouth-watering photography. I wanted to make and eat everything in it! It is filled with delicious recipes for breads, breakfast, pastas, pizza, sides, main dishes and desserts.

The little messages, tips, and tutorials spread throughout the book were things I am going to keep and use in my every day cooking! All the ingredients are simple, yet flavorful and easy to find in any grocery stores. I can't wait to add this cookbook into my regular cooking rotation.

Great companion to Our Sweet Basil and their website Oh, Sweet Basil.

Thank you NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing for an ARC. The thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.

This is a stunning cookbook. One of the first things I look at when opening a cookbook is whether or not it has photos of the recipes, are the steps easy to follow, is it laid out well. Raised in the Kitchen marked off all the boxes for me in that regard. Plus, it went beyond that and overall is a beautiful presentation.

The important question to ask though, how are the recipes? Hands down delicious! I have been following Carrian and Cade Cheney for quite sometime now, visit their blog regularly, own their first cookbook that I bought back when it came out (also a stunning cookbook). I was so excited to see that they had another one coming out and had to get my hands on it! This one did not disappoint. There is something in here for every time of day, every mean, every occasion. From the yummy Homemade Pancake Mix, to the breads and Pizza Dough, and don't even get me started on the melt in your mouth Mashed Potatoes and Raspberry Sweet Rolls. This cookbook offers a delicious recipe on every page.

Another aspect that I love about this cookbook is the family ties. I've seen cookbooks attempt to do this and not hit the mark. Instead of offering a cookbook they are giving family stories, which is great, I love family history and such. But, Raised in the Kitchen gives the perfect amount of background on the recipes for their family, shorty little intros and they pull you in making you want to try that recipe out for yourself. Throughout the cookbook I am reminded time and time again how special it is to spend time with family in the Kitchen. It really is a place where many families raise their children and Carrian Cheney provides a perfect tool to do just that. Plus the instructions to all the yummy food one could want.

*I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

This cookbook is beautiful and delightful and chock full of approachable, family-friendly recipes. I’ve been a big fan of Carrian and Cade ever since I heard them speak at a Time Out for Women event several years ago. I refer to their website often and love their first cookbook. However, I think I’ll love this one even more. Here’s why:

1. The recipes are simple, with fantastic directions and tips, but not so simple you feel as though you are eating “kid food.” It’s a good balance.

2. Each recipe includes a difficulty level, so if you feel like you’re just learning to cook, you know which recipes to start with.

3. There is a photo for every single recipe and the photos are gorgeous.

4. This book has so many recipes that are great for starting your children on a cooking journey. The difficulty level and various tips help a lot as you start getting your kids involved in the making of the food they help eat.

5. There are a handful of great sections that are just tips: meats, pizza, cakes, using a knife. They are incredibly helpful!

6. This is more than just a cookbook. It has beautifully written, short anecdotes that warm the soul. Little things about food memories, the importance of spending time together, and patiently allowing your children to make mistakes.

5 out of 5 I would recommend this cookbook for just about anyone. I look forward to having it in my collection and creating memories with my children surrounding some delicious food.


Quotes from the book I loved:

I wonder how much more we could do as parents if we gently steadied instead of always being so quick to react. A child who is rocking the house might need a gentle embrace or words of encouragement, not a raised voice shouting, “What are you doing?!”

I used to stand next to my mom in the kitchen and peel potatoes on Sunday morning. It was such a simple routine that I’m not sure why it always stands out to me so much. Maybe that’s how it is with life and memories: it’s not the big stuff that comes back to you, it’s just the moments when you’re side by side.

Trust me on this, side-by-side cooking with your loved ones will change your family. You will find no greater joy than allowing hearts to connect, and it’s not by chance that food becomes the central force in bringing people together.


Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This is a gorgeous cookbook, I seriously wanted to eat the pages. All cookbooks should have as many mouth watering photos.

This cookbook is packed with delicious recipes for breakfast, breads, sides, pasta & pizza, main dishes and desserts.

There are recipes kids will be able to help make and, perhaps more importantly, they will love eating. I wish this book was available when my girls were younger.

Thank you Shadow Mountain Publishing and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review

I grew up a picky eater and try as I may my daughter is turnout the the same way. We tried a good portion of these recipes and all of them have been winners so far, which was completely surprising. I am definitely getting this book, since I got the e book version to review and I am more of a have in my hand cookbook kind of gal.

A great buy, from a non cookbook collector with a picky kid.

I have a few cookbooks that are my tried and true go to books for any recipe. I enjoy branching out and looking at fun spins on favorite recipes. I'm pretty confident in my cooking abilities and can just add some fun tweaks here or there to change it up and keep it tasting yummy and something my family enjoys. But I do enjoy searching and checking out cooking blogs occasionally for some fun tips or fresh ideas. O, Sweet Basil, is one that I've looked at many times and have watched from the beginning of their journey. I don't follow a lot of blogs or do that regularly but they are one that I have returned to again and again over the years.

This cookbook is just stunning inside. I love the pictures for each recipe. That's something that when I look in a cookbook that contains pictures, I want to see what each recipe turns out looking like for them. But I will tell you that my number one go to recipe book has zero pictures in it, it was one my mom and many other women at church worked together and compiled many years ago. My mom bought extra copies of it and gave one to everyone in our family. I was raised on those recipes and my family loves them just as much! I digress though...

I've had fun reading through the cookbook and picking recipes that my family and I are going to try out. Some are favorite meals and we want to see how the recipe in here compares to ours, with just a few minor changes. But the changes sound delicious.

Another aspect of this cookbook that I really like are the tips that are given. Great little tips that can make a big difference in how your meals turn out. I especially love the advice given throughout for including your family in every step of the process and to stay patient with them in teaching. It is so true. Some of my family's greatest time together is in the kitchen cooking and talking and teaching and learning. Sometimes with several littles all in there trying to help it can get beyond hectic but as they grow and gain confidence it is so fun to see them branch out and experiment on their own with cooking. I feel like I can send them out on their own and they won't starve but will probably be able to help teach others. And that's a lot of what I feel this book is trying to express and teach.

I keep picking up the digital copy of this book and just scrolling through looking at the pictures. Lol! Not gluttonous at all. The pictures are gorgeous and I'm ready to try them all. This is one cookbook that I can't wait to add to my personal collection.

If you have young kids at home and are looking for a great book to help you learn more and help teach them, check it out. Or if it's just you and you want some yummy food ideas, grab a copy!

I received a copy from the publisher, Shadow Mountain Publishing, via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions in the review are my own.

Happy Reading!!!

I really enjoyed reading through this book and exploring all of the recipes. I love how there are traditionally normal recipes with new family spins on them included in this book. I love how family centered this book is and I would recommend it to parents or grandparents looking for new recipes or newer ways to include the family more in the kitchen.

I have tried a number of recipes out of this book and have loved almost all of them. I especially loved the recipe for the buttermilk coconut syrup. It is a new family favorite! I like that the recipes are ones that I would actually cook on a regular basis for my family.

Another great thing about this book is the cooking tips through out the book. I found them very helpful.

I highly recommend this cookbook. I found a lot of recipes inside that I have or will be making.

This cookbook is amazing! Full of easy family recipes that are quick and kid friendly.
Can’t wait to try out more things!

Thanks to NetGalley for this free copy.

Raised in the Kitchen by Carrian Cheney is a cookbook that has lots of great ideas to spark some interest and desire in kids about cooking. The book has a simple design and gorgeous images to accompany the recipes. This is a perfect recipe book for anyone looking for ideas and tips to motivate kids to eat healthy and find joy in the kitchen.

What makes this cookbook stand out from other books that offer tips for family cooking are the personal experiences and stories Carrian has included amongst the recipes. Her approach is down-to-earth and encouraging. It is all about family time and the aim is not perfection.

❀ LOTS OF GREAT TIPS

The recipes are from scratch and there are very few processed or pre-packaged ingredients to obtain to create the dishes. It also has a good selection of simple to more complex recipes that can be built upon over time. Most importantly, there are lots of great tips for teaching skills to kids, including knife skills.

❀ TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Pantry Staples
Essential Tools
How to create a shopping list
How to set a table
Tips on salt
Breads
Breakfast
Side Dishes
Knife Safety 101
Main Dishes
Cleaning tips
Desserts

❀ COMFORT FOOD

I have been craving cookies (surprise!), so I made the chocolate chip cooke recipe. This is now my go-to recipe for chocolate chip cookies. The instructions are clear, concise, and no-fail. This and many of the other ideas in the book are obviously well-loved, handed-down recipes because they just scream comfort food.

❀ MAKES A PERFECT GIFT

Raised in the Kitchen by Carrian Cheney is a perfect book for family time in the kitchen and would make a perfect Mother’s Day gift. I am looking forward to trying more recipes from this book and have it on my gifting list as well. It is a perfect pandemic activity for families.

This book combined gorgeous photos, delicious recipes, and a look into Carrian's family and life.

I have to agree wholeheartedly with her philosophy on getting everyone into the kitchen to help prepare the meal and to learn how to cook themselves. It is never too early for a child to learn how to cook even basic dishes and make them more challenging as they get older.

The book has an in-depth table of contents to covers nearly everything you might need to teach someone to do in the kitchen.

While I haven't made any of the recipes, there were many that caught my eye and I liked how each recipe gave the difficulty level so you know where to start with your child and what they can work up to as they master the basic skills.

Along with the recipes, she shares stories about her family and I felt like we got to know them all a little bit better.

If you are looking for a cookbook to use with your young children, definitely give this one a look.

We give it 5 paws up.

A lovely cookbook full of recipes I can’t wait to try.I know this cookbook will inspire us to cook as a family and share yummy meals.The photography is beautiful will be gifting this cookbook to friends to enjoy with their families,#netgalley#shadowmountain publishing

Meh, so I’m in the minority, but I didn’t love this cookbook. I have to admit I had no idea who this family was until after I looked through the book and looked them up. So not a built in fan. Some of the recipes were complicated, others very simple. Some totally homemade, others using boxed cake mix. For me it needed more of a cohesive identity. It was fun to flip through but I don’t need it for my collection.

This has some great pictures of the food as well as tips for cooking. Most of the recipes are pretty down to earth and semi simple to make (not a lot of crazy ingredients).
The recipes are easy to follow for beginners and children alike.
I enjoyed the tips sprinkled throughout the book (the ones on picky eaters especially).
This would make a cute wedding present.

I really enjoy this cookbook! It is so family oriented and genuine. As a mom/stepmom to a total of 6 kids, I am so sick of "family" cookbooks that are filled with difficult recipes with mature ingredients. Raised in the Kitchen has ingredients that kids love!

I tried the homemade tortillas recipe and it was so easy. The kids all loved them.

The stories and photos throughout the book made it very relatable. I truly felt like I was talking to a mom friend who was giving a couple recipes she loved!

I would definitely recommend this cookbook! I am even considering buying the print copy to keep with my cookbook collection!