Celebrating Every Day focuses on easy to make fun recipes for families.
The Sections are
Easy Breakfasts
Family-Friendly Dinners
Appetizers for Celebrations
Walking Treats
Time-Saving Dessert Shortcuts
Fruity Treats
Chocolate Celebrations
Holiday Cheer All Year

Each recipe has recipe blurb, servings, ingredients, and directions. Some recipes include recipe photographs, tips and storage. There are some recipes that are classics that have been done before.


Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Anyone looking for easy, fun, family friendly dishes will want to pick up a copy of Celebrating Every Day: A Fun and Easy Cookbook for Kid-Friendly Meals and Snacks, Get Your Little Chefs Involved!, by Melissa Johnson, who is a down-to-earth Mom and blogger. Johnson presents recipes that make food special every day for her family, and most readers and sometime cooks (many of us are too busy to cook everyday) will love the way to present good food to their families in a celebratory manner whether it’s a real holiday or not.
The recipes range from tried and true recipes that have made the circuit through cookbooks, neighborhoods, church dinners, and Pinterest posts, to new and innovative ways to make a what would be boring dish fun and appealing. Each recipe includes notes, vignettes, or helpful hints at the beginning, followed by a list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow for both beginning and advanced cooks. Most of the recipes are simple to make and call for ingredients that are available at any mainstream grocery store.

Any good cookbook includes photographs, and this one has colorful, professional photographs of almost every dish. Children will want to peruse this book and will find lots of recipes that they want to eat. The dishes, however, aren’t just for kids and are fun to make any time for anyone, even for adults. (I have a family of 2, and have had fun with the recipes just for me and my husband).

All told, this is a fun one and has plenty of appealing recipes presented in a celebratory manner.

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

This book contains, fun, easy, kid friendly recipes. The walking section includes quite a few treats that are new to me. The recipes provide a good variety with a few healthy options. There are plenty of treats of course as it is a celebrations cookbook. I marked enough recipes to add this to my bookshelf, and you should add it to yours as well.

I live the idea of this book! Getting kids in the kitchen. Kids are more likely to try new things and eat a wider variety of foods if they are helping to create the meal. I appreciate the reminder to celebrate every day and not just the holidays. Make every day special.

Excellent ways to celebrate...

This is a fun, creative book filled with ways to celebrate every day with tasty meals.
Theme inspired and easy to accomplish.
Recommend.

This is a really cute and helpful cookbook. The recipes are all simple but creative. There are recipes for many holidays that are perfect for holiday parties/get togethers. There is also a section with 'walking' recipes which is perfect for anyone with kids. The recipes I'm really excited to try are Mini Banana Pancakes, Marry Me Chicken, Tater Puff Skewers, Meatball Sliders, Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls and Family Favorite Fudge Birthday Cake. I would recommend this! Special Thank You to Melissa Johnson, William Morrow and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is an excellent collection of classic and Pinterest-esque recipes that can help busy moms wow their kids. With directions that are easy to follow, readers will be sure to walk away with some ideas to put into practice immediately.

I love this cookbook! I needed a cookbook that helped me on my budget and as a busy mom. At the same time I needed ideas to help with a picky eater like my 5-year old. Melassa Johnson gives us 100 recipes that are easy to make and to follow. She really gives us recipes that make our normal every day into really extraordinary moments with family and friends. Everything from breakfast, time-saving desserts and even my fav celebrate with chocolate.
You will love these detailed recipes and the mouth watering photos. You will want to try every single one. I found some new family favorites like Mini Banana Pancakes, & Taco Soup. You will love this cookbook. A perfect addition to your home.
Enjoy with your family

Super cute and easy cookbook. This is especially great would be wonderful for young moms. The recipes are simple but well written and have easy to follow instructions.

This is my kind of cookbook. I would make just about every recipe in this book. A lot of them use shortcuts to make things go faster. Most use common ingredients. They look pretty easy to make and sound delicious. A lot of them would be great for making with young children, food crafts if you will. I can't wait to try them with my granddaughters.

I appreciate that Johnson says it's better to get it done than to aim for perfection. She's all about making memories around food. There are little icons on every recipe that show what holidays it would be especially appropriate for. I love making special treats for the holidays so it'll be fun to make use of these recipes, including bunny butt dip. :)

Thank you to William Morrow for providing me with a free e-copy of this book. I'd recommend it for those who are trying to get meals on the table rather than going for fast food. It doesn't have a lot of healthy recipes, but is great for those of us who are trying to get it done and need some quick options. In fact, when I finished reading it, I went online and bought a hard copy for myself as I like to page through my cookbooks and I know I'll incorporate some of these recipes into my meal planning routines. All opinions are my own.

I definitely love this cookbook and all the easy emojis at the top of each recipe that tell you what holiday each is great for.

This has a celebration aesthetic running through out the entire book, which I really like. there are specific holiday treats, but there are also fun everyday holiday treats. But there are more than just sweet, the author also includes entreethat look oh so yummy. tThere is advise on how to make meals special and how to store foods. I love all teh photo graphs. This is a really fun cook book!

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins and Willam Morrow for a copy of this cookbook in exchange for an honest review.

I thought this book was so clever! It had lots of recipes I want to try. The "walking" snacks were so inventive and I want to try them IMMEDIATELY. My other immediate creation will be the power peanut butter balls. Those look DELICIOUS. I am so excited to try all of these out. This definitely shows that the author thought "make it delicious, but simple" and I totally respect that. The last thing I want to do is come home from work and spend 2 hours putting my meal together. This isn't necessary in this book and I love that.

So........I am going to sound like a snob by what I am about to say.....BUT this book is a dime a dozen. Additionally, I feel the majority of the ingredients are pre-packaged or canned. I get that it is to make party planning less of an ordeal but I always laugh when a cookbook publishes recipes like "spiders on a log." I could get a cookbook published by those standards.

Such a fun book! Love how simple the recipes are!! Need very few ingredients, instructions are easy to follow and turn out super cute after the fact! Can't wait to get my hands on a physical copy!

This cookbook is so adorable and well-written. I loved many of the recipes. I will be buying this book for my kitchen.
Thanks to NetGalley, the author, and William Morrow | Harvest for this ARC.

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Celebrating Every Day is a lovely idea, isn’t it? It’s something that we should all do because each day is precious. In the delightful family cookbook of the same name by Melissa Johnson you will find colorful pictures accompanying 100 recipes that will happily take you from season to season through with one toothsome offering after another.

What I liked about this book was how personal it was. I truly enjoyed reading all of the food-related family stories and reminisces that she so generously shared. For someone like me who has been collecting cookbooks for a lifetime, however, there was really nothing new here. I might go so far as to say that this book reminded me of a collection of Pinterest photos and associated recipes, made charming through lovely text. That’s an observation, not a criticism. I think this would be an excellent cookbook for a young family, or couple setting up a new household. For someone like me, alas, I’ve pretty much seen it all.

Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for providing me with an advanced digital copy in exchange for a review.

Celebrating Every Day by Melissa Johnson is such a fun cookbook! Based on the title and the sweet-filled cover, I was expecting mostly desserts, so I was surprised to see breakfasts and main dishes. I didn’t really think those fit the “celebration” vibe, but I loved the holiday-themed appetizers and the fun walking treats—those are perfect for camping!

I can definitely appreciate the time-saving recipes that use things like Pillsbury rolls or canned cinnamon rolls, but for celebrations, I’d usually prefer something fully homemade. That said, it’s great to have quick options for when you’re short on time while planning a party.

The best part of the book? The Bunny Butt Dip—it’s so cute, and you’ll just have to check it out to see what I mean!

Such a fun book. It has super cute ideas and delicious recipes. The food is doable so that any level of expertise can do it. This book was so much fun!

"Celebrating Every Day" by Melissa Johnson is a delightful journey through the seasons that shows how you can transform the everyday experience of cooking into a joyful celebration. This cookbook combines innovative recipes with heartfelt anecdotes. It is not just a creative guide to meal preparation but a genuine celebration of life’s moments, big and small.

The book's layout is inviting and user-friendly, with clear instructions and visually appealing photography that captures the essence of each dish. The format of the recipes for different occasions makes it easy to find a recipe for any festive gathering. This thoughtful organization allows cooks of all skill levels to find inspiration and motivation to create memorable meals.

One of the standout features of "Celebrating Every Day" is its emphasis on seasonal ingredients. This approach encourages readers to connect with their local food sources and embrace the flavors each season offers. This approach enhances the dishes' taste and supports sustainable practices, making it a delicious and responsible cookbook.

The recipes combine familiar comfort food with adventurous new flavors, ensuring something for everyone. From mouthwatering appetizers to delectable desserts, each recipe is crafted with attention to detail, making it easy to follow and adaptable to personal tastes. Tips and variations for each dish further add to its versatility, encouraging creativity in the kitchen.

Melssa’s passion for food and togetherness shines through every page. "Celebrating Every Day" speaks to the heart of cooking: fostering connections and creating lasting memories. It is not just a cookbook; Melissa invites readers to slow down, appreciate the moment, and savor the joy of sharing meals with those we cherish.

"Celebrating Every Day" is an excellent cookbook for anyone looking to enrich their cooking experience and celebrate life’s everyday moments. With thoughtful recipes, vibrant photography, and an engaging narrative, this book will become your go-to for novel seasonal ideas. 

I decided to make Cranberry Bliss Fudge for this review. Like many of Melissa's recipes, this one is fun and not time-consuming. I believe the recipe will be found on page 216 of this cookbook when published in April 2025. The complete review post can be found on my blog at https://newclassicrecipe.com/2024/12/03/celebrating-every-day-by-melissa-johnson/