How to Grow Your Family: From pregnancy to new parents - one meal at a time

by Adam Shaw

Overview

Delectable and nourishing recipes to enjoy throughout pregnancy, breastfeeding, weaning and beyond.

WINNER OF THE HEALTH & WELLBEING AWARD FOR BEST HEALTHY COOKBOOK 2022!

A healthy, happy family is grown around the kitchen table. Social media’s favourite foodie father Adam Shaw shares his delicious, budget-friendly recipes to take you from pregnancy through to parenthood, all while bringing fun and flavour back to the table.

Whether you’re newly expecting or already have a growing clan, ditch old-fashioned books that focus on what you can’t eat. Enjoy what you can eat, and share every exciting moment together!

• Over 110 yummy, global and nutrient-rich dishes to nurture and bring joy from the first trimester right through to toddlerhood: ramen, jambalaya, poke, tagines, Thai curry, tacos and more

• Vegan, vegetarian and pescatarian options cater for everyone

• Energy-rich meals to get you through the fog of new parenthood and one-handed snacks for when you can’t put baby down

• Weaning and first food guidance to give you the confidence to safely and successfully introduce your newest recruit to the world of food

• Baby friendly, nutritious pram snacks for baby on-the-go, from veg-packed muffins and rostis to gently spiced fritters and falafel

• One dish for the whole family: Save time, money and sanity with traybakes, batchcooks and one-pots, delicious for baby and parents

• Fully approved by a qualified nutritionist: You can be certain your growing family is getting exactly what they need to thrive

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781848993969
Publisher:	Watkins Media
Publication date:	03/22/2022
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	1,074,967
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 8.93(h) x 0.93(d)

About the Author

Adam Shaw is a Leith’s trained cook and father of two. When his wife first found out she was pregnant, Adam was frustrated by the lack of guidance available for parents on what to eat, except vague statements like ‘eat more greens’. In response, he created At Dad’s Table on Instagram, where he shares his beautiful baby- and toddler-friendly food creations with over 30,000 followers.

Table of Contents

Introduction 7

Chapter 1 The Secret Trimester 12

Chapter 2 The Honeymoon Trimester 48

Chapter 3 The Get-Your-Game-Face-On Trimester 82

Chapter 4 Feeding Tired New Parents 114

Chapter 5 Baby's First Bites 144

Chapter 6 Meals for the Whole Family 184

Ingredient Nutritional Information 214

Index 218

Editorial Reviews

01/17/2022

The “‘eating for two’ myth is total rubbish,” argues British chef Shaw (also known as At Dad’s Table on Instagram) in his practical and charming debut, a culinary primer for growing families. Dishes come together quickly, with pregnancy recipes designed to meet the needs of fetal development. First-trimester foods provide an energy boost by way of complex carbs and folate in recipes that include tempting variations on pestos, and a creamy butternut squash mac ’n’ cheese. Second-trimester fare contains omega-3s, vitamin D, and iron-rich foods such as lemongrass-roasted salmon with miso noodle salad. For the third trimester—which demands an extra 200 calories per day—Shaw broadens his scope to recommend nutritious snacks, and easy batch risottos, soups, and tagines (he suggests doubling recipes and freezing half) for the grueling days of new parenthood ahead. Chapters on one-handed foods for breastfeeding moms and single-serving desserts (because “my wife informed me she would like to be left alone in bed with a tray of tiramisu and a fork”) are a testament to Shaw’s own experience supporting his partner in the infant-care trenches, while his chops as a trained chef appear in such subtle touches as a drizzle of parsley oil for roasted cod. The struggle of new parenthood is real, and this is sure to be a welcome balm. (Mar.)

Publishers Weekly

‘I wish this book had been around during my pregnancies. Tom and I would’ve found making these meals together so enjoyable! Food is so important, especially when going through pregnancy, early parenthood and feeding hungry little mouths. This book has something delicious for all.’ - Giovanna Fletcher

'Full of simple dishes for pregnant women and new mums.' - Heat Magazine

'...[a] practical and charming debut, a culinary primer for growing families ... a testament to Shaw’s own experience supporting his partner in the infant-care trenches, while his chops as a trained chef appear in such subtle touches as a drizzle of parsley oil for roasted cod. The struggle of new parenthood is real, and this is sure to be a welcome balm.' - Publishers Weekly

"A game-changer for us Dads... makes cooking for our partners during their pregnancy less drab and more exciting whilst giving you the satisfaction that you’re doing your bit to ensure the healthy development of your unborn child" - Dads Net

'If you’re having your first child, then this is the book for you.' - BBC Good Food

'Leith's trained chef and founder of Instagram's At Dad's Table our favourite foodie father Adam Shaw shares his delicious, budget-friendly recipes to take you from pregnancy through new parenting to meals for the whole family, bringing fun and flavour back to the table.' - LoveReading

'Full of wonderful, hearty and nourishing meals.' - The Evening Standard

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