Whole Food For Your Family: 100+ Simple, Budget-Friendly Meals

by Autumn Michaelis

Overview

Over 100 budget- and family-friendly recipes from Whole30 Coach and creator of the popular cooking website Whole Food for 7, Autumn Michaelis. This inspired collection is dairy-free, gluten-free, and fully endorsed by Whole30!

Changing the way your family eats can feel intimidating, but once Autumn Michaelis experienced the incredible benefits of the Whole30 and cut gluten, dairy, and refined sugar out of her life, she knew she had to bring her family on board. As a busy mother of 5—yes, 5—growing boys, she needed recipes that were tasty and easy. So she started the website Whole Food for 7, where she shares no-fuss, gluten- and dairy-free family meals that are delicious and nutritious.
 
In her first cookbook, she serves up winning breakfasts like Crispy Waffles, lunch box essentials like Paleo Vanilla Wafers and Granola Bars, healthy remakes of kid favorites like Plantain Pizza Pockets and Our Favorite Chicken Strips, along with plenty of desserts like Churro Bites and Oreo Brownie Cheesecake. Kid-friendly, but not just for kids, this book is packed with comfort food favorites as well as  time-saving hacks, and budget-friendly tips. Whole Food for Your Family is destined to become your go-to cookbook every day of the week.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780358615309
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	08/30/2022
Pages:	336
Sales rank:	184,495
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 9.20(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Autumn Michaelis is the Whole30 Coaching Manager and Certified Coach, an ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, and holds a B.S. in Exercise Science from BYU. Exercise was her first love, but nutrition has become her passion. She is a mom to 5 boys and loves adventuring, dancing, and developing whole-food recipes. She lives just north of Sacramento, CA.  

Table of Contents

Foreword Melissa Urban x

Prologue xiii

Introduction My Whole30 Experience: A Family Story 1

Tips for Dealing with Picky Eaters 9

How Do You Feed All Those Boys? 13

How Does Your Family Deal with Eating Healthy Outside of the Home? 18

Eating Well on a Budget 20

Pantry and Kitchen Essentials 25

Chapter 1 Easy Ways to Start the Day 31

Hash Brown or Cauliflower Waffles 32

Loaded Breakfast Potatoes 35

Vanilla Granola 38

Just-Add-Water Paleo Pancake Mix 41

Build-Your-Own Toter Tot Egg Bites 44

Breakfast Tacos or Burritos 46

Crispy Paleo Waffles 49

Breakfast Salad 51

Pink Starburst Smoothie 54

Homemade Breakfast Sausage 57

Breakfast Bowl 59

Breakfast Taquitos 63

Breakfast Oat Cups 65

Chapter 2 Home-Run Kid Favorites 69

Our Favorite Chicken Strips 70

Plantain Pizza Pockets 73

Tostones Nachos 76

Crispy Honey Garlic Chicken 79

Stuffed Waffles 82

Confetti Nuggets 86

Taco Chicken Strips 87

Orange Chicken 90

Bacon-Wrapped Ranch Chicken 93

Out-N-In Burger Bites 96

Corndog Muffins 99

Chapter 3 Classics with a Makeover 101

Chicken-Fried Steak Bites 102

Chicken or Turkey Mini Pot Pies 105

Chicken Cordon Bleu 108

Sallsbury Steak 111

Easy Egg Rolls 113

Honey Orange-Glazed Ham 116

Garlic Steak Bites 118

Potatoes and Sausage Gravy 121

Whole30 Lasagna 122

Enchilada Dip Bake 127

Chapter 4 Meals in a Snap (30 Minutes or Less) 129

Italian Toss & Bake Chicken 130

Creamy Jalapeño Chicken with Cilantro Lime Rice or Caulirice 133

BBQ Chicken Hash 134

Pineapple Chicken or Turkey Meatballs 136

One-Pan Taco Rice 138

Sausage Green Bean Hash 141

Pesto Chicken Potato Skillet 142

Taco Tuna Fritters 145

BBQ Chicken 146

Chicken or Beef Stir-Fry with Teriyaki Sauce 148

Chapter 5 Lunch Box 101 151

Stuck on What to Park for Lunch? 152

Chewy Chocolate Chip Granola Bars 157

Protein Cookie Dough Bites 158

All-Purpose Paleo Muffins 161

Hummus and Plantain Chips 164

Ham Rolls 167

Chicken Avocado Salad 170

DIY Trail Mix 172

Paleo Club Crakers 174

Homemade Microwave Popcorn 177

Paleo Vanilla Wufer 178

Chocolate Paleo Pudding & Fruit Dip 181

Fruit Juice Gelatin 183

Baked Apple Chips 184

Roasted Snack Mix 187

Chapter 6 Soups and Green Salads 189

Budget Beef Stew 190

Chicken Fajita Soup 193

Creamy Tomato Soup 196

Creamy Chicken Chowder 199

Lasagna Soup 201

Blackened Chicken Caesar Salad with Creamy Whole30 Dressing 204

Cobb Salad 206

Fuji Chicken Apple Salad 209

Chapter 7 Side Dishes 211

Onion Rings 212

Broccoli Salad 215

Carrot Fries with Date Chipotle Sauce 216

Caulitots 219

Cloud Drop Biscuits 223

Tostones 224

Breaded Potato Wedges 227

Almond Green Bean Rice 230

Balsamic Brussels Sprouts 233

Creamy Fruit Salad 234

Paleo All-Purpose Dough 236

Whole30 Potato Salad 240

Cilantro Salsa Slaw 243

Cassava Flour Tortillas 244

Crispy Freezer Veggies 247

Chapter 8 Sauces and Seasonings 249

Whole30 Date Mustard Sauce 250

Homemade Ranch Dressing (with Cilantro Lime Ranch Variation) 251

Homemade Mayo and Chipotle Mayo 253

Taco Seasoning Mix 255

Whole30 BBQ Sauce 256

Nacho Cheese Sauce 257

Flavor Boost Powder 258

Creamy Apple Dressing 259

Homemade Nut Butter (with Chocolate Variation) 262

Berry Breakfast Syrup 264

Ranch Seasoning 265

Ghee 266

Pantry Marinara Sauce 268

Date Paste 269

Chapter 9 Desserts 271

Everything Cookies 272

Chocolate Fondue 277

Paleo Fudgy Brownies 278

Sugar Cookies 283

Chocolate-Glazed Mini Donuts 284

Easy Chocolate Cream Pie 287

Paleo Ice Cream 289

Gingersnap Cookies 293

Paleo Milkshakes 294

Oreo Brownie Cheesecake 297

Apple Fries with Cheesecake Dip 299

Chocolate Nut (or Seed) Butter Cups 303

Paleo Ice Pops 304

Chocolate-Coated Ice Cream Sandwiches 307

Pineapple Whip 309

Churro Bites 310

Acknowledgments 312

Index 314

About the Author 322

Editorial Reviews

"Autumn is all of us, if all of us could bake like an angel and feed a family of seven cookbook-worthy meals on a tight budget. It’s why I trust her, and why you should trust her too, as you’re working hard to eat healthier and bring your family along on the journey."  — -Melissa Urban, Whole30 Co-Founder and CEO

“Feeding yourself and your family nourishing meals can feel overwhelming, but Autumn provides an abundance of tips, tricks, and recipes to help you navigate feeding your loved ones. From lunchbox ideas, family-style meals, and tips to dealing with picky eaters, Whole Food For Your Family is a fantastic resource for parents wanting to create a wholesome meal the entire family can enjoy." — -Alex Snodgrass, New York Times bestselling author

“Autumn’s superpower is creating nourishing, hearty, and family-friendly fare quickly and on a budget! Your kids will gobble up the food in a flash and you’ll wonder how you survived in the kitchen without this cookbook!” — -Michelle Tam, New York Times bestselling cookbook author and creator of Nom Nom Paleo

“Autumn’s cookbook is a wonderful resource for healthy, easy weeknight cooking. With five kids of her own, she certainly knows the way! Whole Food for Your Family offers delicious, budget-friendly gluten- and dairy-free recipes in a book that’s approachable and accessible, whether you’re a new or experienced cook.”
— -Teri Turner, Founder of Nocrumbsleft and bestselling author

From the Publisher

Autumn’s superpower is creating nourishing, hearty, and family-friendly fare quickly and on a budget! Your kids will gobble up the food in a flash and you’ll wonder how you survived in the kitchen without this cookbook!

Michelle Tam

Feeding yourself and your family nourishing meals can feel overwhelming, but Autumn provides an abundance of tips, tricks, and recipes to help you navigate feeding your loved ones. From lunchbox ideas, family-style meals, and tips to dealing with picky eaters, Whole Food For Your Family is a fantastic resource for parents wanting to create a wholesome meal the entire family can enjoy."

Alex Snodgrass

Autumn’s cookbook is a wonderful resource for healthy, easy weeknight cooking. With five kids of her own, she certainly knows the way! Whole Food for Your Family offers delicious, budget-friendly gluten- and dairy-free recipes in a book that’s approachable and accessible, whether you’re a new or experienced cook.”

Teri Turner

"Autumn is all of us, if all of us could bake like an angel and feed a family of seven cookbook-worthy meals on a tight budget. It’s why I trust her, and why you should trust her too, as you’re working hard to eat healthier and bring your family along on the journey." 

Melissa Urban