When the family has got to eat, and there's little time to prepare a meal, and the kids are picky eaters, and you've already exhausted the week's quota for macaroni and cheese, turn here. You'll find meals tasty and easy enough to coax you beyond the familiar, boxed standbys. These recipes were submitted and tested by moms in MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) groups across the country. Moms on the front lines, swapping recipes they know will work for families.Editorial ReviewsReviewBeyond Macaroni and Cheese is the mealtime guidebook for moms. When the family has got to eat, and there’s little time to prepare a meal, and the kids are picky eaters, and you’ve already exhausted the week’s quota for macaroni and cheese, turn here. You’ll find meals tasty and easy enough to coax you beyond the familiar, boxed standbys. These recipes were submitted and tested by moms in MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) groups across the country. Moms on the front lines, swapping recipes they know will work for families. And that’s not all. Handy icons point you to ? Convenient cooking tips ? Ways to involve the kids in meal preparation ? Moms’ greatest kitchen catastrophes (for a quick chuckle) ? Company-pleasing meals and tips ? Potluck and take-to-a-friend dishes ? Family prayers and Scriptures Here’s help to prepare family meals that are mom-tested, kid-approved . . . and way beyond boxed macaroni and cheese -- PublisherFrom the PublisherWhat's for dinner Mom? It's a question that demands constant ingenuity. Beyond Macaroni and Cheese is a mom-tested resource that's designed for busy mothers and fathers who cook, especially mothers of preschool and elementary school-age children. Drawing from the best of hundreds of recipes gathered from MOPS groups around the nation, this practical and entertaining book contains more than just a collection of kid-friendly recipes that are easy for busy parents to prepare. It also offers a wealth of information such as: recipes for favorite comfort foods and healthy snacks chronicles of cooking/mealtime catastrophes light-hearted suggestions for manners and dinner table dos and don'ts cook's comments and tips tips for involving kids in the kitchen, including recipes for kids and dads to prepare together feeding picky eaters Beyond Macaroni and Cheese is a lifesaver for busy parents who want to make sure their children eat well and enjoy what they eat. A great resource, it is both practical and fun to use.