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I love to cook. But most of what I enjoy eating, my two girls, age 7 and 4, do not. Hey kids! How about a big plate of carne adovada!

So I love this book. The recipes are super simple. And while the flavors are simple as well, the flavors are big. Among other things, it has the best recipe for a whole chicken I've ever had. And the recipe probably has five ingredients, including the chicken and some water.

If, like me, you have to cook for kids, but you still want meals that will please your adult palate, go for this without hesitation. You'll also save a ton of cash.

One caveat. These are not low-fat recipes. Some of them involve using prepackaged food. So if you're the type of overactive weirdo who can't stand it if your kid eats a Kraft single or a slice of white bread, this book is probably not for you. If however, you're someone I could stand talking to, buy it. Buy it now.

I said now!