Best Cooking for Kids Books of 2025

Beautiful Boards: 50 Amazing Snack Boards for Any Occasion by Maegan Brown is a visually stunning and deliciously enticing cookbook that offers 50 inspiring, family-friendly, and easy-to-recreate snack boards. From classic cheese and charcuterie to fruit-and-veggie rainbows with cracker clouds, each board is artfully arranged and comprised of easy-to-find fresh and prepared foods. The book includes boards for anytime family meals and snacks, seasons and holidays, breakfast and brunch, desserts, and entertaining and special occasions. With gorgeous photos and step-by-step instructions, this entertaining game changer will have you spending less time in the kitchen and more time having fun.

Simple & Safe Baby-Led Weaning is an excellent guide for parents who want to introduce their babies to solid foods in a healthy and safe way. The book covers everything from when to start baby-led weaning to identifying allergies and creating balanced meals. The author, Malina Malkani, provides practical advice based on her personal experience as a mother of three and her professional expertise as a registered dietitian. What makes this book unique is that it offers evidence-based advice and recommendations on introducing allergenic foods and dealing with picky eaters. Overall, this is a must-read for any parent who wants to help their baby develop an adventurous palate and good eating habits.

Feeding Littles and Beyond is a family cookbook that offers 100 baby-led weaning-friendly recipes that the whole family will enjoy. Written by the baby and toddler feeding experts, Megan McNamee and Judy Delaware, and the New York Times bestselling cookbook author of Inspiralized, Ali Maffucci, the book provides strategies for baby-led weaning, meal-prepping tips, and modifications for families with allergies. The book also promotes positive food language and body positivity. With easy-to-follow recipes and a visual index for plating food that babies can feed themselves, this book will make mealtimes enjoyable for everyone.

The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook is a delightful collection of 100 easy-to-follow recipes inspired by Disney Parks. From classic Dole Whip to new favorites like blue milk from Star Wars land, this cookbook has something for every Disney fan. Written by Ashley Craft, who grew up in Anaheim and has two internships at Walt Disney World, this cookbook is a must-have for anyone who loves Disney snacks and treats. The book has received glowing reviews, with many calling it the perfect gift for Disney-loving foodies. Overall, this cookbook is a magical addition to any kitchen and a fun way to bring a taste of Disney home.

Meal Prep Magic: Time-Saving Tricks for Stress-Free Cooking, A Weelicious Cookbook by Catherine McCord is a practical guide to organizing your kitchen and mastering meal prep. McCord's step-by-step process offers 100 of her favorite recipes that are easy to prep ahead, make entirely ahead, contain basic ingredients, and/or strategically employ your freezer, air-fryer, Instant Pot, slow cooker, and more. Her advice will forever change your relationship to your kitchen. By following McCord's simple strategies for meal prepping, you’ll always have food on-hand to enjoy throughout your busy week, saving time, money, and your sanity. Meal Prep Magic is a lifesaver for any and all home cooks, busy parents, and fans of Weelicious and McCord's popular book Smoo...

The "Feed These People: Slam-Dunk Recipes for Your Crew" cookbook by Jen Hatmaker is a collection of easy-to-follow recipes that are perfect for everyday meals and gatherings. With chapters like "Food for Breakfast," "Food for Your Picky Spouse or Spawn," and "Food for When You Have No More Damns to Give," the book offers a variety of options for any occasion. What sets this cookbook apart is Hatmaker's candid and irreverent writing style, which includes personal notes and stories that make the book both entertaining and relatable. Overall, this cookbook is a must-have for anyone who loves delicious food and a good laugh.

The Complete Baby and Toddler Cookbook by America's Test Kitchen Kids is a must-have for new parents. With years of expertise and tried-and-true testing methods, the book offers a comprehensive guide to baby food recipes and cooking toddler food. From purees to smoothies to family meals that everyone can enjoy, this cookbook includes the very best, kitchen-tested recipes to get you through the early years. It's an essential cookbook for young families looking to engage their kids in the kitchen and introduce them to solid foods.

The book "Baby-Led Feeding: A Natural Way to Raise Happy, Independent Eaters" by Jenna Helwig is a trusted guide for new parents who want to skip the bland baby food and introduce their little ones to healthy, wholesome solid foods. This revised edition covers the latest information on baby-led feeding, including common allergens and substitutions, sample menus, and a wider range of flavorful recipes. With over 100 ideas and recipes, the book provides easy-to-follow introductions, safety and nutrition guidelines, and tips for family meals. The author's expertise as a food director and former food editor at Parents and Health magazines shines through. This book is a must-have for parents who want to establish lifelong healthy eating habits for their children.

Whole Food For Your Family: 100+ Simple, Budget-Friendly Meals is a cookbook by Autumn Michaelis, Whole30 coach, and creator of the popular cooking website Whole Food for 7. The book provides over 100 budget- and family-friendly recipes that are dairy-free, gluten-free, and fully endorsed by Whole30. Michaelis shares no-fuss, gluten- and dairy-free family meals that are delicious and nutritious, perfect for busy parents. The book includes time-saving hacks, budget-friendly tips, and an abundance of recipes to help navigate feeding your loved ones. This cookbook is a fantastic resource for parents wanting to create wholesome meals the whole family can enjoy.

Around the Board: Boards, Platters, and Plates: Seasonal Cheese and Charcuterie for Year-Round Cel is a must-have cookbook for anyone who loves to entertain. Organized by season, the book features nearly 50 creative, delicious boards that take advantage of the flavors and festivities of each time of year. With suggested flavor and beverage pairings, styling tips, ingredient profiles, and annotated photography, this book is a complete resource to mastering one of the year's most popular food trends. Emily Delaney, the founder of Cheese Board Queen, has created a beautiful guide that will inspire readers to create stunning displays of food for any occasion.