1 / 7My First Meals: Five-Ingredient Cookbook for Children
Five-Ingredient: My First Meals is Grace Mortimer’s cookbook of quick, simple recipes for children, with more than 100 dishes described as using five ingredients. It covers breakfasts, snacks, lunches and dinners, giving families varied ideas while keeping the listed ingredient count low.
At a glance
- More than 100 recipes are claimed, with no more than five ingredients per recipe.
- Includes breakfast, snack, lunch and dinner ideas.
- Examples include baked bean waffles, Florentine pizza, raspberry yoghurt muffins and bolognese pinwheels.
Reference price: $29.99
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- The book spans several meal types, so it offers ideas beyond dinners and desserts.
- A five-ingredient limit may help families looking for relatively simple recipe lists.
Technical specifications
7 specifications| Publisher | HQ |
|---|---|
| Publication date | February 21, 2023 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 240 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0008509293 |
| Weight listed | 2.31 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 6.93 x 0.98 x 8.78 inches |
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Aggregate customer ratings lean strongly positive, with most falling in the five-star category, alongside a smaller spread of lower ratings. This suggests generally favorable reception but does not explain what readers liked or disliked. The book’s claimed range of meal types and short ingredient lists may matter to families choosing it for practical recipe ideas, but ratings alone do not establish how well the recipes work for a particular household.
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes does My First Meals include?
The listing describes more than 100 recipes, each made with no more than five ingredients.
What kinds of recipes are included?
The book is described as covering breakfasts, snacks, lunches and dinners, with examples such as baked bean waffles and raspberry yoghurt muffins.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 240 pages.
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