I know some people are unhappy with the idea that I lied to my kids about the full list of ingredients in this one but honestly, a mom’s gotta do what a mom’s gotta do. Deceptively Delicious was not just a crowd favorite but encouraged me to get my kids eating more veggies. I was so impressed that I gifted this one to my sister in law so that she could whip up some of these home run recipes with her little guy.

There are days when I’m all out of ideas. Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book is always where I turn to get inspiration. There’s is literally a recipe for every mood you’re in plus you know the instructions will be clear and easy to follow. My favorite part is that it reads more like a magazine than a cookbook because it’s so visual.

I love to bake but I’m also a very health conscious eater. Natural Bakes is the perfect combination of baking to fulfill my sweets craving without sending my blood sugar into overdrive. I love that it’s gluten-free too. I’ve tried a few different health forward baking cookbooks and most result in an inedible mess. This was delicious, easy to make and didn’t require any difficult ingredients (I found everything at Whole Foods).