From the beloved family behind the viral Cooking for Levi phenomenon, a practical cookbook that proves good eaters aren't born—they're raised. These easy recipes and simple strategies turn everyday dinners into moments of connection, curiosity, and confidence.
What if the secret to raising an adventurous eater isn't bribery, bargaining, or hiding vegetables?
Millions of parents have watched young Levi—the star of the viral Cooking for Levi social channels (@CookingforLevi)—happily eat everything from garlicky green beans to Cajun shrimp, asking the same question: How did they get him to eat like that?
In Weeknight Winners, Family Dinners, Jack Zhang, a former chef, and child development expert Emmy Zhang share the surprisingly simple philosophy behind their viral videos: the secret isn't forcing kids to eat more foods—it's including them in unexpected ways that work for you—and for them.
Perfect for busy parents navigating the weeknight rush, Weeknight Winners, Family Dinners features 80 kid-approved, adult-loved recipes that come together in under an hour (most in just thirty minutes). Each recipe includes age-appropriate ways for kids to help in the kitchen (if they want to!), conversation prompts, and practical strategies for engaging kids that take the pressure out of mealtime.
Recipes include:
"Introducing children to food can be a tiring process. This cookbook offers readers the tools to lighten the load. The Zhang's family-friendly book is designed with recipes that are quick to get on the table… They aim to help readers tap into the curiosity of children and help their families connect. [This is a] great introduction to cooking for all levels.” —Booklist
"It was hard to imagine the charisma of "live-action Levi" translating to the page, but this book is such a charming and helpful manual for cooking for and with young children. Moreover, it's full of delicious and enticing recipes to expand your repertoire, and tons of practical advice on how to introduce new ingredients to your kid's plate without meeting resistance. A cookbook and parenting handbook in equal measure, this is an indispensable tome for any family kitchen." -Fanny Singer, author of Always Home and My Pantry (with Alice Waters)
“Cookbooks are written to help solve a problem of what to cook and that is exactly what Jack and Emmy have done in Weeknight Winners, Family Dinners. Their recipes are nourishing, craveable, creative and always drool-worthy and they are all served up with an adorable side of our favorite sous chef Levi. This book is a beautiful reminder about the connection that food has to our past and our present.” –Diane Morrisey, author of You Got This!
"It is impossible not to smile flipping through the pages of this book. Jack and Emmy have captured something truly special here, the sheer joy of discovery. They have transformed the kitchen from a place of daily chores into a vibrant playground of connection, and not just for little Levi, but for all of us. You can feel the love poured into every recipe, from the radiant 'Electric Yellow Noodles' to the cozy, savory comfort of 'Coco Loco Pork Adobo'. This is so much more than a cookbook. It is a treasure and a love letter to the messy, beautiful magic of growing together around the table. It is a feast for the eyes, the bellies, and for our souls as well." -Suzy Karadsheh, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Mediterranean Dish Cookbooks and founder of TheMediterraneanDish.com
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