Jenny Mollen

Dictator Lunches: Inspired Meals That Will Compel Even the Toughest of (Tyrants) Children Jenny Mollen

Jenny MollenNew York Times bestselling author, media darling, and Instagram personality behind @dictatorlunchestakes the stress out of packing lunch with this fun and creative collection of lunchbox ideas and healthy recipes that are sure to please even your pickiest child.  


Sid, or, as I lovingly refer to him, the dictator, rarely finishes any meal, and thats okay. My goal isnt to stuff him like a foie gras goose, its just to expose him to things and, truth be told, to entertain him. That is how empires are won and salad eaters are made: brick by brick, seaweed snack by seaweed snack. Jenny Mollen

 

Lighthearted cooking with a heavy dose of love

Any parent will tell you that raising dictators errr, children can be challenging. Thankfully Jenny Mollen of @dictatorlunches takes the power struggle out of mealtime with this inspired collection of 40 recipes, from filling breakfasts to healthy snacks, dinners, and dessertswith a special emphasis on solving the age-old problem of school lunch.

Dictator Lunches will soon become your secret weapon in the kitchen. Mollen shares her foolproof method for packing winning lunches along with easy-to-master techniques that will transform ordinary ingredients into adorable edible art, like Strawberry Actresses, Cucumber Penguins, and Rice Pandas. With her trademark playfulness and whimsy, Mollen turns meals into feasts fit for any autocrat, no matter how demanding, featuring: Insta-ready Avocado ToastBetter Than Alphabet CookiesLogs. They Arent Just for Ants AnymoreFruit-juiced Gummy Worms in Granola soilHealthy Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cups on a Stick

Complete with international dishes for your jet-setting tyrant like Amateur Hour Japchae, Curry Chicken, and Coconut Rice and Beans, and holiday-themed boxes with Reindeer Celery Sticks, Baruch Atah Adon-Applesauce, and Spinach Frankenstein Quesadillas, Dictator Lunches has you covered for every meal, every holiday, and any dictators whim.