Rebel Girls Family Favorites

75+ family-tested, crowd-pleasing recipes to enjoy together for fun, empowering, and stress-free family time—by the creators of Rebel Girls Cook and Rebel Girls Make Dessert.

Did you know the fastest way to get lasagna on the table is to use store-bought ravioli instead of lasagna sheets? Or that date and coconut energy bites and breakfast burritos with cheesy refried beans are make-ahead wonders that can streamline mealtimes on busy weeks? If you want to share moments of creativity and cooperation at home, this fun family cookbook offers tips, stories, and recipes to bring everyone together in the kitchen.

Rebel Girls Family Favorites guides you through more than 75 recipes, from Muffin Tin Pizza Bites and Raspberry French Toast Breakfast Casserole to Ground Pork Tacos with Pineapple Salsa and Kale and Gruyere Cheesy Rice Bake—with plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, too. These recipes are easy, approachable and designed to make cooking for or with your family as seamless as possible. Alongside recipes are tips for creating a richer learning experience, including recipe variations, family bonding questions to chat about while cooking and eating together, and notes on which steps kids can tackle fully on their own. Throughout, advice, stories, and recipes from celebrated women chefs like Carla Hall (Peanut Butter Cornbread Muffins with Crunchy Crumble), Melissa Clark (Lemony Glazed Banana Loaf Cake with White Chocolate), and Catherine McCord (Buttermilk-Brined and Roasted Whole Chicken) will empower Rebel Girls everywhere to try new techniques and find confidence in trying something together. Rebel Girls Family Favorites also includes a list of recipes to make when you need meals on-the-go, when you need a rainy-day project, and more.

With a mixture of approachable, family-tested recipes, helpful step-by-step photography, and informative takeaways, Rebel Girls Family Favorites will help you get meals on the table easily while also giving you the chance to create new memories together in and out of the kitchen.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

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Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

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• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

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• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
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The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs