The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs (America's Test Kitchen Kids)

by America's Test Kitchen Kids (Author)

The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs (America's Test Kitchen Kids)
Reading Level: 4th − 5th Grade

The #1 New York Times Best Seller! IACP Award Winner

Want to bake the most-awesome-ever cupcakes? Or surprise your family with breakfast tacos on Sunday morning? Looking for a quick snack after school? Or maybe something special for a sleepover? It's all here. Learn to cook like a pro--it's easier than you think. For the first time ever, America's Test Kitchen is bringing their scientific know-how, rigorous testing, and hands-on learning to KIDS in the kitchen! Using kid-tested and approved recipes, America's Test Kitchen has created THE cookbook every kid chef needs on their shelf. Whether you're cooking for yourself, your friends, or your family, The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs has delicious recipes that will wow! Recipes were thoroughly tested by more than 750 kids to get them just right for cooks of all skill levels--including recipes for breakfast, snacks and beverages, dinners, desserts, and more. Step-by-step photos of tips and techniques will help young chefs feel like pros in their own kitchen Testimonials (and even some product reviews!) from kid test cooks who worked alongside America's Test Kitchen will encourage young chefs that they truly are learning the best recipes from the best cooks. By empowering young chefs to make their own choices in the kitchen, America's Test Kitchen is building a new generation of confident cooks, engaged eaters, and curious experimenters.

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The inviting, encouraging tone, which never talks down to the audience; emphasis on introducing and reinforcing basic skills; and approachable, simplified recipes make this a notable standout among cookbooks for kids.

School Library Journal

Gr 4 Up--This cookbook contains over 100 kid-tested recipes and 20 desserts from America's Test Kitchen and is contemporary eye-candy for middle grade readers and teens. Each recipe includes short testimonials from some of the 750-plus kids who were part of the test group, making the book fun and interactive. The cookbook also features informational sections for new chefs, such as "Getting Started in the Kitchen" and "Conversions and Equivalents." Taking a stance on nutrition, the work provides a section on "Healthy Eating 101" in the back matter, which includes information dedicated to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's MyPlate system of five food groups. The design of the book is busy and blocky, reminiscent of Pinterest or Instagram, with informational asides and related tidbits with snappy headings. The organization follows a similar tact, including general information--such as how to choose the right kid-friendly knife--among the recipes, rather than in the front matter of the book that is dedicated to "Getting Started in the Kitchen." The pictures are small (there are no full-page spreads) and few step-by-step photos are included. Younger cooks and emergent readers may feel overwhelmed by the sheer enormity of information contained on a page, as the format sometimes fights the procedural and chronological nature of a recipe. VERDICT Despite some flaws, this is a must-have book to update tween cookbook collections--and a great holiday buy, too.--Shannon O'Connor, Unami Middle School, Chalfont, PA

Copyright 2018 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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America's Test Kitchen Kids

AMERICA'S TEST KITCHEN has been teaching home cooks to be successful in the kitchen for twenty-five years. Millions watch our shows on public television, read our magazines and books, or rely on our websites. Young chefs, it's your turn! To learn more, visit americastestkitchen.com/kids and check out cool videos, projects, and recipes.

Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781492670025
Lexile Measure
960
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Sourcebooks Explore
Publication date
October 20, 2018
Series
America's Test Kitchen Kids
BISAC categories
JNF014000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Cooking & Food
Library of Congress categories
Cookbooks
Cooking

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