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The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs: 100+ Recipes that You'll Love to Cook and Eat Hardcover – October 16, 2018
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The #1 New York Times Best Seller and 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.
- Print length208 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Grade level4 - 8
- Lexile measureIG960L
- Dimensions7.25 x 0.77 x 9.25 inches
- PublisherSourcebooks Explore
- Publication dateOctober 16, 2018
- ISBN-101492670022
- ISBN-13978-1492670025
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Avocado Toast with Fried Eggs (ingredients, equipment, instructions)
Serves 2; Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 15 minutes
Instructions:
1. In small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon oil, lemon juice, pinch salt, and pinch pepper.
2. Use butter knife to cut avocado in half. Separate halves, then remove and discard pit. Scoop avocado into bowl with lemon dressing; discard skin. Use fork to break avocado into large pieces, then mash into dressing until mostly smooth.
3. Place bread in toaster and toast until golden on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes. Spread avocado mixture evenly on toasts.
4. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil over low heat for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, crack eggs into second small bowl and add pinch salt and pinch pepper.
5. Increase heat to medium-high and heat oil for 1 minute (oil should be hot but not smoking). Working quickly, pour eggs into skillet, cover skillet, and cook for 1 minute.
6. Turn off heat and slide skillet to cool burner. Let sit, covered, for about 1 minute for slightly runny yolks or about 2 minutes for set yolks.
7. Use spatula to transfer 1 fried egg to each toast. Serve.
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, measured separately
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, squeezed from ½ lemon
- Salt and pepper
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 (½-inch-thick) slices crusty bread
- 2 large eggs
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Snack food is fun. Looking for an after-school nosh or maybe something for a sleepover party? It’s all here.
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Making dinner is a great way to up your cooking game. And nothing says “I love you” like a home-cooked meal.
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Celebrate something special with something sweet. Bake amazing cakes and cookies or chill out with homemade ice-cream.
“Good balance of tart strawberries and sweet cream.” – Owen, 11
Editorial Reviews
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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." ― Booklist, starred review
"What a great way to encourage a child to find fun in the kitchen!" ― Tribune
"The perfect gift... Any kid who spends enough time with this book will learn enough to at least make their own school lunches―if not the occasional family meal" ― Epicurious
"a must-have book... a great holiday buy, too" ― School Library Journal
"Inspiring not just a confidence in executing delicious recipes but encouraging them to build foundational kitchen skills." ― TheTakeout
Product details
- Publisher : Sourcebooks Explore (October 16, 2018)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 208 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1492670022
- ISBN-13 : 978-1492670025
- Reading age : 8+ years, from customers
- Lexile measure : IG960L
- Grade level : 4 - 8
- Item Weight : 1.55 pounds
- Dimensions : 7.25 x 0.77 x 9.25 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #210 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #1 in Children's Cookbooks
- #1 in Cooking with Kids (Books)
- #2 in Children's Daily Activities Books
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The mission of America’s Test Kitchen (ATK) is to empower and inspire confidence, community, and creativity in the kitchen. Founded in 1992, the company is the leading multimedia cooking resource serving millions of fans with TV shows (America’s Test Kitchen, Cook's Country, and America’s Test Kitchen: The Next Generation), magazines (Cook’s Illustrated and Cook’s Country), cookbooks, a podcast (Proof), FAST channels, short-form video series, and the ATK All-Access subscription for digital content. Based in a state-of-the-art 15,000-square-foot test kitchen in Boston’s Seaport District, ATK has earned the trust of home cooks and culinary experts alike thanks to its one-of-a-kind processes and best-in-class techniques. More than fifty full-time test cooks, editors, and product testers spend their days tweaking every variable to find the very best recipes, equipment, ingredients, and techniques.
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Customers find the cookbook excellent for young chefs, with recipes that are easy to follow and teach essential kitchen skills. The book includes plenty of pictures that help keep new cooks on track, and customers appreciate its focus on healthy ingredients and nutritional information. While many customers find it perfect for kids, some find it boring.
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Customers appreciate the cookbook's recipes, noting that they produce tasty meals and explain cooking fundamentals, with difficulty levels marked for each recipe. One customer mentions the inclusion of a whole section for one-person meals, while another successfully made guacamole and pesto meatballs.
"...Easy to read. Recipes are simple enough that kids can make corrections if they make a mistake. Great for beginners." Read more
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"Basic recipes with good directions and photos. I'd have loved to have had this helpful info when I was young and trying to learn to cook by myself...." Read more
Customers love this cookbook for kids, finding it highly suitable for young ones and perfect for first cookbooks, with one customer noting that children can actually enjoy making the recipes.
"...Easy to read. Recipes are simple enough that kids can make corrections if they make a mistake. Great for beginners." Read more
"...kids to tastes, textures, and the many rewards and confidence boost of good cooking!..." Read more
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"...Plus, he can use this forever, really no age limit!" Read more
Customers find the cookbook easy to use, with recipes that are simple to follow and navigate. One customer notes that it provides clear explanations of cooking techniques.
"...Easy to read. Recipes are simple enough that kids can make corrections if they make a mistake. Great for beginners." Read more
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"Basic recipes with good directions and photos. I'd have loved to have had this helpful info when I was young and trying to learn to cook by myself...." Read more
Customers praise the cookbook's educational value, noting its many helpful instructional aspects and detailed kitchen knowledge, making cooking easier for young chefs.
"...Great for beginners." Read more
"The recipes are simple and easy for kids and beginners! Contains helpful tips—even for experienced cooks 😄 My 9 year old now wants to cook all the..." Read more
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"...The possibilities available in this book are a great beginning to open the imaginations of curious kids to tastes, textures, and the many rewards..." Read more
Customers find the cookbook to be good value for money, describing it as spectacular and a great buy.
"...Science teacher for over 20 years and a few thousand students, this is great. Easy to read...." Read more
"This hardback book is made of great quality. The recipes are simple enough for my 12 year old to follow, yet very satisfying and tasty food...." Read more
"This book is great. Very informative, clear, simple to follow. Recipes are kid and adult friendly!" Read more
"...This book wonderful tool to encourage a love for cooking at an early age." Read more
Customers appreciate the cookbook's pictures, which are colorful and highlight the recipes, helping new cooks stay on track.
"...What a win. Instructions are step by step and very clear. Great pictures to view to get the over all idea of the finished recipe...." Read more
"Basic recipes with good directions and photos. I'd have loved to have had this helpful info when I was young and trying to learn to cook by myself...." Read more
"...He was excited. Really nice and full of easy to follow and yummy recipes." Read more
"...It is beautifully illustrated and has very clear instructions. This book wonderful tool to encourage a love for cooking at an early age." Read more
Customers appreciate the cookbook's focus on healthy ingredients and nutrition information.
"...It teaches kitchen skills and health and safety tips. Nutrition information and balanced diet info also." Read more
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"...through this cookbook and picking out recipes and it has healthy options too! It teaches kids how to cook as well! Win-win!" Read more
Customers find the cookbook boring and not fun to look through, describing it as a complete waste of money.
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2023The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs is an outstanding resource for any aspiring young chef. This cookbook features over 100 delicious recipes that are not only easy to follow but also fun to make. From breakfast to dinner, snacks to desserts, this cookbook has it all. One of the standout features of this cookbook is how accessible it is for young chefs. The instructions are clear and concise, with step-by-step directions that are easy to follow. Additionally, the book includes helpful tips and tricks that are perfect for young chefs who are just starting out in the kitchen. The recipes in this cookbook are also diverse and appealing. Whether you're in the mood for a classic dish like spaghetti and meatballs or something more adventurous like sushi rolls, there's something for everyone. The book also includes recipes for a variety of dietary restrictions, including vegetarian and gluten-free options. The layout and design of the book are also excellent. The pages are filled with colorful photos that make the dishes look mouth-wateringly delicious. The book is also organized in a logical and user-friendly way, with sections for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and desserts. Overall, I highly recommend The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs to anyone looking for a fun and accessible cookbook for kids. The recipes are delicious, easy to follow, and perfect for young chefs who want to explore their culinary skills. This book is a must-have for any family with aspiring chefs in the kitchen.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2024As a Family and Consumer Science teacher for over 20 years and a few thousand students, this is great. Easy to read. Recipes are simple enough that kids can make corrections if they make a mistake. Great for beginners.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2025The recipes are simple and easy for kids and beginners! Contains helpful tips—even for experienced cooks 😄 My 9 year old now wants to cook all the time and everything he’s made has been a success! **specifically, his pancakes! Yum!
5.0 out of 5 starsThe recipes are simple and easy for kids and beginners! Contains helpful tips—even for experienced cooks 😄 My 9 year old now wants to cook all the time and everything he’s made has been a success! **specifically, his pancakes! Yum!Our family loves this book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2025
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023Basic recipes with good directions and photos. I'd have loved to have had this helpful info when I was young and trying to learn to cook by myself. It was always a joy to surprise my mom with food on the table when she got home from work, even when just a grilled cheese sandwich (made in an old pie pan under the broiler) and a can of soup I'd opened and heated on the stove! The possibilities available in this book are a great beginning to open the imaginations of curious kids to tastes, textures, and the many rewards and confidence boost of good cooking!
My only negative comment is the use of food processors and similar newer tools when a large bowl, a spoon or spatula, and some elbow grease worked fine as 'food processors' for centuries...insert eye roll here! Also, describing to the kids how to to separate an egg USING YOUR BARE HANDS was a completely new and approaching barbaric idea I had never heard of or even thought of doing, ick! When there are always two halves of eggshells to use from one to the other, why would anyone pour the raw egg in their hand to let all but the yolk then dribble through their fingers?? Aside from the convenient shells already in your hands, there's also an easy kitchen tool called an egg separater, yes really, that could have been shown among the kitchen tools. Much easier, less gross, and all around cleaner. Otherwise, this book and the baking book for kids are mostly recommended, except they both provide these same glaringly bogus instructions for unsuspecting children. Hmmm, maybe that was the point?? 🤓
- Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2025This hardback book is made of great quality. The recipes are simple enough for my 12 year old to follow, yet very satisfying and tasty food. What a win. Instructions are step by step and very clear. Great pictures to view to get the over all idea of the finished recipe. My son made the monkey bread all on his own and let me tell you, it was INCREDIBLE. It built his confidence in the kitchen. We may have a new chef in the house. 😂 Great buy for a great price even!!!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2025My daughter is 8 and has been able to follow the instructions easily and has made some delicious recipes from this book. Would highly recommend for 7-14 year olds learning new techniques and recipes.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2025Our 12yo son likes helping in the kitchen so we gave this to him for Christmas. He was excited. Really nice and full of easy to follow and yummy recipes.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2025This book is great. Very informative, clear, simple to follow. Recipes are kid and adult friendly!
Top reviews from other countries
- LATigheReviewed in Saudi Arabia on February 19, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for budding little chefs!
Great cookbook for my 10 year old. Really easy to follow and some decent healthy options too.
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Talita GReviewed in Brazil on November 18, 2022
5.0 out of 5 stars livro prático
livro prático para receitas simples com crianças... bem divertido
- DKReviewed in Germany on February 3, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Happy young chef
My 10 year of daughter loves this book and uses it often, especially when her friends come over. The recipes are well-explained, easy to follow, and fun for kids. Some ingredients are more common in the U.S., but we’ve had no problem finding substitutes. Overall, a great cookbook that keeps her excited about cooking!
- Amazon CustomerReviewed in India on June 30, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars very good
very great book. But some ingredients were hard to get. Otherwise its a really good book
- RobertReviewed in Australia on April 20, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for teaching your kids
Incredible book for teaching kids to cook, simple recipes and great visuals which help kids to get into the content.