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Book Review Super Simple Cooking for Kids Learn to Cook with 50 Fun and Easy Recipes for Breakfast, Snacks, Dinner, an...

by Jodi Danen

Book Details

Publisher:Sourcebooks, Inc.
Published:2020-09-15
Pages:277
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:164739807X

Reading Info

Age Range:6-12

About This Book

50 Simple recipes to build kids' confidence in the kitchen--for ages 8-12 Learning to cook should be as easy and fun as enjoying the final product. Super Simple Cooking for Kids gives kids a taste for kitchen independence (and their own delicious food!). With 50 simple recipes designed specifically for beginners, this kids cookbook requires no previous experience, pricey ingredients, or specialized equipment. Kids will start with the basics by learning how to follow a recipe, kitchen safety esse

Our Review

This cookbook offers an exceptional introduction to kitchen fundamentals for young chefs, featuring 50 straightforward recipes that build essential cooking skills through achievable, delicious results. The approach emphasizes kitchen safety and recipe-following as foundational elements, ensuring children develop proper techniques from their very first culinary adventure. Each recipe requires no specialized equipment or hard-to-find ingredients, making the cooking process accessible and stress-free for families. The clear instructions and manageable steps transform kitchen time into a rewarding experience where children can see immediate success with their creations.

What distinguishes this collection is its thoughtful progression from basic skills to more independent cooking, perfectly matching the developmental capabilities of elementary and middle school students. The recipes aren't just simplified adult dishes but genuinely kid-friendly foods that young cooks will be excited to prepare and share. Parents will appreciate how the book naturally builds kitchen confidence while teaching practical life skills through hands-on learning. As children progress through these pages, they'll develop not just cooking ability but lasting self-assurance that comes from creating something tangible and delicious.

Themes

Cooking

Subjects

Cooking