100 Best Cooking With Kids Books of All Time
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This fresh, fun cookbook for kids ages 6 to 12 explains basic cooking techniques in kid-friendly language and offers recipes for making dozens of favorite foods from scratch, including French toast, granola, pancakes, sandwiches, smoothies, muffins, biscuits, applesauce, fruit leather, goldfish crackers, tortilla chips, Buffalo chicken fingers, pizza, sushi California rolls, pudding, and more. The recipes use fresh, healthy ingredients and feature imaginative presentations that kids will love to prepare (and devour), such as egg mice, fruit flowers, mini-meatballs, mashed potato clouds,...
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Since its immediate success in 1813, Pride and Prejudice has remained one of the most popular novels in the English language. Jane Austen called this brilliant work "her own darling child" and its vivacious heroine, Elizabeth Bennet, "as delightful a creature as ever appeared in print." The romantic clash between the opinionated Elizabeth and her proud beau, Mr. Darcy, is a splendid performance of civilized sparring. And Jane Austen's radiant wit sparkles as her characters dance a delicate quadrille of flirtation and... more
Meg RosoffIt’s a coming-of-age story, because she throws aside her prejudices but also sees the house and realises that she could be quite comfortable and maybe realises how important that is. (Source)
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From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling cookbook for kids comes the ultimate baking book. America's Test Kitchen once again brings their scientific know-how, rigorous testing, and hands-on learning to KIDS!
BAKING ISN'T JUST FOR CUPCAKES
Want to make your own soft pretzels? Or wow your friends with homemade empanadas? What about creating a showstopping pie? Maybe some chewy brownies after school? From breakfast to breads, from cookies to cakes (yes, even... more
Garden to Table features 50+ recipes for sweet and savory recipes that transform fresh produce into delicious dishes—like whipped-cream cake with layers of berries; mini peach and cherry pies; pink-frosted strawberry cupcakes; sweet potato skins topped with melted... more
In laboratories, at school, and even in your house--science happens everywhere. Awesome Kitchen Science Experiments for Kids brings the excitement of scientific investigation to your kitchen with a heaping helping of experiments that you can really sink your teeth into!
From flaming cheese puffs to solar-powered s'mores, discover tons of deliciously fun ways to explore science--plus technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Each of these science experiments for kids comes... more
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These recipes have been handed down by grandmothers, mothers, aunts, and... more
What's better than eating really good food? Making it! And now, Chef Emeril Lagasse shows you how to do it, step-by-step. And hey, this is the real thing -- you're really cooking with this book, so get ready to make some kicked-up food that your family and friends will love.
Hate getting up in the morning? Not with Emeril's Favorite French Toast for breakfast!
Want to make all your friends happy when you open... more
Cookbooks for kids often focus on bland “child-friendly” fare, but the authors of Chef Junior, five young cooks between the ages of 11 and 14, challenge that assumption. Instead, they present a repertoire of healthy, delicious, and inventive recipes that range from easy to advanced. Kids will love these dishes and drinks, including Tiramisu French Toast, Coconut Chicken Nuggets, Garden Fresh Pesto Pasta, Peach Cobbler, chocolate-y No-Bake Cookies, and Mango Lemonade,... more
Everything in Tickle Fingers is completely toddler appropriate with minimal need for adult intervention – no hobs, no sharp knives, and no raw meat – and has been carefully selected to emphasise all the activities toddlers love to do: squishing, sorting, mixing and pouring.
With 60 step-by-step recipes for all the family to enjoy, special sections on allergies and fussy eating, and lots of ideas on how... more
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From fabulous muffins, breads, and pizzas to yummy cookies, cakes, and pies, Good Housekeeping has a world of treats for kids to bake! This delicious follow-up to Good Housekeeping Kids Cook! teaches children baking terminology and techniques such as using the right pan, measuring accurately, choosing ingredients, and, of course, safety in the kitchen. The classic kid-approved... more
Children are naturally curious about what goes on in the kitchen, and are eager to step up to the counter themselves. Kid Chef Junior: My First Kids Cookbook will help kids ages 4-8 develop their culinary know-how as they make healthy, wholesome, kid-approved meals―first with an adult, and eventually, all on their own!
In this kids cookbook, mom of two and author of The Super Easy Baby Food... more
The Ultimate Kids’ Baking Book makes it easy for your child to learn baking basics like how to use a mixer to cream butter and sugar, how to melt chocolate and make chocolate flourishes and how to make their own buttercream frosting. Tiffany Dahle was inspired... more
Twice a week during the school year, you'll find Mardi Michels--French teacher and the well-known blogger behind eat. live. travel. write--directing up to a dozen children in her school's science lab as they slice, dice, mix,... more
Aspiring young chefs will love the fun, easy-to-follow instructions in this kids' cookbook that's part cooking school and part cookbook. First, kid chefs enroll in culinary school and learn the skills they'll need to excel in the kitchen, from sharpening their knife skills to prepping ingredients. Then they'll be ready to set up shop and cook a range of delicious--and nutritious--recipes that are sure to please parents, too.
Packed with beautiful full-color photography and cooking fun facts, Kid... more
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From breakfast to dinner, any time is a perfect time for nursery rhymes and food. Join the fun as children learn to cook with familiar kitchen-time rhymes like "Humpty Dumpty," "Three Blind Mice," "Hickory Dickory Dock," and more.
Cook Me a Rhyme combines the magic of storytelling with the fun of cooking for a truly unique nursery rhyme experience. less
A whole generation of Baby Boomers grew up with Betty Crocker's Cookbook for Boys and Girls, and they have helped to make it the one of the most requested titles in the Betty Crocker archives. Now back by popular demand, this timeless favorite stands ready to capture the hearts of a new generation of budding cooks. Packed with recipes that are just as popular with kids today as they were 45 years ago, it shows how to make everything from Ice Cream Cone Cakes and Pigs in... more
It’s easy to understand why baking is so much fun. There’s nothing quite as satisfying as measuring and mixing ingredients, putting dough or batter into a hot oven, watching - and smelling!- the transformation during baking, and finally removing delicious sweets from the oven. But the best part... more
Pizza for breakfast? Nachos made from apples? There's something delicious going on in the kitchen, and your mission is to find out exactly what it is--and learn how to make it yourself. Super Foods for Super Kids Cookbook is your sidekick on this cooking adventure.
This kids' cookbook has cool kitchen tutorials that teach you how to read a recipe, talk like a chef, and safely use the tools needed to sizzle, chop, and simmer your favorite foods. With easy-to-read instructions and 50 recipes for... more
“A real gem…a perfect beginners’ book no matter your age.”
—Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist and author
Start with a delicious homemade soda, flower petal pancakes, or a soothing balm for cuts and scrapes. Sip herbal tea that's fit for the fairies, craft syrup to quiet your cough, and assemble supplies for... more
Being a new parent usually means an overload of information on how to keep your baby healthy and happy. But what information should we trust as parents? America's Test Kitchen, with their years of expertise and their tried-and-true testing methods, has opened their test kitchens for the first time ever to include the youngest of foodies: babies and toddlers!
From purees to smoothies to family meals... more
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- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
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Beginning with a quick primer on pan prep and necessary ingredients, Junior Baker offers easy recipes that make baking a cinch. Junior Baker will inspire kids to have fun in the kitchen while providing simple instructions on how to bake up a scrumptious collection of sweet and savory favorites.
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This beautifully photographed volume of inspired cupcake recipes, the latest title in the best-selling American Girl collection of cookbooks, begins with a range of trusted cake and frosting options, then offers easy ideas for the many creative ways in which cake and frosting can be combined, added to, and... more
Taking readers on a journey through the world of healthy popsicles, these approachable and inviting recipes highlight ease and simplicity with natural ingredients and uncomplicated preparations. Bright, colorful photos of every recipe and a minimalist, trendy design will entice readers to try out both the classic and modern pops, from Orange Creamsicles to Pineapple Upside Down!
Unlike other popsicle books whose recipes are high in sugar, or use “shortcuts” like store... more
Children's Quick and Easy Cookbook is packed with delicious, easy-to-follow recipes that any child can make, from super-fast snacks and speedy meals to treats and sweets. From classic omelets to chicken chow mein to hot chocolate souffl's, it includes dishes the whole family will want to eat. Feature boxes highlight all the necessary ingredients for each recipe, and photographs of finished dishes will inspire kids as they cook.
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himsically and joyously illustrated by kindergarten teacher Jo Valens, you will find yourself turning to this book time and again when it's snack time. The author has also included a chapter on birthday... more
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Aspiring chefs turn to The Culinary Institute of America for top-tier training—and now younger cooks can too. Coauthored by chef-instructor (and parent) Mark Ainsworth, this book is for kids ages ten to fourteen who love to cook or who want to learn how, from the perspective of the nation’s best culinary college. It begins with techniques—from key cooking methods to staying safe in the kitchen to how food fuels your body—then augments those lessons with more... more
The second book from Williams-Sonoma and American Girl, American Girl Cooking, is packed with great recipes fit for any occasion! Learn how to whip up tasty treats for movie nights, picnics, fiestas, family dinners, and more! Filled with delicious snacks, soups and salads, main dishes, and side dishes, you’ll be on your way to becoming the best chef in town.
Cook up some fun with American Girl Cooking—the perfect cookbook for the emerging chef (and American Girl fan) in your family. Packed with great,... more
Want something decadent and fudgy? Darkest Chocolate Cake + Caramel Syrup + Malted Milk Chocolate Frosting + crushed candy bars = Candy Bar Cake. Or how about a nutty cake like the Elvis: Peanut Butter Cake + Bacon Syrup + Nutella Frosting, topped with candied bacon. Fit for the king, indeed!
This innovative and remarkably easy way to bake luscious, flavorful cakes is a formula for cake bliss. Cake Magic! is a full-color visual cookbook—photos in the front, recipes in the back—and the first step in... more
When you step into your kitchen to cook or bake, you put science to work. Physics and chemistry come into play each time you simmer, steam, bake, freeze, boil, puree, saute, or ferment food. Knowing something about the physics, biology, and chemistry of food will give you the basic tools to be the best chef you can be.
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Tony likes to cook. Tiny likes to read. And both twins like to eat . . . POPCORN! So while Tiny cooks it, Tony reads Tony likes to cook, Tiny likes to read, and both twins like to eat . . . popcorn! So while Tiny cooks it, Tony reads about it, what it is, how it's stored, legends and stories about it, and its history in Europe and North America. Newly vetted by a Native American expert and revised with the collaboration of best-selling author Tomie dePaola, this colorful, funny and... more
From Poetical Egg Salad Sandwiches, to Anne's Liniment Cake and Diana Barry's Favorite Raspberry Cordial, these recipes are easy to prepare and delicious to serve up any day, on a weekend, or for special occasions! With full-color... more
Karen soon begins to see the wisdom in the "food rules" that the French use to foster healthy eating habits and good... more
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From children's birthdays and charity bake sales to celebrating with a loved one or simply enjoying sweet treat over a cup of tea and a catch-up with a dear friend, Get Baking for Friends & Family is a celebration of all those shared moments: both in the joy of making and in the simple pleasure of indulging in something really delicious.
The Great British Bake Off: Get Baking for Friends & Family will encourage and empower amateur bakers of all... more
The best “kid-friendly” recipes and guide to the gluten-free, milk-free diet for ADHD and autism just got better. In addition to updates on new research and findings, readers will find recommendations from the authors for packing school lunches and snacks, plus 100 brand new recipes!
One of the challenges that parents face is coping with children who have picky... more
Whether they're helping stir cake batter or producing their own YouTube cooking channel, kids of all ages are getting
increasingly busy in the kitchen. This cookbook features twenty classic recipes that are fun, healthy, adaptable, and easy to prepare. From banana bread and the perfect grilled cheese to breaded chicken and apple pie, each recipe is written in a clear, accessible style that young cooks of every level will be able to... more
Like the dishes featured in the MasterChef Junior Cookbook, the 100 recipes in the MasterChef Junior Baking Book celebrate creativity, technique, and deliciousness, embracing simple to sophisticated and sweet to savory baked goods. Young bakers will learn how to... more
Experts tell us the best way to teach kids healthy eating habits is to involve them in the process. This irresistible cookbook presents 60 appealing recipes kids will beg to make themselves, in fun and charming illustrations they will love. Bursting with color, humor, cute animal characters, and cool facts (Did you know your brain actually shrinks when you’re dehydrated? Drink water, quick!), Help Yourself empowers children to take charge of their own nutrition — for now... more
In this third cookbook from Williams Sonoma and American Girl, aspiring chefs will discover bite-sized delicacies like chocolate-dipped strawberries and butterfly-shaped cheese sandwiches, along with fare such as chicken-apple sausages on a stick, baked sweet potato fries, and caramel-dipped apple slices for holidays like 4th of July and Halloween, paired with clever serving ideas, fun theme-driven crafts,... more
The definitive cookbook for everyone who loves fantasy and lore!
The ultimate gift book for fans of all things magical! Aurelia Beaupommier pays tribute to all sorcerers, fairies, elves, mages, witches, and magicians within this spellbinding cookbook! In The Wizard's Cookbook , you'll find recipes inspired by your favorite magical stories, eras, and lands--from history, myth, and fantasy--including:
The Legend of Zelda
World of Warcraft
Halloween
Harry Potter
Dungeons and Dragons
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Freddie grew up in New Mexico cooking with his mother and eating dishes with a ton of flavor and spice from his Puerto Rican heritage. His eggs come New Mexico style, served with from-scratch biscuits and green-chile gravy. His tacos are the real deal: soft... more
Whether you are heading out on a camping trip or simply enjoying a backyard bonfire, this book will satisfy your appetite and provide hours of entertainment for the whole family. You'll find many recipes for a variety of fun cooking methods like cooking on a stick, in a foil pan, on a skillet, with a pie iron and more. From breakfast treats, to hot dogs, to smores and more -- you'll find receipest he whole family will love. You'll also find lots of ideas to keep the family entertained like "shivery" tales, tent shadow puppets, glow stick games and so much more.
Basics to Brilliance Kids is the latest gorgeous new book from Australia's bestselling cookbook author, Donna Hay, to accompany her new TV series of the same name which will show on Foxtel in October 2017. As a mum, Donna knows that there is nothing more enjoyable than introducing your children to the wonders of taste, food and flavours. Her new book highlights the importance of mastering the basics,... more
This is the task that faces Neelix, chef for the U.S.S. Voyager, every time he takes on the challenge of trying to feed its crew of 140 food critics. But over the course of their journey, Neelix's learned a few tricks of the trade. He had to, just as a matter of self-preservation.
Ethan Phillips, in the persona of Neelix, and William J. Birnes, the New York Times bestselling... more
"A delightful debut cookbook."--Publishers Weekly
Kawaii means "cute" in Japanese, and cuteness is the main ingredient in these sweets. In Kawaii Sweet World, YouTube sensation Rachel Fong teaches you how to bake super-easy treats that are just as fun to make as they are to eat. Whether you're a cookie rookie or a piping pro, you'll... more
Family meals with a picky toddler can be more food fights than fun--or the same five foods on repeat. Your days as a short order cook are over with The Fuss-Free Toddler Cookbook. This family-friendly toddler cookbook is your guide to delicious meals with simple adaptations that will please the little ones and the big ones.
Learn how a toddler can love the same foods that adults do just by changing a few simple things like cutting a tomato into a heart, or blending a... more
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- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
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Lyla and Emily Allen are only in high school, but they know their way around the kitchen. They've been cooking for years (at home and on The Rachael Ray Show), so they quickly put beginners and budding chefs at ease with friendly advice, full-color photography, and step-by-step directions. They also introduce you to the basic tools a young chef needs, explaining how to stay safe in the kitchen and... more
Step one: Cut the chicken into cubes and toss it in a bowl with the spices.
Step two: Warm oil on a skillet on the stove, then add the chicken.
Step three: While the chicken cooks, chop the scallions, slice the radishes, shred the cabbage, mince the cilantro.
Simple yet accurate recipe text takes readers through the steps of cooking tacos, while the interactive... more
Amaze your friends with the World's Best Brownies! Scare your siblings with Halloween Spider Bites! Make yourself a delicious lunch with the Make-a-Face Sandwich!
The Everything KIDS' Cookbook, 2nd Edition has everything you need to get started in the kitchen. Each recipe tells you how hard it is and lets you know exactly what ingredients and equipment you need so that you can plan ahead. You'll find something you like no matter what you want to cook! There are more than 90 recipes for... more
With the awe-inspiring and accessible recipes and projects in Amazing (Mostly) Edible Science, uniting science and cooking has never been easier.
Introduce your children to the wonders of science by creating projects and experiments in your very own kitchen. Entertaining to make and spectacular to behold, not only will your child learn important scientific principles about the chemistry of cooking, but they can even enjoy the delicious final product. Almost everything made in this... more
From muffins and pancakes, to cheesy egg sandwiches and cinnamon rolls, there’s something everyone will enjoy. This cumulative book starts with... more
Cookies features 60+ recipes for one of America’s favorite sweet treats, from classic favorites to fresh, fun, and contemporary creations. Chewy, crunchy, gooey, or crumbly, choose from a delectable collection of drop cookies,... more
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Children are natural foragers — they love to get outside and search for hidden treasures. And once they get the foraging bug, there’s no turning back. Before you know it, they’ll be asking where they can find the sweetest summer berries or the best wild apple trees.
This fun handbook includes information on finding 30 of the most commonly found wild plants in North America. You can find most of the plants in your nearest forest, park, and sometimes, even in your own backyard. In addition to identification... more
After the trailblazing film Forks Over Knives helped spark a medical and nutritional revolution, more and more people continue to adopt a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. Now, doctors Alona Pulde and Matthew Lederman share those same values for the... more
This book offers all of the basics found in an adult nutrition guide in a format designed specifically for kids. Lizzy Rockwell has filled Good Enough to Eat with funny speech bubbles,... more
Jacques Pépin is one of the nation’s most famous cooking teachers, renowned for his knife skills. Ever since she was very young, his granddaughter, Shorey, has loved “helping” him in the kitchen. Now that she is twelve, Jacques gives his charismatic pupil a short course on preparing “food that is plain, but elegant, and more than anything, fun.” In the process, he proves himself as inspiring to her as he is to the country’s greatest chefs.
Curly hot dogs, spinach with croutons,... more
From cauldron cakes and chocolate frogs to everyday meals in the Weasley household, one of the most spectacular aspects of Harry Potter is the food. Now with this fantastical cookbook, you can create breakfast, entrees, desserts, and drinks inspired by some of your favorite aspects of the Harry Potter universe! Included are dozens of recipes such as:
Dudley’s Hamburger Special
Trelawney’s Divination Tea
Canary Cremes
Deathday R.I.P. Cookies
Hogwarts House Cups
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The Peanuts Munchtime Cookbook is a collection of easy-to-make recipes for junior chefs to prepare with their favorite grownup. Featuring classic Peanuts art and comic strips, as well as 25 original Peanuts illustrations, this cute compilation will bring together generations of Peanuts fans. less
Little Bento picks up where best-selling Little Foodie left off--mom and food blogger, Michele Olivier shows parents how to turn their picky children into healthy, adventurous eaters through creative, easy-to-assemble bento box lunches.
Little Bento is the ultimate bento guide to planning, preparing, and assembling yummy, healthy, and easy bento box lunches that your kids will love...no tricks or treats required! Michele Olivier, author of the best-selling Little... more
This innovative book gives the ice pop a flavor makeover, providing more than 100 recipes and variations for irresistible concoctions you've never tasted before. You'll also learn fancy
techniques for making whimsical pops that look as fun as they taste. Kids will enjoy the juicy pops and flip over the soda fountain and pudding pops. Grown-up kids will dig the energy-boosting coffee, tea, and healthy energy pops and delight in the sophisticated cocktail pops. And for the do-it-yourselfers, this book provides instructions for making your own... more
Don't have time to read the top Cooking With Kids books of all time? Read Shortform summaries.
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- Being comprehensive: you learn the most important points in the book
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- Interactive exercises: apply the book's ideas to your own life with our educators' guidance.