One sentence summary
This book is a complete guide on how to become a young chef that provides over 100 delicious, fun and easy-to-follow recipes for both beginner and experienced chefs.
Book genre
Cookbook
Main topic of the book
Becoming a young chef and learning how to cook delicious recipes.
Key ideas
- Recipes: The book offers over 100 recipes for young chefs to learn, including Kid-Friendly Favorites, One-Pot Meals, Delicious Desserts, After-School Snacks and more.
- Equipment: Covers basics of kitchen equipment such as measuring tools, pots and pans, baking dishes, utensils, food processors, blenders, and more.
- Techniques: Introduces key cooking techniques including chopping, slicing, sautéing, simmering, broiling, baking, grilling, and more.
- Food safety: Features tips for food safety and healthy eating, such as proper handwashing, food storage, and exercising portion control.
Main parts of the book and a short summary
The book is divided into five main parts.
- Introduction: Introduces some basic kitchen and cooking equipment, important techniques, essential taste and smell profiles, food safety and other helpful basics that all young chefs should know.
- Kid-Friendly Favorites: Features over 20 recipes for classic dishes, such as Baked Mac and Cheese,Chicken Fingers with Honey-Mustard Dip,Homemade Pizza,Pan-Seared Salmon,Enchiladas,Stuffed Peppers with Cheesy Rice, and more.
- One-Pot Meals: This section offers recipes for hearty and satisfying meals that can be made with minimal effort and clean up. Recipes include One-Pot Jambalaya,Chicken Veggie Lo Mein, Shepherd’s Pie,Cheesy Potato Soup, and more.
- Delicious Desserts: This part of the book includes a range of simple yet delicious desserts such as Chocolate Chip Cookies, Brownies, Monkey Bread, Apple Pie, and more.
- After-School Snacks: Features recipes for energizing after-school snacks such as Homemade Popcorn, Bagel Pizzas, Rice Crispy Treats,Granola Bars, and more.
Key takeaways
- Learn the basics of cooking, kitchen equipment, taste and smell profiles, and food safety.
- Discover over 100 creative and delicious recipes that can be made easily at home.
- Become a young chef and learn how to create tasty meals using simple ingredients.
- Learn how to prepare flavorful snacks, main courses, and desserts.
Author’s background and qualifications
The book was authored by America’s Test Kitchen Kids. America’s Test Kitchen is an independent cooking and recipe-testing company with two books, a magazine, two websites, cooking school, and cooking show based on its own recipes. They have over 50 full-time employees that specialize in recipe development, recipe testing, and food science.
Target audience
The book is intended for young chefs aged 8-14 to learn the basics of cooking, kitchen equipment, taste and smell profiles, and food safety.
Publisher and first publication date
The book is published by America’s Test Kitchen Kids and was first published in April 2020.