By Rachel Ward
Will there be more flour on the ground? Oh yeah. and will the measurement be less than accurate? probably. however, cooking with kids is a five-star family activity in our book. Your little sous chef will not only contribute to the big holiday meal, but there’s also a lot to be learned from mixing and measuring. (and we know that little minds are hungry for knowledge). These 10 cookbooks for children will help you start your adventures in the kitchen. bon appetit!
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1. Cooking Rocks! Rachael Ray 30-Minute Meals for Kids by Rachael Ray
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age group: preschool and up
Cooking superstar Rachael Ray believes in the power of getting kids to cook, and this cookbook grows with kids as they grow. Recipes increase in difficulty as kids get older, progressing from alphabet soup and paninis for the preschool group to “green noodles with ham” and Monte Cristo sandwiches with French toast for older, more experienced chefs.
2. the silver spoon for children by the editors of phaidon press
age group: kindergarten and up
tomato bruschetta, rigatoni with meatballs and focaccia – all the recipes your child needs to whip up a rustic Italian feast are in these pages! Based on a classic cookbook written nearly six decades ago, the illustrations make it easy for younger readers to follow along and create tasty dishes for themselves.
3. The Children’s Quick & Easy Cookbook by Angela Wilkes
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age group: preschool and up
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A great introduction for novice chefs, this guide comes with a set of cooking rules, an illustrated glossary of common cooking terms, and, as promised, quick and easy recipes that won’t tax little ones’ patience. (Think English muffin pizzas, mint pea soup and macaroni, yum!).
4. Let’s Bake a Cake! by Anne-Sophie Baumann
age group: babies and seniors
A group of friendly mice will guide your mini baker through the process of making a cake in this delightful activity book. sliding tabs and flip-up flaps let you pour sugar, crack eggs, mix it all up with a spoon, take cake out of the oven, and more!
5. Cooking Class: 57 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Make (and Eat!) by Deanna F. Cook<
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age group: preschool and up
From the fancy and fabulous (crepes, quiche patties, and sushi rolls) to the simple but terrific (peanut butter, tortilla chips, and spinach pinwheels), this kids’ cookbook is packed with recipes that make Get kids excited about learning. cooking!
6. sesame street: let’s cook! by sesame workshop
age group: toddlers and older
elmo’s melted waffle sandwich, oscar’s trashy hash, and grover’s green smoothie like me – who knew our eternal puppet friends were such talented cooks? These simple yet tasty recipes will be loved by Sesame Street fans everywhere.
7. Eat Your Greens Reds Yellows and Purples by DK Children
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age group: preschool and up
with illustrations of “preparation time”, “cook time” and “safety warning”; photos of kitchen instruments and tools; and a guide on how to prepare vegetables and fruits, this book makes it super easy for kids to cook as independently as possible (while also knowing when they need adult help). Recipes are grouped by product color, and clever nutrition facts teach kids why eating fruits and vegetables is good for growing bodies.
8. The Toddler Cookbook by Annabel Karmel
age group: toddlers and older
can young children cook? yes, indeed, thanks to this cookbook. most recipes are six steps or less, and instructions come with attached photos, which is perfect for pre-readers. And yes, the food is delicious, with mouthwatering eats like chicken satay skewers, corn quesadillas, and lettuce boats.
9. Tacos! An Interactive Recipe Book by Lotta Nieminen
age group: babies and seniors
Even babies can delight in the world of cooking through this interactive book on how to make tacos. Tabs and flaps encourage little hands to explore cutting up chicken, pouring oil into the pan, then chopping and slicing veggies, too!
10. Pretend Soup and Other Real Recipes: A Cookbook for Preschoolers & Up by Mollie Katzen and Ann Henderson
age group: toddlers and older
Simple illustrations of each step in these vegetarian recipes make cooking relatively easy for kids, and as a bonus, each recipe includes safety tips for parents to avoid scorching their fingers or spilling water on the floor. . dishes like popovers, sautéed zucchini “moons,” and bagel faces make vegetables the height of culinary freshness.
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