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Cooking Class

57 Fun Recipes Kids Will Love to Make (and Eat!)
By Deanna F. Cook
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Cooking Class by Deanna F. Cook introduces children to the joys of cooking through fun, easy-to-follow recipes and exciting culinary activities. With vibrant photos and step-by-step instructions, this book makes it simple for young chefs to learn kitchen basics, experiment with flavours, and enjoy their delicious creations. Ideal for inspiring creativity and confidence in the kitchen, it's a delightful culinary journey for kids.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking to inspire young chefs with engaging, hands-on, and creative cooking activities. It's filled with step-by-step photos, fun recipes, and food-themed games that make learning to cook an exciting adventure for kids. Whether it's for a young foodie or a family activity, this book encourages culinary creativity and introduces children to the joys of cooking.

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57 family-friendly recipes making cooking healthy meals for kids easy and fun. Kids will love to cook, serve and eat these simple and delicious dishes.

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The kids are taking over the kitchen! Deanna F. Cook presents more than 50 recipes designed for the cooking abilities and tastes of children ages 6 to 12. Basic cooking techniques are explained in kid-friendly language, and recipes include favourites like applesauce, French toast, popcorn chicken, pizza, and more.

Full of fresh, healthy ingredients and featuring imaginative presentations like egg mice, fruit flowers, and mashed potato clouds, Cooking Class brings inspiration and confidence to the chefs of the future.

Cooking Class accolades include:

  • IACP Award Finalist 2015
  • National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Gold award winner 2015
  • Parents' Choice Award Silver winner 2016
  • Mom's Choice Award Gold winner 2015
  • NPR Great Reads 2019
  • New York Times "Best Cookbooks for Kids"

Also available in the Cooking Class series: Baking Class and Cooking Class Global Feast!

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Cooking Class by Deanna F. Cook is highly praised for engaging kids in cooking with its colourful visuals, easy-to-follow instructions, and interactive elements like stickers and bonus materials such as recipe cards. The book caters to children aged 8 to 12 but is also accessible for younger children, offering a range of recipes from simple to more complex, boosting culinary creativity. Reviewers highlight its effectiveness in teaching basic kitchen skills and encouraging children to independently explore cooking beyond traditional kid-friendly dishes.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781612124001

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Spiral bound

Date Published: 10 March 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Storey Publishing LLC

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 680g

Pages: 144

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About the Author

Deanna F. Cook is the award-winning author of cookbooks for kids, including the best-selling Cooking Class, Baking Class,and Cooking Class Global Feast! She served as the creative development director at FamilyFun magazine and has been an editor at Scholastic, Disney, and Kidstir.com. She lives in western Massachusetts and can be found online at deannafcook.com.

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