Age 10 and up.

More than 100 recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner will teach aspiring young chefs the techniques needed to cook their way to success. Learning to cook opens the way to a lifetime of happy experiences. Once they start poking for family and friends, young people will quickly realize what a very rewarding thing it is to do. This collection features recipes to start the day, such as Blueberry Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, and Ricotta Crumpets with Pear; dishes for lunchtime and snacks, such as Spinach and Feta Muffins, Potato and Pumpkin Soup, and Oven-Baked Chicken Nuggets; and such dinnertime options as Spinach and Ricotta Cannelloni, Tofu with Greens and Noodles, and Fishcakes. Delicious desserts include Ice Cream Brownie Sandwiches and Crazy Cupcakes. This work offers clear step-by-step pictures helping cooks learn how to mix, roll out, slice, fold in, and chop their way to a successful result. Recipes include dual measurements.