cooking

"You want a super snack, but you're in a hurry. What do you do? Become a 15-minute foodie and quickly feed that hunger! . . These quick . . . recipes will be ready to snack on in 15 minutes or less. Using basic kitchen supplies and techniques and step-by-step instructions, young chefs will prepare tasty and healthy snacks in no time at all!"--Provided by publisher.

Japanese food often looks beautiful and seems complicated to prepare, but readers are able to create their own versions of popular Japanese foods with the help of age-appropriate recipes broken into simple steps. Measuring guides help readers with their math skills, and tips are included to help them learn to be safe in the kitchen. As readers explore the delicious dishes they can make for family and friends, they also discover the special connection between Japanese cooking and culture. The main text, fact boxes, and colorful photographs highlight how food plays a part in Japanese festivals, celebrations, and everyday life.

Italian food is popular all over the world. Readers are able to try making their own versions of famous Italian dishes--from savory sauces to delicious desserts--with the help of this unique guide to Italian cooking. Clear, concise steps break down each recipe into manageable components, and helpful tips and safety information are also included for readers at a variety of levels of culinary competency. In addition, readers are given a comprehensive look at the connection between Italian cooking and culture through informative main text, fact boxes, vivid photographs, and maps.

Readers explore the cultures of India through its food in this creative collection of accessible recipes. From spice blends and curries to sweet treats, each recipe is broken down into simple, clear steps that often feature photographs to help readers visualize the cooking process. However, readers learn far more than just how to make traditional Indian dishes. They discover the importance of food as part of Indian daily life and special celebrations. This insightful cultural context is presented through main text and fact boxes that are paired with colorful photographs and helpful maps.

"You're cooking for a crowd, but you're in a hurry. What do you do? Become a 15-minute foodie and quickly prepare for your party! . . . These quick . . . recipes will be ready to serve in 15 minutes or less. Using basic kitchen supplies and techniques and step-by-step instructions, young chefs will be ready to throw a party in no time at all!"--Provided by publisher.

"You want a sweet treat, but you're in a hurry. What do you do? Become a 15-minute foodie and feed that sweet tooth! . . . These quick, . . . recipes will be ready to savor in 15 minutes or less. Using basic kitchen supplies and techniques and step-by-step instructions, young chefs will be ready to serve up sweet treats in no time at all!"--Provided by publisher.

"You want a tasty meal, but you're in a hurry. What do you do? Become a 15-minute foodie and quickly get dinner (or breakfast or lunch) on the table! . . . These quick . . . recipes will be ready to eat in 15 minutes or less. Using basic kitchen supplies and techniques and step-by-step instructions, young chefs will be ready to throw a party in no time at all!"--Provided by publisher.

"Hana Ozawa is the newest face at the Gourmand Academy of Culinary Combat, a school that will teach her how to fight monsters AND how to turn them into delicious meals. Hana is a natural, but so are her classmates, and she struggles to keep up--she's gotta stand out, especially if she wants to impress the warrior chef who saved her life as a child. Throw in a crush on a formidable lady rival and a dash of multicultural cuisine, and this unique and hilarious story is sure to hit the spot!"--Provided by publisher.

"[This book] is . . . [a] kids' cookbook for any busy day. The colorful photos included with every recipe help young chefs pick the recipe they want to make. By helping cook their own meals, they'll learn essential skills and get excited to try new foods!"--Amazon.

"Elliott is not quite sure where he fits in, but when he's paired with the super-popular Maribel for a school-wide contest, they both learn what it means to be a good friend and how to be the person others can count on"--Provided by publisher.