The International Cookbook for Kids

by Matthew Locricchio, Jack McConnell (Illustrator)

Overview

On your mark…get set…COOK! The International Cookbook for Kids is packed with features that make cooking a snap:

• 60 classic recipes from Italy, France, China, and Mexico
• More than 100 full-color photographs and illustrations
• Easy-to-follow recipe format
• Kid-tested recipes ranging from appetizers to desserts
• Chef’s tips discussing ingredients, nutrition, and technique
• Safety section discussing basic kitchen precautions
• Special taco-party section

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780761463139
Publisher:	Amazon Publishing
Publication date:	12/04/2012
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	75,023
Product dimensions:	10.80(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	900L (what's this?)
Age Range:	12 - 17 Years

About the Author

Raised in a family in the catering and restaurant business, Matthew Locricchio began preparing and enjoying home-cooked meals at an early age. He has spent many years as a professional cook, and he has acted in movies, on stage, and on television and has written plays for young audiences.

Editorial Reviews

Gourmand World Cookbook Award, best book for Children and Family in USA

Disney Adventures Book Award, “Hands-On” category

“The International Cookbook For Kids by professional chef Matthew Locricchio [is] specifically designed to be the perfect introduction to the joys, pleasures, and accomplishments of cooking for kids ages 12 and older.” —Midwest Book Review

“Picture-perfect for young cooks.” —Daily News, New York

“A tempting buffet of recipes for classic dishes from the ‘big four’ of world cooking: Italy, France, China, and Mexico. Locricchio promotes cooking as teamwork involving family and friends…A strong collection of popular dishes attractively presented.” —School Library Journal

“Dishes that have kid appeal written all over them.” —San Francisco Chronicle

“Country-Style Pork…This recipe can be described with just one word: Awesome!” —Boston Globe

“Just the kind of cookbook to give a child.” —Kansas City Star

“Young chefs will learn the real secret of the great chefs—the joy of sharing. Young and old alike will have fun following classic recipes from four of the world’s finest cuisines—and then sitting down to a great meal.” —Chef Frank Brigtsen, Brigtsen’s Restaurant, New Orleans, Louisiana

From the Publisher

For those ready to don an apron, the spiral-bound The International Cookbook for Kids by Matthew Locricchio, photos by Jack McConnell, starts off with safety tips for the kitchen, then dives right into soups such as "Sopa de Tortilla" followed by Salade Nicoise and classics like roast chicken and spaghetti and meatballs, topped off with an array of desserts. Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

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