Nissenberg - The everything kids cookbook: from mac n cheese to double chip cookies--all you need to have some finger lickin fun

The
EVERYTHING
KIDS'
Cookbook 2ND EDITION From mac n cheese to double chocolate chip cookies
90 recipes to have some finger-lickin fun Sandra K. Nissenberg, M.S., R.D.
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ISBN-10: 1-59869-592-4
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Cover illustrations by Dana Regan.
Interior illustrations by Kurt Dolber.
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For information, please call 1-800-289-0963. Visit the entire Everything series at www.everything.comDISCLAIMERNOTE: All activities in this book should be performed with adult supervision. Likewise, common sense and care are essential to the conduct of any and all activities, whether described in this book or otherwise. Neither the author nor the publisher assumes any responsibility for any injuries or damages arising from any activities.

Since cooking is all about those things, its no wonder that kids love to cook. When I first started writing kids cookbooks more than fifteen years ago, my children were young. They enjoyed everything about being in the kitchen. They played with my pots and pans, my wooden spoons, and even my plastic containers. Whenever they asked to help, I found them something to do, whether it was washing and tearing lettuce for a salad, stirring up a batter, setting the table, or sampling a recipe. Now that they are teenagers, they have a better understanding of the ins and outs of meal planning, food preparation, and, of course, nutrition.

As they move forward in their lives, they will have a strong foundation for being independent adults and teaching their future families good skills as well. The first edition of The EverythingKids Cookbook was published in 2002, to encourage parents and kids to have fun in the kitchen. Since that time, we have seen a strong interest in kids nutrition and the need to start teaching early so kids will enjoy happy, healthy lives as they get older. With the surge of childhood obesity in our society, now it is even more important to teach our kids about nutrition and how to manage their food intake. If we can get children interested in valuing their bodies and their food intake, making the right food choices, and managing their portion sizes, they will be off to the best start life has to offer. With The EverythingKids Cookbook, 2nd Edition, we have kept much of the valued information found in the first edition while updating resources and nutrition information that may have changed in recent years.

We have also added some new recipes, but kept many of your old favorites. The book continues to incorporate fun, too. Youll still find games, puzzles, and fun food trivia that will make your day a little brighter. Kids (and adults) will continue to enjoy everything that The EverythingKids Cookbook, 2nd Edition has to offer. And remember, the most important lesson of all is to build strong memories with your families that will last a lifetime. Sandy K. Sandy K.

NissenbergWhile cooking, children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times. Chapter 1 Lets Get Cooking Tasty Tuna Melt Tuna melts make a great lunch, and theyre also great to share as an afternoon snack. For a fun change, bake a potato in the microwave, top it with tuna and cheese, and bake it. You will have a Tuna Melt Potato! The best things about cooking are that you can be creative, experiment, and share what you make. Like any activity that involves experiments, there are tools, terms, and things to know so that the only surprise in your kitchen is how easy cooking can be. The next few sections arent as exciting as making Cereal Necklaces (Page 124) or Chocolate-Peanut Butter Pudding (Page 120), but they are pretty important. Otherwise, how will you know whether to bake or boil? Slice or mash? Read this chapter with your parents or the adult who will be helping you in the kitchen.

The recipes are written for you, but its important for all the cooks to know whats going on. Reading Recipes Recipes are a set of instructions for making a particular food. It is important to read the recipe carefully so you understand how to make the food and what ingredients you will need to make it. A typical recipe could include the following: Important Safety Tips and Kitchen Rules: Safety should be your number-one priority when working and cooking in the kitchen. Hot food or pans, boiling water, and sharp knives can all be dangerous if you dont know how to handle them properly. Always check with an adult or parent before working in the kitchen, and be sure to review these handy safety tips and kitchen rules before starting: Be sure to wash your hands with soap and water before touching food.

It is also important to wash your hands right after you handle raw meat, chicken, or fish before you start touching other things. Tie back long hair and pull up long sleeves. First, you want to keep them out of your food. Second, for safety reasons you need to keep long or loose items away from things like blenders or the flame on your stove. Read the entire recipe before you begin. Find out what ingredients and utensils you will need. Make a shopping list of things you need. Include items you will need to keep the kitchen well stocked (such as sugar, eggs, or milk).