Sheila Griffin Llanas - Easy Lunches From Around the World

Cook yummy lunches from around the worldits easy!

Have you ever tried sushi? How about quesadillas? If you enjoy trying new foods and learning about the countries they came from, this book is for you!

Not only will young readers enjoy reading the books in this series, but they will also want to make some of the recipes that fill the pages.

Cooking for me isnt just a career, its my passion. Every day I learn something newits about having fun and being creative.

About the Author

Sheila Griffin Llanas writes books for children and adults. She likes to research and she loves to cook. Her favorite places are the library and the kitchen.

Warning: The recipes in this book contain ingredients to which people may be allergic, such as peanuts, dairy products, and shellfish.

In Belgium and Holland, people dip their French fries in mayonnaise. In Bulgaria, pizza is topped with a dab of mustard or ketchup. In Sweden, pickles go with eggs and potatoes. It is fun to learn what people eat in other countries. Some foods might sound strange until you taste them! You might find new flavors that you enjoy and new dishes you love to cook and eat.

As you use this cookbook, you will learn about countries around the world. Eleven recipes come from eleven different regions, one from each. When you follow a recipe, you can read about the country the dish comes from and the special ingredients that flavor it.

Each recipe in this book has specific directions on W HAT Y OU N EED and W HAT TO D O. You will also find cooking tips. The tips help you to be safe and have fun in the kitchen. They will make you a more skillful chef.

Whenever you are in the kitchen, there are important safety rules to follow:

1. Always ask a responsible adult for permission before starting to cook. Always have an adult by your side when you use the oven, the stove, knives, or any appliance.

2. If you long hair, tie it back. Remove dangling jewelry and tuck in any loose clothing.

3. Always use pot holders or oven mitts when handling anything on the stove or in the oven.

4. Never rush while cutting ingredients. you dont want the knife to slip.

5. If you are cooking something in the oven, stay in the house. Always use a timerand stay where you can hear it.

6. If you are cooking something on the stove, stay in the kitchen.

7. ALLERGY ALERT! If you are cooking for someone else, let them know what ingredients you are using. Some people have life-threatening allergies to foods such as peanuts, dairy products, and shellfish.

• Wash your hands before you start. Make sure to also wash your hands after touching raw poultry, meat, or seafood and cracking eggs. These ingredients may have harmful germs that can make you very sick. Wash knives and cutting boards with soap and water after theyve touched these ingredients.
• Use two cutting boards (one for meat and one for everything else) to avoid getting any germs from the meat on other food.
• Rinse all fruits and vegetables under cool water before you use them.
• Make sure your work space is clean before you start.
• Clean up as you cook.

• Read the recipe from beginning to end before you start cooking. Make sure that you have all the ingredients and tools you will need before you start.
• If you dont understand something in a recipe, ask an adult for help.

• To measure dry ingredients, such as flour and sugar, dip the correct size measuring cup into the ingredient until it is full. Then level off the top of the cup with the flat side of a butter knife. Brown sugar is the only dry ingredient that should be tightly packed into a measuring cup.
• To measure liquid ingredients, such as milk and oil, use a clear glass or plastic measuring cup. Make sure it is on a flat surface. Pour the liquid into the cup until it reaches the correct level. Check the measurement at eye level.
• Remember that measuring spoons come in different sizes. Be sure you are using a teaspoon if the recipe asks for it and not a tablespoon .

• Beat Mix ingredients together fast with a wooden spoon, whisk, or an electric mixer.
• Mix Blend ingredients together with a wooden spoon, an electric mixer, or a whisk.
• Stir Combine ingredients together with a wooden or metal spoon.

Cooking has its own vocabulary. Here are some terms you should be familiar with.

bread (verb) To coat or cover with a layer of flour or crumbs before cooking.

brine Water that is full of salt.

broth A thin soup made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in water. Broth is also known as stock.

brown (verb) To cook, usually in oil, until the food turns light brown.

chop (verb) To cut into bite-sized pieces.

condiments Foods that add a flavorful accent to a dish, such as mustard and tartar sauce.

cube (verb) To cut into small cube-shaped pieces.

cuisine The type of cooking used in a particular country.

dice (verb) To cut into small pieces (smaller than chopped), about -inch in size each.

drizzle (verb) To pour a small amount of liquid in a stream over a dish.

fry To cook in hot fat in a pan on top of the stove.

garnish A bit of colorful food, such as parsley, that adds flavor to a dish and makes it look more attractive.

grate (verb) To shred into small pieces with a grater.

grill (noun) A cooking grate, used over a fire or burner.

grill (verb) To broil or cook on a grate over a hot fire.

herbs Plants such as oregano and basil, used to give food a distinctive flavor. They can be used fresh or dried.

marinate (verb) To soak food in a liquid blend of seasonings (a marinade) so that it absorbs the flavors and becomes more tender.

mince (verb) To chop into tiny pieces.

saut (verb)