I first learned about Carolyn Federman through the Charlie Cart Project, a nonprofit that provides food education in schools through mobile kitchens and a hands-on curriculum. With this idea in mind, Carolyn has created a book of simple and delicious recipes that get kids, and new cooks of all ages, involved in the kitchen.
The book starts with a simple introduction that lays out everything from safety in the kitchen (kids! knives! fire!), a quick guide to measuring and measurements, how to use what is in your pantry, and those ever-important knife skills.
The chapters then break into meal times:
- Favorite Breakfast (parfaits, scones, granolas and sandwiches, to name a few)
- Anytime Lunch (salads, pastas, fried rice, paninis, quesadillas... now I'm getting hungry!)
- In-Between Meals and After-School Snacks (shakes, fun with fruits and vegetables, dips, flatbreads, and more)
- Something to Drink (limeade, almond milk, teas, chai, hot chocolate, fruit refreshers... something for every season)
- What's For Dinner? (skillet chicken, soup, pasta and meatballs, veggie sides... I'm making all of these.)
- Sweets and Treats (my sweet tooth is throbbing with all of this deliciousness!)
I'm especially thankful for the tools-needed and cooking terms glossaries in the back of the book. Some things that come easily to some are brand new to others!
Want to see more and buy a copy for your kitchen? Check it out here!
*I received a copy of this book for review. Opinion is my own.*
