Cookbook for an 11 year old?
The cutest girl in the world has asked for a cookbook for Christmas. We have the assorted "funny" kid cookbooks--ie Roald Dahl Cookbook etc. but I am thinking she wants something not so kiddish...Suggestions?
Thanks.
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24 Comments:
How about The Pioneer Woman's Cookbook that was featured here last week? Lots of step by step pictures, not too intimidating flavors (watch the jalapenos!), and a fun book.
Cary at 10:24AM on 11/05/09
Good basic cookbooks-
Betty Crocker Cookbook
Betty Crocker's New Cookbook
Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook
Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook
Southern Living Cookbook
Taste of Home
How to Boil Water - Food Network Kitchens
How To Cook Everything (Mark Bittman)
The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook - The Editors at America's Test Kitchen
And of course- Joy of Cooking
Cool. Another foodie in development.
CJ McD at 10:28AM on 11/05/09
I started cooking around 9-10 years old used both betty crocker's cookbook and joy of cooking.... I would rec BC first and then next year buy her joy. BC has lots of pictures which is great for kids because they can look at something and know that they want to try making it instead of reading about it. Also the newer editions have nutritional info for each recipe which can be a good learning tool.
travers at 10:35AM on 11/05/09
ditto @travers
CJ McD at 10:41AM on 11/05/09
I ♥ your lists CJ McD. You are the best brainstormer ever!
PoorOldMama at 10:48AM on 11/05/09
I second the Pioneer Woman's Cookbook.
Carioca at 11:01AM on 11/05/09
She might be on the older side for this cookbook, but when I was a kid I absolutely loved this book: http://www.amazon.com/Cooking-Wizardry-Kids-Kenda-Williams/dp/0812044096
Vegetarianka at 11:32AM on 11/05/09
I started with the Encyclopedia Brown cookbook. It has stories, explains the science a bit (a hit if she likes that) and the recipes are easy-nummy.
Reading and cooking!!! Amazing :)
SuzyHomemaker at 11:47AM on 11/05/09
Thank PoorOldMama. :o))))
Brainstormer of food nerd? *L*
Now a question for you from the technically challenged one-
How did you do the "heart"?
CJ McD at 1:05PM on 11/05/09
Williams Sonoma has a great kids cookbook available -- it's grown-up looking, but with kid-friendly language.
If she's really into cooking, the Martha Stewart Cooking School cookbook has wonderful step-by-step photos.
Photos are the key at that age - they're super helpful and reassuring to new cooks who aren't quite sure what or how something should look like after mixing, baking, etc.
WickedGoodDinner at 1:08PM on 11/05/09
my daughter started off with teens cook, it's written by teenage sisters one a vegetarian... and their mom is a cook. http://www.amazon.com/Teens-Cook-How-What-Want/dp/1580085849
evilchefmom at 1:22PM on 11/05/09
@CJ McD--I have magical powers!! Or I go to the top of my screen and click on Edit-down to Special Characters. Then I can add all sorts of cool things--☃☞✂✌. (When in the characters section go to miscellaneous and one must choose the item and then hit insert).❉❅❇. Have fun. (I actually think its a bit like being a 5th grade girl again and making hearts over your i's).
PoorOldMama at 1:45PM on 11/05/09
Thanks PoorOldMama.
I ❤ you too! ☺
CJ McD at 2:09PM on 11/05/09
I just got my daily e-mail from ecookbooks.com, and included in it today was The Silver Spoon for Children: Favorite Italian Recipes. Here's part of what the e-mail said: "The Silver Spoon for Children is one of the best books geared to children in the kitchen that we have seen! Specially adapted from the bestselling classic, The Silver Spoon, this edition presents more than 40 quick, wholesome and easy-to-make Italian recipes that children aged 8 and above will love to cook and eat. For more information, and two recipes from The Silver Spoon for Children, visit our special webpage here: http://www.ecookbooks.com/t-Silver-Spoon-for-Children-Phaidon.aspx "
I checked the webpage out and the recipes sounded simple and delicious, the illustrations are very cute and instructive. Check it out. Good luck!
Brownie at 6:01PM on 11/05/09
When I was younger I used to cook and bake with my friend and we used her copy of the better homes and gardens cookbook
rumanddiet at 8:55PM on 11/05/09
Annabel Karmel also has some great books - I believe she also has one for older children.
WickedGoodDinner at 12:21PM on 11/06/09
I would highly recommend Emeril Lagasse's "There's a chef..." series of books. Very well written for kids and adults.
http://www.amazon.com/Emerils-Theres-Chef-Recipes-Everyone/dp/0688177069/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1257543662&sr=8-16
fsharp4565 at 4:43PM on 11/06/09
I'd consider How to Cook Without a Book by Pam Anderson.
IndyGal at 11:29PM on 11/06/09
I second the recommendations of Emeril's "There's A Chef In My Soup" and "There's A Chef In My Kitchen." They have been my go-to gifts for kids who have a little experience with chopping, measuring, and everyone has loved them. And the recipes are very good too - the family will appreciate them.
I don't yet have the Pioneer Woman's cookbook, but I've been a fan of her blog, and I agree that the photos and friendly chatter will make it a safe bet too.
MMinNYC at 1:34PM on 11/07/09
thanks mama! i never knew i could do this: ♠♣♥♦☤☟✒☃
or this: ₧ ₫ ₣
or this! ➸➹➽↵⇒
this is $‰§¶‡ing awesome.
i ♥ you, you make the day ☀!!!
cybercita at 2:25PM on 11/07/09
Barbara Beery!
ovenbird at 9:51AM on 11/09/09
Eat Fresh Food: Awesome Recipes for Teen Chefs
by Rozanne Gold, Phil Mansfield (Illustrator)
Scoggdog at 12:24PM on 11/09/09
Alice Waters' Fanny at Chez Panisse is wonderful, too.
Carolyn Cope at 1:31PM on 11/09/09
We have loved everything we've made from the River Cottage Family Cookbook, which is not goofy and kid-ish but is appropriately simple for younger chefs: http://www.amazon.com/River-Cottage-Family-Cookbook/dp/1580089259
ricestein at 2:41PM on 11/09/09