The Usborne Cookbook for Boys

Usborne Children's Cookbooks

by Abigail Wheatley

This is a fantastic no-nonsense, no-frills cookbook written with boys in mind. It contains recipes for complete beginners and budding chefs alike; from making toast and boiling an egg to roasting chicken and baking muffins. The recipes include sandwiches, burgers, pasta, curry, apple pie and smoothies. Many recipes contain suggestions for alternative ingredients or cooking methods to encourage innovation and fun in the kitchen. Each recipe is explained in step-by-step instructions accompanied by clear illustrations.

Genres: Cooking

64 pages, Spiral-bound

First published August 17, 2008

About the author

Growing up in Australia and the UK, Abigail often found herself covered in paint or flour, or lost in a book. After a BA in English and a PhD on Medieval Castles, she combined her interests writing Usborne children's books - from cookery, craft and castles to science and unicorns.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not just for boys, but a great help to get kids comfortable in the kitchen. Covers a wide range of basic, healthy, economic meals that are simple to tailor to taste preferences. Nicely presented to jumpstart sessions in the kitchen.