Kid's Cooking: A very slightly messy manual

by Klutz

Over the years, this classic collection of parent-approved recipes has become the favorite cookbook of countless thousands of real kids in real kitchens. It's printed on wipe-clean, glossy pages (on the remote chance that anything gets spilled) and packaged with a set of color-coded measuring spoons. Comes set of 4 colored-coded measuring spoons • Create wonderful things • Be good • Have fun

Genres: Cookbooks, Food, Nonfiction, Childrens, Reference

78 pages, Spiral-bound

First published August 1, 1987

About the author

Klutz is a publishing company started in Palo Alto, California in 1977 and acquired by Scholastic Inc. in 2002. The first Klutz book was a how-to guide titled Juggling for the Complete Klutz, which came provided with juggling beanbags attached in a mesh bag. The book was created by three friends who graduated from Stanford University: Darrell Lorentzen, John Cassidy, and B.C. Rimbeaux. Since then the company has continued to specialize in activity-driven books sold along with other items needed for the activity. Not all the books are about developing a skill; there has also been a geography book containing, among other physical attachments, packets of rice corresponding to the average daily caloric intake among the poorest people of the world. Many of their books are spiral bound and teach various crafts. The items needed are usually included with the book, e.g. the juggling guide. The Klutz credo is: Create wonderful things, be good, have fun.

Source: Wikipedia.

Reviews

[Jennifer Rayment · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jake's Review: I like almost all of the recipes in this book, except for the nasty salad ones. The pictures are awesome and the directions are easy to do. I barely needed Mom to do anything except that I think I should be allowed to take things out of the oven, and she doesn't. I cannot wait to make more of the recipes from the book. I liked making the cookies and kept sneaking some of the batter. It was also tons of fun to make the play dough. It was my idea to add the blue food colouring which is how we got that awesome colour. We are going to make the Personal Pizza's recipe tomorrow. I also like that I know have my very own measuring spoons.

Jake's Rating: 10/10

Mom's Review: I really enjoyed this book too. There was a great selection of various types of recipes. Basically there was something for everyone to enjoy. The recipes were easy to follow and didn't have too many ingredients in each one. The pictures were adorable and really added some interest to the pages. My only complaints being that since the book is sold in both the US and Canada it should have both measurements -- I know its picky, but even adults have a hard time figuring out how much a 12 oz bag of chocolate chips is. Also for the cookie recipe it really should mention how far apart to set the cookies -- the picture is ok, but having it said up front would be good. I had tons of fun with Jake from picking the recipes we were going to make, shopping for the ingredients and actually making them. I think this is a great book for every parent to have. Its a wonderful teaching tool and also a wonderful way to bond. Also when he gets to University he will know how to make more than Raman noodles and Kraft dinner -- also chicks dig a boy who can cook.

Mom's Rating: 9/10

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[Kathleen Garber · Rating 4 out of 5]

This cute book/kit is listed as for ages 5 and up but with proper parental help/supervision (which is needed for a 5 year old too) you could do at least some of these with a 3 or 4 year old. The book is made of thick, wipe-able pages and comes with a set of plastic measuring spoons.

The book has 5 sections: Breakfasts, Lunches/Snacks, Dinners/Salads, Desserts and Not to Eat. The Not to Eat section includes play dough, face paint, finger paints, giant soap bubbles and Fido's fabulous people crackers.

After some kitchen rules, you'll find Metric Conversion Tables. The recipes are in Imperial but with the aid of the charts, those who use Metric can easily follow the recipes. Each recipe has illustrations of ingredients, methods and some just for fun illustrations too. Each recipe lists prep time, bake time and total servings. The illustrations are a nice touch. This is a good book that the kids will enjoy looking at too instead of just listening to the instructions from their parent/guardian.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

I never really cooked from this book because I was a picky eater as a kid, but now that I’m less picky I want to cook a recipe from this book even though I’m not a kid. I have my eye on “frozen bananoids.” There’s some pretty good healthy recipes in here, not just junk food for kids. The art is pretty weird, with the anthro animals, but I liked that it came with measuring spoons, that I think my mom used sometimes. I may revisit this cookbook.

[Laura Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I know I made at least some of these recipes when I was a kid, but I mostly remember looking at the illustrations.

[Madison · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this cookbook when I was a kid!

The recipes are all pretty good, the illustrations are fun, and I used the included measuring spoons well into my adult life!

[Mary Conroy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book comes with measuring spoons, which I think is great! A class could have a lot of fun as well as learn a lot using this cook book. The book starts out by comparing different sizes of spoon and cup measures. It is very good for building the basics. This book could be utilized for all levels of students: lower levels can count the number of cups or the number of ingredients in a recipe (all recipes in the book are illustrated), and higher students can work on equal trades and ratios. Most of the recipes do not involve baking and could be made in the classroom, which would provide a memorable and fun lesson.

[Joy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had this book as a child. Sadly, I lost my measuring spoons and the cookbook is now in the possession of my father's widow, so I'll probably never see it again. :( I have many great childhood memories of making dishes with my mom. The brownie recipe is really great! Very gooey and chocolatey! Making pickled carrot sticks and Not-So-Sloppy Joes were fun and easy. There are even recipes for dog treats! Even though I'm an adult, I wish I still had this cookbook, so I could relive my childhood memories and make some really fun, delicious recipes! Maybe even bake those doggie treats for my pup...

[Robbie Bashore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute that it comes with colorful measuring spoons. Lots of fun recipes. Some are "from scratch," and some use things like crescent rolls from a tube. My daughter enjoyed reading the recipes, and has chosen several to prepare in the future.

[Katha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not my first cookbook, but the first one to get me into the kitchen. I was always inspired by the fun illustrations and the seemingly foolproof recipes.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aaaah! I love this book. I still have these measuring spoons and they are my favorite!

[Amentkids]

I had this when I was a kid and I LOVED it. Really need to get this for the kids, I think both M and J would adore it.

[Miriam · Rating 5 out of 5]

My very first cookbook. I even still have the measuring spoons that came attached to it. This is still my go-to for a reliable chocolate chip cookie recipe.

[Melanie Bremner · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute book. I bought it to try new recipes with my 9 year old who is interested in learning how to cook. We both found some recipes that looked yummy and decided to try them out. The recipes were easy to follow and the book is perfect for beginner cooks to learn the way.