For Kids: The Best Kids Cookbook by Danielle Kartes | 60+ Fun and Simple Recipes to Get Kids Cooking
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COOKING · KIDS · NONFICTION
The Best Kids Cookbook
From Danielle Kartes of Rustic Joyful Food
Celebrity chef featured on The Kelly Clarkson Show and Today
Published by Tommy Nelson.
ABOUT THIS BOOK:
Get kids cooking delicious food, learning key skills, building confidence, and having fun with this all-new recipe collection from Danielle Kartes, author and chef, known from her appearances on the Kelly Clarkson show and TODAY show.
Danielle believes in real food for real families, made with love and care. This cookbook brings kids ages 6 to 10 into the kitchen—the heart of the home—and empowers them to explore, learn, and contribute.
The Best Kids Cookbook includes 6 sections:
make-ahead breakfasts,
lunchbox meals and on-the-go snacks,
dips and sauces,
simple dinners,
easy sides and vegetables, and
sweet treats.
Kids will also learn:
kitchen basics, such as cleanliness, safety, organization, and prep;
helpful hacks, guidelines, and kitchen vocabulary;
how to use cooking tools, how to measure, and how to use stainless steel pans vs. non-stick pans; and
how to adapt recipes for gluten free as well as how to swap ingredients to create different flavors.
This complete kitchen resource also includes supply lists, metric conversions for each recipe, and an index.
My Thoughts:
This colorful, engaging cookbook has been an absolute delight for my second grade daughter. From the moment it arrived, she’s eagerly pored over the recipes and vibrant photos of sweet treats, hearty breakfasts and delicious dinners.
As a homeschool family, we cook together often, but this book feels extra special to her because it’s all her own. Geared toward kids, it encourages her to be adventurous, confident, and creative in the kitchen, while trying new foods and flavor combinations.
I love the opening section with five simple tips for young chefs, plus practical guidance on multiplying recipes, greasing pans, cracking eggs, and more. The kitchen safety review and glossary of cooking terms (like mincing, sautéing, and simmering) are perfect for beginners.
Many recipes are naturally gluten-free or include substitutions and plenty feature fruits, veggies and proteins, making it a well-rounded and healthy resource.
My daughter’s first pick was the Lazy Lasagna, which had a simple ingredient list that was easy to shop for, had simple steps to follow and turned out delicious, leaving her excited to try another recipe soon.
Overall, our family highly recommends this cookbook!
