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The Complete Cookbook for Teens: 120+ Recipes to Level Up Your Kitchen Game

Julee Morrison

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The complete cookbook to boost a teen chef's confidence in the kitchen this holiday season!

For teens, learning to cook doesn't just help them eat well--it can encourage flavor exploration, unlock creativity, and build confidence. The Complete Cookbook for Teensteaches young adults a range of cooking skills through straightforward instructions, plenty of tips and tricks, and more than 120 easy recipes.

Inside this cookbook for teens, young chefs will learn to follow a recipe, set up their workstation, clean as they go, plate a dish, and more. There's also a glossary of cooking terminology and a comprehensive guide to staying safe in the kitchen.

Get your teenager cooking with:

120+ Distinctive recipes--Dig in to Quick Sticky Buns, Ricotta and Spinach Pizza, Pad Thai Noodle Salad, Ratatouille, Chicken Vegetable Soup, and much more.

Something for everyone--Explore a wide variety of recipes, from classics to traditional dishes, including meat, fish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options.

Kitchen skill building--Progress as a chef with the help of ratings on each recipe that guide teens through easy, medium, and more challenging skill levels.

Teenagers will have a great time in the kitchen over the holidays while picking up new skills with this teen cookbook!

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Why it’s great

120+ crowd-pleasing dishes are grouped by difficulty, letting teens level up from microwave mug cakes to scratch ramen bowls. Each recipe highlights essential techniques (sauté, simmer, broil) plus safety callouts, turning the kitchen into a life-skills lab. Budget and leftover tips respect teen independence. A one-stop handbook for dorm- or babysitting-worthy meals.

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Resource Details

Resource Type: Book
Age Ranges: High School, Elementary, Middle School
Careers: Chef
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Book Details

Author: Julee Morrison