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Big Snacks, Little Meals - After School, Dinnertime, Anytime
by Rose Dunnington
Lark Books
ISBN 1-57990-780-6
Published May 2006 - Spiral/Hardcover - 112 pages - $9.95

If you teach your children to fend for themselves in the kitchen, you'll lighten your load considerably.  And they'll be eating better than raiding the pantry.  Of course, teaching them to be responsible about turning off stoves and electric kitchen gadgets is vital.  This gem of a book is a fun way to introduce your children to your kitchen.  It's written so that kids can follow recipes (and understand them) and so that they learn about how to mix, pureé, whip, blend, and beat.  They'll also learn how to chop, mince, grate, and slice and about baking, broiling, sautéing, boiling, and simmering.  You'll find finger foods and foods to eat with a fork or a spoon.  Yummy things to eat include Cherry Crumble; Fruit Salads; Bean Dip; Macaroni & Cheese (Mac Attack); Great Pumpkin Soup; Chowder; Noodle Kugel; Puffy Apple Pancakes; Tuna Salad, Spaghetti Pie, and Quesadillas.  There is also a glossary of kitchen equipment and utensils which is helpful.
Do see my other Rose Dunnington reviews - Delicious Drinks and Sweet Desserts.
Conclusion - Anyone starting to cook will be inspired by this fun book.  Perfect for college students!