The Healthy Junior Chef Cookbook

If you know a young person who enjoys cooking, you’ll want to know about The Healthy Junior Chef Cookbook: 70+ Fresh Recipes that Taste Great from Williams-Sonoma (Owen Weldon, September 2020). This brand-new book for youngsters is the fifth in the “Junior Chef” series of Williams-Sonoma books published by Owen Weldon, and it’s sure to please.

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The target audience for this series is kids age 8-12, but I believe that in addition to those youngsters, The Healthy Junior Chef Cookbook will appeal to teens, college students, young adults, and even grown-ups. The book’s information and recipes are simple enough for relative novices to the kitchen, yet interesting and varied enough for any cook to enjoy and learn from. For youngsters, many of the recipes will require adult supervision or at least an adult nearby, since they involve using kitchen tools like sharp knives, spiralizers, food processors, and hot pots and pans, which are potentially dangerous if not used correctly.

The recipes are kid-friendly without being condescending, and all promise great flavors from healthful ingredients and cooking methods. The book’s Introduction sums it up nicely: “Don’t be put off by the word healthy. In this book, healthy equals tasty, so keep an open mind and you’ll quickly discover wonderful new flavors in every dish.”

That goal is achieved by embracing foods from many different cultures and traditions, such as Vietnamese Lettuce Wraps, Pineapple & Chicken Kebabs, Linguine Primavera, Tzatziki, Chicken-Tortilla Soup, Chickpea Coconut Curry with Carrots & Ginger, and Inside-Out Veggie Sushi. Can’t get more international than that! American-style standards are also given a healthy twist, with gems Turkey Meatloaf, Chocolate Chia Pudding, and Healthy-ish Banana Bread. The wide variety of recipes spans every meal, but snacks and desserts are covered, too, to keep hungry junior chefs satisfied and happy.

If the recipes above haven’t convinced you yet, here’s a sampling of more recipes in The Healthy Junior Chef Cookbook, two from each chapter:

• Breakfast: Yogurt Parfait Breakfast Pops; Spinach, Bacon & Egg Muffin Cups
• Soups & Salads: Vegetable-Pasta Soup with Pesto Drizzle; Fajita Salad with Salsa Vinaigrette
• Mains: Spaghetti Squash Pizza Bowls; Beef & Green Bean Stir-Fry
• Snacks: Soft Strawberry Oatmeal Bars; Crispy Chickpeas
• Desserts: Berry Galette with Nut Crust; Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies
• Basic Recipes: Cooked Chicken; Steamed Brown Rice

The recipes themselves are written in a friendly, accessible style, with thorough step-by-step instructions. In addition, each recipe begins with a header describing the health benefits of the ingredients, suggesting variations or ideas for serving, and hints and tips for safe and easy prep. And the photographs are guaranteed to make your mouth water!

The Healthy Junior Chef Cookbook would make a great present for any budding foodie on your gift list. You’ll be setting them up for a lifetime of success in the kitchen.

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