Cooking Class Global Feast!

This book is dedicated to Doug, who traveled the world with me on a food adventure to collect recipes from kids many moons ago.

Contents

Welcome to the Global Kitchen

Where in the World?

Chapter 1 Hello!

Lesson 1: Read Up on Kitchen Rules

Lesson 2: Gather the Right Tools

Lesson 3: Stock Up on Global Ingredients

Lesson 4: Do Your Kitchen Prep Work

Lesson 5: Sharpen Your Stovetop Skills

Lesson 6: Brush Up on Baking Terms

Equivalents & Conversions

Lesson 7: Measure Carefully

Lesson 8: Practice Kitchen Safety

Lesson 9: Celebrate World Flavors

Chapter 2 Breakfast

Chapter 3 Snacks & Drinks

Chapter 4 Lunch

Chapter 5 Dinner

Chapter 6 Dessert

Index

Fun Extras

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Praise for the Best-Selling Cooking Class Series

Copyright

Share Your Experience!

Welcome to the Global Kitchen

Get ready to travel the world without ever leaving your home!

The recipes in this book are inspired by the amazing flavors all around the world. If you want to get a taste for how kids with backgrounds different from yours eat, head to the kitchen and stir up some international favorites from the following pages!

Cooking foods from around the world is a great way to learn about different cultures and people. Look closely at the ingredients list for each recipe and you'll discover what foods are available in each country. Follow the recipe directions and you'll learn a little about cooking techniques across the globe. Serve yourself an international meal and brush up on that country's food traditions and eating customs.

When you're ready to get cooking, flip through this book and pick a recipe that looks tasty to you. Choose a recipe from a country you've always wanted to visit. Or try one from your own heritage. My own kids are part Lebanese and part Scottish, and they love making Mujadara and Sweet Shortbread. Whatever recipe you pick, you'll have fun in the kitchen and learn worlds about cooking global foods.

Read the Real Kids Cook sidebars to meet some of the kids who are pictured in this book. You'll get to know a bit of each kid's family heritage, plus the names of the recipes they love to make. They may inspire you to try a recipe.

Happy cooking!

Chapter 1

Hello!

Put on your apron and follow these tips for international cooking fun!

Recipe Ratings

Each recipe is rated with one, two, or three spoons so you know the skill level needed to complete it. If you are a new chef, you can start with the easier recipes and work your way up.

1 spoon: Most of these recipes do not involve baking or cooking and can be pulled together without having to use the stovetop or oven.

2 spoons: These recipes involve cooking over the stovetop or baking in the oven. Brush up on your stovetop and oven safety skills before you begin (see Lesson 5).

3 spoons: These are good recipes to work on with a parent or older sibling. The recipes involve cutting with sharp knives, using an electric mixer or food processor, and using the oven. They tend to take more time to prepare, too.

1. 1.Start by asking an adult for permission. Have a grown-up cook with you if you are working over the hot stove, baking in the oven, or using a sharp knife.
2. 2. Wash your hands with warm water and soap before you handle food.
3. 3. Roll up long sleeves and wear an apron. Tie back long hair to keep it away from food. Stand on a stool if you can't reach the counter or stove.
4. 4. Read the recipe from start to finish before you begin. Follow the recipe steps closely.
5. 5. Put out all the ingredients you'll need (see the recipe's "Here's What You Need" list) to be sure you have everything. If you are missing something, make a list and have a grown-up take you to the grocery store before you start your cooking project.
6. 6. Wash all the fruits and vegetables you'll need before you start chopping and measuring.
7. 7. Take out all the tools you'll need for your recipe, from measuring cups to bowls.
8. 8. Measure carefully (see the tips on Lesson 7).
9. 9. Preheat. Let the oven come to the correct temperature before you put in your pans or baking sheets. If you don't preheat the oven, your food will take longer to bake or will cook unevenly.
10. 10. Use a timer. But if the dish doesn't seem quite done when the timer goes off, let it cook for another 5 minutes or so.
11. 11. Stay in the kitchen! Never leave the room if you are cooking something on the stove or baking in the oven.
12. 12. Always use pot holders when moving pans in and out of the oven or touching hot handles on the stovetop.
13. 13. Trust your sense of smell. If you smell something burning, move the food off the hot stove and lower the heat (or turn it off altogether). If you're baking and smell food burning, turn the oven off and take the food out, even if the timer hasn't gone off yet.
14. 14. Give your food a taste test. If you'd like it to be more flavorful, add a little salt (which helps bring out flavor). Or add extra spice. Part of the fun and creativity in cooking is customizing flavors to match your personal tastes.
15. 15. Remember to turn the stove or oven off after you're done cooking.
16. 16. Leave the kitchen sparkling clean! Put away the ingredients, wipe down the countertop, and wash the dishes.