Superchef

Specifications

8" X 10"; 72-80 pages; Illustrated in Color & Black-and-White; Library Binding

Interest/Age Group

Grades 5+

Special Features

Map; Chef's Tips; Index

About the Series
We talk about food for the soul, bread as the gift of life, music as the food of love. Food brings us together, whether we're sharing a meal at the same table or simply experiencing another culture through its cuisine. In Superchef, chef Matthew Locricchio encourages young people to enter the kitchen and to experience for themselves the joys of cooking. After a quick review of the basic principles of kitchen safety, food handling, and common sense nutrition, there is a region-by-region overview of the cuisine of the country. Then it's on to a variety of authentic (and tantalizing) traditional recipes! They range from soups and salads to entrees and desserts. Vegetarian dishes are included, too. The recipes are enhanced by spectacular color photographs, step-by-step instructions, and "Chef's Tips" to make all of them, from the simple to the more complex, readily accessible.

About the Author
Raised in a family in the catering and restaurant business, MATTHEW LOCRICCHIO began preparing and enjoying home-cooked meals at an early age. Since then, he has worked as a professional cook, an actor, appearing in movies, on stage, and on television, and has written plays for young audiences. He lives in the Bronx, New York. You can find out more about Matthew Locricchio, including information about his books and programs for children, at his website, www.cookbooksandkids.com.

Highlights and Features

-	Written by a chef specifically for young people
-	Appealing, authentic recipes tested by young cooks
-	Step-by-step instructions
-	Provides an overview of the cooking of each country
-	Encourages kitchen teamwork between young cooks and adults
-	Includes Cooking Terms, Helpful Kitchen Equipment and Utensils, Essential Ingredients, Metric Conversions