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Clueless in the Kitchen: A Cookbook for Teens (The Clueless series) [Paperback]

Evelyn Raab , George Walker
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)

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Book Description

August 17, 2011 The Clueless series

This thorough and witty culinary guide demystifies the kitchen and its contents for young adults and anyone who's found themselves in front of a full fridge exclaiming, "There's nothing to eat here!" With 200 easy-to-follow recipes, Evelyn Raab shows the culinary neophyte how to make all kinds of simple and scrumptious dishes for every meal and occasion.

Revised for a new generation of students, this amusing cookbook focuses on creating whole, healthy foods using fresh ingredients. Recipes are coded with easy-to-understand icons and symbols that sort each dish into categories, such as vegetarian meals, cheap eats, couch potato, mom and family food, and cooking to impress.

Clueless in the Kitchen includes informative and entertaining chapters on:

  • The Kitchen -- a guide to alien territory
  • Shopping -- you can't cook if you don't have it!
  • Salads, soups and side things
  • Meat dishes (beef, chicken and other critters)
  • Vegetarian options
  • Egg, fish and pasta entrees
  • Baking and desserts
  • Snacks and munchies.

The book also features information and advice on meal planning, a glossary, a conversion chart and a handy index.

Whether living on their own for the very first time or just on their own for dinner, Clueless in the Kitchen is the only guide novice cooks need to create an interesting, easy, delicious and nutritious meal.


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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 7 Up-Take a large measure of good recipes, toss with a healthy dose of humor, and you'll have this accessible cookbook. Newly independent cooks will get all the basics, from buying equipment and groceries, to food-preparation techniques, cooking meals, and defrosting the refrigerator. Recipes are grouped by food type such as "Breakfast-A Cruel Joke" and "Primarily Pasta." Icons further identify each recipe as "Cheap Eats," "Vegetarian Stuff," "Couch Potato Food," "Dinner for the Family," or "Cooking to Impress." There's something for every taste, from hamburgers and pizza to shrimp scampi and almond torte. Both English and metric measurements are given. A conversion chart, glossary, menu ideas, and a good index are included. Raab's informal and chatty style will appeal to teens, but the lack of nutritional information and the liberal use of butter will disappoint health-conscious readers. Joan Scobey's The Fannie Farmer Junior Cookbook (Little, Brown, 1993) has fewer recipes with less variety, but is somewhat easier to follow and aimed at a slightly younger audience. A welcome and useful addition for cooking collections.
Paula A. Kiely, Milwaukee Public Library, WI
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From Booklist

Gr. 8^-12. Young adults who like to cook or would like to learn more about cooking will appreciate the abundant information and recipes here. Not that much of the fare is necessarily super quick to prepare or particularly unusual--there are lots of good traditional dishes, along with the less "mom and pop" breakfast burritos, focaccia bread, couscous, "unfettered fritattas," and other sophisticated items. The author makes a strong case for fresh over convenience and processed food and explains many cooking and kitchen basics. Recipe chapters are arranged according to breakfast foods, side dishes, meat, pasta, vegetarian items, eggs, fish, baked goods, dessert, and snacks. A final section of suggested menus designed for particular guests or occasions ("Artsy vegetarian girlfriend/boyfriend," "Your best friend is depressed") rounds out the book, along with an ample index, glossary, and handy metric conversion table. Although Clueless may try too hard to be hip in tone and at times seems to be addressed to an older audience not living at home, its basic food message is sensible and the recipes are appealing. Anne O'Malley --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 216 pages
  • Publisher: Firefly Books; New Edition, Completely Revised edition (August 17, 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1554078245
  • ISBN-13: 978-1554078240
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.6 x 8.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #54,247 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This cook book is fantastic. J. Sinder  |  20 reviewers made a similar statement
This book's recipes are simple and easy to make. Caillean Viviane  |  19 reviewers made a similar statement
This book has drawings that add enjoyment to the reading of the book. apoem  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
50 of 50 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding book for anyone 13-30 December 10, 2002
By A Customer
Format:School & Library Binding
I'm just an average thirtysomething, juggling a career, social life, and mad video game habit. Cooking isn't all that high on my list of priorities, but eating out 5-8 times a week is getting boring and expensive. This book is absolutely perfect if you're like me. The recipes are easy to follow, relatively quick to make, and use inexpensive everyday ingredients. Don't let the simplicity of the recipes fool you, though, the food tastes fantastic!
There's a good amount of pictures and charts to help you with things like how to slice every kind of vegetable, carving poultry, and demystifying how to use different cuts of beef.
I found this book to be an absolute lifesaver and has made me less intimidated about trying new things in the kitchen or tackling some gnarly hardcore recipe.
Although this book appears to be geared towards mothers who will pack this book off with their sons/daughters going off to college, I would highly recommend it to anyone who's just starting out in learning culinary skills, or like me, someone who just wants some simple, easy, great tasting food!
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars For Beginners of All Ages March 24, 2002
Format:Paperback
Even though the book is written for teens, it has been great for me. I'm in my thirties and I hate cooking. I made three of the recipies out of this book already and my husband ate them! I'm so excited because now my husband can wash the pots & pans. Seriously, this book is great because the author takes you through the recipes with easy instructions for extreme beginners like me. In no other cookbook have I found recipes for simple things like meatballs. In the back there is also a section with menu for entertaining. Hooray for Evelyn Raab!
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book! Yummy Food. August 26, 2002
By E. Lin
Format:Paperback
I bought this book for my teen brother and its really good. This past weekend we made some of the stuff and it acutally turned out right and it tasted really good. Our parents even loved the food. Try the Rotini pasta dish and the Honey Garlic Chicken Wings. Good gift for anyone young or old. Finally now my brother can cook himself, instead of having someone do it for him! Even though there were no pictures the instructions and general book was easy to use. Good tips in this book. Since my brother is brining this up to college with him i'm getting another for myself.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Even better than the original!
This has been my favorite cookbook since I first checked it out from the library at age 11. I have purchased many copies of it for family and friends who are just moving out on... Read more
Published 9 days ago by S. Curran
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
I like this book because it is straight forward. Plus, the author made it very easy to read, and makes you want to read it. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Halle Brown
5.0 out of 5 stars Came as promised!
This was a christmas gift for my younger sister who has just taken an interest in cooking. Thank you so much!
Published 2 months ago by A. Palmer
3.0 out of 5 stars I was a bit disappointed
I was looking for a book to give to my 25 year old that doesn't know the difference between a butter knife and a fork. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Rob
5.0 out of 5 stars Clueless
Bought this book for my son his first year of college, he loves it, it not only has great, easy recipes for students, but is written in a cute and comical way that helps make... Read more
Published 3 months ago by D. Zemke
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product for kids
My 14 year old son loves to cook, but he does not know his way around the kitchen and short cuts to help him. This cook book eliminates many questions.
Published 3 months ago by gb
4.0 out of 5 stars All around great cookbook
I was trying to find a book that would start from beginning and cover everything. After looking at the Amazon preview, decided it was worth it. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Strixgirl
5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas gift
My 15 year old grand-daughter does not have a clue what goes on in the kitchen. I bought her this book to give her some idea what cooking is all about. She likes the book.
Published 4 months ago by Sharon Cutler
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for all ages
We have ordered and given several of this book to our children (which proved very handy when they went off to college; and to adult friends who, for a variety of reasons, have... Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Bradshaw
4.0 out of 5 stars XMas gift
Book is an XMas gift and is exactly what this young lady needs as she starts cooking on her own--good tips and recipes. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Karen A. Amadon
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