Kids rock! says Rachael, and it seems the feeling is mutual. Young people number among her biggest fans. For them she has created a fabulous collection of age-specific recipes with a high cool factor.
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406 of 417 people found the following review helpful
Format:Spiral-bound
I love this book! My kids love this book, and my husband loves the results. I have four little boys, 10, 8, 5 and seven months. Obviously the baby is too young to help out just yet, but the older three couldn't wait to get home and pick out a recipe from the respective chapters in the book. ( 4-6, 7-11 and 12 and up) They have each made a meal from the book and we not only had a healthy and tasty meal to eat, but we had a blast making it.
We also have Emeril's books and a few Cooking with Mickey books. In Emeril's books the one thing I have noticed is the amount of time it can take to make some of the recipes. On a Saturday, I would think nothing of preparing a four course meal that takes three or four hours, but my kids don't have the patience for that yet. The Mickey books, although they are some of my favorites, are rather complex. Rachel Ray's book is simple and yet fun for the beginning cook. The results while not immediate, are tasty and don't require a lot of patience to reproduce.
If you have kids and they show ANY interest at all in cooking or just helping you out...I highly recommend this book.
We also have Emeril's books and a few Cooking with Mickey books. In Emeril's books the one thing I have noticed is the amount of time it can take to make some of the recipes. On a Saturday, I would think nothing of preparing a four course meal that takes three or four hours, but my kids don't have the patience for that yet. The Mickey books, although they are some of my favorites, are rather complex. Rachel Ray's book is simple and yet fun for the beginning cook. The results while not immediate, are tasty and don't require a lot of patience to reproduce.
If you have kids and they show ANY interest at all in cooking or just helping you out...I highly recommend this book.
78 of 79 people found the following review helpful
By R. Faris
Format:Spiral-bound
OK, so I'll admit it, I can be a little overprotective. Were my kids ever shocked when I announced that THEY were making dinner. My daughters (5 & 7) had a great time, and were very proud of their meal. They are looking forward to trying more, and my oldest has made a grocery list for all the recipes she wants to make.
One thing, I can't imagine anyone eating the portion sizes as they are listed. My kids made the "Pasta and Trees" in the 4-6 section. It calls for 1lb of pasta and says it makes 4 servings. We cut it down to 1/2 lb., and had more than enough for 2 adults and 3 kids (7, 5, & 2). Use common sense, but if you use the amounts listed for pasta, be prepared to have leftovers.
One thing, I can't imagine anyone eating the portion sizes as they are listed. My kids made the "Pasta and Trees" in the 4-6 section. It calls for 1lb of pasta and says it makes 4 servings. We cut it down to 1/2 lb., and had more than enough for 2 adults and 3 kids (7, 5, & 2). Use common sense, but if you use the amounts listed for pasta, be prepared to have leftovers.
80 of 82 people found the following review helpful
By Marilyn H.
Format:Spiral-bound
Makes cooking with kids really enjoyable!!! I bought this cookbook for my six year old daughter as soon as it came out. We both love it!!! Mostly, we have been making the recipes in the 7-12 section, but all sections contain recipes that will appeal to everyone's palate. I have been planning one Cooking Rocks dinner into my weekly menu, and that is my daughter's night to cook (with my help, of course). Last night she and her 7 year old friend made the Mexican Rice bowl dinner- they had alot of fun and ate a HUGE amount- probably because THEY made it, or as Rachael says, they had a sense of ownership of it.
(One tip though- as with any cookbook, you may want to cut back on some of the butter, oil and salt used in some of the recipes. A few of them are a little salty or oily for my taste)
This book provides a good foundation in cooking and healthy eating in the future. It teaches the basic methods in cooking, and introduces your child to different fresh herbs and healthy veggies, such as cilantro and arugula. In a world where many young adults don't know how to cook, Rachael does our kids a big service by teaching them how to cook restaurant-quality meals at home.
The spiral-bound format makes it easy to use, and you can't beat the price!
(One tip though- as with any cookbook, you may want to cut back on some of the butter, oil and salt used in some of the recipes. A few of them are a little salty or oily for my taste)
This book provides a good foundation in cooking and healthy eating in the future. It teaches the basic methods in cooking, and introduces your child to different fresh herbs and healthy veggies, such as cilantro and arugula. In a world where many young adults don't know how to cook, Rachael does our kids a big service by teaching them how to cook restaurant-quality meals at home.
The spiral-bound format makes it easy to use, and you can't beat the price!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
My daughter LOVES it!
Great cookbook for kids! My daughter and I had lots of fun trying out the recipes! I would highly recommend this cookbook!
Published 1 month ago by Jodie L. Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars
Racheal Rays Childrens Cookbook
I bought this book as a Christmas present for a friends Grandchild. It was a mega hit. They loved it. They are cooking up a storm with it. Easy to follow great receipes.
Published 1 month ago by Joan M. Mckeown
3.0 out of 5 stars
Okay for a kids cookbook
I love Rachel Ray & found this online. I thought my 5 yr old would like to try some of the recipes. There are only a few for her age group & she wasn't very interested in trying... Read more
Published 4 months ago by TF
4.0 out of 5 stars
Like this cookbook a lot
This was the first cookbook we got for kids. We love the meatloaf muffins! I can't wait for my son to be a little older so he can start making some of the recipes on his own. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Anne Cook
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for Kids
I got this for my niece who is just starting to enjoy cooking on her own. The contents were easy enough for her to do and the ingredients were simple to get at the regular grocery... Read more
Published 5 months ago by TeeC
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun cookbok with great recipes!!
This is a great little cookbook that is a fun introduction for kids into the world of cooking. I am using it as part of a weekly cooking show I do for nieces and nephews who live... Read more
Published 8 months ago by E. McFall
2.0 out of 5 stars
Needs real photos
whether for adults or children a cookbook really should include photos of the meals. I should have paid attention to the other reviews. Read more
Published 16 months ago by BostonAreaMomof2
2.0 out of 5 stars
No Photos of the Dishes! :(
So disappointed, I was so excited to see a Rachel Ray cookbook for kids. I ordered it for my 8 year old niece and ended up returning it and getting something else. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Kris A
5.0 out of 5 stars
Healthy-ish and fun
Okay, so it's not clean eating or anything if that's what you're looking for, but it's not just happy face hot dogs or something dumb like that either... it's real food! Read more
Published 22 months ago by Deej
5.0 out of 5 stars
We Cook A Lot and Love It!
My daughters (3 1/2 and 2) and I cook a lot and this is one of our favorite books. I have over 50 cookbooks and many of them are focused on children cooking. Read more
Published 22 months ago by K. Adair
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