Kids
 Sam Stern's Real Food Real Fast
Sam Stern
The perfect book for teen foodies who love to entertain their 'mates'. With a real emphasis on healthy and quick meals, British teen Stern's book is divided into sections for when you've got 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 minutes to prepare something special. The book contains lots of playful banter from the young cooking sensation, as well as plenty of shots with him and his pals eating well together and enjoying food. The recipes are clear, and very accessible to those just getting started. Softcover, 128 pp. $21.00.
 The Six O’clock in the Morning, Worth Getting Up For, Only Seven Minutes, Kids of all Ages, Fun Breakfasts Cookbook
Peter Engel
The title might be more than most people can handle at the crack of dawn, but the recipes in this little book are delicious and fast, as promised. Eggs, pancakes, oatmeal, and other breakfast dishes somehow become more enticing when accompanied by line drawings and colourful paintings of dancing eggs and toast slices. Plenty of tips and easy preparation makes for dishes that children can make with some supervision. Colour paintings. Softcover, 79 pp. $16.95.
 College Cooking
Megan and Jill Carle
The duo who brought us Teens Cook ($26.95) and Teens Cook Dessert ($25.95) has graduated to more sophisticated fare. Sections include “Just like Mom makes,” “Food for the Masses,” and the all-important “Avoiding the Freshman Fifteen.” Amaze roomies and assorted friends with chili with green chile cornbread, garlic shrimp, and peanut butter cup bars. Tips and trivia will increase the newby cook’s food knowledge. Colour photos. Softcover, 144 pp. $24.95.
 The Pirate Cook Book
Text by Mary Ling
Here is a book that will capture the imagination of the very young chef. “Pirate Pete” offers some rules of the kitchen (#1: an adult must be with you.), techniques (chopping, grating…) and an introduction to basic equipment such as wooden spoons and whisks. Potato boats, fruit and veggie kebabs, and dips are among the treats that little hands can easily master. Heavily illustrated with colour photos. Softcover, 21 pp. $8.99.
  Whining & Dining
Emma Waverman & Eshun Mott
Subtitled Mealtime Survival for Picky Eaters and the Families Who Love Them, this is a book that could help the embattled family bring calm to the dinner table. Recipe tester Eshun Mott and food writer Emma Waverman, both veteran moms, combine strategies for helping picky diners eat healthfully with recipes the whole family will enjoy pad thai, farfalle with bacon and broccoli, even rice pudding. The accompanying tales from the trenches their own, their friends’, and families’offer the assurance that you are not alone when it comes to dealing with a child who will not eat. Charming child-centric photos. Softcover, 217 pp. $29.95.
 Feed A Young Mind
Jennifer Low
This excellent fundraiser for Canadian Feed the Children will feed your children's stomachs and their minds. Jennifer Low, author of Kitchen For Kids ($24.95), provides yummy new recipes that don't need sharp knives or the stovetop, while CFTC provides snapshots of the lives of kids in developing countries and how the charity supports them. Colour photos. Softcover, 48 pp. $12.95.
 Pink Princess Cookbook
Barbara Beery
This very pretty book, full of sweet treats perfect for birthdays or tea-time, is for kids 6 and up, although it is best suited for girls. The emphasis here is on decorating, with several of the recipes calling for packaged mixes (all the better for those stressful party occasions), but what lovely decorating it is. Candy-Coated 'Dragonflies', made out of pretzels, 'ladybugs' constructed with strawberries and red grapes, and Enchanted Unicorn Horns (ice cream in candy-coated cones) will have your little one oohing and ahhing. Colour photos. Coil bound, 63 pp. $18.95.
 Children's Party Cakes & Cookies
Edited by Martha Day
There are simple instructions for theme cakes to fulfill almost any child’s fantasy: treasure chest, lion, train, spider, fairy castle… There is also a selection of muffins, rolls, and cookies that will appeal to both children and adults. Colour photos. Softcover, 96 pp. $18.99.
 Blender Baby Food
Nicole Young
Homemade baby food recipes and tips for those 6 months and older. Organized by age each puree includes a nutritional breakdown complete with the amount of fiber and protein. No photographs but useful tips and hints. Softcover, 189 pp. $19.95.
Baking with Kids by Linda Collister $25.95
Cooking with Kids by Linda Collister $22.95
Both these books are geared to the 6-11 year old, although all the food is delicious for the whole family to enjoy.
 Gross-Out Cakes: Kitty Litter Cake and other classics
Tarantula Trifle, Slime Mousse, Googly Eyeball, Revolting Rat Cake..........and so much more. All come with their very own colour photos! If this doesn't bring about bonding in the kitchen we don't know what will. $17.95
Kid's Cookbook
Williams Sonoma
A convenient ring bound book with lots of colour to accompany the recipes. Interspersed with lots of techniques, usually with photos, for the budding young chef to learn. $29.95
 Party Cakes for Kids
Attention all you mothers who have shed tears over your child's birthday cake. With easy instructions and templates for cakes ranging from a ladybug to the entire Simpson family, this book will keep you in kid-pleasing cakes from ages one to 10. $19.95.
 Teens Cook
Megan & Jill Carle
The teenage offspring of Charlie Trotter's cookbook collaborator (Judi Carle) combine cooking ability with insight into what their contemporaries really like to eat: things like fried rice, meatloaf with scalloped potatoes, sloppy joes, and cheesecake. $26.95.
 Teens Cook Dessert
Megan & Jill Carle
Fun to fancy desserts for teen cooks, but bakers shouldn't limit themselves if they aren't quite that young anymore because this is a great dessert book. The recipes here are creative but still classic, from eclairs and tart tatin to gingersnaps with pumpkin dip and nectarine ravioli. Though there are easy things here many of the recipes might need a more experienced touch. Colour photos. Softcover, 158 pp. $25.95.
 Eat it Up!
Chickadee Magazine
Yummy recipes, fun to make treats, and great homemade gift ideas make this a good choice for kids starting out in the kitchen. From the trusty folks at Chickadee magazine the book has easy, step-by-step instructions with line drawings so kids can see what to do, and many of the dishes are healthy too. Colour photos. Binder, 88 pp. $19.95.
 Super Juice for Kids
Michael Van Straten
Having trouble getting your little ones to eat their fill of nutrients and vitamins every day? Stumped on how to give them an energy boost without resorting to sugary, fattening snacks? This book is your answer. Filled with child-friendly juices (not too many greens or otherwise strong flavours) that they can help make and natural remedies to boost immunity or settle a stomach this is a good choice for all the yummy mummies and hip dads out there. Colour photos. Softcover, 128 pp. $19.95.
 Tana Ramsay's Family Kitchen
The wife of celebrity, chef Gordon Ramsay, fortunately Tana has firm control of the home kitchen. With four young children this is a book geared for the adult to involve children in the kitchen process. Down to earth recipes the whole family will enjoy, also a cooking in advance section. $48.95.
 Nancy Drew Cookbook
Carolyn Keene
The author claims Nancy’s top kitchen rules are to follow the instructions and then to add a little secret touch of your own. Whom is she trying to kid? Any Nancy fan knows that all domestic tasks in the Drew household were executed by trusty housekeeper Hannah Gruen. Therefore, Nancy’s number one rule should be simple: hire good household help. As a slice of nostalgia, this is a book mom will surely covet. $13.99.
Mary Poppins in the Kitchen: A Cookery Book
With a story by P.L. Travers
Who can resist Mary Poppins and doesn't every parent wish they had a Mary in the house? A delightful, whimsical cook book and story with practical advice from Mary Poppins. All your favourite characters from Cherry-Tree Lane are here. This is an irresistible redesign of the classic book which now has full colour and tasty recipes. $17.95.
 Kids Cook 1-2-3
Rozanne Gold
Rozanne Gold continues with her 3-ingredient recipes in this new volume
for kids. As the title implies all the recipes use just three ingredients.
Filled with easy and kid-friendly dishes this is a great book for
the young chef, and, unlike many children's cookbooks this one emphasizes
'real' food, as opposed to sweets. 144 pp. $21.95.
 Food Adventures
Elizabeth Luard
Getting kids to experiment with new flavours and textures early is the
base for successful family meal times. Food Adventures introduces
global flavors in kid friendly doses, clever serving tips and recipes
from first solids through to school lunch snacks. Softcover, 160
pp. $29.95.
The
Family Kitchen
Debra Poznek
Easy and delicious recipes for parents and kids to make and enjoy together.
Prepare one meal for the whole family for breakfast, picnics, lunches,
parties, dinner time and more. Hardcover, 132 pp. $35.00.
 Sam
Stern’s Cooking Up a Storm
Billed the next Jamie Oliver though still a teenager, Sam Stern
shares his inspiration’s
enthusiasm for simple, fresh food. With its bright design and recipes for smoothies,
pasta, soups, salads and more, this is a book that may just lure other teenagers
from the computer into the kitchen. Colour photos. Paper, 128 pp, $23.99.
 Suppertime Survival
Lynn Roblin and Bev Callaghan
Like the previous edition of this book, the authors put the Canada food guide
to work to keep your family at its healthy best. Their organizational skills
will help you take the stress out of weeknight meal preparation. Greater emphasis
this time on fighting childhood obesity while still presenting dishes your kids
might want to eat -- grilled lemon chicken on a bun, bean burritos, pizza , even
brownie bites. Fast info. via charts. Softcover, 237 pp, $29.95.
 Kitchen for Kids
Jennifer Low
It may be aimed at children but the aesthetics of the new book from Canadian
House and Home
s food editor will appeal to adults as well. Though heavy on sweets, there
are some savoury recipes as well. Donna Hay-like colour photos. Paper, 176 pp,
$24.95.
 Cooking
Rocks!
Rachael Ray
Kids, preschool to teens, get cooking with Rachael Ray's geared-to-age
colour coded sections featuring dishes from crunchy oven-baked
chicken toes, green noodles & ham, to rocky road hot-and-cold cocoa.
Colour illustrations. Hardcover, 224 pp, $21.95.
 Chef
Bobo's Good Food Cookbook
Robert W. Surles
Former French Culinary Institute master, turned private school chef, Robert Surles
will have kids cooking and loving vegetables with his combination of bold flavours
and detailed instructions. Recipes include universally loved macaroni and cheese
along with harder sells like braised Brussels sprouts with shallots and marinated
sesame tofu on ciabatta. Most of the desserts feature fruit. Colour photos. Hardcover,
224 pp, $36.95.
 Betty Crocker's Cook Book For Boys
And Girls
Edited by The Betty Crocker Test Kitchen
A reprint of the endearing 1957 classic cookbook for children. We've thankfully developed
better food styling and photography in 46 years: very kitschy. Hardcover, 192 pp.
$25.99.
 Feeding
Baby
Joachim Splichal & Christine Splichal
You eat well, why can't your child? Gourmet food for the under-2 set, with
colour photos. Hardcover, 160 pp., $34.95.
 The
Jumbo Vegetarian Cookbook
Judi Gillies and Jennifer Glossop
A great resource for both parents and children who are (or are thinking
about becoming) vegetarian. The recipes are easy to follow and multicultural.
Includes basic cooking terms, helpful hints, safety tips and menu ideas for
the aspiring vegetarian chef. Very cool. $16.95. Recipe: Peach
Banana Sorbet.
 Kids Can Press Jumbo Cookbook
Judi Gillies & Jennifer Glossop
A cookbook kids can and will use. Lots of easy to make recipes from around the world
and meatless dishes too. Takes the novice from boiling an egg to planning a dinner
menu and makes it fun. $16.95.
 Mommy
Made and Daddy Too
Martha & David Kimmel
Along with a wealth of wholesome and great tasting recipes, this
book is a complete hands on nutrition reference guide from birth to 3 years.
And your kids may actually
eat this food because it looks and tastes so good. $22.95
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