Cool italian cooking : fun and tasty recipes for kids

34 Pages·2011·5.08 MB·English

by  Wagner, Lisa;

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Books in the Cool World Cooking Series
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Efforts have been made to
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keep the recipes in this book
authentic yet simple. You 012011
will notice that some of the
recipes are more difficult
than others. Be there to help
children with these recipes, Design and Production: Colleen Dolphin, Mighty Media, Inc.
but encourage them to do as
Art Direction: Colleen Dolphin
much as they can on their
own. Also encourage them to Series Editor: Liz Salzmann
try new foods and experiment
Food Production: Frankie Tuminelly
with their own ideas. Building
creativity into the cooking Photo Credits: Colleen Dolphin, Photodisc, Shutterstock
process encourages children
to think like real chefs. The following manufacturers/names appearing in this book are
trademarks: Crystal Farms®, Dei Fratelli®, Heinz®, Kemps®,
Before getting started, set
some ground rules about Morton®, Pyrex®, Old London®, Target®
using the kitchen, cooking
tools, and ingredients. Most
importantly, adult supervision
Wagner, Lisa, 1958-
is a must whenever a child
uses the stove, oven, or sharp Cool italian cooking : fun and tasty recipes for kids / Lisa Wagner.
tools.
p. cm. -- (Cool world cooking)
So, put on your aprons and Includes index.
stand by. Let your young chefs ISBN 978-1-61714-661-9
take the lead. Watch and
1. Cooking, Italian--Juvenile literature. I. Title.
learn. Taste their creations.
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Praise their efforts. Enjoy the
culinary adventure! 641.5945--dc22
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Table of Contents
Explore the Foods of ITALY! . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
The Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
The Tool Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Cool Cooking Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
The Coolest Ingredients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
ITALIAN Extras . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Fantastic Fettuccine alfredo . . . . . . . . . . . 18
green beans parmigiana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
legendary lasagna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
marvelous meatballs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
impressive insalata mista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
tangy lemon granita . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Wrap it up! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Web Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Explore
the Foods
of Italy!
Do you like Italian food? Now you can learn to make it! Most people
like spaghetti and meatballs. But they’ll love the homemade version you
can make from this book!
Food is very important in Italy. Dinners take
hours to prepare and eat! The dinner table
is the center of family life. Family meals often
include grandparents, uncles, aunts, and
cousins. “Put the love in the food” is a popular
saying in Italy.
Many Italian cities and towns have outdoor markets
that sell fresh foods. Northern Italy is known for its
meats, cheeses, and grapes. Southern Italy is warmer.
Vegetables, fruits, olives, and olive oil are produced
there. Fish is harvested along the coasts
of the Mediterranean and Adriatic Seas.
Everything is fresh! Are you ready for
a tasty Italian adventure? Put on your
aprons and off we go!
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get the picture! How Do You
Say That?
When a step number in a recipe
has a dotted circle around it, look 4 You may come across some Italian
for the picture that goes with it. words you’ve never heard of in
The circle around the photo will be this book. Don’t worry! There’s a
the same color as the step number. pronunciation guide on page 30!
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The Basics
Get going in the right direction
with a few important basics!
Ask Permission GGGooooooddd cccooooookkkiiinnnggg
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Before you cook, get permission to
use the kitchen, cooking tools, and
Many ingredients need preparation
ingredients. When you need help,
before they are used. Look at a recipe’s
ask. Always get help when you use
ingredients list. Some ingredients will
the stove or oven.
have words such as chopped, sliced, or
grated next to them. These words tell
you how to prepare the ingredients.
Get Organized
Give yourself plenty of time and
Being well organized is a chef’s secret be patient. Always wash fruits and
ingredient for success! vegetables. Rinse them well and pat
them dry with a towel. Then they
Read through the entire recipe before
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you do anything else.
you prepare each ingredient, put it in a
Gather all your cooking tools and separate prep bowl. Now you’re ready!
ingredients.
Get the ingredients ready. The list
of ingredients tells how to prepare
each item.
Put each prepared ingredient into
a separate bowl.
Read the recipe instructions carefully.
Do the steps in the order they are listed.
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Be SMART, Be SAFE Key Symbols
If you use the stove or oven, you need In this book, you will see some symbols
an adult with you. beside the recipes. Here is what they mean.
Never use the stove or oven if you are
home alone. Hot Stuff!
The recipe requires the use of
Always get an adult to help with the
a stove or oven. You need adult
hot jobs, such as frying with oil.
assistance and supervision.
Have an adult nearby when you are
using sharp tools such as knives,
peelers, graters, or food processors. Super SHarp!
A sharp tool such as a peeler,
Always turn pot handles to the back of
knife, or grater is needed. Get
the stove. This helps prevent accidents
an adult to stand by.
and spills.
Work slowly and carefully. If you get
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hurt, let an adult know right away!
even Cooler!
This symbol means adventure!
Give it a try! Get inspired and
invent your own cool ideas.
Be Neat, Be Clean
Start with clean hands, clean tools, and
a clean work surface.
No Germs Allowed!
Tie back long hair so it stays out of the
way and out of the food.
Roll up your sleeves.
Raw eggs and raw meat have bacteria in them.
An apron will protect your clothes from These bacteria are killed when food is cooked.
spills and splashes. But they can survive out in the open and make
you sick! After you handle raw eggs or meat,
Chef hats are optional!
wash your hands, tools, and work surfaces
with soap and water. Keep everything clean!
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A box on the bottom of the first page of each recipe lists the tools you need.
When you come across a tool you don’t know, turn back to these pages.
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prep bowlS
meaSuurriinngg meaSuring liquid
CupS SpoonS meaSuring Cup
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Slotted Spoon
mixing bowlS
peeler
fork
grater
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