The Complete DIY Cookbook for Young Chefs: 100+ Simple Recipes for Making Absolutely Everything from Scratch (Young Chefs Series)

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Now is the time for kids to make EVERYTHING from scratch. This is the third book in the NY Times Bestselling Cookbook series for Young Chefs and will inspire kids to make everything from ketchup to crackers… themselves.

Ever wondered how ketchup is made? How do you bake the most-awesome-ever cheese crackers (fish-shaped, of course)? Can you really make homemade butter in 10 minutes? The third title in this bestselling series of complete cookbooks for young chefs goes back to basics to make many of today’s store-bought staples better from scratch. Easy recipes ranging from pancake mix to homemade Sriracha sauce will make kids kitchen heroes, one DIY project at a time.

From the Publisher

The Complete DIY Cookbook for Young Chefs

From the creators of the #1 New York Times Bestseller The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs.

DIY Flavored Simple Syrup

Kid tested and kid approved

Recipes have been vetted by thousands of kid testers around the country. Every recipe has been cooked by kids 8 to 13 at home and their feedback ensures that emerging young chefs at every skill level will feel confident in the kitchen and proud of their accomplishments.

100+ Simple Recipes for Making Absolutely Everything from Scratch

Don’t buy it at the store. Make it yourself!

Cooking is cool. Baking is awesome. But this book brings something even better to the table: recipes to make your favorite store-bought items–from ketchup to sprinkles to pancake mix–FROM SCRATCH! These recipes are perfect for everything from a weekend project with your family to an after-school snack to homemade gifts for the holidays.

Fun recipes teach cooking basics: Creative yet attainable recipes will empower kids to rock the kitchen–and have fun doing it. Relatable science: How does cream become butter? Why does American cheese melt so well? Kids will learn how a little science translates into great food. Small recipe yields: Reasonable yields ensure that kids won’t get frustrated or bored. See and hear kids of all kinds: Every kid who picks up this book will see themselves, either in size or color or age or ability.

Transform How Kids Think About their Favorite Foods

Everyday Staples

From Peanut Butter to ketchup, to sweet and sour sauce, learn how to make more flavorful versions of your favorite everyday staples from scratch!

Snacks

Become the kitchen hero one DIY project at a time. From Bagel Chips to Strawberry Pop Tarts, master the techniques to make your favorite snacks even more delicious at home.

Sweet Treats

Get the scoop behind how to make the best No-Churn Ice Cream, Peanut Butter Cups, Sprinkles, and more from scratch.

Fresh Tomato Ketchup

Makes about 1-1/2 cups

Total Time: 1-1/2 hours, plus 12 hours chilling time

“The best part was watching the tomatoes pop. The hardest was using the strainer” – Brooke, 11

This ketchup recipe takes everything we love about this condiment and gets there with fresh tomatoes and traditional flavorings such as vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, and allspice. Homemade ketchup has even more tomato flavor than store-bought, making this ketchup extra delicious!

Prepare Ingredients

You can use cherry tomatoes instead of the grape tomatoes, but because they are juicier, you will need to cook them a little longer. In step 3, increase the cooking time to 12 to 15 minutes.

Needed Equipment:

12-inch nonstick skilletRubber SpatulaBlenderDish TowelFine-mesh strainerMedium bowlJar with tight-fitting lid 2-1/4 pounds grape tomatoes 1 garlic clove, peeled 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper Pinch ground allspice

Start Cooking!

“It was the best ketchup I have ever tasted. I loved it.” — Kallie, 12
1. Add all ingredients to 12-inch nonstick skillet. Use rubber spatula to stir to combine. 2. Bring tomato mixture to simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring occasionally and scraping bottom of skillet, about 20 minutes. 3. Reduce heat to low and cook until almost all liquid evaporates and spatula leaves distinct trail when dragged across bottom of skillet, 5 to 10 minutes. Turn off heat. Let mixture cool 15 minutes. 4. Ask an adult to carefully transfer tomatoes and liquid to blender jar. Blend mixture until smooth, about 1 minute. 5. Set fine-mesh strainer over medium bowl. Pour tomato mixture into the strainer and use a spatula to stir and press on mixture to push liquid through strainer. Discard solids left in strainer. 6. Cool ketchup to room temperature and then pour ketchup into jar with tight-fitting lid. Refrigerate until chilled and thickened, at least 12 hours. (Ketchup can be refrigerated up to 1 month).

Publisher ‏ : ‎ America’s Test Kitchen Kids; Illustrated edition (October 13, 2020)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1948703246
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1948703246
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 – 11 years, from customers
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 – 7
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.4 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.38 x 0.66 x 9.38 inches