Finding the best cooking books for girls suitable for your needs isnt easy. With hundreds of choices can distract you. Knowing whats bad and whats good can be something of a minefield. In this article, weve done the hard work for you.
Best cooking books for girls
1. American Girl Baking: Recipes for Cookies, Cupcakes & More
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Bake Like You Mean it! Williams-Sonoma and American Girl have partnered to bring you American Girl Baking - the perfect book for the girl in your family. It's packed with 40+ delicious, easy-to-followrecipes fit for any occasion, or just because you wanted to bake something!Its easy to understand why baking is so much fun. Theres nothing quite as satisfying as measuring and mixing ingredients, putting dough or batter into a hot oven, watching - and smelling!- the transformation during baking, and finally removing delicious sweets from the oven. But the best part is sharing the treats you made with love with your friends and family. American Girl Baking provides delicious, easy to follow recipes that everyone will love.
Cookies: From cookie flower pops and cinnamon-sugar snickerdoodles to pinwheel icebox cookies to ice cream sandwiches - find something for every craving.
Cupcakes: With kid-favorites flavors like PB & J, smores and snowball, and more adult flavors like carrot cake, red velvet, and white chocolate and raspberry, theres something for every family member.
Madeleines: Honey or orange, chocolate or vanilla, no matter what flavor they are- madeleines are a delicious and dainty treat!
Baking: A wide range of sweets as diverse as chocolate truffles, rocky road fudge, fruity turnovers, caramel-glazed blondies, and everything in between.
Whether you follow each recipe step-by-step or add your own unique twist, baking is a great opportunity to let your personality shine and to create mouthwatering goodies.
The American Girl Baking book goes with the exclusive line of bakeware products from Williams-Sonoma and American Girl, but these delicious recipes can be made with the utensils you already have in your home.
2. American Girl Cooking: Recipes for Delicious Snacks, Meals & More
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Now a 2016 Parents ChoiceAwardwinner!The second book from Williams-Sonoma and American Girl, American Girl Cooking, is packed with great recipes fit for any occasion! Learn how to whip up tasty treats for movie nights, picnics, fiestas, family dinners, and more! Filled with delicious snacks, soups and salads, main dishes, and side dishes, youll be on your way to becoming the best chef in town.
Cook up some fun with American Girl Cookingthe perfect cookbook for the emerging chef (and American Girl fan) in your family. Packed with great, easy-to-followrecipes fit for any occasion, this new title will inspire young cooks to get in the kitchen and create delicious, wholesome dishes and give a great sense of accomplishment.
Being able to cook good food is a skill youll enjoy and benefit from your entire life. With this book as your very own cooking coach, learn how to make tasty and nutritious snacks, soups, salads, main dishes, and more to share with your friends and family.
Snacks: From caprese kebabs to lemony hummus to hot cheese dip, these recipes are perfect for sharing and satisfying between-meal cravings.
Soups & Salads: Featuring comforting favorites like chicken noodle soup and creamy tomato soup with cheese toasts and lighter fare like taco and BLT salads, theres something here for everyone.
Main Dishes: A wide range of impressive-yet-easy dinners, such as rosemary roast chicken, spaghetti and meatballs, and fish tacos with slaw, are both nourishing and delectable.
Side Dishes: Buttery peas with mint, creamiest mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, cheesy garlic bread, and more round out any meal.
American Girl Cooking goes with the exclusive line of cookware products from Williams-Sonoma and American Girl, but these delicious recipes can also be made with the utensils you already have in your home. This companion title to American Girl Baking will be a staple in the kitchen for your little chef.
3. A Smart Girl's Guide: Cooking: How to Make Food for Your Friends, Your Family & Yourself (Smart Girl's Guides)
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Have you ever thought about how awesome cooking really is? It's actually pretty cool to take ingredients and combine them in a special way to make something totally different -- and delicious! Plus, sharing your tasty creations with family and friends makes it even more fun. Think of this book as your first step toward developing your culinary skills. You'll learn the basics like chopping, mixing, and blending; then you'll practice those skills with some classic recipes. Your family and friends will be amazed when you delight their taste buds! But that's not all. Cooking is also about presentation and making things look appetizing. You'll get tips and suggestions for pretty presentations, and learn how to plan a complete meal, too. So grab an apron, plop on a chef's hat, and get cooking!4. American Girl: Breakfast and Brunch
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The fourth book in the bestselling series from American Girl and Williams Sonoma, American Girl Breakfast & Brunch features over 45 delicious recipes that are accessible to young chefs. Inspiring photography, ideas for planning brunch parties with friends and family, and plenty of helpful cooking tips make this book the perfect gift for the budding chef in your lifeand a great gift for the many American Girl fans out there.From muffins and pancakes, to cheesy egg sandwiches and cinnamon rolls, theres something everyone will enjoy. This cumulative book starts with Breakfast Basics: a chapter dedicated to all the essentials to making a stand-out spread, including Easy Fried Eggs, Basic and Lemon-Poppy Seed Waffles, and four kinds of muffins. Next up is Sweet Treats, which is chockfull of favorites like Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting, Sweet & Savory Mini Scones, and other treats. Discover yummy additions to round out your breakfast, such as Maple-Glazed Bacon, a Coffee-Free Latte, and other drinks in Tasty Extras. Youll find delicious and wholesome options in Good for You, such as a sweet Coconut & Chia-Seed Pudding and homemade granola. Egg-cellent Eats offers eggs in all forms: scrambled and wrapped inside Breakfast Burritos, fried inside a Toad in A Hole, and so much more. Gather your friends for some Crowd Pleasers that no one can resist, like Peach-Blackberry Crisp and PB&J Paninis.
Throughout the book youll find inspiring ideas and photographyfor making a party out of all the new skills and recipes youve learned along the way. Whether you want to surprise a parent with breakfast in bed, host an epic next-day sleepover breakfast party or a DIY brunch smorgasbord with friends, or simply improve your smoothie game, this book has got you covered.
American Girl Breakfast and Brunch goes with the exclusive line of cookware products from Williams Sonoma and American Girl, but these delicious recipes can also be made with the utensils you already have in your home. This companion title toAmerican Girl Bakingwill be a staple in the kitchen for your little chef.
5. American Girl: Around the World Cookbook: Delicious Dishes from Across the Globe
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Featuring more than 50 recipes for kid-friendly dishes from different countries, American Girl Around the World Cookbook will inspire young chefs to taste and learn about new cuisines while perfecting kitchen skills.In this fifth cookbook from Williams Sonoma and American Girl, aspiring cooks will expand their culinary knowledge and palateand discover a world of savory and sweet delicacies like mini meatballs from Sweden; fresh spring rolls from Vietnam; pad thai from Thailand; tikka masala from India; paella from Spain; kiwi and berry pavolvas from New Zealand; sticky toffee pudding from Great Britain, and so much more.
The easy-to-follow recipes are organized by type and span the globefrom France to Brazil, Turkey to Argentina, Italy to India and beyondgiving kid cooks an opportunity to learn how people eat all over the world. An illustrated map with flags, colorful illustrations featuring passports, and party ideas for sharing these worldly recipes with friends round out the collection.
Small Plates & Snacks
Bite-Size Falafel (Middle East)
Vietnamese Veggie Spring Rolls (Vietnam)
Tex-Mex Chicken & Black Bean Nachos (Mexico)
Swedish Meatballs (Sweden)
Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce (Southeast Asia)
Roasted Red Pepper Humms (Middle East)
Tzatziki with Pita Triangles (Greece)
Tandoori Chicken Wings (India)
Brazilian Cheese Puffs (Brazil)
Beef Empanadas (Latin America)
Asian Veggie Dumplings (China)
Veggie Sushi Hand Rolls (Japan)
Souvlaki (Greece)
Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Skewers (Morocco)
Potato Latkes (Eastern Europe)
Cheese Fondue (Switzerland)
Soups & Sandwiches
Veggie Banh Mi (Vietnam)
Ramen Noodle Bowl (Japan)
Chicken Shawarma Pita Pockets (Middle East)
Smorrebrod (Denmark)
Tomato Gazpacho (Spain)
Pasta & Bean Soup (Italy)
Tortilla Soup (Mexico)
Avocado & Black Bean Tortas (Mexico)
Cubanos (Cuba)
Matzoh Ball Soup (Eastern Europe)
Rice & Noodles
Pad Thai (Thailand)
Japchae (Japan)
Bucatini allAmatriciana (Italy)
Simple Fried Rice (China)
Arroz con Pollo (Latin America)
Couscous with Apricots & Almonds (North Africa)
Chicken Chow Mein (China)
Hawaiian Fried Rice (Hawaii)
Pasta with Pesto (Italy)
Chicken Tikka Masala (India)
Chicken, Broccoli & Cashew Stir-Fry (China)
Vegetable Paella (Spain)
Drinks & Desserts
Mexican Chocolate Pudding (Mexico)
Hawaiian Shave Ice (Hawaii)
Kiwi & Berry Pavlovas (New Zealand)
Pineapple-Coconut Smoothie (Southeast Asia)
Black Forest Cake (Germany)
Chai Milkshake (India)
Tres Leches Cakes (Latin America)
Sticky Toffee Pudding (Great Britain)
Watermelon-Lime Refresher (Mexico)
Krembo (Israel)
Mango Lassi (India)
Marshmallow Pudding (South Africa)
French Apple Tart (France)
6. American Girl Cookies
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From the well-loved American Girl brand comes a favorite topic: baking cookies!With more than 60 recipes for mouthwatering creations, Cookies will be a go-to guide for aspiring young bakers in search of sweet inspirationwhether looking to create delectable treats for after-school snacks, holiday gifts, or weekend get-togethers with friends.Cookies features 60+ recipes for one of Americas favorite sweet treats, from classic favorites to fresh, fun, and contemporary creations. Chewy, crunchy, gooey, or crumbly, choose from a delectable collection of drop cookies, sandwich cookies, cut-out cookies, brownies, and barslike cinnamon-y snickerdoodles; chocolate sweetheart sandwiches; lemon squares studded with coconut; brownies covered in gooey chocolate frosting; rainbow sugar cookies; and cookie cutouts decorated with every kind of sprinkle!
In addition to essential baking tips and safety knowhow, discover fun skills like piping and flooding icing, making natural food dyes, and rolling and storing dough like a pro.
Whether you want to bake the perfect after-school snack, fun desserts for a party, or a dozen special treats to gift and share, this beautifully photographed collection of recipes will inspire you to bake cookies for any and every occasion. This guide has everything youll need to become an expert cookie maker in no time. So grab your friends, your rolling pin, and get baking!
Sample recipes include:
Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
Triple-Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Cinnamon-Sugar Snickerdoodles
Vanilla and Chocolate Sugar-Cookie Cutouts
Black-and-White Cookies
Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread Triangles
Rainbow Cookies
Jam Swirls
Homemade Oreos
Chocolate Sweetheart Sandwiches
Vanilla Spritz Sandwiches
Crispy Ginger Snaps
Stained Glass Cookies
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Squares
Coconut-Lemon Bars
Frosted Chocolate Brownies
7. The Cookbook for Girls: Festive Food for Fun Times
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Featuring more than 45 delicious dishes for making with friends, serving at parties, and learning all about the kitchen, Cookbook for Girls inspires young girls to have fun in the kitchen and get creative with food.From perfect sleepover snacks to delicious dinners and picnic salads for summertime fun, girls will love cooking up these mouth-watering ideas with their best-friends.The easy-to-follow, step-by-step recipes make cooking together fun and easy.
Fabulous food is the theme of this book, which includes extra craft projects that are guaranteed to help young hostesses serve up their culinary achievement in style!
8. American Girl Parties: Delicious recipes for holidays & fun occasions
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Featuring 40 recipes and eight party themes, complete with fun crafts and decorating ideas for each, American Girl Parties will inspire young chefs and parents alike.In this third cookbook from Williams Sonoma and American Girl, aspiring chefs will discover bite-sized delicacies like chocolate-dipped strawberries and butterfly-shaped cheese sandwiches, along with fare such as chicken-apple sausages on a stick, baked sweet potato fries, and caramel-dipped apple slices for holidays like 4th of July and Halloween, paired with clever serving ideas, fun theme-driven crafts, and colorful party favors.
Sweet treats include smores ice cream sundaes, raspberry jam sandwich heart cookies, cinnamon-sugar monkey bread, peppermint brownie bites, hot chocolate cookies
Savory dishes include mac & cheese cups, grilled cheese hearts with tomato-star orzo soup, bite-sized broccoli-cheddar quiches, mini corn on the cob with lime butter, biscuit-wrapped veggie hot dog mummies
Refreshing drinks such as melon-mint agua fresca, spooky smoothies, milkshakes, and fruity tea
Party themes:
Sweetheart Party/Valentines Day
Garden Tea Party
Springtime Party/Easter
Summer BBQ/4th of July
Sleepover Breakfast Party
Burger Bar Birthday Party
Spooky Party/Halloween
Holiday Cookie Party
The delicious recipes, fun ideas, and colorful images in American Girl Parties will captivate young cooks and can be made with everyday cookware and kitchen utensils; this companion title toAmerican Girl Bakingand American Girl Cooking will be go-to resources for your little chef.
9. Mom and Me Cookbook
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The perfect cookbook for teaching little ones the joy of preparing meals, with basic cooking techniques, tips, simple first recipes, and tasty, nutritious meal ideas. A family-oriented cookbook that helps children ages three and up work with their parents to prepare an assortment of yummy treats.Karmel, the bestselling author of First Meals and Superfoods for Babies and Children, teaches kids the fun of cooking and encourages healthy eating habits. Includes delicious recipes, from cookies and cupcakes to pancakes and pizzas! With step-by-step instructions and gorgeous colorful photographs, both parents and children will become top chefs in no time! A fantastic addition to your kitchen.
10. The Cookbook for Kids (Williams-Sonoma): Great Recipes for Kids Who Love to Cook
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Easy and compelling recipes for kids and parents to enjoy as they spend time together.Packed with more than 60 yummy recipes for easy-to-make treats, from crepes and cookies to fish tacos and nachos, Williams-Sonoma Cooking for Kids makes cooking loads of fun! This book features gorgeous photography and colorful illustrations in a fun, uncomplicated book that kids and parents are sure to love. Kids will love dishes like cinnamon-swirl French toast for breakfast, or granola bars for after-school snacks. Lots of colorful illustrations and fun facts ensure they will have a blast whipping up their own creations in the kitchen. Delicious and simple, the recipes inspire creativity while teaching the basics of healthy eating and giving kids skills they can use throughout their lives.
