This is a comprehensive book covering all the basics of cooking perfect for children or beginner cooks of any age. It is fully illustrated with colour photographs & clear step-by-step diagrams show what to do at each stage of a recipe. Dishes included range from simple sandwiches salads soups stews & desserts through to straightforward classics such as roast chicken homemade bread sponge cake chocolate chip cookies & even profiteroles. Each recipe is marked clearly with allergy advice & variations on recipes are also included to cater for different food preferences & tastes. Each recipe also comes with a difficulty rating indicating clearly which are very easy & which require a bit of extra time or effort.