Chefs Wanted - by Allegra McEvedy (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Give enthusiastic young chefs aged 7-11 confidence in the kitchen to whip up meals that are sure to impress with this children's cookbook."--Publisher description.

Book Synopsis

Co-founder of LEON, the famous fast-food restaurant, and award-winning chef, Allegra McEvedy brings cooking to kids.

Give enthusiastic young chefs aged 7-11 confidence in the kitchen to whip up meals that are sure to impress, with this children's cookbook from Allegra McEvedy - writer, broadcaster, and of course, experienced chef.

45 tasty recipes come with simple, step-by-step instructions, photography of every mouth-watering dish, and hilarious illustrations, with each chapter to inform and inspire. Allegra McEvedy challenges you to test (and taste!) her recipes - so what are you waiting for?

This exciting cookbook for children offers:

• Recipes by co-founder LEON, Allegra McEvedy, who is a British chef, award-winning cookbook writer, and presenter.
• Delicious, international recipes that are exciting and sometimes challenging, to expand young chefs' cooking and baking skills.
• Technical advice and tips from Allegra that enhance lifelong skills, and inspire and educate young readers.

From family favorites like Cannelloni and Chilli, street food like Spring Rolls, sweet treats like Profiteroles, and much more, Allegra's brand new cookbook includes classics from around the globe, bringing exciting flavors straight to your door. Chefs Wanted will cover all areas of the kitchen and deliver specialized technique pages to help your young cook become a pro.

Review Quotes

"In Chefs Wanted (DK, Oct., ages 7-11), British restaurateur, chef, and TV personality Allegra McEvedy brings global sensibilities and an adventurous spirit to her first children's cookbook to be published in the U.S....McEvedy, a two-season judge on The Great British Baking Show: Juniors...treats young readers like chefs-in-the-making, sharing specialized cooking and baking techniques and offering primers on pantry staples." --Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Allegra McEvedy MBE is a professional chef, writer, and broadcaster. She has been cooking professionally for 30 years and worked in numerous award-winning restaurants, both in London and in the US. Allegra is the cofounder of LEON, the popular, healthy, fast-food restaurant group, and has more recently opened her own wine bar and restaurant in London. As well as an experienced chef, she is also inspiring children to be passionate about cooking by presenting children's TV programs, such as Junior Bake Off and Step Up to The Plate. Allegra has written 8 cookbooks, all of which have sold internationally.