Plot Summary: This third cookbook of Sam Stern, Get Cooking,
offers teenagers over 100 recipes focusing on eight ingredients chosen
by his friends: tomatoes, pasta, cheese, meat, vegetables, potatoes.
sweets, and chocolates. The recipes are great for either snacks or
meals, and he also provides nutritional advice and helpful tips for
preparing the meals. The cookbook also offers full color photos of the
recipes. Stern includes a vegetarian and gluten free section for those
on special diets.
Critical Evaluation: Get Cooking
provides teenagers a range of recipes to match their skill in the
kitchen. There are simpler recipes like “Chili Pepper and Bean
Tortillas,” “Chocolate Nut Brownies,” “Frozen Chocolate Banana Sticks,”
and “American Pancakes.” More adventerous cooks might want to take a
shot at “Cool Cauli Curry,” “Spanakopita,” or “Baked Egg Stuffed
Tomatoes.” The pictures help teen chefs envision their culinary end
products, and his laid-back tone gives the instructions a relaxed feel.
Reader’s Annotation: Get off the couch, and get cooking with Sam Stern!
Information about the author: At the age of 22, Sam
Stern has published six cookbooks showcasing his passion for cooking.
His cookbooks have been translated into 14 languages, and he maintains a
blog that features his recipes.
Stern is from the UK, and he currently studies Politics, Sociology, and
Business at Edinburgh University. He has three sisters and one brother
(Stern, n.d.).
Genre: Non-fiction; Cookbook
Curriculum Ties: Cooking class
Booktalking ideas (one or two):
1. Preview some of the recipes.
Reading level/Interest age: 13+
Challenge Issues: N/A
Why I included this book: I
chose this book for my collection for those young adult patrons who are
interested in cooking. Sam Stern is an excellent role model for teens
who love to cook.
References:
Stern, S. (n.d.). Virgin to veteran. Retrieved from virgintoveteran
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