What a great cookbook! The material is well written and presented in an easy to follow manner. I look forward to trying out several of these recipes.

Great cookbook with excellent, easy recipes for teens.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

This was a great cookbook for teenagers, the food was delicious and easy to cook.. There were many great options to choose from, there were plenty of recipes that I plan on using again in the future.

Loved this book!! There's so many great recipes inside. I will definitely be using this book for years to come, even beyond my teen years. Definitely recommend for all ages.

Pretty straightforward cookbook where kids can learn simple, yet delicious recipes. My favorite thing about the book is the chapter titled "Mains for One." Those of us who live alone or just with a partner know just how hard it is to adapt recipes that are meant for families, but the wraps, bowls, and other recipes on this chapter are perfect for singles or couples to prepare.

The recipes in Vegetarian Cookbook for Teens look absolutely delicious. I cannot wait to dive into these scrumptious recipes! Here is what Sarah Baker gives us that makes this book fantastic...

* Definitions of common cooking terms (boil, broil, types of chopping, etc.) using clear descriptions without watered down vocabulary

* Common mistakes that cooks experience

* Explanations of cooking equipment (types of knives, etc.)

* Tips for making cooking fun

* Safety information regarding knives, hot stuff, and cleanliness practices

* Why it's "green" to go veggie

* The nutritional needs of vegetarians and dealing with tricky questions from others

* Measurement conversions

* Recipes divided into categories of breakfast, soups & salads, snacks & sides, mains for one, meals for friends & family, and desserts

Thank you to NetGalley and Callisto Publishers for the ARC copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I truly enjoy it.

PS... It's definitely not just for teens!

Vegetarian Cookbook for Teens is a beginner friendly cookbook aimed at teens with plant-based recipes. Due out 26th May 2020 from Callisto on their Rockridge Press imprint, it's 245 pages and available in paperback and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately. For Kindle Unlimited subscribers this book is currently included in the KU subscription library to borrow and read for free.

The introductory chapter is followed by the recipes arranged thematically: breakfasts, soups & salads, snacks & sides, mains for one, meals for friends & family, and desserts. Each of the recipes includes an introductory description (including category info such as nut-free, dairy-free, vegan, etc), ingredients listed in a bullet point sidebar (US measurements only, no metric conversions), and step by step instructions. There is no nutritional info provided. Almost none of the recipes are photographed, but the ones which are, are photographed well and clearly. Serving suggestions are attractive and appropriate. The lack of photography subtracts a fair bit from the overall experience for a beginner cookbook in my opinion. (I like pictures, but realize and accept that they raise the production costs a lot on a book project).

The recipe ingredients themselves are mostly easily sourced and will be available at well stocked grocery stores along with some ingredients being found in international/Asian markets. The book does not include an index or ingredients list, but does have a metric conversion table.

This would be a great selection for young cooks who like to experiment a bit in the kitchen. The emphasis is on fresh wholesome quality ingredients and simple preparation and presentation. Many of the recipes are easy to double up, making it a good choice for meal-preppingwith a little extra effort.

Three and a half stars, worth a look.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.

This book is pretty nice but I would be impressed if a teen actually cook some of these recipes. They seem a bit hard for teens. Most of the ingredients are easy to find at home but some recipes requires too many ingredients and a teen would just skip it. I would say that they are easier for college kids. Also, there's no many photos and I'll be honest, I usually skip recipes that doesn't have photos, unless it's something I've ate before and I know how it would look like. Photos are a must if you're a teen. Most of the recipes cook time are around 10 to 20 minutes but there are some recipes that take up to 50 minutes. I received a free digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

Photos - 1/5 stars this book only contains photos at the beginning of each section. I work with teens and I think this is disappointing - many are visual learners and new cooks. This would have been very helpful.
Ease of ingredients - 3/5 stars. Most ingredients could be found at an average store. Many recipes called for several ingredients which could be difficult to manage with a teen chef. Some would need to be found at a larger supermarket.
Variety - 4/5 There is a nice variety in here. Several recipes to choose from.

I think many teens would enjoy some of the recipes. However, some features about the book such as photos or simpler recipes make this a more difficult to follow cookbook for newer teen cooks.