Give your teen the gift of confidence in the kitchen.

Do you want to teach your teenager to cook but don't quite know where to start? Kids with Knives is a cookbook for parents and instructors looking to teach young people—not just to follow a recipe, but to discover together where food comes from, why it matters, and how cooking connects us to each other and to the world.

Kids with Knives makes cooking together fun—joyful, surprising, messy, and inspiring. With inviting recipes and rich educational content, chef Judith J. Weinstock’s passion for food and depth of experience comes through on every page. You’ll discover:

• more than one hundred well-tested, teen-approved recipes, including artisan breads, muffins, one-pot meals, soups, salads, sauces, and classic desserts;
• basics on safety and setting up your kitchen to help you get started;
• “teaching tips” with specific guidance on ingredients, tools, and techniques;
• “At the Table” discussion questions to spark meaningful conversations with teens about their food and how it’s made;
• “Intermezzo” sidebars that dive deeper into global food history and culture; and
• “Try This” exercises for hands-on learning to reinforce new skills.

Kids with Knives is a cookbook with real heart, designed to bring parents and teens together—not only to make a meal, but to make a lasting connection.