You have what it takes to be an amazing cook... and this is the jumping point you need if you want to discover all the skills to get you there.

Fancy yourself as the next big TV chef?

Perhaps you want to prove to your parents that you can cook just as well as they can... Or maybe you just love food and want to discover the art of cooking.

Whatever the reason you're sniffing out recipe books, there's a reason that you haven't found the right one yet.

You keep finding delicious-looking recipes that you'd love to be able to whip up... but there's a problem. There are all these mysterious new words and techniques standing in your way ? and probably a few strange ingredients too.

Most recipe books assume you know how to sauté your onions or sear a steak. But how would you know these techniques if you've never been taught them?

You need a route into cooking that meets you where you are.

You need delicious yet simple recipes that you can be sure you'll pull off, racking up your skills and your culinary knowledge as you go. You need something that gives you a strong foundation so that you can later access any recipe book you feel like trying ? and understand what you're meant to do with the ingredients.

You've just found what you're looking for.

This one-of-a-kind recipe book is designed especially for you ? a young person who wants to discover the wonderful world of cooking and secure a strong foundation you can build on.

Inside, you'll discover:

Everything you need to know to navigate your way around the kitchen like a pro (know your paring knife from your chef's knife, and discover the secrets of an efficient kitchen)

A step-by-step guide to measuring ingredients accurately ? so your recipes turn out exactly as they're meant to

Your guide to the cooking techniques you'll need to access any recipe

Mouthwatering breakfast recipes you'll be able to whip up and impress your friends with every time anyone stays over

The lunchtime recipes that'll make you never want to eat out or order in again ? uncover how to make all your favorite sandwich shop treats

Fancy snacks and nibbles you can rustle up for parties (but why wait for a party? Treat yourself now!)

Delicious dips and sauces that will keep you away from sugary, processed alternatives and make you wonder why you ever chose them

A whole stack of tempting dinner recipes ? discover these, and you'll never be one of those kids who goes away to college and longs for their parents' cooking

Impressive side dishes you can contribute to the thanksgiving spread without anyone doubting your culinary skills

Cookies and cakes and pies to die for... and everything you need to know to cook them to perfection every time

And much more.

Are you still in doubt that you need a cookery book designed specifically for teenagers?

You're bound to want to jump straight into the complicated stuff... but first you need to master the art of cooking ? and that's exactly what you'll be able to do when you've worked your way through this extensive collection of recipes.

With dishes to suit every taste and occasion, and all the skills you need to execute them with the precision of a professional chef, this book is your gateway to cooking.