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Children of all ages will love this new user-friendly cookbook which has everything you need to make a wide range of culinary treats. The appeal of the vibrant photographs and clear, concise recipes is enhanced by the inclusion of six brightly colored silicone cups that can be used in the microwave or oven to prepare and present each creation.
It is amazing that such a small collection of recipes can include such a wide range of foods appropriate for breakfast, lunch, dinner, sides and desserts. The level of difficulty in preparing each recipe is just as diverse as the cookbook, since it offers ideas for novice cooks as well as those children who might have a bit more experience in the kitchen. Some recipes are incredibly simple - such as the mere cracking of one egg into one of the silicone cups and microwaving for thirty seconds - to those that are bit more complex and require combining six ingredients to create mini meat loaves.
There are also recipes for a number of side dishes ranging from healthy roasted broccoli to herb and cheese risotto for a richer treat. While the cookbook boasts that the cups are “not just for cupcakes,” they certainly can be used for these sweet desserts (along with others), and the recipes for making those make a great conclusion to this collection.
With the intense spotlight placed on the epidemic of childhood obesity caused in part by a lack of proper education about portion control, these small but enticing cups are the idea tool to assist in sharing this important knowledge. Cook It in a Cup! is a wonderful one-stop destination for simple, healthy recipes, and the easy-to-clean silicone cups
add to the book’s charm.
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Cook It in a Cup!: Quick Meals and Treats Kids Can Cook in Silicone Cups