Italy: Recipes, Flavors & Traditions

P.J. Tierney

“A colorful, easy-to-use, educational cookbook for kids who want to whip up Italian cuisine.”
—Kirkus Reviews

Travel to Italy without leaving your kitchen! Perfect for ages 9–14, Italy: Recipes, Flavors & Traditions invites young chefs and their families to cook, taste, and explore Italy through 35 step-by-step recipes for breakfast, small plates, sides & snacks, entrées, and desserts.

The Main Meal in Italy Is Lunch, Called Pranzo.

In Italy, lunch is more than a quick meal. Called pranzo, it often unfolds in courses: a primo such as pasta, soup, or risotto; a secondo, or main dish, served with a contorno (side dish); and something sweet to finish.

Make Lemon Ricotta Muffins, Antipasto Skewers, Arancini, Italian Wedding Soup, Caprese Pizza, Homemade Pasta, Ricotta Gnocchi, Cherry Gelato, and Tiramisu. Clear directions and full-color photography help young cooks build skills and confidence.

More than a cookbook, Italy introduces kids to Italian history and traditions, the festivities of Carnevale, and Michelangelo, one of Italy’s most celebrated artists. Kids in the Kitchen cooking tips, measurement conversions, and easy-to-follow directions make safety, learning, and fun part of the culinary journey.

Part of the Culinary Passport Series, specially flagged recipes connect to the Culinary Passport included with The Global Cookbook: Delicious Recipes from Seven Continents. Complete a recipe, add the matching collectible sticker, and track your cooking journey around the world through food.