Kids Can Cook Vegetarian is a beautifully illustrated cookbook for budding chefs, containing more than 30 vegetarian recipes.

Packed with recipes for fresh, tasty vegetarian dishes, the third title in the Kids Can series is an exciting way to introduce hungry young chefs to the endless possibilities of cooking with vegetables. Whether you follow a vegetarian diet already, want to reduce the amount of meat you're eating, or simply have an appetite for all things veggie, this book offers a whole host of ideas for mealtimes, snacks and treats.

From ruby-red peppers to vibrant-green peas and purple-sprouting broccoli, you'll learn how to prepare, cook and serve a rainbow of vegetables of all shapes and sizes, turning them into delicious dishes for every season, such as pizza, burgers, frittata, soup, kebabs and pasta dishes. There are also recipes for cookies, brownies and cakes, using both fruit and vegetables to create tempting treats. Recipes suitable for those following vegan and gluten-free diets are easy to spot with the help of colourful symbols and a key at the front of the book.

A basic techniques section explains how to prepare ingredients, use equipment and know when your culinary creation has been cooked to perfection. Every recipe uses readily available ingredients and the simple, step-by-step instructions are illustrated with colourful drawings, showing each stage of the process. Throughout the book, you'll find handy tips for storing your dishes, recipe variations to try, and clever kitchen hacks to improve and enhance your skills.

Recipes include cauliflower crust pizza, bean burgers, mixed bean chilli, tomato soup, frittata, sweet potato rosti, vegetable crisps, spinach lasagne, rainbow kebabs, falafel, chocolate and beetroot cake and butternut squash cookies.

• More than 30 easy-to-follow nutritious vegetarian recipes, including vegan and gluten-free options, using readily available ingredients
• Includes vegan and gluten-free recipes, with easy-to-spot symbols for both and a key at the front of the book
• Award-winning Kids Can series
• Aimed at children aged 6+ and parents with little or no cooking experience, children can practise measuring, weighing and counting

About the Author

Esther Coombs is the illustrator of the award-winning Kids Can series including Kids Can Cook Vegetarian, Kids Can Cook and Kids Can Bake, and three children's activity books, The New York Activity Book, The London Activity Book and Plant, Sow, Make & Grow (all published by Button Books). She is a professional illustrator probably best known for drawing buildings; however, she also works with domestic objects and more organic 'natural' subjects such as animals, plants and people. Recent clients include Hampshire Cultural Trust, Kyle Books UK, The Watts Gallery and commercial developers. Coombs lives in Canterbury, England.

See more at esthercoombs.com.

Reviews

The brilliant hand-drawn ingredients really bring this book to life! A great way to expand your vegetarian repertoire when ideas are running low.

-- Bonita Turner, Editor of Junior

A great introduction to vegetarian cooking for children and a useful addition to the kitchen for families looking to go meat free. Fun, simple and tasty looking recipes for all ages to enjoy together.

-- Sarah-Jane Mee, Sky News presenter and TV personality, @skysarahjane

Absolutely fantastic! A beautifully illustrated family cookbook with a great selection of vegetarian recipes. Perfect for cooking together as a family and very engaging for young children to interpret too. A brilliant present for any budding young chef and to encourage togetherness in the kitchen. Totally wonderful, it will be filling stockings this christmas I'm sure!

-- Mimi Dickson, Illustrator & Junior Design Awards Judge, @mimidicksonpaintings

I absolutely adore the illustrations in these books, they are truly what make this cookbook series magical and beautiful, so enticing and inspiring. The step-by-step instructions for each recipe are simple to follow especially since they include wonderfully colourful illustrations.

* @ecocraftkids *

"Is 'Kids Can Cook Vegetarian' another brilliant title in this series. We love the previous recipes as they are easy to follow and you can cook something new and exciting together."

* @the_treasure_outdoors *

Budding chefs will learn the basics of cooking while making some fabulous meat-free recipes. Highly recommend!

* @picturebookrecommendations *

Brilliant recipes, easy step-by-steps and stylish illustrations make this one the kids can use and the parents can enjoy having on the shelf. ...Delicious!

* @kidsbookstolife *

I cannot recommend Esther Coombs cookery books for children enough! They are perfect for budding chefs.

* @rachaeljessblog *

The book has a gorgeous bright neon cover and lovely illustrations throughout making this a perfect gift for any little chefs out there. A great new addition to the series!

* @beckys_book_blog *

Clear instructions and vibrant illustrations from Esther Coombs make the recipes clear and simple for children to follow. This would make a great gift for budding chefs.

* @mrsbrownsbookbox *

The latest in the 'Kids Can...' series which are so beautifully illustrated by @esthercoombsillustration - this new cook book is fun for everyone.

* @posies_book_club *

The best thing about these cooking books is the simplicity of the instructions, teamed with little illustrations to help guide you it's impossible to go wrong.

* @home.read.play *


Awards
Winner of Junior Design Award 2023 - Best Family Cookbook - Gold Winner 2023 (UK). Joint winner of #Bookstagang Best of 2022 Picture Book Awards 2022 (United States).



Book Information
ISBN 9781787081185
Author Esther Coombs
Format Hardback
Page Count 64
Imprint Button Books
Publisher Button Books