4 Starter skills Cook amazing meals for your friends and family by starting with the brilliantly easy recipes in this book Who knows it could lead to a career as a famous chef Baking basics Choose simple tasty recipes and make sure you have all the ingredients and equipment you need before you start If you’re cooking for other people check whether they’re vegetarian vegan or have food allergies It's fun to spend time in the kitchen cooking up tasty treats Here is some basic cooking equipment you may need Blender Wooden spoon Saucepans G r a t e r Colander
HANDY HINTS 5 Safety first Kitchens can be dangerous places so remember these safety rules and make sure an adult is on hand to help 1 Wash your hands tie back hair roll up sleeves wear an apron and work on a clean surface 2 Be careful with knives keep your fingers out of the way work slowly and use a chopping board 3 Don’t touch electrical items with wet hands and be careful with the blades 4 Beware of hot stoves use oven gloves and move full pans carefully 5 Keep raw meat away from other foods use a separate knife and chopping board and wash your hands afterward Look out for the thumbs up Here you'll find tips to make your food look and taste even better This warning hand is for important safety facts