On for the Christmas list - Rated 
This is the third in the Sam Stern series of cookbooks. As a convert of the first two, I got hold of a copy to add to my collection. To my surprise, this book has quite a different feel from the last ones. Sam has definitely grown up and, although he still writes in a chatty and approachable way, this is a cookbook that will appeal more than the others to budding cooks of every age.
The chapters are divided up by ingredient, which makes it really easy to use (if you open your fridge and find yourself staring at a block of cheddar - head to the cheese chapter). The recipes are simple but sophisticated, and easy to follow (without huge lists of ingredients, which can be really off-putting). I know that my nephews have already knocked together some great dishes, and I have, too. Whether you're looking for a present for a student, teenage son/daughter or a useful and attractive cookbook for yourself, Get Cooking is highly recommended.
A Must Have Item - Rated
There are three cook books in the series written by Sam Stern. This latest book is fantastic. It delivers where other cook books fail to, great tasting food and interesting recipes that actually work. Rather than just making the food look good, this book enables you to make really tasty food.
It has a great layout and it is easy to understand and follow the instructions. It looks great and would be a great asset to any kitchen.
Its different to other cookbooks in that its written by a young cook with real passion for food. This is obvious from reding the text. This means that its a good book to read and will inspire young children and teenangers to cook. It also promotes healthy eating but in a way that is only possible because the author is a teenanger, so other teenangers may actually listen.
This would be a great idea for christmas for any kitchen and is a great way to get your teenangers cooking.
Another triumph - Rated
Having bought and really rated the previous 2 Sam Stern books, I made sure that the new one, Get Cooking, was delivered hot off the press as soon as it was available. I'm so pleased that I did - it does not disappoint. Sam has clearly grown up, and that's reflected in the book. Although it follows the same user-friendly layout and chatty tone, he has included some slightly more sophisticated recipes (along with lots of very useful basics). It's a book that should appeal to teen boys and girls alike who will relate to Sam and the group of friends who are photographed and quoted throughout. It's clear, concise and never patronising (and no long lists of ingredients either).
The book is divided up according to ingredient, from cheese to veg, via pasta, meat and potatoes and others. The cheese, chill and onion muffins and tangy tomato burgers have already gone down a treat in our house.
Whether you want to cook some great recipes yourself or would like to get your teens off the sofa and into the kitchen, this is the book for you.
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