You're the Chef. Lisa Cherkasky

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      safety first

      Know these rules by heart before you start so that cooking will always

      be a fun experience for you.

      Dress smart. Keep your hair back, wear closed-toe shoes, and avoid jewelry or clothing that dangles or drapes, such as hoodie strings or billowy sleeves.

      Reach right. Use a sturdy step stool to reach high places in the kitchen. One with a handle on the back is best.

      Hot stuff. Stay in the kitchen when food is cooking on the stove. Keep pot handles turned away from the edge of your stove, but make sure they aren’t positioned over a hot burner either. Never put your face close to a pot when removing its lid—the hot steam can burn you. And if a pot is heavy or large, or if it contains boiling liquid, don’t handle it yourself. Ask an adult to do it.

      Wash up. Before, during, and after cooking, wash your hands often with soap and warm water, especially when handling meat. Wash counters with a soapy sponge, too. And wash all fruits and veggies in plenty of cold tap water, even if you’re peeling the skin off.

      React right. If a knife, skillet, or pot starts to fall, let it go—and quickly get out of the way. If you cut or burn your- self, let the adult helping you know right away. And if a fire starts, yell! Never try to put it out yourself.

      FIRST RULE OF SAFETY

       Almost every recipe in this book involves heat,

      knives and other sharp tools, powered appliances,

      or raw foods (which may have germs). ADULT SUPERVISION IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES.

      recipe tips

      A recipe tells you what ingredients and tools you need. It tells

      you how to make the dish, step by step. It’s the voice of

      the original cook talking directly to you!

      Read the entire recipe before you start cooking. This will tell you in advance what you’ll need to shop for, what kitchen tools to have on hand, how long it will take to make the dish, and even any cooking terms you might need to look up.

      Prep all your ingredients and tools. Chefs get everything ready before they start cooking. You’ll want to do this, too. First, read the recipe care- fully. Then set out each ingredient and tool you’ll be using. Also, wash and chop fruits and vegetables, mea- sure out the ingredients, and place everything in separate bowls.

      Measure carefully! When measuring, you need the right tool. For liquids, use a clear spouted cup СКАЧАТЬ