Cooking From Scratch for Teens Cookbook

Ready to trade frozen burritos for homemade bragging rights? Cooking From Scratch for Teens Cookbook by Lisa Burns helps young cooks turn everyday ingredients into delicious dinners, party food, and snacks worth sharing.

Grab an apron. Your kitchen era starts now.

Designed for ages 12–19, this teen cookbook features 60 starter recipes and 60 photos to inspire appetites and kitchen adventures. Instead of complicated instructions and intimidating meals, teens get approachable recipes, helpful advice, and plenty of opportunities to practice cooking from scratch.

First, start with familiar favorites. Upgrade boxed mac and cheese to Homestyle Baked Mac ’n’ Cheese. Then give Awesome Black Bean Taquitos a try. With each recipe, budding chefs can explore new techniques while making food they actually want to eat.

Moreover, this beginner cookbook covers more than after-school hunger. Cook Chicken Pot Pie Made Easy for the family. Try Fancy Lasagna with No Layering when dinner deserves something special. Or host movie night with The Best Party Popcorn and Totally Loaded Nachos.

Along the way, Lisa Burns shares guidance informed by her experience as a parent to a teen chef. Her tips help readers navigate the kitchen and develop essential skills for creating wholesome meals. From pasta and homemade pizza to steaks and hamburgers, there is plenty to explore.

Whether you are shopping for an aspiring chef or encouraging a teen to try something new, this cookbook makes a gift. After all, learning to cook offers possibilities long after the last page.

Why We Love It

• Includes 60 approachable starter recipes and 60 photos.
• Designed for teen and beginner cooks ages 12+
• Covers dinners, party food, and after-school snacks.
• Features familiar favorites with homemade upgrades.
• Shares helpful teen chef tips from Lisa Burns.
• Encourages essential kitchen skills through hands-on cooking.