Kids Can Cook Around the World

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 four children's activity books, The New York Activity Book, The London Activity Book, Birds, Bees and Bug Houses 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.

• Before you begin 3Equipment 4Basic techniques 6 North & South AmericaPoutine 12Cheesecake 13Burgers 14Mac & cheese 16Grilled cheese 18Peanut butter & jelly sandwich 19Quesadilla 20Guacamole 21Tomato salsa 21Fish tacos 22Slaw 23Apple pie 24Pão de queijo 26Brigadeiros 27Arepas 28Empanadas 30 EuropeScones 34Shortbread 36Soda bread 37Shepherd’s pie 38Ratatouille 40Croque monsieur 41Madeleines 42Schnitzel 43Pretzels 44Pizza 46Paella 48Spanish omelette 50Tiramisu 52Greek salad 53Borscht 54Goulash 55Stroganoff 56 Africa & Middle EastShakshuka 60Koftas 61Koshari 62Kebabs 64Kabsa 66Couscous 68Tagine 70Joloff rice 71Djerma stew 72Milk tarts 73Bobotie 74 AsiaButter chicken 78Samosas 79Vegetable biryani 80Naan bread 82Dim sum 84Kung pao chicken 86Chow mein 87Bibimbap 88Bao buns 90Pho 91Massaman curry 92Pad Thai 93Nasi goreng 94Mango sticky rice 95Vegetable sushi 96Onigiri 98Ramen 99Katsu curry 100Mochi 102 Australia & New ZealandMeat pie 106Pavlova 108Lamingtons 110Fairy bread 111

This cookbook takes families on a tour of global cuisine. Children will learn the origins of familiar foods such as pizza and burgers and make lots of new discoveries too. Each section includes a selection of recipes with easy-to-follow instructions, a clear layout and fully illustrated with attractive artwork. There is also basic information on equipment, techniques and staying safe.