Cook It!

Written to accompany the major Channel 4 series, "Eat Up", this book is designed specifically for young people and the novice cook. It explains how to plan, prepare and cook delicious and healthy meals and snacks with easy-to-follow instructions for all the basic cooking techniques. All types of recipes are featured, from simple snacks such as popcorn and pizza to unusual and exotic dishes like African peanut stew and spicy Texan chilli. There are contributions from some of Britain's leading and most innovative cooks, including Claudia Roden, Yan-Kit So and Elisabeth Lambeth Ortiz. The book also provides nutritional tips and food information such as the history of garlic and the origins of spices.