Calling all teens...Take over the vast empty space called the kitchen and learn gourmet cooking from a master chef! Over 50 mouthwatering step-by-step recipes, from "Brilliant Breakfasts" to "Star-Studded Salads" to "Shooting Star Entrees" and "Red Carpet Desserts."

Each recipe an American favorite!

- Pizza Coast-to-Coast" section introduces pizza from three regions of the United States: New York, Chicago, and California
- More than 60 dazzling photographs by James Peterson
- "On Your Mark ... Get Set ... Cook!" format of recipes provides helpful organization
- Step-by-step drawings clarify steps whenever necessary
- Chef's tips, safety section, cooking terms, and definitions
- Kitchen essentials and kitchen equipment
- An emphasis on fresh, nutritious ingredients for healthy eating