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