Learn how to whip up tasty snacks for sunny summer days, nourishing meals for sleepovers, and more! Filled with delicious snacks, soups and salads, main dishes, and side dishes, and featuring an exclusive apron, you'll be on your way to becoming the best chef in town . A perfect cookbook gift set for the emerging chef--and American Girl fan--in your family. From crunchy Sweet Potato Chips, to tangy Taco Salad, to shareable Guacamole & Star Chips, the 40 recipes inspire chefs to make yummy treats for friends and family. Featuring an exclusive apron, this set not only helps young chefs and bakers develop their culinary skills with simple instructions, full-color photography, and guides to mastering basic kitchen skills, but creates experiences to last a lifetime. 40 RECIPES: Learn to make delicious snacks, soups, salads, main dishes, side dishes and more COOK FOR EVERY OCCASION : Whip up tasty treats for movie nights, picnics, fiestas, family dinners, and more GAIN KITCHEN CONFIDENCE : Learn essential cooking skills with step-by-step instructions INSPIRING IMAGES: Full-color photos help ensure success TIPS AND TRICKS : Includes advice on enhancing and customizing recipes, as well as important information on how to handle kitchen tools and cook safely with the help of an adult.