Book excerpt: Introduce young chefs to a whole new world of flavours. This book will give enthusiastic cooks, aged eight to fourteen, the chance to experience authentic dishes from 28 different countries without leaving home. Packed with more than 100 traditional recipes ranging from very simple to more challenging, I Want to be a Chef - Around the World will introduce the budding chef to the traditional flavours of Italian lasagna, the exotic spices of a Moroccan tagine and the simple techniques for making Japanese sushi. Each recipe is explained with clear instructions, with extra tips for the more unusual ingredients, and complex techniques are illustrated with clear step-by-step photography to help achieve successful results. This book will not only give young cooks a broad range of delicious new recipes, but will also provide some fun-filled hours in the kitchen with results that can be enjoyed by the whole family.