In A Pinch is a cookbook created for kids to prepare quick, healthy, nutritious meals for themselves, family and friends. These recipes are cooked by using a microwave oven. There is one exception to the rule, however. The suggested age to begin using this cookbook is age 5. A child should be supervised while preparing and cooking these recipes. All recipes are outlined with a list of which items are needed for preparation and ingredients. The recipes have step by step instructions to follow to insure safe cooking techniques.