Now You're Cooking!

In these 70 tried-and-tested recipes, including the clever tips and tricks they’ve learned over the years, Jolene and Lils write directly for kids, giving them the skills and confidence to learn that cooking is something anyone can do at any age. Lily Mae (Lils) is 11 and has been cooking with her mum, Jolene, ever since Lils could sit up in a feeding chair. Working side by side, this mother-daughter duo is on a mission to teach kids how to cook real food they’ll love to eat, from an Epic Ham and Cheese Toastie (complete with cheese pull!) to their Kinda Famous Chicken Curry that they can make for the whole family.

Jolene Cox is an award-winning family food writer and content creator. As the founder of her Family Cooking Club, her mission is to empower kids to cook the food they love while giving parents the peace of mind to let them lead in the kitchen. Lily Mae Cox has been cooking alongside her mum, Jolene, since the age of three! Now a key part of their Family Cooking Club, Lils helps lead the weekly cooking classes, acting as a fun and relatable role model to inspire the other kids in the kitchen. With her infectious enthusiasm and encouraging, lovable manner, she adds joy to every class and has even joined her mum on TV and at live cooking demos.