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Yeehaw! A Recipe Roundup So you're ready to saddle up and live the life of a cowpoke are ya'? Well, one of the most important skills a good range rider can have is to know how to whip up tasty vittles when called upon. This here collection of recipes is guaranteed to be just the ticket to delicious cooking. You won't be a tenderfoot for long, pilgrim, if you take my advice and master the skills of the cowboy kitchen. Here are important rules to keep all junior bronc busters from getting hurt. * Always ask an adult to help when using the stove, microwave or oven. To help avoid burns and fires, never use a cooking range or microwave without adult supervision. * Knives can be very dangerous. Have a grown-up help you chop or cut any ingredients that require a sharp blade. Don't ever play with kitchen knives. They are tools for use in cooking only. * Small kitchen appliances such as blenders and food processors help make cooking easier, but they should always be used with an adult's assistance. Never put utensils or hands into these appliances. * Wash your hands with soap and warm water before beginning to cook and wash your hands often while cooking to keep germs out of what you are making. * Make sure to properly refrigerate foods that can easily spoil such as meats, dairy products, eggs and other products. This avoids sickness from bacteria in the food. * Never use the same plate that raw food has been for food that is ready to serve. * Keep your kitchen work area clean and organized. Clean up spills quickly so you or someone else doesn't slip. Keep towels and other flammable items away from the stove. * While sometimes you need a boost to reach the kitchen counter, be very careful to only stand on a safe stepping stool so you don't fall. * And, most importantly, always ask for permission and help from a grown-up so they can make sure you have fun in the kitchen! So let's ride 'em out and get cookin'! Excerpted from Little Cowpokes Cookbook by Zac Williams All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.