Take your programming around the world—one recipe at a time!
 
Cultural Cooking Show is a beautifully designed, full-colour cookbook and educational guide that brings 25 diverse cultures to life through food. Aligned with EYLF, MTOP, and NQS, each recipe in this 60-page resource invites children to explore global traditions, taste new flavours, and celebrate culture in meaningful, hands-on ways.
 
This is more than a cookbook—it is a cultural bridge, sustainability lesson, and celebration of community all in one!
 
Perfect for early childhood and school-aged settings, each episode includes:
A child-scaled recipe (serves 10)
Links to real-world days of cultural significance
Discussion prompts and cultural insights
A Sustainability Spotlight activity
EYLF, MTOP & NQS outcome links
Sensory learning, collaboration, and creativity
 
Whether you are planning a themed week, celebrating a cultural event, or building community through food, this cookbook makes global learning easy, inclusive, and joyful.
 
Why Are They Called “Episodes”?
Each recipe is referred to as an episode to give educators and children the feeling of going on a culinary journey. Like tuning into an engaging show, each episode introduces a new country, culture, and learning focus—making it easy to build a weekly or monthly cultural programming series. This format supports themed weeks, global passports, and builds excitement and anticipation for "what’s cooking next."
 
Included Episodes:
Episode 1 – Mexico: Taco Tuesday – Celebrate flavour and family with classic tacos.
Episode 2 – Italy: Pizza Party – Hands-on fun with personal pizza creations.
Episode 3 – China: Dumpling Delight – Explore Chinese New Year with lucky dumplings.
Episode 4 – Greece: Mediterranean Feast – Fresh, healthy sharing platters.
Episode 5 – India: Spice Adventure – Aromatic rice and spice learning.
Episode 6 – Japan: Sushi Creations – Roll up simple sushi and learn about Japanese food etiquette.
Episode 7 – France: Pâtisserie Delights – Create puff pastry treats and explore French celebrations.
Episode 8 – Morocco: Tagine Time – Fragrant veggie tagine on fluffy couscous.
Episode 9 – Thailand: Noodle Adventure – Pad Thai exploration and Songkran celebration.
Episode 10 – Brazil: Carnival Cuisine – Make colourful Brigadeiros to celebrate joy and dance.
Episode 11 – Russia: Blini Bonanza – Thin pancakes with sweet toppings during Maslenitsa.
Episode 12 – Lebanon: Mezze Magic – Dip, scoop and taste Lebanese flavours.
Episode 13 – Korea: Bibimbap Bowl – Layered rice bowls with colour and balance.
Episode 14 – Ethiopia: Injera and Stew – Share lentils and flatbread in unity.
Episode 15 – Turkey: Simit and Cucumber Snack – Explore traditional snacks and yoghurt dips.
Episode 16 – Spain: Tapas Time – Share patatas bravas and pan con tomate.
Episode 17 – Jamaica: Jerk Chicken Feast – Caribbean spice with rice and veggies.
Episode 18 – Germany: Pretzel Perfection – Roll and bake your own pretzels.
Episode 19 – Vietnam: Pho Fun – Warm broth and rice noodles in a child-safe way.
Episode 20 – Egypt: Falafel Feast – Chickpea patties with fresh pita and dips.
Episode 21 – Australia: Damper Day – Learn about Aboriginal and colonial food stories.
Episode 22 – South Africa: Bunny Chow Bowls – Street food with a curry twist.
Episode 23 – Peru: Quinoa Rainbow Bowls – Celebrate colour, nutrition and biodiversity.
Episode 24 – Sweden: Pancake Picnic – Cosy comfort food for cold climates.
Episode 25 – Israel: Shakshuka Style Eggs – A breakfast-style egg dish in tomato sauce.
 
Why Educators Love It:
No-prep pages ready to print and use
Designed for group settings with educator instructions
Encourages diversity, empathy, and global citizenship
Includes cultural sensitivity guidelines to avoid tokenism
Visually stunning with real food photography and country flag features
Bonus: Quick-reference index for easy programming and planning