COOK WITH CLYDEO

Clydeo the canine YouTube chef brings 35 kid-friendly recipes to life in his first cookbook with the help of actor and author Jennifer Aniston.

The titular character of Clydeo Takes a Bite Out of Life (2024)—based on Aniston's real-life pet—presents a cookbook for kids with recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert, along with a selection of snacks and sides—and a sweet treat for dogs, too. Recipes are organized and clearly written, with enticing descriptions, step-by-step instructions, gorgeous food photography, and information about serving size, preparation, and cooking time for each dish. Clydeo’s fans will appreciate that he’s featured on almost every page, often in whimsical photos with finished food items. Recipe modifications and suggestions are provided in notes and speech balloons. While Aniston doesn’t provide the levels of expertise or adult supervision needed for each recipe, the book spans a range of technical abilities. For example, the No-Bake Oreo Pie would be easy for a novice young chef to prepare, while a recipe like Handmade Sweet Potato Gnocchi would require the knife skills and kitchen know-how of a more experienced hand. Readers unfamiliar with Clydeo will enjoy the book’s introduction, where he describes his quest to become the “most famous furry foodie” and encourages chefs-in-training to approach cooking with a growth mindset and to ask for help when they need it.

A delectable recipe collection perfect for family culinary collaborations.