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Cooking with Kids

There really is nothing that a child can’t do in a kitchen save for carving a turkey, deglazing a pan, slicing garlic and dropping ravioli into boiling water. All right, so maybe it is not terribly wise to have a kid for a sous chef but there is a wonderful world of opportunity waiting for children in the kitchen (and not just opportunity to get hurt – I know that is what you were thinking!) On Sunday, my nearly three-year old lady helped me peel apples and a pear. We also snuck in a taste test. She closed her eyes … Continue reading →

Cooking With Kids – Fruit Salad

Most children love the sweet taste of fruit. Fruit salad is another great first recipe for children to build their cooking skills. It’s pretty and tasty. There’s no reason to turn on the stove. It’s a flexible recipe, you can use what you have on hand. And it’s a great way to get in those fruit servings. Even very young toddlers can help peel a banana. And with assistance and supervision, they even cut that banana. I like to use a dull plastic knife for two year olds. If they can manage that, then they can graduate to a dull … Continue reading →

Home and Family: Kids and Cooking

Getting your kids actively involved in meal planning and preparation processes is a great way to get them to eat better. When they have some say in the menu, they are less likely to be fussy eaters. You can compromise a little, for example, allowing your children to choose the main course or a side dish, if they eat their vegetables without fussing (or at least eat some of their veggies). This is also a good way to encourage kids to try new foods. If you take them grocery shopping with you, point out interesting items and ask them if … Continue reading →

A First Muffin for Kids to Cook

Jammie Muffins are an easy muffin with lots of opportunities for kids to help along the way. For some reason, these muffins taste better when you make them on a lazy morning in your jammies. Let the kids help measure and add the ingredients, mix, spoon in the batter, and add the jam. I love Jammie muffins, but they aren’t actually my favorites. We make some truly delectable muffins and breakfast breads. But those recipes take things like lemon zest, ricotta cheese, plain yogurt, or frozen cherries. These muffins don’t take anything special, and are so adaptable. I almost always … Continue reading →

Cook With Your Kids: Banana Pudding Dessert

If your children are like mine, they LOVE to help mommy in the kitchen. But that can be tough, especially when what you’re making requires a lot of ingredients and steps. Desserts are often a good way to include kids in the kitchen. They love to add ingredients, to mix, to stir, and to pour. Here’s a yummy dessert recipe that your children can help you make. And the best part? It’s quick, it’s simple, and it’s semi-homemade! For this recipe, you’ll need store-bought banana or vanilla pudding (the small package), 1 ½ Cups Milk, 4 Tablespoons Peanut Butter, 4 … Continue reading →