Cooking with Kids

Teach the family your culinary skills while making a delicious mess. Whether they’re five or 13, there is plenty of fun to be had when you’re creating a feast.

Making a delicious mess with the kids is not only fun, but encourages your child to learn culinary skills and think about healthy eating techniques.

Fruit and vegetables



Focusing on these elements with younger children is the perfect way to begin their culinary adventures.
Start by showing them the importance of washing and preparing fruit and vegetables.
The different colours, textures and a little bit of taste testing should keep the kids interested.
Simple recipe ideas: Fruit salad, muffins and homemade dips.
Something a little bit different ... Apple race car snacks.

 

 

Lunch

By choosing something simple, like a sandwich, it gives the kids a chance to be creative and build something of their choice.
As they get older, the more creative you can get, try something like mac and cheese or a yummy stirfry with lots of colourful vegetables.
For something different ... Rice cake owls

Dinner

The meal you make for dinner may be a little bit complicated for the kids.
But there's no reason they can't join you in the kitchen while you prepare.
Whether they sit back and watch your techniques or help you with the easy preparations, it's valuable time spent.
Try something new ... Chicken Teriyaki meatballs
from Quick and easy meals you can prepare with the kids



Sweet treats

This is a great area to show your children that although these things are yummy, it’s all about moderation.
For something a little different ... Tiny Teddy trains.

Have you got any tips for other parents? What’s your favourite thing to cook with the kids?