Cooking with children can be a great bonding experience and the perfect time to teach them about healthy eating. The great thing is that kids can cook easy recipes themselves and reap the rewards with some yummy treats in just a few minutes.
Some suggested recipes include http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/recipes/519204/monster-red-nose-pizza
Mini Pizzas- buy ready prepared bases and let the kids go wild with their toppings, peppers, ham, mushrooms, spinach, sweetcorn and pineapple are yummy and simple to prepare. If they are old enough it can be a good time to introduce some basic chopping techniques, whilst the little ones will enjoy making funny faces with the ingredients. A great way to learn about facial features.
Easy cupcakes http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/recipes/340648/Basic-cupcake-recipe
All in one cupcakes are quick and easy to make, flour, sugar, eggs and margarine are all placed in the same bowl and mixed together. An ice cream scoop is a good way to ensure they are measured equally and makes that tricky spreading of cake mix into the cupcake cases easier for little hands. They only take 15 minutes to bake and once cooled can be colourfully decorated with some sweet treats. Making cupcakes is fantastic way to introduce early math skills (weighing, measuring, counting, adding, etc)
Home made ice blocks http://www.netmums.com/family-food/recipes/a-z-of-family-recipes/homemade-lollies
Making your own ice blocks is a cheaper and healthier alternative to expensive shop bought ice blocks and a great accompaniment to a hot summer day. Using fresh juice and fruit bits to create delicious and colourful recipes mixed together with an electric whisk. Simply pour into plastic molds and freeze for a couple of hours. A healthy treat that can be stored for parties and bbqs that the kids will love to make.
What about letting the kids help you with everyday cooking? Mashing potatoes, opening tins using a can opener, peeling apples or grating cheese are all skills we take for granted as adults, but it is important to ensure that children learn these skills too, and it is always nice to have a little extra help in the kitchen.
Finally, whether you have a dishwasher or wash by hand, it is really good to get your kids into the habit of cleaning up after themselves, teaching them all about responsibility.
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Blog shared by Becky Yardley
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