Do you remember when you were a young child? When did you learn to cook? Who taught you? Whether you learned about food or not at a young age you probably have some culinary skills today that you can pass on to a future generation. By including your children in the kitchen you will teach them important life skills, bond with them, make delicious food together for lunch and dinner, and also, help develop their coordination and muscle strength.
Pizza
Pizza not only tastes delicious and is suitable for kids of all ages, and adults, it’s super simple to make and gives your kids some practice making dough and adding toppings in the funniest way possible. To make a pizza you need to make the dough, knead the dough, roll the dough – it’s the same as making bread. Then you get to choose the toppings your kid wants, tomatoes, olives, mushrooms, onions, cheese, and sweetcorn. There is nothing more educational, playful, and delicious, than pizza for kids.
Spaghetti Bolonese
Otherwise known as Spag Bol, this favorite Italian dish is again perfect for all age groups, but it’s especially simple, delicious, and straightforward for kids. You can make a nice Spag Bol in about thirty minutes with fresh ingredients. Ideal for hungry mouths. If you want to equip them with some early culinary knowledge why not include them in the cooking process. They will learn how to cook mince in the hob, chop vegetables, grate cheese, and fry up ingredients.
Fruit Crumble
Fruit crumbles are perfect for a seasonal dessert or a special treat on the weekend. You can make a fruit crumble using apples, berries, rhubarb, or a combination of things. This dish is ideal for kids because it’s a sweet dessert that can be served with ice-cream. It’s also a good one you can get them involved with. Kneading the flour and butter together helps to strengthen their hands which is also good for developing their writing abilities.
Toad in the Hole
Toad in the hole is a traditional English dish but it’s a favorite of kids the world over. Why is this? Kids love the combination of sausages and gravy, it’s delicious and a little messy. It’s also super simple to make with only a few ingredients put together. You kids will love helping you to make the batter for the base by whisking up the eggs in a glass. It will also improve their dexterity and coordination; check the link for newborn care tips. They will also love the smell of cooking sausages in the afternoon, this dish makes the perfect lunch.
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Veggie Fritters
Traditionally kids hate veggies, right! But things are changing. More kids now have veggie and vegan parents, and some just intuitively prefer vegetables over meat. If this speaks to you then consider making some veggie fritters with your kids. You can enjoy chopping up the vegetable and mushing it all together in a big bowl. Making these delicious fritters will be a lesson to your kids about cooking and about the possibilities of vegetables.
