Cookin' With The Kids

June 2025
This Cantaloupe Salsa is the perfect topping for grilled meats, salads, burrito bowls, and everything in between.

November 2023
While it may be a bit chilly outside, winter citrus can add both a splash of color and sweetness to the dreariest November day!

May 2023
There comes a time when kids stop simply enjoying a great bowl of guacamole ‘n chips and help in the preparation of this popular dip.

August 2021
In August, the summer heat is no time for a cooking lesson that involves a stovetop or hot oven. Besides, it’s grilling season! While open flame cooking on the barbie is best left to an adult, the family barbeque still provides a great opportunity...

April 2021
Here's a very tasty, healthy and easy to prepare salad-type side that pairs two of Melissa's most popular items that are seldom seen together in the same dish – and there is no cooking involved! 

May 2016
In the spirit of May’s Cinco de Mayo celebrations, here’s a fun snack or appetizer appropriately dressed in the colors of the Mexican flag that is very kid-friendly both in preparation and taste!

January 2016
While it is impossible to truly replicate the unique crispy texture and taste of the iconic tater tot, here’s a healthier version that comes close without the use of deep-fried oil or even potatoes...

August 2015
It’s August and way too hot for an actual cooking lesson. So here’s a tasty snack or easy lunch recipe for your kitchen helpers to prepare that requires only a few minutes of...

January 2014
Besides being a tasty and convenient hand fruit, tangerines are very versatile ingredient in the kitchen.