Cookin' With The Kids

February 2026
Here's a very rudimentary recipe. However, for the first-timer, it’s a new world of pots, pans, and intimidating knives of all sizes.

November 2024
Here's a healthy cold bean salad with chopped apples and a very simple thyme-infused vinaigrette that young kitchen helpers can contribute to the family’s Thanksgiving feast or that day’s other feast of football viewing.

July 2023
It’s July, aka grilling season! So, I ordered one of Melissa’s Grilling Baskets to use as the primary ingredient source for this month’s recipe on my own BBQ.

November 2020
The Thanksgiving table is a great opportunity for young aspiring cooks to contribute a dish to the festivities as well as serve as a culinary confidence builder. However, a hectic holiday kitchen is no time for a cooking lesson!

April 2019
One of the best ways to perk a child’s interest into wanting to help out in the kitchen is by choosing recipes that combine interesting ingredients. 

February 2019
In the U.S. marketplace Feijoas, also known as pineapple guava, are still considered an exotic specialty fruit that is usually tucked away in an obscure corner of a retailer’s tropical fruit section. 

January 2019
Here’s an unusual recipe that will grab the attention of young kitchen helpers because it makes a warming, deeply flavorful soup using two of kids’ favorite snack foods: fresh apples and cheddar cheese! 

November 2018
Here’s the perfect dish that the kids can help prepare for your Thanksgiving table, even in a hectic holiday kitchen that can get crowded with relatives wanting to be helpful.

April 2016
To get a child started in the kitchen one needs a simple, quick and fun recipe that is not tedious in its prep, looks interesting and has a tasty, confidence-building reward...