Cookin' With The Kids

July 2026
The open flame of the family’s July backyard BBQ is not something kids can or should really participate in even under close supervision.

June 2026
Here is an opportunity for young kitchen helpers to use up some of the Mushroom Duxelles recipe from this month’s Fresh Stuff blog in a tasty wonton dumpling filling.

May 2026
Here’s a very simple fruit salad for beginners that combines the last of this season’s Pixie Tangerine crop with a Pink Grapefruit, a pinch of basil, all enhanced with a basic lime vinaigrette.

April 2026
Besides those infamous rain showers, April also brings the season’s first fresh California strawberries in volume large enough for retail promotions.

March 2026
Firstly, the most accepted theory is that "strawberry" is a corruption of the ancient English word "strewberry," referring to the way the strawberry plant spreads runners that appear to be "strewn" or scattered across the ground.

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.

January 2026
Here's a simple “starter recipe” to prepare with a child entering the kitchen for the first time...

December 2025
This easy recipe lets even young kids help with holiday cooking without getting in the way during the busy kitchen rush.

November 2025
Here is a simple recipe, perfect for the beginner in the kitchen.