Summertime is here, and boy it is hot outside. What do you do with the kids on hot summer days, when you can’t go out to the pool or the park? Try staying at home and turn the kitchen into an amusement park of recipes and delicious food! You can have a fun day cooking with the kids, without it becoming a terrible hassle if you just keep a few simple rules.
Simple Recipe, Simple Life
Choose recipes that kids can make quickly and easily, without a lot of ingredients or long instructions.
No Stove or Oven
Choose recipes that do not require cooking with heat. Good examples for kid-friendly recipes are cocoa energy balls, fruit smoothies, toasts and sandwiches, fruit salads, or vegetable sticks with dip.
Safety First
This is an opportunity to teach children good safety habits, along with positive eating habits. Teach them how to use the knife carefully, and how to clean after they finish cooking.
Make Room for Creativity
This is the opportunity to let your little ones shine! Nutella toast with cucumber? Popcorn with ketchup? Why not! Go wild and get cooking!