Recipes to cook with kids

DD · 05-08-2008, 09:36 PM

Jackson's (he's 5) spending the weekend and I am going to introduce him to cooking. Any good recipes that he could help cook?

**Mermaid** · 05-08-2008, 10:08 PM

DD, I kid you not, teach Jackson how to crack and egg and you give him the foundation for more cooking than he could shake a stick at.

DD · 05-08-2008, 10:15 PM

Done. I will make it his first lesson.

**Mermaid** · 05-08-2008, 10:22 PM

Originally Posted by DD

Done. I will make it his first lesson.

Make sure you start with a full dozen. And plenty of paper towels. Don't forget your sense of humor either. (this is the voice of experience talking

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DD · 05-08-2008, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by Mermaid

Make sure you start with a full dozen. And plenty of paper towels. Don't forget your sense of humor either. (this is the voice of experience talking

)

I'll put on my rain gear.

**aggieb** · 05-08-2008, 10:25 PM

how cute.

to be a fly on the wall.

DD · 05-08-2008, 10:26 PM

Originally Posted by aggieb

how cute.

to be a fly on the wall.

I'll take pics.

**Ocean Lover** · 05-08-2008, 10:26 PM

A few years ago Sam was really into the food network. For a while I thought she was going to be a chef. That Christmas I bought her Rachel Ray's cookbook for kids. I think she has a few out now. I'm sure any of them would be good. Here's a link to a few of her kid friendly recipes.

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Recipes/st...=422041&page=1

HAVE FUNN!

DD · 05-08-2008, 10:31 PM

Thanks, OL.

We're also going to wash my truck and plant flowers.

**InletBchDweller** · 05-08-2008, 10:55 PM

Little IBD loves to cook. Scrambled eggs are her specialty. I totally agree with Mermy. Buy a couple dozen and have funn!!!

Oh what about making your own pizza?? buy the dough and let him put on his toppins. Make the pizza in a shape he likes, football, mickey mouse, ufo, you name it...

DD · 05-08-2008, 10:58 PM

Originally Posted by InletBchDweller

Little IBD loves to cook. Scrambled eggs are her specialty. I totally agree with Mermy. Buy a couple dozen and have funn!!!

Oh what about making your own pizza?? buy the dough and let him put on his toppins. Make the pizza in a shape he likes, football, mickey mouse, ufo, you name it...

Yep. I'm gonna let him help make breakfast too. We'll have LOTS of scrambled eggs!
Pizza sounds good. I'll let y'all know what we settle on.

**Johnrudy** · 05-08-2008, 11:10 PM

When my son was about 5 we used to cook "Porcupine Meatballs." He thought it was fun to mix the uncooked rice with the raw ground beef and form the meatballs. Still to this day, he loves this easy meal.

It's a Rice-a-Roni recipe so if you're concerned about chemicals and additives, then you should use regular rice and chicken broth (to boost flavor) and chose seasonings of your choice.

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

1 lb. ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1 box Rice-A-Roni, beef or chicken flavor (low sodium)
2 tbsp. butter (or olive oil)
2 c. hot water (or chicken broth)

Combine ground beef, egg, and rice-vermicelli mix. Shape into small meatballs (approximately 20). Brown on all sides in butter or olive oil, in skillet. Combine contents of seasoning packet with hot water or chicken broth. Pour over meatballs. Cover and simmer until done - about 30 minutes. Other seasonings may be added to meatballs.

(I thicken this with some corn starch so it's not the consisitency of soup but more of a gravy thickness.)

Scrambling eggs for breakfast is always fun for kids too.

Have a fun Mother's Day!

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DD · 05-08-2008, 11:14 PM

Thanks, JR! Sounds delish.

**Beach Runner** · 05-09-2008, 06:59 AM

DD, my daughter and my nephews have always loved making cookies. On her fifth birthday (maybe 6th, don't remember), her birthday party activity was cookie decorating (I made the cookies in advance). The kids had a blast, they made a mess, but it was worth it.

Just use any simple sugar cookie recipe (or gingerbread at Christmas), let Jackson help roll out the dough, and get a variety of cookie cutters so he can make the shapes he likes. Buy sprinkles and several colors of icing in those cans with a variety tips so that designs can be drawn on them as well.

**Cheering472** · 05-09-2008, 07:01 AM

DD this sounds like so much funn. What a wonderful memory you are making for him.

Can't wait to see the pictures.

**Miss Kitty** · 05-09-2008, 07:42 AM

Originally Posted by DD

Thanks, OL.

We're also going to wash my truck and plant flowers.

...child labor, gotta' love it! You're the bestest Nay Nay!

When I get back, I'll come over and Jackson can teach me to cook!

**Sheila** · 05-09-2008, 08:02 AM

I love this idea. I can't wait to have someone besides me in the kitchen with FBB!

On the pizza theme, when our kids were little we used english muffins as a crust and let them pick their own toppings. Also made a fruit pizza. Used a pre-made sugar cookie dough and spread it a pizza pan and baked it first. Then spread a cream cheese, confectioner sugar, sauce on top and let them top it with their favorite fresh fruit on top.

Gosh, it seems like just yesterday. Time flies!

DD · 05-09-2008, 09:25 AM

Originally Posted by Miss Kitty

...child labor, gotta' love it! You're the bestest Nay Nay!

When I get back, I'll come over and Jackson can teach me to cook!

Uh oh!! Busted!
Yep, I'm gonna put the little dumplin' to work!!
And I can speak for Jackson when I say he would love to teach you to cook!!

He tried to teach me to play that guitar hero thingy, but he gave up.

**scooterbug44** · 05-09-2008, 02:14 PM

"The Fun of Cooking" by Jill Krementz. It's a cookbook for kids - 19 different kids of all ages share their favorite recipes and there are lots of fun pictures. Don't know if it's still in print or has been updated (my copy was a 1986 Xmas present).

I only made a couple recipes, but read the book many times - the favorite was teddy bear bread - you made loafs of bread shaped like teddy bears w/ raisins for eyes!

DD · 05-09-2008, 09:03 PM

Ok..tonight we made the mini pizzas. Jackson wanted pepperoni, but they were out at the store. Has it been recalled or something? Anyway, he just had cheese pizza and I doctored up mine and mr. dd's a little with veggies. They were pretty tasty. I let Jackson put the sauce and cheese on. He ate every bite.

**Ocean Lover** · 05-09-2008, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by DD

Ok..tonight we made the mini pizzas. Jackson wanted pepperoni, but they were out at the store. Has it been recalled or something? Anyway, he just had cheese pizza and I doctored up mine and mr. dd's a little with veggies. They were pretty tasty. I let Jackson put the sauce and cheese on. He ate every bite.

The crusts in the package that you just add water to are easy too. The kids can shape them however they want and then add toppings. We still make english muffin pizzas for lunch in the summertime. GTTBM's fruit pizza sounds delish.

DD · 05-09-2008, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by Ocean Lover

The crusts in the package that you just add water to are easy too. The kids can shape them however they want and then add toppings. We still make english muffin pizzas for lunch in the summertime. GTTBM's fruit pizza sounds delish.

We used English Muffins--whole grain. I shopped for the week, and lemme tell you, eatin' healthy ain't cheap.

But, I guess you know that.