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Delicious Recipes to Involve Kids in Cooking

Most families, when school holidays are approaching, break out into a sweat at the thought of trying to keep their kids’ busy for weeks at a time.

If you have unlimited financial resources, you probably don’t experience the same anxiety as a big family holiday could easily be arranged, but for average families the idea of entertaining kids can be a daunting prospect.

While we don’t have a solution for the entire vacation, we can give you a few recipes which can be made with your kids, therefore keeping you both busy for at least a few hours.

Cooking with your kids is both rewarding and enjoyable. Have fun!

French Bread Pizzas

Ingredients

  • 4 small baguettes, hotdog rolls or crusty sandwich rolls
  • Jar of readymade tomato pasta sauce
  • Grated mozzarella cheese
  • Toppings of your choosing such as caramelised onions, ham, pepperoni, cooked mushrooms, bacon, pineapple, bell peppers, olives etc.

Method

  • Cut the rolls in half and lay each half, crust side down, on a baking tray
  • Top each half with the readymade tomato pasta sauce
  • Top with grated mozzarella cheese
  • Allow kids to add the toppings of their choice to their own rolls
  • Bake at 190°C on the lowest oven rack for 8-10 minutes
  • Move to the top rack and grill for 2-3 minutes until the bread is crisp and the cheese is melted
  • Cut into slices so it will cool quicker so the little ones don’t burn their mouths

Pappardelle with Corn and Leeks

Ingredients

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  • 350g fresh pappardelle
  • 2 small leeks
  • 1 ½ cups corn
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Olive oil
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup cream cheese
  • Salt and pepper

Method

  • Slice the leeks and ask your child to separate the rings with their fingers
  • Ask your child to peel the garlic for you before you chop it
  • Start boiling water for the pasta and add salt to taste
  • Sautee the leeks, corn, and garlic in a couple of tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat
  • Your child can help stir the vegetables with supervision
  • Cook for 7-8 minutes so that the leeks wilt and start caramelising
  • Add salt and pepper to taste
  • Add ¼ cup of water to the pan to de-glaze it and stir until all the moisture has evaporated
  • Cook the pasta according to the instructions and drain
  • Place the cooked pasta and vegetables in a large bowl
  • Add the cream cheese and ask your child to mix it all up
  • Add parmesan and ask your child to stir it in
  • Serve immediately

No-Bake Oreo Bars

Ingredients

  • 470 grams Oreo cookies
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 4 cups marshmallows

Method

  • Place Oreos in a food processor and allow your child to push the button for blitz until ground
  • Melt the butter and the marshmallows in a large microwave safe bowl until puffed – if child is old enough allow them to do this step with supervision
  • Working quickly, add the ground Oreos to the marshmallow and butter mixture
  • Ask your child to stir rapidly until everything is well incorporated
  • Transfer mixture to a 20x20cm baking tin, level, and allow to set for 10 minutes
  • Cut into squares and serve immediately.