Recipe To Go

I love to teach children how to cook. I had my son helping me in the kitchen at a very young age. It’s also a great time to bond with your kids.

Kids will eat better and even try new foods when you allow them to help you prepare the meal.

Pick age appropriate tasks for your child to help you with in the kitchen.  Sorting, counting and measuring is a great way to sneak some math in!

Be careful if your child has food allergies, you might want to limit the foods they touch.

Just have fun!

Safe Cooking in the Kitchen for Kids

• Remember to always have an adult supervise you when you are cooking or baking.

• Make sure the kitchen counters are clean and uncluttered.

• Prevent slips by cleaning up any spills right away.

• While cooking on the stove, make sure all pot handles are turned away from the edge of the stove.

• Make sure your kitchen has a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

• If you are old enough to cook you should also have your parents show you how to use the fire extinguisher.

• Make sure you do not put kitchen towels, potholders, food packaging or recipes books or papers on or near burners.

• Use unbreakable bowls and utensils.

• Wash all fruits and vegetables.

• Make sure foods that need refrigeration do not sit out too long.

• Do not use the microwave unless your parents supervise or teach you how to use it.

• Always follow microwave directions printed on the package.

• Never use metal containers, foil, wire twist ties, or dishes with metal trim in the microwave.

• Always use potholders to remove containers from the microwave.