Tips for cooking with kids

Tips for cooking with kids

  • Wash your hands and all fruit and vegetables.
  • Don't worry too much about mess, it's all part of the fun.
  • Be clear about the things that hurt: sharp knives, hot ovens, scalding water.
  • Give tasks like stirring, sifting, mashing, pouring, weighing, rolling and decorating.
  • Take them shopping.
  • Explain ingredients and cooking processes.
  • Turn junk food like cakes, burgers and pizza into good food by making it from scratch.
  • Let older kids take charge of planning and cooking a meal.
  • Encourage them to try new things and praise them when they do.