Stir, Bake And Mix Up Memorable Moments In The Kitchen
No matter the cooking task at hand-whether it’s rolling dough or mixing ingredients-getting children more involved in the kitchen is a great way to begin new traditions and spend good, quality time as a family.
From baking cookies to stirring up pudding, introducing children to the joys of cooking begins with exciting, simple recipes.
“As a mother of triplets, simplicity is key,” said Christine Garboski, Manager at the Nestl Culinary Center. “Fun, easy recipes teach cooking basics and inspire creativity.”
In addition to using trouble-free recipes, here are a few more tips for getting children more involved in the kitchen.
• Unveil the inner chef. Teach the basic cooking fundamentals by allowing kids to measure ingredients, season recipes or brush marinade on pork chops or chicken before grilling, baking or sauting.
• Sticky, drippy and just plain icky. Avoid unnecessary messes and spills by rinsing and stacking used dishes in the sink as you cook, and storing ingredients away after using.
• No boo-boos. Ensure safety by using...