We started our three kids off in the kitchen almost immediately when they could see the top of the table (they're now 37, 33, and 29). They always helped, sometims going out to the garden to pick produce, mixing batters, stirring, etc. While still pre-teens they were taught simple knife skills. All my knives are razor sharp (a kitchen fetish of mine) and careful instruction (including respect for equipment) was a constant topic. The kids were responsible for cookin a meal for all of us at least every other week. They are now all excellent chefs and my youngest got through college as a line chef in a popular Cape Cod Tavern. What follow are recipes especially concocted for children to do pretty much solo. Have a child cook a delicious dinner for the family at age 12 and you've placed them on the right path.
1) Cheesy Mac Soup
2) Tuna Cheese Patties
3) Tacos
4) Porcupine Meatballs
5) No-Cook Noodle Lasagna
6) Spaghetti Pie
7) Crispy Oven Chicken
| HOME |
| APPETIZERS |
| BARBEQUE |
| BEEF |
| SOUP |
| PORK |
| POULTRY |
| SEAFOOD |
| VEGETARIAN |
| SALAD |
| SIDES |
| DESSERTS |
| KITCHEN KIDS |
| CANNING |
| CONTACT |
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