Cooking with kids

Here are a few ideas to help get your kids in the kitchen with you and enjoying the kitchen.Watching the kids cook or bake something in the kitchen is so satisfying.  We love passing on our love of food and cooking to the kids and watching them enjoy their own creations.

This is a collection of recipes where the children (depending on their age) can do 90% on their own or with minimal help. We always recommend supervising your kids in the kitchen.

Banana Oat Cookies

4.92 from 12 votes

Banana Oat Cookies a great make-ahead breakfast that just happens to be gluten free.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

These are fantastic for the kids to bake and if you watch the video it's actually our eldest Gracey.  No flour needed and a great way to use up some old bananas.

Baked Churros with White Chocolate and Coconut

5 from 1 vote

Baked Churros with White Chocolate and Coconut - festival food with an upgrade! The kids (and grown-ups) love them as a weekend treat!

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Spaghetti Bolognese

4.38 from 8 votes

My go-to rich and satisfying weeknight bolognese. Ready in 30 minutes! Simple ingredients, without skimping on taste.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Gracey and Lewis teamed up and followed this recipe and made us a fantastic spag bol a few weeks ago.

How to make Lasagne

5 from 2 votes

A delicious homemade lasagne with rich beef ragu, creamy béchamel and golden cheese topping. A comfort food classic.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Although Lasagne is a bit more complex you can get the kids assembling the lasagne. One of the first cooking memories Chris remembers is making Lasagne in the kitchen with his Mum.

Chewy Amaretti Cookies

4.9 from 19 votes

Italian Amaretti cookies - crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside. A great, gluten-free way to use up those leftover egg whites.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Easy Homemade Pasta - Without a Pasta Machine

5 from 2 votes

Two-ingredient pasta is easy to make at home. I'm sharing all my tips including freezing your pasta, and swapping out different flours.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Gooey Chocolate Caramel Brownies

5 from 1 vote

Chocolate caramel brownies - rich, moist chocolate brownie. Crisp on top with a gooey caramel centre.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

5 from 1 vote

A fifteen minute party dessert (that will probably be gone in 5!) - these Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries make a fantastic simple dessert for your buffet table!

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Individual Berry No Bake Cheesecakes

5 from 5 votes

These blueberry and blackberry mason jar cheesecakes are so quick and easy! Great for picnics and packed lunches. Gluten Free instructions included.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Pizza Fries

5 from 1 vote

Pepperoni Pizza Fries loaded with homemade pizza sauce, stretchy mozzarella and tasty cheddar. Serve them for dinner, as a game day or party food. You won't believe how fast they disappear!

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

This is a great one and the kids can add whatever toppings they want too.

Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

5 from 1 vote

Light and fluffy Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins - great for breakfast on the go!

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Chewy Chocolate Cookies with Nougat

4 from 1 vote

Soft and chewy double chocolate chip cookies, with chunks of melty, chewy nougat. This recipe makes 20 cookies! You can also freeze the cookie dough balls and cook individually if want snacks on hand for one.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Ice Lollies

5 from 1 vote

Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake Ice Lollies - rich chocolate with easy cherry cheesecake and crumbly cookie base - these popsicles are a real treat!

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

PB&J Mug Cake - A super quick dessert for one!

5 from 2 votes

This PB&J mug cake is ready in 5 minutes - perfect when you need something sweet now!

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Cashew Apricot White Chocolate Energy Balls

5 from 2 votes

Cashew Apricot White Chocolate Energy Balls - A healthier way to combat that afternoon energy dip!

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

Tear and Share Sausage Rolls

5 from 1 vote

These 3 ingredient sausage rolls are so simple and quick to make. Perfect for parties, BBQs, buffets and picnics.

Made by: Nicky Corbishley

It's amazing having the kids cooking in the kitchen and learning a new skill. Do you kids like to cook?
Let us know in the comments below what they like to make.

Hi I’m Nicky

I love to cook and I want to share with you my favourite, delicious family friendly recipes. I want to inspire you to create fantastic food for your family every day.

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