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    Home > Life

    Cooking with kids

    Published: Mar 28, 2020 · Modified: Apr 4, 2020 by Chris Corbishley

    Here are a few ideas to help get your kids in the kitchen with you and enjoying the kitchen.Collage of 4 pictures 3 of food and one of kids bakingWatching 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

    4.96 from 21 votes
    Banana Oat Cookies a great make-ahead breakfast that just happens to be gluten free.
    Square image of banana oat chocolate chips cookies
    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 Recipe

    5 from 5 votes
    These baked churros are nice and crispy on the outside and have a soft fluffy interior, dusted with cinnamon sugar, and served warm for the perfect moorish bite every time.
    A pile of churros dusted with cinnamon sugar sat on their side.
    Made by: Nicky Corbishley

    Spaghetti Bolognese

    4.77 from 21 votes
    My go-to rich and satisfying weeknight bolognese. Ready in 30 minutes! Simple ingredients, without skimping on taste.
    Plate of spaghetti bolognese on a light background
    Made by: Nicky Corbishley

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

    Lasagne Recipe

    5 from 24 votes
    A delicious homemade lasagne with rich beef ragu, creamy béchamel and golden cheese topping. A comfort food classic.
    Portion of lasagne on a white plate with salad in the background
    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 Recipe

    4.80 from 34 votes
    These Italian Amaretti cookies are crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside. A great, gluten-free way to use up those leftover egg whites.
    Italian Amaretti cookies in a pile on a wooden board with a cup in the background.
    Made by: Nicky Corbishley

    Easy Homemade Pasta - Without a Pasta Machine

    5 from 8 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.
    Little piles of homemade pasta on a wooden board
    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!
    Cheesecake stuffed strawberries on a marble chopping board
    Made by: Nicky Corbishley

    Individual Berry No Bake Cheesecakes

    5 from 7 votes
    These blueberry and blackberry mason jar cheesecakes are so quick and easy! Great for picnics and packed lunches. Gluten Free instructions included.
    Square image of individual blueberry and blackberry cheesecakes in mason jars on blue background.
    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!
    Square image of pizza fries on a white baking tray on a dark blue background with a blue napkin and forks around the tray.
    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 2 votes
    Light and fluffy Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins - great for breakfast on the go!
    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.
    Close up a stack of double chocolate nougat cookies, with baking paper in between the cookies. Chocolate chips and a cookie with a bite taken out in foreground. Glass cup of espresso and further stack of cookies in background.
    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!
    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

    P B And J Mug Cake Recipe

    5 from 2 votes
    This PB&J mug cake is ready in 5 minutes - perfect when you need something sweet now!
    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 2 votes
    These 3 ingredient sausage rolls are so simple and quick to make. Perfect for parties, BBQs, buffets and picnics.
    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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    1. Chinazor says

      March 30, 2020 at 11:32 am

      I have been on thelookout for activities I could carry out with my kids in this pandemic. Thank you for these ideas. Stay safe.

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