Cooking with Kids

 

The kitchen can be a fascinating place for young children. They see adults like to work there and watched the steam rising from pots on the stove, and the smell that's on the menu this evening. Even older children can by the way goods and fascinated cooked meals together. It is not always easy to help her in the kitchen, load, but keep in mind there when time permits.

Small children can see what you do to help a little on the table with small tasks such as stirring or. Older children can learn to break the eggs or measure ingredients. Even young people can be drawn into the kitchen, if you give them, they can choose the court and tell you to prepare with them.
For children it will seem fun, but there are other advantages of this time together:

Preschoolers
See how the foods they eat are put together - and they get hands-on experience to learn and a great way to feel like they can help.

School children

Can learn some basics of cooking and to use their mathematical skills as they mix the ingredients for the recipes to help. You can also use the time to talk about good nutrition and why you chose the ingredients you use. It can lay the foundation for a healthy diet later.

Teens
Good preparation for when they need to cook for yourself - maybe the chance to appreciate improve their cooking skills. Young people can also interested in trying out different cuisines. Let them Asian food? Visit an Asian market and implement something authentic.
Parents get something out of this kitchen set, too. First, there is the quality of time that you share. Then there is the pleasure to sit at the same table to enjoy what you have fanned.

Here are some tips to have fun and stay healthy cooking with children.

Choose the right timeIf you have children to help in the kitchen, you do not want to be on a tight schedule. Instead of a dinner that you cook super-fast, get their help on a weekend afternoon when you do not feel crunched.
In younger, choose a time when they are well rested and not easily frustrated. It is also a good idea to have another adult in the kitchen to help you keep an eye on your junior chef.
Choose the right tasks Plan a little time in advance in order to decide what you prepare together. For younger children, consider starting with simple dishes with less than five ingredients. Then your child will not have to wait outside while you tackle a complicated step. A green salad or a simple muffin recipe can start good projects. You could also bake the pizza establishment of a production line, where the children can choose their own mini-crusts, sauces, cheeses and toppings. Older children can take cooking to the next level and together with you on difficult recipes.
If you selected a recipe, consider what steps your child can do independently. For example, children who can read can call the ingredients of the recipe card while they. Onto the counter A small child can help you enter pouring ingredients into a bowl. An older child may be able to measure the ingredients and add them without help.
Have preliminary work in advance, such as rinsing berries for muffins, the process move faster. If there is a break in the action, you should consider what your child a well-deserved break. Then you can call him if it do another kid-friendly task, or when it is time to enjoy what you do.

Safety

Children need support if they are in the kitchen. Preschoolers need to learn not to touch whirring electric mixer, hot stoves and stove.

Here are some safety tips:

 Touching give frequent reminders about what is okay and things that can hurt them.Talk about what kitchen tasks are for adults and for children.Establish rules of cooking, such as hand washing and not touching stove knobs or knife.Even older children need reminders of security, especially if they work with devices and knives, or pan.

Loosen up

The children can not rely on him to care in the kitchen. Even adults have problems with it. To your overall experience more fun for a little more chaos and try to be patient. To prevent cooking disasters that your child does not measure the ingredients in the bowl - a big risk oops. Instead, you could be measured separately and they. Shells into small, like they do on the cooking shows on TV

Even when things are not going well, try to keep the mood light. If the egg is made that cracked, offer some advice and let your child to try again. Gradually, the children will learn these skills - and feel great when they are controlled.
Last but not least, do not forget to complement your deputy chiefs for a job well done. Give them a taste of what you cooked together - and ask what you should do next time together.