Here at Inner Child Food, we are mamas who love to involve our children in the process of cooking and baking. We have all found it has a multitude of benefits, and some of those include:
- Making memories together and bonding time
- Teaching them how to share
- Learning how to work in a group and as a team
- Developing mathematical skills
- Giving them an appreciation for food and flavor, and
- Simply teaching them how to make their own meals so they can one day cook for themselves and someday even you!
So, here are our tried and tested recipes where our kids have enjoyed being in the kitchen with us. While you’re at it, check out Jodie’s tips on cooking and baking with kids. May it inspire you to involve your children in an everyday task to make memories and develop skills that will go way beyond the spatula and pan.
Dinner Recipes
Vegan Zucchini Muffins CookAlong from Valerie at Collecting the Moments
Three Bean Soup by Sara of My Merry Messy Life
Real Chicken Pot Pie Recipe by Sara of My Merry Messy Life
Les Petit Chefs by Valerie of Inner Child Fun
Macaroni and Cheese – Family-Friendly and Real! by Sara of My Merry Messy Life
Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Brunswick Stew by Sara of My Merry Messy Life
Dessert Recipes
Choco-Monkey Smoothie Recipe by Jodie of Jodie Fitz
My Favorite Cookie Recipes by Tiffany of Peanut Blossom
Almond Whipping Cream by Valerie at Collecting the Moments
Frozen Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Pops from Tracy of Busy Vegetarian Mom
Box Cake Petit Fours by Kiana of Raspberry Bean
Birthday Traditions: Cake Helpers by Tiffany of Peanut Blossom
Lunch & Snack Recipes
Solar Powered Lunch by Valerie of Inner Child Fun
Handcrafted Gifts – Fruit and Nut Granola by Valerie at Collecting the Moments
One Day I am Going To Feed You Fried Dandelions for Dinner! by Valerie at Collecting the Moments
Thank you so much for the list. Love this and was looking for some fresh recipes to add to my dwindling list. Cooking with my 3 year old is such a special experience. I just got him a new apron from http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlueStarVermont?section_id=10014172 which only enhances the experience because he feels so official. THANKS!!!