Kids in the Kitchen

Cooking with your children helps them learn about nutrition and science concepts and also exposes them to new vocabulary words. Plus, it's fun! Recruit some young helpers next time you make a meal. These recipes, from the archives of Parent & Child magazine, are healthy, kid-friendly, and delicious.

Articles

Sensational Sandwiches
by Annabel Karmel
Parent & Child | November ,2009
Exciting new ideas for the classic lunchtime staple.

Purrfectly Delicious
by Annabel Karmel
Parent & Child | October ,2009
Halloween-inspired deserts.

Snack Attack
by Annabel Karmel
Parent & Child | September ,2009
As healthy to eat as they are fun to make, these colorful treats curb afternoon appetites.

A Feast for Dad
by Annabel Karmel
Parent & Child | June ,2009
Whipping up an (easy) gourmet dish for Pop is a neat way to celebrate Father's Day.

Veggie Adventure
by Annabel Karmel
Parent & Child | Lively vegetarian dishes celebrate spring

Turkey Times Three
Turkey Times Three
by Sally Jo O'Brien
Parent & Child | September ,2008
School nights are hectic enough. Cut your dinner cooking time by making this delicious roast turkey and turning the leftovers into two more quick, easy meals.
Soup It Up!
Soup It Up!
by Annabel Karmel
Parent & Child | Add warmth to a midwinter day (or night) with our delicious soup recipes.
Give Peas a Chance: Recipe Remakes
Give Peas a Chance: Recipe Remakes
by Sally Jo O'Brien
Parent & Child | April ,2008
Boost the nutritional value of foods your kids already love.
Comfort Food
Comfort Food
by Sarah Pinneo
Parent & Child | February ,2008
Warming up with a hearty midwinter meal is simple (hint: keep your pantry stocked, and use your bean!)
Flip for Flapjacks
Flip for Flapjacks
by Sally Jo O'Brien
Parent & Child | December ,2007
Morning, noon, or night, anytime is perfect for pancakes!
Sweet Treats
Sweet Treats
by Sally Jo O'Brien
Parent & Child | November ,2007
Simple ingredients, plus you, your kids, and a free afternoon are all you need for these baked goodies that are perfect for sharing.
Baking With My Boys
Baking With My Boys
by Bob Sloan
Parent & Child | November ,2007
An author and professional chef reveals the tasty ingredients that go into bonding in the kitchen with his two sons.
Cook-a-Book Party
Cook-a-Book Party
by Heidi Sivers Boyce PhD
Parent & Child | October ,2007
Let a beloved storybook inspire your menu: Try these recipes based on Maurice Sendak's Where the Wild Things Are.
Fun Fall Food
Fun Fall Food
by Sally Jo O'Brien
Parent & Child | October ,2007
From cranberries to pumpkins, celebrate the abundance of the harvest season with these kid-friendly recipes.
Banana A-Peel
Banana A-Peel
by Bob Sloan
Parent & Child | September ,2007
It's the one food kids love to eat — raw, cooked, frozen, or fried — and parents love to serve.
Rise, Shine, and Dine
Rise, Shine, and Dine
by Laura Jana MD and Jennifer Shu MD
Parent & Child | September ,2007
Serve up the benefits of breakfast — every day.
Freeze and Eat Treats
Freeze and Eat Treats
by Ellen Booth Church
Parent & Child | June ,2007
Teach science with these tasty, fruity concoctions.
All About Apples
All About Apples
by Ellen Booth Church
Parent & Child | Good for cooking, eating, craft projects, games, and more, apples offer fun and delicious learning.
The Amazing Egg
The Amazing Egg
by Ellen Booth Church
Parent & Child | April ,2007
Spring is the perfect time for you and your child to get cracking on an egg-stravaganza of tasty recipes!
Valentine's Day, Kid-Style
Valentine's Day, Kid-Style
by Ellen Booth Church
Parent & Child | February ,2007
These heartfelt recipes provide a great opportunity for practicing the art of sharing among loved ones.
Batter Up!
Batter Up!
by Ellen Booth Church
Parent & Child | Whip up some fun and learning with these classic batter recipes.
Afternoon Tea for Two
Afternoon Tea for Two
by Ellen Booth Church
Parent & Child | September ,2006
Refuel and reconnect with your child by turning after-school snacktime into a tea party for two.
Ice Age
Ice Age
by Ellen Booth Church
Parent & Child | June ,2006
Our frosty frozen fruit treats are a refreshing snack — and a super science experiment!
8 Ideas for Healthy Breakfasts
8 Ideas for Healthy Breakfasts
by Ellen Booth Church
Parent & Child | Avoid the breakfast rut by alternating a variety of healthy foods.
Count and Cook
Count and Cook
by Ellen Booth Church
Parent & Child | Practice math with kitchen counting projects - then eat the delicious results.
Warm and Wonderful!
Warm and Wonderful!
by Ellen Booth Church
Parent & Child | December ,2006
Share the science and social rewards of a soothing winter drink.
It's the Great Pumpkin
It's the Great Pumpkin
by Ellen Booth Church
Parent & Child | October ,2006
Discover all that this versatile seasonal food can become.
Me, Myself, and Food
Me, Myself, and Food
by Ellen Booth Church
Parent & Child | Help your child express himself with edibles.
Gifts From the Kitchen
Gifts From the Kitchen
by Ellen Booth Church
Parent & Child | November ,2006
Cook up a lesson in giving with these easy recipes, including herbal teas, pancakes, and waffles.
Pinwheel Picnic
Pinwheel Picnic
by Ellen Booth Church
Parent & Child | Head out into the warm spring breeze for a colorful feast.
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