Kids Cooking

For children who are ready to start cooking, Paula Deen's my First Cookbook is excellent. The recipes are easy to follow and the results are delicious.

Dec 10, 2009 - Wendy McDougal

Making homemade butter or honey butter in a jar is a fun and easy recipe for kids. It is a great way to get kids involved in preparing foods for holiday gatherings.

Nov 28, 2009 - Genna Cockerham

With a little patience, parents can begin teaching kitchen basics to children as young as 12 months.

Nov 24, 2009 - Tricia Masenthin

A little planning and a space to work provides kids an opportunity to be a part of the action in the kitchen while families cook a holiday meal.

Nov 22, 2009 - Tammy Andrew

Invited to a party and have to bring some food, but don't have much time? Here are some simple and great food options that both kids and adults can make easily.

Nov 19, 2009 - Tamiko Nicholson

It's Christmas Eve. Distract children and family members away from the awaiting presents and into the kitchen. Enjoy making and eating pizza themed dishes and desserts.

Nov 16, 2009 - Amy Wingfield

Kids can mix up these no-bake treats to give as gifts to bus drivers, teachers, mail carriers, hair stylists, and anyone else they or their family would like to thank.

Nov 9, 2009 - Susan Caplan

Using snow to make regular or vegan ice cream and snow cones is a fun way to spend snow days and winter holidays with kids.

Nov 7, 2009 - Genna Cockerham

Experimenting with cooking can be a fun way to save money and involve children in cooking.

Oct 16, 2009 - Lara Hammes

Cooking and baking with kids is an excellent way for families to spend time together, while getting kids interested in different kinds of food.

Oct 11, 2009 - Sarabeth Asaff

Savor the arrival of autumn with a family excursion to a local apple orchard. After comparing a variety of apples, select a favorite and concoct fresh autumn desserts.

Sep 22, 2009 - Josanna Simpson

Children can prepare refrigerated and frozen banana treats with a little bit of time and a few other ingredients.

Sep 17, 2009 - Susan Caplan

Kids can help prepare fun-looking, healthy, and tasty treats for afterschool snacks, child parties or family get-togethers.

Aug 18, 2009 - Susan Caplan

Easy homemade muffin recipes for kids and parents to make together. Kids will love these healthy school snacks.

Jul 24, 2009 - Debbie DeSpirt

It can be a challenge to deal with a child who's a picky eater. Here's how to get a picky eater to eat his or her food without a hassle.

Jul 22, 2009 - Kristie Leong

Making soft pretzels and turning them into cool shapes is a fun baking activity to do with your kids.

Jul 11, 2009 - Debbie DeSpirt

Cool off this summer by whipping up a frozen snack that will delight both kids and kids at heart!

Jul 6, 2009 - Julie Pirkle

Children can share in patriotic pride as they help make these festive red, white, and blue foods for classroom or family celebrations

Jul 6, 2009 - Andrea Coventry

Making dinner with young kids in the household is hard, but parents can take the stress out of cooking dinner by designating a nightly Junior Chef and Host or Hostess.

Jul 1, 2009 - Jenny Evans

Helping in the kitchen allows children to develop language, reasoning, reading, math, and science skills. Learn to make the most of this everyday teaching opportunity.

Jul 1, 2009 - Jenny Evans

It's fun to learn about other cultures through food and summer is the perfect time to discover new taste treats. Keep a globe handy for the kids and enjoy the experience.

Jun 22, 2009 - Theresa Bledsoe

Baking with children is a fun way to get them away from the TV and into the kitchen. It also provides an effective learning tool for understanding measurements.

Jun 19, 2009 - Pete Cummings

Too hot for a meal, but a cold drink will hit the spot! Try some cool refreshing beverages that can be easily prepared at home.

Jun 17, 2009 - Elece Hollis

Forget drive-throughs and convenience food. Give your kids a healthful meal in just two minutes with a simple one-hour plan and three recipes.

Jun 17, 2009 - Christine Taylor

With just four simple techniques and some patience, your children will radically improve their attitude about vegetables.

May 18, 2009 - Christine Taylor