Cooking with kids - Nestum Chicken Burger

Cooking with kids

I made cooking a family activity after my eldest son started creating “something” in the kitchen almost everyday. From this, I realised how much kids love to cook and want to help out in the kitchen.

Get them interested in cooking and plan a special child-parent time. Get them familiarised with appliances in the kitchen and in the whole process of preparing food from start to finish.

Here are some reasons why you should let your kids cook:
1.Kids are growing up with fast food and junk food. Learning to cook helps kids to learn about nutrition and healthy eating.
2.Cooking teaches them planning and making choices.
3. They are learning an important skill and contributing to the family.
4. Family time. Take time to cook with your kids. It may take a longer time to get a meal done but the moments with your children are priceless.
5. Kids will enjoy cooking and is a great way for them to express themselves and enjoy their creations.
6.Teamwork to accomplish tasks in the kitchen will help them foster social skills.

Kids love to mix. Give them a big spoon and let them to do the mixing. Make sure they know all the safety rules in the kitchen. Explain and show them how to use a knife and the stove.

Explain to them why an adult should be around when they are cooking in the kitchen.

Teach them simple recipes that really gets them excited about cooking. Teach them to make colourful vegetable salads, cupcakes, muffin, cookies, chicken burger, sandwich, pancakes or their favourite food.

Let me remind you to answer all their questions. This is part of cooking with kids. They are curious and absorb like a sponge. They will want to know every detail.

Just remember to have patience when you are with them. It will be messy but teach them how to keep the kitchen clean.

Here a three fast and simple recipes, and of course, healthy too!
Nestum Chicken Burger