Cooking with Kids - Family Recipes to Cook Together (2024)

Home > Cooking with Kids Recipes > Cooking with Kids – A – Z of Recipes that Families will Love

ByCerys ParkerPublished onSeptember 5, 2017June 24, 2020

Some of my fondest childhood memories are of being in the kitchen with my mum, aunts and grandparents. Learning to cook and bake with them from a young child to teenager, and even now I love joining my mum, in the kitchen helping to prepare family meals that we then sit down together to enjoy. Those recipes that I learnt at their apron stringsand the cookbooks that I had – and still have are my go-to recipes to share with my kids and teach them to cook in the home for family meals and treats.

Cooking with Kids - Family Recipes to Cook Together (1)

With thenew year and one of the family goals we have set this year being more meals together to encourage us to talk and spend time daily this is a great way to start, I’m also hoping that it will encourage both J and T to try new foods and experience new tastes as we work through the recipes I will be sharing. To extend the time spent together, weare preparing and cooking the meal as a family.

What You'll Find on This Page

Cooking with Toddlers

We started cooking with the kids when they were toddlers. Sharing these recipes here on Rainy Day Mum. Click on the Image below or the link to go to our selection of recipes ideal for Cooking with Toddlers.

Recipes that you can cook with Toddlers

Cooking with Kids an A to Z of Recipes that you will want to cook Time and Time Again

No matter what the time of year or the ingredients at your fingertips browse through these recipes and find the perfect one to try and cook with your kids this year.

A recipes

One of our favourite a recipes to make is this simple Apple and Cinnamon Loaf Cake. Every autumn our neighbour hands us a bag of apples and the kids beg to cook this recipe.

It’s not just about cakes and bakes when you cook with kids and our Apple and Pork Sausage and Bean Casseroleis a simple dish to cook for a family meal with the kids. They can help stir the pan and cut up the vegetables to put in it.

B recipes

B is for Bread and these Easy Bread Recipes are ideal for making with the kids.

Bananas come in all different varieties and one of my favourite’s is the green bananas that I used to eat regularly in Costa Rica. ThesePataconesare a simple fried snack that you and the kids can make together.

Easy Bruschetta

Easy Bread Recipes to Cook with Kids

BBQ Skewers

Making Bread

Butterfly Cakes

C recipes

Carrot Cake Muffins

Chocolate Nests

Chocolate Bread and Butter Pudding

Cupcake Recipe

Cinnamon Leaf Cookies

D recipes

Easy Bread Dough

F recipes

Slow Cooker Fudge

Fruit Swords

Easy Fruit Skewers

G recipes

Kid friendly Gingerbread Man Recipe

Gallo Pinto

Ooeey Gooey Granola Bars

Easy Guacamole to Cook with Kids

H recipes

Honey Granola

Hedgehog Bread Rolls

I recipes

Ice Pop Recipes for Kids

Simple Ice-Pops to make with Kids

J recipes

Jam Recipes

Jam Splodger Cookies

K recipes

Kiwi Rainbow Ice Pops

L recipes

Homemade Lemonade

Lemon Cordial

Lemon and Blueberry Muffins

Lemon Recipes for the Family

Lettuce Wraps

M recipes

Marmalade Cake

Monster Krispie Cakes

Cooking with Kids - Family Recipes to Cook Together (8)

N recipes

Nut-free Alphabet Cookies

O recipes

P recipes

Stuffed Peppers

Puff Pastry Pizza Wheels

Pizza Dough

Making Pizza’s with Toddlers

Q recipes

Quinoa Salad for Lunch

R recipes

Rhubarb Crumble

Raspberry Cheese Cake Bar

S recipes

Strawberry Muffins

Strawberry Mousse

Fat-Free Strawberry Ice Cream Pops

Rainbow Fish Sugar Cookies

Fruit Scones

Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Stone Soup

Soda Bread

Snowman Cupcakes

T recipes

Squashed Tomato Pasta Sauce

U recipes

V recipes

Vingarette pour la semane

W recipes

Walnut and Chocolate Chip Cookies

X recipes

Y recipes

Z recipes

Seasonal Recipes to Cook with Kids

Easter recipes

We have put together our favourite Easter Snacks and Treats for your Toddler and Preschooler to make these easy recipes are ideal for little and big kids.

Easter Cookies

Chocolate Easter Nests

Easter Cupcakes

Easter Nests

Edible Easter Eggs

Halloween Recipes

From gruesome ghosts to scary skeletons you needn’t be afraid with these Delicious Halloween Recipes to Cook with Kids.

Cauldron Cakes

Slimey Limey Lemonade

Halloween Gingerbread Cookies

Cauldron Popcorn Treats

Spaghetti and Eyeballs Dinner for Kids to Cook

Christmas Recipes

Christmas is all about baking in our house and we love these easy Christmas baking for kids check them out and make some this year.

No roll Mince Pies

Easy Mince Pies even toddlers can make

Cranberry, Walnut and White Chocolate Cookies

Gingerbread Snowflakes

Reindeer Cupcakes for Toddlers to Make

Valentines Recipes

Chocolate Heart Cakes

Cooking the Subjects

You don’t just have to cook for pleasure sometimes cooking can be used in your learning as well – check out these ideas for cooking as part of the curriculum.

Edible Sedimentary Rock

Edible Igneous Rock

Edible Nests for Maths Learning

Space Rocks

Moon Rocks

Edible Mountain Making and Plate Tectonics

Looking for even more recipes then check out these fantastic recipes from some of our favourite sites.

Author

Cerys Parker

Cerys is a marine biologist, environmental educator, teacher, mum, and home educator from the UK. She loves getting creative, whether it is with simple and easy crafts and ideas, activities to make learning fun, or delicious recipes that you and your kids can cook together you'll find them all shared here on Rainy Day Mum.

Cooking with Kids - Family Recipes to Cook Together (2024)

FAQs

What is the most efficient way to cook for a family? ›

plan your meals for about a week at a time. ...
when possible, plan for meals that you can then re-use components for. ...
If you have time one evening, do prep-work for the next day. ...
As a second part to #3- spend part of Sunday afternoon prepping dishes.

More items...

See Details ›

Why is sharing family recipes important? ›

BUILDING A BOND

Cooking and sharing meals is a powerful way for immediate families and extended relatives to bond. When you preserve your family's recipes, you're not just preserving the food itself; you're preserving the moments of togetherness, the laughter and shared experiences.

View Details ›

What shall I cook for my kids? ›

Top kids' dinner ideas

2) Easy salmon curry. ...
3) Swedish meatball burgers. ...
5) Chicken pasta bake. ...
6) Homemade fish fingers. ...
7) Air-fryer jacket potatoes. ...
8) Creamy chicken stew. ...
9) Veggie toad-in-the-hole. ...
11) Fish pie mac 'n' cheese.

More items...

Mar 19, 2024

Keep Reading ›

Why is it important for kids to cook with an adult? ›

Health-Nutritional Benefits

Cooking together provides a relaxed way to discuss nutrition. Working side-by-side in the kitchen affords the perfect opportunity for discussions about food choices and the impact those choices have on the body and the environment.

Get More Info ›

How cooking can bring your family closer together? ›

Cooking together is fun family time.

Kitchen time can be a special parenting time. Cooking together creates closer bonds and helps build lifelong memories. You can also use the time to listen, share and talk with your child.

View Details ›

Is it cheaper to cook at home or eat out? ›

Financial advisors have long promoted home-cooked meals as a cost-saving alternative to restaurant food. A 2018 study found that, on average, you'd spend almost five times as much money ordering a delivery meal compared to cooking that same meal at home.

Tell Me More ›

What makes a good kids menu? ›

The Elements of a Good Kids Menu

Nutritious Options – Incorporate a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins into the menu. These elements provide essential vitamins, minerals, and energy for growing bodies.

Learn More Now ›

What's popular with kids right now? ›

Kids today are often interested in a mix of things:
Many like playing video games on phones, tablets, or consoles.
They might love characters from cartoons or movies.
Kids often enjoy collecting toys or items related to their favorite shows or games.
Playing outside, riding bikes, or playing sports can be exciting.

More items...

Dec 18, 2023

Find Out More ›

How to plan a cooking activity for a child? ›

Best practices to follow

check there is enough space.
make sure the floor is clean and dry.
follow food safety and hygiene rules.
make sure food and water are fresh.
think about the allergies of everyone in the setting – not just those taking part.
make sure the activity and tools are age-appropriate.

Apr 30, 2024

View Details ›

What age should kids cook for themselves? ›

Along with the skills suggested for 3 - 5 and 5 - 7 year olds, when children reach 8 +, they can start to get involved with planning and undertake activities with a bit more independence. Supervision is still key due to the number of hazards in the kitchen but take a hands off approach where possible.

Learn More Now ›

Should parents teach their kids how do you cook? ›

Learning appropriate cooking skills equips kids to live a healthier lifestyle thanks to awareness, training and knowledge of healthier eating options. By the time they're adults, they'll have learned healthy cooking techniques, such as choosing oven-roasting instead of frying.

Explore More ›

What is the most cost effective way to cook food? ›

Using slow cookers, microwaves and air fryers when you can, are all great options for low-maintenance, low-cost, low-carbon cooking. Microwaves: When it comes to cooking quickly and cheaply, microwaves are going to be your best friend.

Show Me More ›

What is the most efficient cooking system? ›

Cooking Appliances

Induction is by far the most energy-efficient way to cook. By quickly transferring electromagnetic energy directly to the pan where heat is needed, induction reduces cooking times and energy used.

Keep Reading ›

What is the least efficient form of cooking? ›

Gas and electric hobs are much less energy-efficient, at around 40% and 75% efficiency respectively. Induction hobs also heat food and water more quickly, but they're typically the most expensive type of hob so may not be viable for some budgets.

Learn More Now ›

How do you diet when cooking for a family? ›

It's simpler to cook a similar meal for everyone, but to modify it to reduce the calories for yourself. The easiest way to do this is to have the same protein and vegetables as the rest of the family, but reduce your carbs.

Learn More ›