There are a lot of good reasons your kids should try their hand in the kitchen. In addition to bonding, they’ll get a real world opportunity to practice what they know about reading, maths and following directions. Besides, they’ll need to learn sooner or later – why not give your kids a chance to try out cooking with these simple recipes?
Turkey wraps
Ingredients:
- Four large flour tortillas
- One small head romaine lettuce, washed and patted dry
- ¾ pound sliced turkey breast
- Two tomatoes, thinly sliced
- Two cucumbers cut into spears
- ½ cup store-bought pesto, salsa or other dressing
Preparation: In the centre of each tortilla, layer some lettuce, turkey, tomato and cucumber. Spread the dressing over the top and roll like a burrito. Great with salsa or on it's own. We found this recipe on the totally awesome website www.myrecipes.com – no matter how well you cook, you simply must check it out.
Breakfast Smoothie
Ingredients:
- 250 ml milk
- 100 ml yoghurt
- 150 ml fresh orange juice
- 400 g fresh pineapple
- Two small bananas
Preparation: Place all ingredients in a blender and pulse until smooth. Makes one litre. This recipe comes compliments of area cooking instructor Angela Cockerton. Looking for lessons? Contact her at
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Scrambled eggs with all sorts
Ingredients:
- Eight eggs
- Two tomatoes
- 125g fresh mushrooms
- One pinch nutmeg powder
- One shot milk
- One pinch salt
- One pinch pepper
- One small bunch chives
- 50g butter
- One red pepper
Preparation: Wash tomatoes and red pepper and cut into cubes. Cut chives then clean and cut mushrooms. Mix nutmeg, salt and pepper with mushrooms, tomatoes, red pepper and eggs. Melt butter in a pan then add egg mixture and milk. Stir continuously until done. Garnish with chives. This recipe is from the book Cooking is Cool by 14-year-old Valentin Krapf. Pick up a copy at the Millennium Hotel Abu Dhabi.
Laura Fulton
Top kitchen tips from Angela Cockerton
Chef Valentin Krapf
- Always wear an apron – also, make sure long hair is tied back and hands and nails are clean
- Use separate chopping boards for raw meat, cooked meats and vegetables – also, put a damp tea towel under the chopping board to stop it from slipping on the work surface
- Wash your hands before you begin and always make sure you wash your hands after touching raw meat, chicken or fish
- Weigh out all of your ingredients before you start cooking – that way you won't forget to add something to your recipe
- Ask an adult to put things in the oven for you and take them out
