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Cooking For Children - Simple, Tasty, and Fun
Fri 14 Nov 2008 - 14:04
Cooking For Children - Simple, Tasty, and Fun
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Simon_G_Burke]Simon G Burke
Cooking for Children
When cooking for children, think simple, tasty and fun. Children's pallets are not the same as those of adults and most of them enjoy being entertained by the food their plate. Even adults appreciate a good presentation. Sneak in some healthy food and encourage them to get involved with making meals to encourage kids to try new things.
Turn Fun Food into Healthy Food
Think hamburgers, hot dogs, cheese, macaroni and nuggets or "sticks". The great thing about all of these is that you can substitute healthier alternatives. Burgers can be made from ground chicken, turkey and even tuna. Try hotdogs made from turkey. Low fat mozzarella cheese made into "string cheese" is not only nutritious. It is fun! Pasta is good for kids as long as they aren't eating too much. Make healthy nuggets by cutting up chicken breast, dipping the pieces in low-fat dressing and rolling them in crushed cornflakes. Make your own fries in the oven!
Children love their sweets, too. Luckily, fruits and fruit juices are used to make healthier candy and desserts. Sugar-free gelatin, low-fat yogurt blended with strawberries, bananas or blueberries; blended juices, fruit cocktails, frozen treats made from 100% fruit and juice... all of these make for healthy, delicious snacks for kids. Dehydrated fruit mixed with raw nuts tastes sinfully good but offers good nutrition.
Get Children Involved in the Cooking Process
Kids especially enjoy meals they can cook or help cook for themselves. Easy options are canned or packaged soups, sandwiches made with cold cuts or grilled cheese, and macaroni and cheese. Supervise according to your child's age and ability.
One fun and delicious recipe for kids are hotdogs or sausages wrapped with a crescent roll. Our family called them "Pigs in Blankets" but whatever you call them, they are easy and fun to make.
Kids love foods that are messy. Spaghetti and meatballs or Sloppy Joes are both dishes children can help you put together.
Children are also more likely to eat food that is healthy for them if they are part of preparing it. Try celery with peanut butter, carrots and dip, or green salads with some orange segments or cut up apple thrown in with their favorite dressing on the top.
Adding ingredients, stirring, forming and seasoning are all appropriate cooking activities for kids. Older children can peel, dice and use appliances. Start with simple things and let them learn as they grow.
The secret of how to cook for children is in making the food fun by getting creative and allowing them to cook, too!
Simon Burke loves to cook delicious and nutritious meals for his family. And luckily for us he also enjoys sharing his cooking experiences and recipes with the rest of us. Find out more about [http://www.home-n-garden-blog.com/garden-nursery/how-to-feed-the-kids-with-a-crock-pot.html]cooking for children, click here.
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