Cooking With Kids: Recipes & Cooks Tools

 

My heart goes out to parents and grand parents this Summer and Fall. The decisions to be made are many and so important. "Miss Shop This" and I always enjoyed cooking together. It was good bonding time, and having her help, created an interest in good food and a sense of accomplishment.  This recipe roundup features food that kids will love, and can actually help to make. They will have fun with the pint sized 
cooks tools, too! 

Flour Shop Rainbow Explosion 
Cake Kit
It's Summer. Let's start with dessert first. Kids of all ages will absolutely love this cake! Who wouldn't? The perfect kitchen project for Grandma and Grandpa! It's only sold at 
Williams Sonoma

Jr. Chef's Hat
It's always better when you look the part. The kiddos will love wearing the hats that real
 chefs don.
Sur La Table

Flour Shop Rainbow Pop-Up Cake Kit
If the layer cake intimidates you, this kit could be a good option.  Last I heard, kids love cake pops. Eating these pretty pops will make any day a special occasion. 
Williams Sonoma

Ghirardelli Brownie Mix Cookies
Using a boxed brownie mix really makes baking cookies easy. It certainly does away with several steps. Ghirardelli's chocolate is so yummy. I would love to use their mix. You can get it at Amazon, if you can't find it locally. My guess is that any brand might do just fine. The recipe can be found at
Savoring Today

Dinosaur Buttermilk Pancakes

I don't know a kid who doesn't like pancakes. Here's a fun project that's tasty, too. Find the dinosaur cutters here, and get the pancake recipe at
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Zoku® Quick Pops Chocolate Station

Dipping anything in Chocolate is delicious and oh so fun. Make up a batch of the Hot Chocolate Pops below. Make them even better by dipping the pops in this clever little machine. It's on sale now at

Hearth Song

Frozen Hot Chocolate Pops

Most kids I know (including this big kid, ) can't get enough chocolate. Just the idea of this frozen treat will bring on 
the smiles. 
Dinners Dishes & Desserts

Star Wars™ Millennium Falcon Waffle Maker
Breakfast or breakfast for dinner will be an intergalactic experience with this out of this world waffle maker. 
No stove needed!
Amazon or Williams Sonoma

Baked Tofu Tenders
Encourage protein whenever you can. These are crisp on the outside and creamy on the inside. The kids will love breading the tofu, and it is a good messy, which is always fun.  This recipe creates a healthy after school snack.
Food Network

Beeswax Reusable Food Wraps
Sending them off to school? The lunches you pack will be good for the environment, and for
 your child.
Food52

Cheeseburger Pop Tarts
What a fun idea! This recipe creates crispy bread with steamy ground beef and cheese on the inside.  Something different is always a good thing.
The Spruce Eats

Le Petit Chef Knife Set & Kids' Apron
Ask any chef, knife skills are important. This set is sized right for little hands.
Food52

Pizza Toast
This is the easiest way to make pizza, and it looks darn good. There is an oven involved, but I bet the microwave may work too.
Delish

Watermelon Rice Krispie Treats
I couldn't imagine how these fun treats on a stick are made, I was surprised how easy they are. I just want to take a bite. Don't you?
Cooking Classy

Fruit and Cheese Kabobs with Croissant Croutons
Here's a healthy snack recipe that both adults and kids will love. Best of all it is easy and quick to make. No cooking required, but you will need long-ish wooden skewers. Find those at Amazon.
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So how's it going, parents? Hopefully you are enjoying some extra bonding time with the kids. But if you are trying to work from home, you may be in need of ideas to keep them busy and quiet! This post is packed with home help for parents.  Some ideas are perfect for the entire  family.  Scroll down for inspiration.

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Stream Classes

Know anyone with children? Or maybe your own  kids could use some structure, exercise and interaction with others. These live stream classes are great fun.  Parents will love the break while the kiddos are kicking! The social engagement for the kids is fabulous. Click the link below to visit the Website and sign up for a Free Class.  Visit their Facebook  page for even 

more details.

Home Economics

The junior chef in your household will need the right tools. Looking the part is also important. Learning to cook is one of those necessary life lessons. It's also a great chance to bond over the love of food with your child. Find all of the right stuff at....

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Candyland Disney Edition

Many of your children missed out on their Spring Break trip to Disney, or have always dreamed of going. This game allows the kiddos to travel through a world of imagination, wonder 

and fantasy. 

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Kids Garden Kit

While the children are being home schooled, add a little Earth Science to the curriculum.  The garden kit provides everything you need to teach children to grow flowers, herbs and vegetables right from seed. Best yet, the seeds are pesticide and herbicide free, which is

 so important.

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National Geographic Brain Games

Give their brains a workout, and they won't even know that they are being put to the test. Kids 9-12 will spend hours puzzling, laughing, sharing, and learning with this mind boggling book of

 brain power. 

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Being Quarantined With My Kids Isn’t What I Expected

Quarantine House To Quarantine Cookies. This is a  non-guide to spending time together with the kids at home.

Great ideas!

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Mini Terrarium Set

A good craft project is never time wasted. They will love creating their own garden. Best yet, these terrariums never need to be watered.

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7+ Ideas for Celebrating Kid Birthdays in the Age of Social Distancing

Well, I just had a birthday, so this is something I know a little bit about. It does take some creativity to make the day feel special. These ideas are

just great!

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