Mom's Red Kitchen: Kids Cook 2!

Cooking is more than just preparing meals, though that is a lifelong skill every child needs to have. Cooking allows children to better understand math (measuring ingredients or doubling recipes), helps with reading (recipes must be followed to work correctly), see science in action (yeast bread rising or the changes of ingredients from one state of matter to another) and much more. The kitchen can be a place to learn all this, have lots of fun, and develop a needed life skill. Cookin' Kids Newsletteris an e-book that incorporates cooking and fun. The ebook is in 6 sections or themes - TheAmerican Diner, Mexican Food, Russian Cooking, Picnics To Go, Native American Dishes, and Hip On Hawaii.

What's cool is that each theme has recipes, fun facts, safety tips, cooking terms, quotes, jokes, a game, and other website and book suggestions.

Sound good? It is! Here's more information: Kid's Cooking Newsletter.

Recipes for Kids

Kids enjoy cooking, too. Naomi, Annie, Elizabeth and Melody, all good little cooks, will use this page to share their recipes and cooking experiences. Some recipes can be done by children with little or no help, but others may require the assistance of an adult. Please use good sense in sharing these recipes with the children in your life. Cooking is enjoyable, but can also be dangerous. These recipes will primarily use the microwave, though some will use other cooking appliances. Please ensure the safety of your child. ** Mom's Red Kitchen is not responsible for kitchen accidents or injuries to a child. ** As the adult in your home, you are responsible for making sure your child is safe. If you do not believe the recipe is safe for your child to attempt, do not provide the recipe to him or her.

Naomi's Recipe Recommendation:

Hey kids! Naomi here. Check out this good recipe for some cheesecake! It is easy enough for you to do by yourself. This would be a great surprise for your mom or dad.

Naomi’s Fantabulous Microwave Cheesecake

  • 2 8oz packages low-fat cream cheese
  • 1 cup Splenda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 small container low-fat or fat-free Ricotta cheese
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
Blend ingredients until smooth. Pour into a lightly sprayed or buttered microwave safe dish. I use a deep dish Pyrex bowl. Microwave on high for 4-7 minutes. Then microwave at 50% for 12-15 minutes. Microwave times vary! Let cool, and refrigerate for at least four hours, if you want it cold. But, it is also really good right out of the microwave.

Suggested toppings:

Sour cream and fresh blueberries. You can add ¼ cup Splenda® to sweeten it a little.
Cherry pie filling
Or whipped cream and freshly cut strawberries

My Mom’s Whipped Cream:

Mix low-fat whipping cream, 1 tsp vanilla, and 1 cup Splenda. Mix in stand mixer for about 5 minutes on high speed or until hard peaks form. Enjoy!

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Annie's Recipe Recommendation:

Here’s a recipe for great Garlic Herb Bread! All you need is a microwave with a pizza oven.
(Webmaster note: A conventional oven will also work for this. Please have an adult supervising during use of any oven.)

Annie’s Favorite Garlic Herb Bread

  • 10 slices of sandwich bread
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • Garlic
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Cracked pepper
  • Italian Seasoning
  • Paprika

Place the slices of bread on the microwave pizza cooking tray. Brush melted butter across each piece. Then sprinkle with garlic, parmesan cheese, cracked pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika.

Bake for 6-8 minutes.

This is good with spaghetti, soup, and stews!

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