Children grow up quickly. They change their views, learn new things and become more independent. So to keep them close to you, you should bond with them and cooking with your kids is a great way to do that!

Bonding with your children is important because they need a stable role model to look up to, they can get your advice on personal problems, and they will be able to give you support when you need it most. 

One of the ways you can build a bond with your children is to cook with them. 

Cooking is a skill that is great for them to learn when they are young because it takes practice that they use later in life. The better they will be when it’s time for them to live a healthy, independent life. Here are six recipes perfect for cooking with your kids. 

Sausage and Mushroom Ragu 

When you’re cooking with your kids, you might want something easy for the kids to help with. This is because most parents want to spend time with their children but don’t want to do something really complicated. Sausage and Mushroom Ragu is the perfect dish for this. It’s quick and easy and is also a great beginning meal to teach your children how to cook. 

Mac and Cheese 

Mac and Cheese is a quick and easy recipe to make. This recipe is taught in cooking classes in some schools, so it makes a great recipe to make with your children. In the kitchen, mac and cheese is a versatile meal that can be eaten cold or reheated. It also can be eaten as an appetizer or a main meal. So, it is a great meal to make for the whole family or even for a lunchbox. 

Stir Fry 

Stir-fries are a great way for parents to teach their children how to cook. With this recipe, they can learn how to chop vegetables, season and cook meat, and scramble eggs. When you teach your children the basics of cooking through stir-frying, you also teach them about healthy eating by making a healthy chicken teriyaki stir fry. They will learn about fruits and vegetables when creating their own stir fry meals at home. This can also help them make healthier food choices in the future.

Beef (or Veggie) Burgers 

Kids love burgers, and beef or veggie burgers are a great way to provide them with various nutrients while learning how to cook. Veggie or beef burgers are straightforward to make because the patties are available right from the store. All you need to add is vegetables, dill, and other items. Beef and Veggie burgers are easy for children to learn about nutrition, including fiber, protein, and micronutrients like iron, zinc, calcium, and vitamin C.

Chicken and Beans Enchiladas

This recipe is perfect for teaching children to follow instructions and cook with their parents. It’s also a great example of a healthy, kid-friendly meal that can be adapted for all ages. Enchiladas are also great because they can be made ahead of time and frozen until ready to consume. So when you want to teach your children how to cook, this recipe is an easy way to get them started without worry or stress on the parents’ part.

Shepherd’s Pie 

The answer is that shepherd’s pie is a great dish for children to learn about cooking because it’s a forgiving recipe. For starters, the meat can be replaced with other ingredients like ham and cheese or turkey if your child isn’t a fan of mutton. Additionally, you can use different types of grains such as rice and oats in place of the potatoes. And rather than using flour, you can use ground flaxseed instead that is high in Omega-3 fatty acids.

This open-formula dish also makes it easy to swap out the ingredients if your kids have allergies or food preferences. It’s also great for kids who are just beginning to cook their own food because they don’t need to adhere to any specific measurements or timings.

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