Kids in the Kitchen: 3 Simple Menus Young Cooks Can Master

Your First Real “I Made This!” Meal

There’s nothing quite like serving a dish you made all by yourself! Here are three safe, easy and fun recipes every young chef can try — and succeed at. Ready, set, cook! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

🥚 1. The Magic Quick Omelette (Perfect for Breakfast or Dinner)

Why it’s great: Omelettes are perfect for learning how to mix ingredients and control heat.

Ingredients (serves 1):
2 eggs, 1 tbsp milk, a pinch of salt and pepper, a little oil or butter, and your favourite add-ins (cheese, ham, or chopped bell pepper).

Step-by-step:

1. Mix: Crack the eggs into a bowl, add milk, salt, and pepper, and whisk until smooth.

2. Cook: Heat a little oil or butter in a pan over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture.

3. Add-ins: Quickly sprinkle in your chosen extras.

4. Finish: Wait until the edges set. Gently check the middle with a spatula — when it’s almost firm, slide it onto a plate. Don’t flip it unless an adult helps!

🍅 2. The Easiest Tomato Pasta Sauce (Just 3 Ingredients!)

Why it’s great: Pasta teaches timing and simple cooking — and this sauce is the perfect base for future recipes.

Ingredients:
½ pack of pasta (any shape), 1 can chopped tomatoes, a drizzle of olive oil, salt, and some basil (optional).

Step-by-step:

1. Cook the pasta: Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil (ask an adult for help with lifting!). Add salt and pasta. Cook as directed on the package.

2. Make the sauce: In a small pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Pour in the canned tomatoes, season with salt, and let it simmer.

3. Drain carefully: When the pasta is done, drain it — watch out for hot steam!

4. Serve: Mix the pasta with the sauce. Sprinkle with cheese or basil if you like.

🍌 3. Healthy Fruit Smoothie (No Heat Needed!)

Why it’s great: Smoothies are fun for learning how to measure ingredients and safely use a blender.

Ingredients:
1 banana, a handful of frozen berries, 100 ml milk (or yogurt or water), and 1 tbsp oats or honey (optional).

Step-by-step:

1. Prep: Gather all ingredients beside your blender.

2. Layer smartly: Pour in the liquid first (milk), then the soft ingredients (banana), and finish with the frozen or dry ones (berries, oats).

3. Blend safely: Make sure the lid is tightly closed. Blend until smooth.

4. Taste test: If it’s too thick, add more milk. If it’s not sweet enough, add a little honey.

5. Clean-up: Rinse the blender right away — fruit can stick fast!

💪 The Confidence Rule

Even if something doesn’t turn out perfect, you tried — and that’s what counts! Cooking is all about learning.
Try these three recipes this week and earn your junior chef badge! 🏅

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