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12 Easy Steps to Delicious Kids' Party Food
Food is a key ingredient to making a great children's party. But how do you make sure you get it right? Follow these 12 easy steps and you won't go wrong......
A Tropical Caribbean Party
A Tropical party is fun and these Caribbean recipes will please your dinner guests too....
Baking Bread With Kids
A recipe for making a lovely white loaf of bread in the good old-fashioned way - without a bread-making machine....
Baking Cakes
Some recipes for simple cakes that kids can make that will help teach them some of the basic skills of cake making....
Baking Crossword Puzzle
Can you think of all the ingredients you might need to make a cake? There are lots of different ingredients such as flour, jam, butter and milk, hidden in this crossword puzzle. Can you find them all ...
Baking Presents
There's nothing better than a home-baked gift. We've got recipes and packing suggestions so simple even a grown-up could follow them!...
Campfire Cooking With Kids
Easy meals to cook over the campfire. Recipes for breakfast, dinner and sweet dishes. All you need is foil and the stars to cook under....
Celebration Food from Around the World
Celebration food is fun to cook and great to eat, these recipes encourage your children to learn about other cultures through food....
Cheese Based Recipes for Kids
Children can be helped to eat and cook with cheese in fun ways and these three recipes are a perfect introduction....
Christmas Cooking With Your Kids
Mini Christmas cakes make great gifts for your kids to give to elderly relatives living alone or as 'thank-yous' to teachers. And they're not difficult to make....
Colouring In: Cooking with Mummy
Toby and Molly are cooking with their Mummy. They're having a lovely time - Toby is adding the pepper and Molly is going to chop the mushrooms. Why not join in the fun and try colouring in this pictur...
Cook Out! Cooking Outdoors Beyond the Barbecue
Outdoor cooking doesn't just mean a barbecue - here's how to teach your children to cook on an open fire, in a casserole and using tin foil....
Cookies and Biscuits
Cookies are simple to make at home. So simple your kids can make them! And eat them! Easy to follow recipes for favourite biscuits....
Cooking Christmas Decorations With Kids
Three ideas for you and your kids to make traditional Christmas decorations that will bring pleasure and add the scent of Christmas to your home....
Cooking for Gluten Intolerant Kids
Gluten intolerance needn't limit your family diet. Enjoy cooking for a gluten intolerant child with our tips....
Cooking for Ill Children
Ill children can be miserable and uncooperative but there are ways to get them to eat well to help their recovery....
Cooking for School Fetes
Small or large, all sorts of cakes are greeted with open arms by the organisers, who know that nothing sells better than home-made cakes. We've got a choice of tray-bakes and cutting cakes, just ideal...
Cooking for Stressed Teenagers
Teens can be stressed for any number of reasons from romance to GCSEs - feeding them well can be a real problem, because food is often the first thing they start to ignore when times are tough....
Cooking Healthy Fast Food
An alternative to ready-made fast food that is simple, quick to prepare and healthier for your children. Anyone for burger, chips and tomato sauce?...
Cooking With Kids for Special Occasions
Give the chef a break! Get the kids into the kitchen to cook a special three course meal for the person who usually does it all. There's nothing better!...
Desserts for Kids
Every now and again it's good to finish off the meal with a proper dessert. We've got some simple recipes for traditional and family favourite puddings....
Dough Ornaments for Kids to Make
Help your kids make lovely individual hanging ornaments, brooches and fridge magnets, using salt dough that you make at home....
Easter Celebrations: A Spring Themed Party Menu
This spring-themed party menu is easy to cook, delicious to eat and surprisingly healthy....
Eating Out With Food Allergies
If your child has a food allergy, eating out can become a bit of nightmare, but with careful preparation you can eat out and keep your child safe....
Eating Out With Kids
Eating out with kids should be a pleasure but for many parents it's their worst nightmare. We advise you start early getting your child used to eating out....
Encouraging Kids to Help Make Dinner
By encouraging your kids to cook, you're teaching them valuable life skills. We've got some suggestions for getting them involved and interested from an early age....
Fairy Food: Miniature Food for Parties and Picnics
Miniature food looks lovely and tastes delicious - our recipes help you cater to the most demanding palate in tiny tasty portions....
Food, Exercise and Body Image
Are children overweight because they eat too much or because they don't exercise enough? A new study may shed light on the causes of childhood obesity and the ways it can be reduced....
Foraged Feasts: Autumn and Winter
Foraging is fun and easy, even in winter. These delicious recipes can be made by children with some adult help....
Foraged Feasts: Spring and Summer
Foraging is an adventure that ends in a feast. Here are two forage foods that are delicious and easy to find and prepare....
Fresh and Simple Food for Babies
It's simple and cheap to prepare food for your baby at home. You don't need complicated equipment and you know exactly what your baby is eating. And has the extra ingredient: love!...
Fridge Cakes
Fridge cakes are just what they say they are! No-cook cakes, they’re an easy way for kids to learn cooking skills such as weighing, whisking and separating eggs, without the need for a hot oven....
Fun Toddler Birthday Party Food
Little things please little minds, so keep your toddler's birthday party straightforward, with easily recognisable food that's simple yet scrummy......
Getting Children to Try New Foods
Teaching our children to eat well from a wide range of foods can seem daunting, this article contains fun ways to give your children a taste for new foods....
Gingerbread Men Colouring Picture
What a happy gingerbread man this is. Look at his smiley face and his lovely black bowtie - he looks very smart. Can you colour in the rest of the gingerbread men? You can give them hats, hair, clothe...
Great Chicken Dishes for Kids to Make
Three recipes for chicken so simple that kids can make them - with a little help....
Great Drinks for Kids' Parties
Long refreshing smoothies, creamy cool milkshakes, fizzy fruit juices can all be made quickly and simply at home....
Healthy Meals That Don't Need Cooking
Helping children develop cooking confidence can be easy if you give them tasty no-cook dishes to create....
Healthy Snacks for Kids
Healthy snacks form part of a healthy diet. Kids especially need to snack so make sure it's a healthy snack they're creating!...
History Cooking for Kids
Children love to experience history first hand, and cooking historical recipes can bring the past to life on your dining table....
How to Cater for Children With Childhood Diabetes
Diabetic children no longer need to be given a 'special' diet, and you can adapt family recipes to meet their needs without sacrificing taste and flavour....
How to Celebrate Harvest Festival
Harvest festival is making a come-back, and the recipes that our ancestors used to celebrate harvest are still delicious and fun today....
Ice Creams and Sundaes
How to make everything from a banana split to your very own fantastic ice cream creation. What you need and some simple recipes to start you off....
Kids and Foreign Food
Kids of today expect to travel abroad for their holidays. And what a great learning experience that can be for them to discover the cuisine of another country. How do you encourage them to try foreign...
Kids with Food Allergies
If your kids have food allergies you'll quickly learn to read labels! And cooking and shopping with your kids is the best way to help them....
Kitchen Equipment for Kids
How to encourage your kids and help maintain their interest in cooking. Invest in some simple equipment that they can call their own. From rolling pin to blender, get your kids used to the kitchen....
Kitchen Safety for Kids
Cooking is fun! But it’s also potentially hazardous! The best way to help your kids to keep safe while cooking is to make the rules part of learning to cook....
Lunchbox Ideas
We've got some simple ideas to make your child's lunchbox interesting, tasty and healthy - and less likely to be swapped for someone else's!...
Main Courses - Fish
Simple fish recipes that kids can follow, using fish that is easily available. For the kitchen or the barbecue....
Main Courses - Red Meat
Easy meals using beef, lamb and pork. Bolognese, curry and barbecued ribs. Get the kids learning a skill for life....
Main Courses - Vegetarian
Vegetarian food doesn't have to be boring. Encourage your vegetarian kids to develop their taste-buds by experimenting with unfamiliar ingredients....
Main Meals for Kids
When your baby is ready to move from the purees on to something with a bit more texture, we've got some simple recipes and plenty of advice for you....
Making a Gingerbread House With Your Kids
In a Gingerbread house you have the fragrance of Christmas. But rather than spend a fortune on buying one, why not make one with your kids? They're easy and lots of fun....
Making a Kids' Cooking Party a Success
Children love food, and they love to have fun. So combine the two together and make a fantastic cooking party. Whatever the occasion, it's a great way to keep them entertained - and make sure they eat...
Making an Egg Free Cake for Kids With Allergies
Just because you can’t eat eggs, doesn’t mean you have to miss out at tea-time! We've found some yummy cakes and none of them contain eggs. Chew on our egg-free chocolate cake or pick at some parkin!...
Making Children Aware of Healthy Eating
The best way to teach your kids about healthy eating is to set them an example. Give them some control and choice in what they eat. Don't let it become a battle!...
Making Edible Jewellery With Your Kids
Crafts plus cooking equals edible jewellery! We have the recipes to help you keep the kids amused....
Making Sushi With Kids
Sushi making is a great way to learn about nutrition and visual appearance of food and it’s an ideal way for children to get to grips with basic food preparation tasks....
Making Vegetables 'Cool'
interesting ways with vegetables that will appeal to even the most-hardened anti-veggie....
Mixed Up Meal Puzzle
Charlie is very hungry and has started tucking into his dinner. Can you guess what he's eating?
Follow the lines to find the letter that goes in each box. When you've finished you'll be able to see...
Party Food for Kids
A child's birthday party isn't the place for Cordon Bleu cookery! But it can still be healthy. We've got recipes for home-made alternatives all the kids' favourites....
Party Foods for Kids With Allergies
Children's parties are daunting enough, catering to allergies adds to the pressure, but our article helps you cater a perfect party for children with food allergies....
Pasta Paintings
From the youngest child to professional artists, they're all doing it. Pasta is the medium to be working with so sit down with your kids, some pasta, paint and paper....
Picky Eaters
If your child is a picky eater, you have our sympathies! But be assured: it won't last for ever, and in the meantime, we've some suggestions to help you through....
Picnic Food for all the Family
Food for a picnic should be robust in flavour and you shouldn't need cutlery to eat it. We've got some old and new favourites that perfectly fit these criteria....
Picnic Party Food for Kids
Food is always a lot tastier when eaten in the fresh air, but there's no rule that says outdoor party food has to be boring......
Pizzas and Toppings
Two simple recipes for bread and scone-based pizzas, plus a tomato sauce recipe and suggestions for toppings....
Potato Prints
Some things never lose their appeal. Potato printing is one of these. Everyone can do it, from the toddler to the old lady, and create beautiful personalised cards and paintings....
Preparing Party Food for Young Teens
Teens love to eat, and no teen party is complete without great party food. But how can you ensure you are supplying food they'll like?...
Quiz: Do You Know Your Food Groups?
Understanding food groups can help children make better food choices. This simple quiz gives them an insight into food groups....
Quiz: Does Cooking Style Influence Children's Eating?
Exploring our own attitudes to food and cooking can help us be better role models for our children....
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Cooking Safely?
Learning to cook is important and knowing how to cook safely is vital if young people are to become confident and skilled in the kitchen. This simple quiz explores safe cooking in a fun way....
Quiz: What's This Weird Food?
This quiz explores the oddest foods and eating habits from all around the world....
Rainbow Fruit and Veg Colouring Picture
Fruit and vegetables come in all different shapes, sizes and colours. Can you colour in all the fruit and vegetables in this picture to make your own beautiful rainbow?...
Recipes for Food that Looks Beautiful
Lovely looking food tempts us to eat, and learning to cook beautifully presented dishes is a skill that our children can easily develop if we give them the right tools....
Safety Equipment for the Kitchen
The kitchen is the most dangerous room in the house. The best safety equipment is you - being there, being aware! But there is some equipment you can buy to help ensure your safety...
Salads
Salads are simple to prepare, good for you, and taste yummy! Easy to follow recipes that can get kids started on creating meals that are nutritious but involve little or no cooking....
Sandwiches the Children Will Enjoy
From the old favourite, egg and cress sandwich, to the international Mexican wrap, to the elegant brie and grape baguette, here are ideas for sandwiches your kids can make that will prove that sandwic...
Simple Homemade Ice Creams
Summer ice creams are easy to make and delicious to eat - children love experimenting with new flavours too....
Simple Hot Plate Ideas for Cookery Session?
A simple, healthy menu that can be cooked on a hot plate, with a no bake cake to follow....
Simple Sorbets and Easy Ice-creams
Many children never learn to make iced puddings because their parents think it is too difficult but these three simple and delicious recipes allow any family to enjoy a frozen pudding and have fun mak...
Snacks On The Go
Healthy kids are always on the go. They don't want to stop to eat; they want snacks they can nibble on the move. We've got some old and new favourite ideas for snacking....
Teaching Kids About Vitamins and Minerals
Is your child getting enough vitamins and minerals? What does she need? Where will you find it? Does he need supplements? All about vitamins and minerals....
Teaching Kids Food Hygiene
Cooking is fun and a great life skill to learn as long as it doesn't make us sick! Simple rules of hygiene help prevent that....
Teaching Kids the Importance of Healthy Eating
Our Top Ten tips for teaching children the importance of healthy eating, including setting a good example and getting them involved in menu planning....
Teaching Kids Where Food Comes From
Help children to understand that they have a choice when it comes to buying food and that making wise choices can help others as well as taste good....
Ten Top Toddler Foods
There are endless lists of superfoods, but what makes a superfood and which are suitable for children in the all-important toddler years?...
Themed Party Food for Kids
Children love themed parties, and theming the party food as well makes the occasion extra special......
Unusual and Easy Party Desserts
Our unusual desserts are fun and easy to make - but best of all, they taste delicious and are sure to impress both young and old tastebuds....
Using Colour in Kids' Food
Recipes using colours can teach children about food, about science and about the natural world. This article has a range of rainbow recipes for all ages....
Vegetarian Kids
Some simple recipes for the vegetarian child in your family that will also prove to the rest of the family that vegetarian food isn't all birdseed and lettuce leaves....
Video - Chocolate Chip Muffins
In this short video, Ceri Wallace from Kiddie Cooks in Warrington demonstrates how to make chocolate chip muffins with children.
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Video - Ginger Nut Biscuits
In this short video, Ceri Wallace from Kiddie Cooks in Warrington demonstrates how to make ginger nut biscuits with children.
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Video - Homemade Fish Fingers
In this short video, Ceri Wallace from Kiddie Cooks in Warrington demonstrates how to make fish fingers with children.
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Video - Homemade Fruit Crumble
In this short video, Ceri Wallace from Kiddie Cooks in Warrington demonstrates how to make a fruit crumble with children.
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Video - Homemade Pea Soup
In this short video, Ceri Wallace from Kiddie Cooks in Warrington demonstrates how to make Pea Soup with children.
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Video - Homemade Pizza
In this short video, Ceri Wallace from Kiddie Cooks in Warrington demonstrates how to make a homemade pizza with children.
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What's for Dinner Cut Out Pictures
What are you having for dinner? Have a go at cutting out all the different foods in this picture and stick them onto the dinner plate. You could even draw your favourite food on there!...