Get your family involved in the cooking
As well as being lots of fun; cooking with your little ones also teaches them invaluable life skills – from adding up to understanding where the food in their tummies comes from.
If you’re planning on cooking on your next break, here are some top tips and delicious recipe ideas from the Kids Cooking Company and Butlins.
Let’s get cooking!
Top tips for cooking with kids:
Time is on your side
Remember that children won’t be able to do things as quickly as you can, so make sure you haven’t got other plans that mean you’re in a hurry to get things done.
Mess is best
Don’t let a little mess spoil your fun. You can always make the cleaning up after enjoyable too!
Start simple
Mashing, stirring and mixing are a great starting points for tots.
Practice what you teach
Lead by example! Let your children see you handling potentially dangerous items safely – they will pick up on it.
Plan ahead
Don’t get stuck without all the ingredients you need. Build a little trip to your holiday supermarket into your day – and let them be a part of choosing what to cook.
Feed inquisitive kids
Kids are inquisitive, so expect “how are eggs made Mum?” and lots more questions!
Choose recipes carefully
It may sound obvious, but be sure to pick something simple that doesn’t have too many steps.