kids in the kitchen


10 Delicious and Simple Air fryer Recipes 3

I am a big airfryer fan. We have had one since 2011 (make sure you check out our chips) and my mum had an actifry before that. It has really revolutionised the way we cook and we have recently upgraded our air fryer to a double one. Not only are they a more cost-effective way of cooking, but they are also speedy, use less fats and the boys love cooking with them. Maxi makes some sort of chicken in the air fryer for lunch when he is at home most days. So I wanted to share our favorite air fryer recipes. Also, it is if you want to prolong the life […]


How to get kids helping in the kitchen 4

How to get kids helping in the kitchen is a paid collaborative post with Very. Getting my children cooking and helping in the kitchen has always been a key priority for me as a parent. I want to give them the tools so they can eat well and also be proficient in the kitchen. Also, who doesn’t want their teens to cook them an evening meal?!


Quinoa apple cake – cooking with kids 21

Do you like quinoa?  Do you even know what it is?  I am going to admit we are late to the quinoa party.  It is a 50/50 split of love it and tolerate it here, but this delicious quinoa, apple and cinnamon cake is loved by the whole family and a great autumn recipe and a fab way of introducing quinoa to kids.


Rhubarb Brulee Cheesecake – cooking with kids 16

I look cooking with my boys.  When they were small I was determined that I would provide them with life skills and cooking was one that was key.  I grew up cooking by my Mum’s side and I wanted the same for the boys.  This Rhubarb Brulee Cheesecake is a twist on a classic New York cheese cake is a real crowd pleaser.


Cooking with kids – budgeting, buying and cooking 23

Welcome back to our A-Z ingredients cooking with kids series.  We are currently at H is for honey.  As an added challenge this week, we were asked to produce a three course dinner for four on a budget of £20 by Ffrees.  So I passed this over to Maxi who is ten and he certainly rose to the challenge in budgeting, buying and cooking us a fantastic Sunday dinner.