10 easy to make meals with kids
Engage Kids in the Kitchen: 10 Simple, Creative Meal Ideas for Family Cooking Fun. Tacos, Pizza, Quesadillas, and More for Delicious Customizable Dishes.
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- Build-Your-Own Tacos: Lay out taco shells or tortillas along with various toppings like seasoned ground beef or turkey, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, salsa, and guacamole. Let the kids customize their tacos to their liking.
- Pizza Bagels: Split bagels in half and top them with pizza sauce, shredded cheese, and their favourite toppings like pepperoni, sliced olives, or bell peppers. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Mini Pita Pizzas: Spread pizza sauce on mini pitas and let the kids add their favourite toppings such as cheese, veggies, and cooked chicken or ham. Bake until the cheese is melted and the edges are crispy.
- DIY Quesadillas: Place a tortilla in a skillet, add shredded cheese and any desired fillings like cooked chicken, beans, or veggies. Fold the tortilla in half and cook until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy.
- Pasta Salad: Cook pasta according to package instructions and let it cool. Toss with diced veggies (like cucumbers, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes), cheese cubes, and a simple dressing made of olive oil, vinegar, and Italian seasoning.
- Fruit Kabobs: Provide a variety of fruit like strawberries, grapes, pineapple chunks, and melon balls. Let the kids thread the fruit onto skewers to make colourful and delicious fruit kabobs.
- DIY Sandwiches: Set out a variety of bread, deli meats, cheeses, and toppings like lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Let the kids build their own sandwiches with their favorite ingredients.
- English Muffin Pizzas: Split English muffins in half and top them with pizza sauce, shredded cheese, and toppings like sliced mushrooms, bell peppers, or ham. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- DIY Smoothie Bowls: Blend together frozen fruits like bananas, berries, and mango with yogurt and a splash of juice or milk until smooth. Pour into bowls and let the kids top their smoothie bowls with granola, sliced fruit, and shredded coconut.
- Peanut Butter and Banana Sushi Rolls: Spread peanut butter on a tortilla, place a banana on one end, and roll it up tightly. Slice into bite-sized pieces to create sushi-like rolls.
These meals are not only easy to make but also allow for creativity and customization, making them perfect for cooking with kids!