Holiday Cooking With Kids
Jackie Northard, Staff Writer
Are visions of sugarplums dancing in your head? Have you always dreamed of making a real Gingerbread house with your children? What a great holiday tradition and what fun!
But, what a project! So go into it with your eyes wide open and remember planning, preparation and plenty of patience will make it a memorable occasion.
Check your favorite cookbook for the recipe or go to Christmasrecipes.com and print or save a copy.
Not quite that ambitious? Not to worry, there are gingerbread kits available at local grocery and department stores that simplify the entire process and still provide a fun, family activity.
Cooking with kids can be a lot of fun, and some of our favorite holiday recipes have become an annual tradition for our family. If you have a family favorite cookie that you make only at the holiday, make it a family affair, set aside the entire afternoon, organize the ingredients and gather the entire family.
Add some holiday music to the mix and make an extra big batch so there is plenty to eat and share.
Of course, popping corn to string for the tree is a fun family activity to do while watching a favorite holiday television or video special. But be sure to pop some extra corn and set it aside to make Caramel Popcorn Balls later. Kids love them and they are easy to make. Caramel Popcorn Balls from Christmas Recipe.Com
Another simple, fun recipe for kids is making holiday wreaths using cornflakes.
Holiday Wreaths from Christmas Recipe.Com
This easy recipe makes a colorful and fun party treat.
Make cooking a family affair. Find great recipes that you and your kids can have fun making (and eating!) together and share your own recipes with other parents. Family Education Web site has What Works: Recipes Kids Can Help Make.
Another great source of recipes is your favorite magazine, especially during the holidays. Clip the recipes from the holiday editions and add them to your collection, or visit the magazine's Web site for more ideas.
Check the products you use every day for their Web sites addresses. Food companies with test kitchens publish a collection of their best recipes on their Web site. A few of my favorite places to look for holiday recipes include:
Happy Holiday Cooking!
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