As a mother of two, I feel it is my responsibility to pass on skills so they know how to thrive on their own. What I really want to pass on is skills in the kitchen. Learning how to thrive in a kitchen is priceless knowledge and one that will bless them as well as others. Here is a guide of 6 kitchen skills for kids.
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KITCHEN SKILLS FOR KIDS
1. SOURDOUGH STARTER
Thank you Lisa from Farmhouse on Boone for making a starter easy! Now when my kids move out, I want to bless them with a fresh sourdough starter. While they are in my home, I want to teach them how to use sourdough starter.
- Active Recipes: Sandwich bread, dinner rolls, hot dog and hamburger buns.
- Discard Recipes: Cheddar biscuits, tortillas, and waffles.
Most importantly I want to teach them how to maintain a starter. I am still learning this but I watch this for inspiration and tips.
2. CAST IRON
If all my kids learn to cook on is a cast iron skillet, I will say I succeeded in my goal. It is the most versatile pan in the kitchen. It can be used for mostly anything.
I go in full detail in my free ebook on how to care for and use cast iron. But here is a little snippet from my ebook:
Basic skillet recipes
- Salmon cakes and corn fritters
- Roasted whole chicken
- Salmon, asparagus, and sweet potatoes
- Hot Dog and Peas Alfredo
3. COOKING
Basic recipes for the most important meal of the day, breakfast:
- Pancakes
- Waffles
- Eggs
Snacks and goodies:
- Stovetop Popcorn
- Cookies
- Cake
- Cupcakes
- Banana Bread and Pumpkin Bread
Sides:
- Roasted Vegetables
- Roasted Potatoes
- Mashed Potatoes
- Canned Vegetables
Meals:
- Steak
- Spaghetti
- Grilled Cheese
4. KNIFE SKILLS
- Chopping Vegetables
- French and Dice Onions
- Mince Garlic
- Peeling Vegetables
5. MEAL PREP
- Cutting up a watermelon and cantaloupe for a melon salad
- Make a house salad
- Divide a whole chicken
- Make homemade chicken stock
6. PRESERVING
- Blanching Vegetables
- Canning
- Freezing Fruits and Vegetables
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“Cooking with kids is not just about ingredients, recipes, and cooking. It’s about harnessing imagination, empowerment, and creativity.”
Guy Fieri
Love this! Definitely skills I want to teach my kids!
We loved having our boys in the kitchen with us! Our oldest went on to Le Cordon Bleu! 😁
This is great! My kids are older teenagers now and teaching them skills never goes away. Have fun with it and enjoy having them in the kitchen with you.