Get kids cooking

Cracking camping recipes

You can whip up our easy camping recipes over a small gas stove, a barbecue or even an open fire. You won’t need much when it comes to kitchen equipment – a medium-sized frying pan, saucepan and wooden spoon will go a long way (just don’t forget the plates and cutlery!).

How to make a Spanish tortilla

How to make beef tacos

Using our

How to make Jamie and Buddy's tin can soda bread

To make it even easier, Jamie’s tin-can method means you don’t have to bother weighing out, so you can make this delicious loaf without using scales – bonus!

Cooking Buddies: Kitchen hacks with Buddy

Before you start, a simple trick to stop your chopping board moving around is to pop a damp tea towel underneath it. Genius!

Buddy’s spooky snack ideas

APPLE MONSTERS

Easy frozen yoghurt recipes to make at home

We’ve got two basic recipes for you to choose from, plus more ideas for flavour combos, so you can mix and match the ingredients with whatever you’ve got. Look out for unsweetened cones to serve it in, too.

Quick and easy snack ideas

The best snacks are full of nutritious goodness, simple to make and taste great. And if they count towards one of your 5-a-day, even better! From vibrant dips and homemade crisps to sweet treats perfect for the weekend, check out our quick and easy snack recipes below for some inspiration.

Family cooking: Recipes to cook together

6 brilliant recipes to get kids cooking!

Flippin’ good pancake recipes

For kids (and adults!), Pancake Day is a pretty exciting day in the food calendar as it’s cooking at its most hands-on: cracking eggs, whisking batter, flipping pancakes and topping them with lots of delicious things at the table. And the little ones can get involved at every stage – if you don’t mind a bit of mess, that is!

Summertime kids in the kitchen

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Cooking with kids: gingerbread houses

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A smooth way to get kids eating fruit

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Eggy bread for everyone

Not only was it delicious, and something a bit different to the usual cereal and porridge we rushed down before school, but most importantly I was trusted to use the frying pan, which gives any child a real sense of responsibility and achievement!

Cooking with kids: ready, set, grate!

Food Revolution Day was all about getting kids excited about food.

Getting kids excited about food

Cooking and sharing food with others is in my blood. I grew up cooking with my mum, and my memories of childhood are full of epic dinner parties at our house. I count myself lucky to have been involved in food preparation at home from an early age, and am so grateful to my mum for giving me that gift.

Cooking as a kid: Nanny’s leftover chicken soup

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My first recipe: banana cake

It’s for a banana & walnut cake, which, given the state of the paper, I must have baked many times growing up. I’m sure my Mum was sick of it, but she didn’t have the heart to tell me; instead she encouraged me to get in the kitchen and get involved, even if that did result in a lot of mess!

Inspired by my childhood: Polish plum cake

Words and recipe by Ren Behan

My first recipe: RoRo’s cornbread

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My first recipe: Salted caramel millionaire’s shortbread

I’ve never had much of an attention span. As an imaginative kid I had more projects on than Richard Branson. I was writing a novel about a helicopter pilot, digging up half my mum’s garden, embarking on a career as a violinist

Tips for teaching toddlers in the kitchen

I think it’s important to encourage an interest in food and cooking right from toddlerhood, and my three have all cut their cooking teeth alongside me from as young as two. No, we don’t start handing out small appliances for them to use, but they begin by measuring and stirring to build confidence and encourage participation.

Chilled soups for summer

Summertime… and the dining is outdoors. It's the season we all count down to during the rest of the year. Teachers, school children and parents – everyone looks forward the longer, lighter days when the pace of life slows down – no more early alarms, after-school commitments or Sunday evening family-life panics. Even mealtimes slow down – no more eating on the run while en route to another commitment.

Outdoor cooking for the whole family

The days are long and bright, and getting dinner on the table should be the last thing on your mind. However, the school year has come to an end, and the children are free, so think about it many of us must.

Food Revolution initiatives around the world

In the past few decades, there has been a startling increase in obesity rates; there are now more people overweight than underweight worldwide, and there is no single country that has seen a decline in obesity in the last 30 years.

How to make digestive biscuits

They’re super-easy to make at home, too, so get the kettle on, roll up your sleeves and get baking.

How to make fruit and veg fun for kids: omelette monsters

It’s Autumn here in Australia at the moment, a beautiful mixture of both summer days and winter nights. A season that offers a large variety of beautiful produce ranging from fruits such as

Cooking with kids - how to get them involved

It’s incredibly important to get your kids excited about food, where it comes from and how to cook it, from as early an age as possible – it’s incredibly important to get your kids excited about food, where it comes from and how to cook it, from as early an age as possible. Here are some great tips to keep in mind:

How to make easy pasta with kids

Healthy lunch ideas for kids

FRUIT ROLLS

DIY kids’ party food

FLUFFY PANCAKES

How to make your own fish fingers

The key to this recipe is getting a good, even crunch on the outside of your fish. We’re using a classic egg, flour and breadcrumb technique. If you’re not careful it can be a bit messy, so follow our six clever tips for great results (and minimal washing up)!

The best equipment for cooking with kids

KNIVES

Healthy after-school snacks the kids will love

We know that finding healthy after-school snacks can be tricky, so we’ve rounded up seven recipes that the kids will love munching on, helping you to make healthy eating part of the weekday routine. There are savoury muffins, fruity granola bars and nutrient-packed smoothie ice lollies – all fun, delicious treats to have ready when the kids get home.

6 savoury recipes to make with kids

Take the time to do a little cooking this weekend and try these simple savoury recipes – ideal to make with kids. There are so many easy-bake ideas around for children; but here we’ve carefully chosen a few tasty snacks and main dishes that little hands – and mouths – will really enjoy.