Getting your kids started on cooking is a win in many ways. Whether it’s simply involving them in mixing and preparing the ingredients, or guiding them towards making a meal from scratch, ensuring our children are comfortable in the kitchen could provide a fillip to appreciating their food more, achieving greater independence and finding new and creative ways to stress relief.
One thing is for sure though – these times spent in the kitchen together will create great memories, be it just you and your child or with the whole family. Read on for some recipe ideas that could be great for the weekend, and many more to come. Ranging from teddy bear biscuits, to jelly slices and homemade pizza, the choices are aplenty!
These playful biscuits that take the shape of teddy bears are fun and easy to make. With this undemanding recipe, you can use it as a weekend activity for you and the kids to help dip their toes into baking.
These double chocolate freckles are as fun to make as they look. Shape the biscuits with cookie cutters, then generously spread chocolate over them before sprinkling with hundreds and thousands. Even if there’s a mess, we reckon it’s a delightful one.
Your breakfast staple rice krispies deserve a lift from being enjoyed the same way for several years. By adding pink and white marshmallows, rainbow chocolate chips and butter, elevate the cereal into a fun, delightful and charming dessert to be made and indulged by both kids and adults alike.
Cooped up at home with the kids? Take this time to get your hands moving by whipping up a whole pizza from scratch. While it certainly makes a fun activity for the family, this will also pave the way for more exciting pizza topping ideas to come. The possibilities are endless!

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Running out of inspiration for yoghurt? Take a break from the fruits and muesli. With jam rollettes, strawberry jelly and vanilla custard, even the kids will love this!
These lovely soft-baked gingerbread fingers are made light and chewy, and are spiced with honey and ginger for a kick of aroma. Making these delectable biscuits on your own at home gives you the liberty of choosing your favourite colours for the icing, giving way to lots of possibilities to unleash yours (and your kids’) creativity over a simple and delicious treat.
Marbled, indulgent meringue “kisses” will steal the attention of both adults and kids alike, packaged in little gift bags as sweet homemade treats. Works for any occasion and simultaneously fluffy, crisp and chewy. Also a clever way to involve kids in baking, or experimenting with colours.
Making for a good activity with your kids, whip up these strawberry jelly slices using honey snap biscuits for a tasty afternoon treat – much needed for the warm days ahead! Just remember to pop them into the fridge to cool down before you get your hands on them, after slicing them into nice little squares.