recipes for kids

recipes that are easy to make together, and they taste pretty good!

free downloadable school lunch planner

This School Lunch Planner has 5 daily lunch options for your child, and includes a list of ingredients and preparation method for each day. They are super easy to make, healthy and tasty.

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Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are simple to make and delicious to enjoy, they won't last long as smell and taste so good!
CourseDessert, Snack

Ingredients
  

  • 150 g unsalted butter softened
  • 80 g caster sugar
  • 80 g light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 225 g self-raising flour
  • 100 g chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 180C (160C for fan oven). Line 2 baking trays with parchment/baking paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, caster sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
    150 g unsalted butter,80 g caster sugar,80 g light brown sugar
  • Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
    1 large egg,1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Gradually add the self-raising flour to the mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
    225 g self-raising flour
  • Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
    100 g chocolate chips
  • Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, portion out the dough and roll into balls. Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking trays, leaving space between each one for spreading.
  • Flatten each dough ball slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
  • Remove from the oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking trays for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool.
  • Enjoy your homemade chocolate chip cookies with a glass of milk of your favourite beverage!
Keywordchildren’s recipe, chocolate, chocolate chip, cookie, easy to bake
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Mini Veggie Pizzas

Children will enjoy making these cute little pizzas using English muffins! Easy to make and taste great.
CourseAppetizer, Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • English muffins, mini pizza base, or pitta bread
  • Tomato pizza sauce
  • Grated cheese (mozzarella/cheddar)
  • Assorted vegetables (E.g. sliced pepper, cherry tomatoes, sweetcorn, mushrooms)
  • Optional toppings (E.g. sliced olives, cooked chicken, ham, or pineapple chunks)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 200C (180C for fan oven) or gas mark 6.
  • English muffins, mini pizza base, or pitta bread on a baking tray.
    English muffins, mini pizza base, or pitta bread
  • Spread Tomato pizza sauce evenly over each base.
    Tomato pizza sauce
  • Sprinkle Grated cheese over the sauce.
    Grated cheese
  • Allow children to choose and place their favourite Assorted vegetables on the pizza.
    Assorted vegetables
  • Allow children to add any additional toppings, if desired.
    Optional toppings
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Carefully remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Keywordcheese, children’s recipe, easy recipe, English muffins, pizza