How to get your kid to help make dinner (and eat it, too)
Cooking together is a great way to bond as a family. So if you’re looking to get your kids involved with dinner prep, here are a few kid friendly tasks to keep those little hands busy. Plus, you’ll have something yummy to eat for dinner that everyone can be proud of.
Mash
Kids are often stronger than they look. Harness that power for your potatoes and get them mashing. Choose a masher with a sturdy handle and ensure potatoes are cooled and contained in a bowl with a rubber or silicone base to prevent it from slipping on the counter.
Scrub
Kids aren?t known for their love of cleaning, but most little ones enjoy the task of scrubbing potatoes or beets (for a few minutes, anyway).
Chop
Hard plastic knives with blunt tips, serrated edges and rubber grip handles are perfect for newly minted chefs and will help kids cut food with confidence. Let them use a heavy cutting board of one with grips to prevent it from shifting while they chop. Grate
Worried about grating hands along with the cheese" A rotary grater?the kind with the spinning handle that you often see at restaurants?will help ease the stress.
Juice
Why squeeze a lemon when you can use a citrus juicer" This is an ideal job for younger helpers who may not be ready to tackle more fine motor?skilled tasks like chopping and grating.
Peel
A peeler with a learning ring (your kid slips their finger in there) ensures the proper holding and pulling technique that is crucial for perfectly peeled carrots. Show...
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