Inside: Homemade chocolate frogs that are simple, healthy, and delicious. This is one magical treat you won’t mind indulging in with your little Harry Potter fans. Scroll down for the states of matter and the science behind chocolate. From the moment I read the first children’s book that mentioned food with my first child,…
Category: Kids Cook
Fun, healthy, creative and simple to follow recipes kids love to make and eat.
Green Pancakes without Artificial Colorings
Do you want to make green pancakes without artificial colorings? You’re in the right place! We first got the idea for using spinach last year when we were experimenting with extracting plant juices and making natural green dyes. But the first time we tried to use chlorophyll, or green pigment from spinach, to color our…
The Magical Science of Christmas Cookies (experiments + recipe)
Inside: Your budding chemists will be delighted to try these cookie experiments. You’ll be delighted, too: our recipe uses only the healthiest ingredients, so your kids can learn some science while getting a healthy snack. #sweetscience #scienceofchristmascookies Chewy. Crispy. Crumbly. Sweet. Cookies are awesome. Your kids probably think that cookies are pretty…
Bread in a Bag: an insanely fun idea for kids
Baking bread at home is easy and fun, and, most importantly it doesn’t have to be messy. Bread in a bag is a unique twist on traditional baking methods that your kids will love to make and eat. One of my fondest childhood memories involves running to a store with a few coins squeezed…
Dragon Crackers: healthy and delicious
Inside: healthy and yummy dragon-shaped crackers that are high in protein, fiber, and healthy fats. Gluten-free, honey-sweetened, kid-approved. If you have kids, you know how much they love snacking. But there aren’t that many snack foods you can feel good about feeding your children. I partially solved this problem by giving my…
Seven-day, Super-fun Challenge: Cooking Around the World with Kids
Inside: Cooking Around the World with Kids is an enjoyable activity for winter break or any time of the year. It’s a great way to bond, connect, learn, and have fun with your kids! Do something amazing with your kids this winter and learn about other cultures through food. Not only will you inspire creativity…
No Fail Angel Cake Recipe for When You Are in a Hurry
Inside: Your new no fail angel cake recipe for when you need a yummy dessert in a hurry. Perfect for newbie chiefs. #juniorchefs Has this ever happened to you? You look at the clock and realize your guests will arrive in an hour and you only have large quantities of Cesar salad and boiled buckwheat…
Food Science for Kids: 3-ingredients, 1-minute Chocolate Cake
Do you sometimes wish you could have a delicious, freshly made, healthy, homemade chocolate cake the moment you want it? What if you could have the cake and teach kids some science at the same time? It’s possible with our 3-ingredients, 1-minute chocolate cake! Mix 2 tablespoons of hot cocoa with an…
Russian Apple Pie - Gluten-free Sharlotka
Inside: Easy-peasy gluten-free Russian apple pie. This is a recipe that your kids will enjoy making, baking and eating. Physics, geometry, and chemistry were not the only subjects taken seriously in Soviet times. In my public high school, we were also required to take a class named Trudovoe Obuchenie, or Trud, the name that I can only…
