Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day

Do you panic when you think of letting your kids loose in the kitchen? Many parents say yes and for good reasons. It can be messy (so. very. messy.), and there are plenty of potentially dangerous tools and appliances within reach.

Instead of worrying about everything that could go wrong, imagine everything that could go right! Kids who roll up their sleeves and help in the kitchen may become more independent and self-confident. Working with recipes can improve kids’ math skills and their ability to follow instructions. Also, kids who get involved in cooking may be more likely to try new foods, as well as include a healthy variety of foods in their diet.

So go ahead, let your kids get in the kitchen! “Kids Take Over the Kitchen Day,” celebrated annually on September 13, presents the perfect opportunity. To help your family ease into the celebration, NKCH Registered Dietitians have provided recipes for a delicious dinner and a tasty dessert the whole family will enjoy. Yes, it will probably get messy, but your kids will be super proud! Kick back and let them take care of everything (well, except maybe the oven, depending on their age).

Ham and Pineapple Pizza on English Muffin

Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

6 graham crackers 
3 large marshmallows 
6 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped

Instructions

1. Use clean scissors or a knife to cut each marshmallow into 2 halves.
2. Heat oven to low broil.
3. Put graham crackers in the center of a cookie sheet about 1/2″ apart from each other.
4. Top each graham cracker with a marshmallow, placing the cut/sticky side down.
5. Put cookie sheet with marshmallow-topped graham crackers under broiler (turn oven light on if you have one). DON’T WALK AWAY. Watch them closely as they will toast quickly.
6. Allow to toast until golden, rotating pan with oven mitt as needed.
7. Once golden, immediately remove from oven, and place 1 Kiss in the center of each toasted marshmallow, pressing down gently. For best results, serve warm, just like a real S’more.

Source of inspiration: Cooking Classy

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Jodi Rawson

As Digital Marketing Strategist Jodi Rawson oversees the digital consumer experience for North Kansas City Hospital & Meritas Health. This includes managing website strategy, marketing automation and social media for the system. She believes in the power of building positive relationships, trusts data (with a side of gut instinct) and has a passion for driving consumer engagement..