Delicious recipes to cook with your kids: Article 2

Cooking need not be stressful and boring. Take your kids with you so that they can know how everything is done. Well, cooking is the basic lifestyle everyone needs to know to survive. You can spend quality time with your little heroes in the kitchen with these simple recipes. This is the second article of the series, check out the first one here.

With easy, straightforward directions and minimum use of kitchen tools, your kids are going to love the kitchen.

1. Strawberry Lime Smoothie

This is a very sweet and healthy drink perfect for summer. You can also use any fresh berries and fruits for this drink.

Ingredients:

• Strawberry yogurt- 1 cup
• Milk- 1/2 cup
• Lime juice- 2 to 4 tbsp
• Honey- 2 tbsp
• Ground cinnamon- 1/4 tbsp
• Strawberries, hulled- 2 cups

Method:

1. Process all ingredients in a covered blender until smooth.
2. Add some ice cubes and serve.

2. Scrambled Eggs

This easy recipe makes for a quick and healthy breakfast with minimal effort. To make it easier for kids, all you will need to do is mix the ingredients and place it in the microwave. Take a microwave-safe mug and make this recipe.

Recipe:

• Eggs- 2
• Milk- 2 tbsp
• Shredded cheese- 2 tbsp
• Salt
• Pepper

Method:

1. Grease the inside of a microwave-safe mug.
2. Beat the eggs and milk.
3. Add shredded cheese to it.
4. Microwave for ninety seconds.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.

3. Crunchy Nuts Pretzel Sticks

This is a fun and easy snack to make. You can make a healthier version using granola or other cereals.

Ingredients:

• Dark chocolate chips- 1.5 cups (you may use chocolate bars too)
• Nuts of preference- 1 cup
• Pretzel rods

Method:

• Roast and crush nuts using a mortar. Do not powder it.
• In a microwave, melt chocolate chips in a 2-cup glass measuring cup; stir until smooth (you can also double boil). Pour into one side of a large shallow dish.
• Roll each pretzel halfway into chocolate. Allow excess coating to drip off, then sprinkle pretzels with nuts.
• Place on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container.

4. Mug Pizza

Does your child love pizza? Save time and money by making this tasty little treat. The recipe below is enough for one cup, so just make as many cups as you want. They can also choose whatever toppings they want in these pizza mugs.

Ingredients:

• All-purpose flour- 4 tbsp
• Baking powder- 1/8th tsp
• Baking soda- half the amount of baking powder
• Salt
• Milk- 3 tbsp
• Olive oil- 1 tbsp
• Marinara sauce- 1 tbsp
• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Mini pepperoni
• Dried herbs- 1/2 tsp

Method:

• Take a microwave-safe mug and mix together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
• Add oil and milk, and then mix well.
• Spoon some of the marinara sauce onto the batter and spread it evenly.
• Sprinkle cheese, pepperoni, and dried herbs and then put it into the microwave until the topping rises and bubbles (about a minute).
• Let it cool and then enjoy it.

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