Cookin' With The Kids

September 2021
Honeycrisps are one of the first new crops of apples harvested in late August through September. This variety is aptly named for its extremely high sugar content and tends to be quite large; both characteristics make it the perfect apple for baked desserts. 

June 2021
Sambusa is a Somalian and Ethiopian version of Samosa. Your kitchen crew will have some culinary arts and crafts fun replicating these tasty and versatile packets for the family using Melissa’s ready-to-eat Steamed Lentils for the filler and Melissa’s Egg Roll Wraps for the dough.

March 2021
Many of the recipes presented here will seem very basic, and this is by design. It is hoped that these simple preparations will provide the culinary foundation and confidence...

October 2017
Here’s a very basic recipe, perfect for a young beginner cook, that takes advantage of the wide selection of new crop apple and pear varieties that dominate retail displays at this time of year.

October 2015
Here’s a great snack or dessert recipe that takes advantage of the fall pear harvest as well as provides your young kitchen helpers with several valuable culinary lessons.

August 2012
For me, apricots have always been an iconic symbol of the summer fruit season. This kid-size, bright orange globe of juicy, sweet-tart goodness has traditionally been a popular, healthy hand snack or key ingredient in an old-fashioned cobbler or tart.