Cooking equipment for children
For fun family cooking, it’s a good idea to make sure you have these pieces of equipment at home.
Common kitchen tools you’ll use when preparing our recipes
- mixing bowls
- saucepan
- frying pan
- chopping knives
- colander or sieve
- measuring jug
- chopping board
- wooden spoon
- tablespoon
- teaspoon
- oven gloves
- plates
- bowls
- glasses
- baking tray
- hand whisk
- vegetable peeler
- grater
- can opener
- kitchen foil
- baking paper
- blender or hand blender
- kitchen scales
Recipes for children to cook
With a little help from adults, you can cook all these delicious recipes yourself!
Tutti frutti sundae
Healthy tutti frutti made with yoghurt not ice cream, with 2 of your 5 A DAY. Plus it’s quick and easy to make
Traffic light lollies
These homemade lollies look like the ones from the shop – but they’re entirely made of fruit so count towards your 5 A DAY!
Tzatziki dip
Homemade tzatziki is a delicious and light yoghurt and cucumber dip, and it makes a great snack for the kids with veg sticks.
Easy vegetarian lasagne
Get ready to make veggie lasagne with your family! It’s filled with tasty ingredients and a great way to enjoy a healthier version of lasagne
Vegetable samosas
These veggie samosas are quick and easy to make, tasty to eat and healthy too.