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!
Peach, pear and parsnip upside down cake
Peach, pear and parsnip upside down cake
Not many cakes can boast being one of your 5 A DAY with no added sugar but this upside down cake can
4 ratings
Fantastic falafel
Fantastic falafel
Falafel are fun to make at home and a great alternative to meatballs.
4 ratings
Vegetable samosas
Vegetable samosas
These veggie samosas are quick and easy to make, tasty to eat and healthy too.
5 ratings
Broad bean dip
Broad bean dip
This tasty snack is a bit like hummus and great for school lunchboxes
1 ratings