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Regional Cuisine Of India: Tasting East India
East India, with a complex history that includes long periods of European colonization, has developed culinary traditions that reflect centuries of tradition and a variety of cultural influences. In addition to the various cultures that have been ...
Regional Cuisines Of China
It's easily one of the world's favorite foods. No matter where you are, someone you know is bound to suggest, "Hey, let's do Chinese." For decades, Chinese food meant one thing - Cantonese cuisine. It was the style of Chinese cooking with which most of ...
What to do One Week before Thanksgiving
You only have seven days until your Thanksgiving guests arrive. Is it time to panic or time to plan? You are going to need a clean house, a scrumptious meal and a happy family. It is time to plan. Pullout your Thanksgiving planning calendars you started ...
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First off , think safety. Any child that has to stand on a stool or chair in order to reach the stove is too young to cook. Start your younger children off by letting them help set and clear the table, gathering ingredients, and stirring, mixing or adding ingredients.
Next, set rules about handling knives and other sharp instruments and handling hot pans or boiling ingredients. Some parents start off by teaching their children to cook by showing them how to make things that don't require cooking, and then proceeding to letting them cook food in the microwave.
Create a relaxed atmosphere that is fun when teaching your children to cook. Remember what it was like when you were learning to cook? Chances are, you made a few messes and broke a few dishes. It happens. Learning to cook should be fun, not drudgery, although there are certain responsibilities that go along with the privilege, such as cleaning up as you go along, and leaving the kitchen clean when you're finished.
Start with the basics. Show your kids what the different utensils are used for, and the right way to use them. Teach them about herbs and spices, and using the right ingredients for the right dishes. Cooking is a great way to learn fractions and chemistry, your kids probably will not realize they're learning while having fun!
Begin with simple recipes. There are some great cookbooks for kids on the market today, that include step-by-step instructions along with pictures so kids can see what something's supposed to look like while they're assembling the recipe...let success build on success.
Give your child a chance to shine. As they learn to cook more complicated recipes, let them be responsible for planning -- and cooking lunch or dinner one night. Letting your child plan the meal -- and even shop for the ingredients will help them to realize and appreciate the effort that goes into cooking.
As your child becomes more skilled, begin including foods from different cultures. Many recipes such as French crepes or Italian lasagna are not difficult to make, and your child will develop an appreciation for many different kinds of food.
Especially for younger children, having tools that are their own size not only make cooking more fun, but make it easier for them to participate. Kid-sized kitchen utensils can be found at many department or specialty stores.
Make sure you take plenty of pictures -- you may not realize it now, but you're making memories that someday will be as delicious as that batch of chocolate chip cookies you're baking now!
About the Author
Frank Flohr (aka Chef Phronc) is passionate about cooking and is a self proclaimed "Chef". Frank shares his passion for cooking at http://www.recipecorral.com/blog where you will discover some of the best recipes and culinary resources available on the web today. Unleash the hidden "Chef" inside you!
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 Cooking Mama Responds to PETA by Highlighting Vegetarian Offerings in ... - PR Newswire
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What's cooking: Sizzling Mushrooms, Banana Pudding for Diabetics, and ... - Lufkin Daily News
Mix instant vanilla pudding mix as directed on box Add whipped topping, sour cream, and mix well. Line large bowl with vanilla wafers, 2 sliced bananas and 1/2 of the pudding mix. Then repeat with a second layer. Crush remainder of vanilla wafers and ...
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