Cooking with kids: children cook up special memories to honor mom and dad.[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cooking with children can be a very rewarding experience for everyone involved. The kitchen is a great place for fun interaction and the perfect place to teach cooperation, courtesy, values, and life skills. Everyone loves hands-on hands-on adj. Involving active participation; applied, as opposed to theoretical: "We're involved in hands-on operations, pulling levers, pushing buttons" Arthur R. Taylor. experiences and activities with a sense of accomplishment. Not only can you enjoy the process, but you can share the fruits of the labor with others. Encourage children to package dishes for teachers, grandparents grandparents npl → abuelos mpl grandparents grand npl → grands-parents mpl grandparents grand npl , and friends and then visit so they can share their experiences as well as the delicious specialties. This fun activity touches so many from beginning to end. Since Mother's Day and Father's Day Mother's Day and Father's Day Holidays. In the U.S. a nationwide observance of Mother's Day was suggested by Anna Jarvis of Grafton, W.Va., and in 1908 formal observances were held in churches in Grafton and Philadelphia. are right around the corner, why not have dad or grandmother help with this simple brunch to honor As a verb, to accept a bill of exchange, or to pay a note, check, or accepted bill, at maturity. To pay or to accept and pay, or, where a credit so engages, to purchase or discount a draft complying with the terms of the draft. mom (1) (Messaging-Oriented Middleware) See messaging middleware. (2) (Microsoft Operations Manager) Software that monitors and captures system and application events throughout the network. , or mom and children surprise dad with this special dinner? Follow these tips and prepare these easy recipes, and let the fun and learning begin! There are probably some future chefs just waiting to be discovered. 12 tips for cooking with children 1. Supervise children closely at all times. 2. Only work with a small number of children at a time in order to give individual attention and to allow involvement and participation of each child. Plan for a reasonable amount of time in the kitchen, but not so much that they tire or lose interest. Kitchen experiences need to be fun and successful. 3. Let children be part of the planning experience. Allow them to help choose the recipes. Offer guidance with recipes using only a few ingredients and procedures. Take them shopping for the ingredients. 4. Explain safety rules about the stove stove, device used for heating or for cooking food. The stove was long regarded as a cooking device supplementary to the fireplace, near which it stood; its stovepipe led into the fireplace chimney. It was not until about the middle of the 19th cent. , sharp utensils, and small appliances Small appliance refers to a class of home appliances that are semi-portable or which are used on tabletops, countertops, or other platforms. Such items are contrasted with major appliances, which are typically fixtures that cannot be easily moved. . 5. Practice cleanliness Cleanliness See also Orderliness. Cleverness (See CUNNING.) Berchta unkempt herself, demands cleanliness from others, especially children. [Ger. Folklore: Leach, 137] cat continually “washes” itself. . Always wash counters and hands before beginning and periodically throughout the process. 6. Create order by preparing one recipe at a time. Assemble all ingredients and read through the procedures before beginning. 7. Use correct cooking terms, math, and measurements, and teach the proper methods of preparations. 8. Practice courtesy, follow directions, share tasks, and cooperate with one another. 9. Allow children to taste the dishes that they prepare. 10. Teach children to set the table properly and to always use good manners Noun 1. good manners - a courteous manner courtesy personal manner, manner - a way of acting or behaving niceness, politeness - a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage urbanity - polished courtesy; elegance of manner in the kitchen and at the table. 11. Make sure children are involved in the clean-up clean-up n → nettoyage m clean-up clean n to give sth a clean-up → etw gründlich sauber machen clean-up n process. 12. Enjoy every second. Remember that you are making precious memories and teaching lasting values and lessons as well as how to follow recipes. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Mother's Day Brunch Special Orange Juice Belgian Waffle Noun 1. Belgian waffle - thick sweet waffle often eaten with ice cream or fruit sauce waffle - pancake batter baked in a waffle iron Sandwiches Ham Ham, in the Bible Ham, in the Bible, son of Noah. In biblical ethnography, Ham is the father of the nations Cush, Mizraim, Phut, and Canaan. In a story separate from the flood narrative, the legend related in the Book of Genesis and in the Qur'an suggests Strata stra·ta n. A plural of stratum. strata Noun the plural of stratum USAGE: Strata is sometimes wrongly used as a singular noun: this stratum (not strata) Seasonal Fruit with Yogurt yogurt: see fermented milk. yogurt Semisolid, fermented, often flavoured milk food. Yogurt is known and consumed in almost all parts of the world. Cherry Cream Cheese Pie SPECIAL ORANGE JUICE Mix equal parts of fresh orange juice with ginger ginger, common name for members of the Zingiberaceae, a family of tropical and subtropical perennial herbs, chiefly of Indomalaysia. The aromatic oils of many are used in making condiments, perfumes, and medicines, especially stimulants and preparations to ease ale. Garnish garnish v. to obtain a court order directing a party holding funds (such as a bank) or about to pay wages (such as an employer) to an alleged debtor to set that money aside until the court determines (decides) how much the debtor owes to the creditor. with fresh berries and mint. Kids in My Kitchen BELGIAN WAFFLE SANDWICHES Waffles (frozen or homemade) Soft cream cheese spread Peanut buyer Soft chocolate spread (Nutella) Fruit spread, jelly, or jam Slivered almonds or chopped pecans Mini chocolate chips Miniature marshmallows Raisins Fresh strawberries, blueberries, bananas, apple;, sliced Prepare waffles according to your favorite recipe or purchase frozen waffles. Cut into finger-sandwich pieces. Spread pieces with cream cheese, peanut butter, or chocolate. Top with fruit and other ingredients from the list. Yield: 3 finger sandwiches per waffle. Kids in My Kitchen HAM STRATA 7 (24-ounce) Hormel Black Label canned ham 1 tablespoon Grey Poupon mustard 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 12 slices white bread 7 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli 2 cups cheddar cheese, finely grated 6 eggs, beaten 3 cups half-and-half Salt, black pepper, and white pepper to taste 1/4 cup butter, melted Spread mustard on canned ham, and sprinkle with brown sugar. Bake in foil at 275 degrees for one hour. Cool, cut into bite-size pieces, and set aside. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Cut two small hearts from each slice of bread, and set aside. Break remaining bread into small pieces for a thin first layer. Next, make a layer of ham, broccoli, and then cheese. Mix eggs, half-and-half, salt and peppers with an electric mixer. Pour over casserole. Dip heart pieces of bread into melted butter, and place on top of casserole. Bake at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. Allow to cool 30 minutes, and cut into squares. Yield: 12 to 18 servings. SEASONAL FRUIT WITH YOGURT Strawberries Green grapes Fresh seasonal berries Vanilla yogurt Place strawberries, green grapes, and fresh berries on the plate. Add a tablespoon of vanilla yogurt. Yield: 1 serving. CHERRY CREAM CHEESE PIE 1 package of 6 miniature graham cracker pie crusts 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1/3 cup lemon juice 7 teaspoon vanilla 1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling Fresh mint for gamish With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla. Pour into pie crusts and refrigerate for 4 hours. Top with cherry pie filling just before serving. Garnish with fresh mint. Yield: 6 servings. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Father's Day Dinner Great Green Salad Foil Pack Herbed herbed adj. Flavored with herbs: herbed vinaigrette. Crescent crescent, emblematic representation of the quarter moon. The crescent and star, ancient Byzantine symbols that became the emblems of Constantinople, were also assumed as the standard of the Ottoman Turks. Rolls Apple Delight GREAT GREEN SALAD 1 bag orating mix salad greens 1/2 cup Craisins 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese 1 pear, cut into thin slices Brianna's Homestyle Blush Wine Vinaigrette Toss all salad ingredients together and drizzle with dressing. Yield: 6 servings. FOIL PACK 1 pound lean ground beef or turkey 2 medium potatoes, cut into pieces or 4 frozen steak fries per serving 2 stalks celery, sliced 4 carrots, sliced into 1-inch pieces Red, green, yellow, and orange bell peppers cut into 1-inch pieces 1 large purple onion, thinly sliced Salt and pepper to taste Season meat with salt and pepper and form into four patties. Use four pieces of heavy duty aluminum foil approximately 18 inches (large enough to hold all ingredients and still close securely). Place one patty on each piece of foil, then top with all other ingredients. Sprinkle again with salt and pepper and tightly wrap the foil closed. Place on grill seam side up for approximately 45 minutes. Do not turn over. Remove from grill and open carefully. It may also be baked in a 350-degree oven for 45 minutes. Serve with ketchup or your favorite steak sauce. Yield: 4 servings. Kids in My Kitchen HERBED CRESCENT ROLLS 1/2 stick margarine 1 envelope Italian salad dressing mix 1 package refrigerated crescent rolls Melt margarine and mix with salad dressing mix. Open crescent rolls and separate into triangles. Brush each triangle of dough with mixture before rolling into crescent shape. Place on baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees until lightly brown. Yield: 8 rolls. Easy Hospitality [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] APPLE DELIGHT 1 (20-ounce) can apple pie filling 1/2 box yellow cake mix 1/2 stick butter, melted 1/2 cup pecans Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8 x8-inch baking dish with vegetable cooking spray. Pour apple pie filling into pan. Sprinkle dry cake mix over apples. Sprinkle with pecans and drizzle with melted butter. Bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown. Serve with ice cream or whipped topping. Yield: 8-10 servings. Becky Yates, Jackson |
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