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What are some tips for cooking with kids

Sure! Here are some fun tips for cooking with kids:

**Make it a game**: Turn cooking into a fun game! Set a timer and see who can chop veggies the fastest (safely, of course) or have a mini cooking competition.

**Let them choose**: Give your kids a few recipe options and let them pick what they want to make. It gets them excited about cooking and they’ll be more likely to eat what they made!

**Get them involved**: Assign them specific tasks like washing veggies, stirring, or measuring ingredients. Kids love feeling like they’re part of the process.

**Use kid-friendly tools**: Invest in some kid-safe kitchen tools. There are knives designed for little hands that can cut food without being dangerous.

**Teach them about ingredients**: While cooking, chat about where the ingredients come from, their colors, and textures. It’s a great way to sneak in some learning!

**Make a mess**: Don’t stress about the mess! Cooking can get a little chaotic, but that’s part of the fun. Just have some cleaning supplies handy for after.

**Create a theme night**: Pick a theme for the meal, like Italian night or taco night, and let the kids help with the whole setup, from cooking to decorating the table.