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4 Simple Breakfast Recipes that you can prepare with your kids

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Adapted from http://www.kids-cooking-activities.com/easy-breakfast-meals.html

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1. French Toast
loaf sliced bread
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
sprinkle cinnamon
Blend eggs, milk and cinnamon in flat dish. Heat griddle. Soak both sides bread in egg mixture and fry on griddle.

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2. Microwave Eggs
In a small glass or microwave safe bowl, crack open 1 or 2 eggs inside. Cook in the microwave 1 minute. Sprinkle with cheese and chopped ham or vegetables. Continue to cook until egg is set about 30 seconds or less. Serve with toast and fruit.

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3. Quiche Cups
This are great to make ahead and freeze. Pull out of the freezer in the morning and heat in the microwave 30 seconds -1 minute.
In a mixing bowl, blend eggs (depending on how many you are making ahead of time) Add in any of the following ingredients you like.

  • Shredded cheese
  • Chopped onion
  • Chopped, cooked spinach
  • Mushrooms
  • Diced ham
  • Crumbled sausage
  • Bacon, chopped
  • Chopped green peppers

Blend together and pour into a muffin pan lined with muffin cups. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Cool, bag and freeze it for breakfast or snacks.

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4. Whole Wheat Waffles
2 eggs
2 cups whole wheat flour
1 3/4 cups milk
1/2 cup oil or applesauce
4 teaspoons baking powder
pinch of salt
Heat waffle iron or use a waffle mold for baking. Add all ingredients in mixing bowl. When waffle iron is heated add a scoop of batter into waffle iron and cook until brown. Serve with peanut butter, maple syrup or fresh fruit.

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10 Things Kids Can Do in the Kitchen

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Came across this article written by Julie Bosche, featured on spryliving.com.

Here are some kid-friendly kitchen duties for kids:

  1. Set-up.Even the tiniest hands can gather the necessary ingredients for a recipe (except maybe the eggs), and you’ll enjoy the convenience of having everything you need at hand.
  2. Measuring. A math lesson and a kitchen task in one! Older kids will feel particularly helpful with a measuring cup and a few pourable ingredients.
  3. Pouring. Once everything is in place and you (or they) have measured out ingredients, let your kids pour them in the bowl. More fun—and far more practical—than playing with a sand-filled dump truck, this job is especially suited for younger children.
  4. Stirring. Hand over a spoon or a whisk and let them have at it. Ignore the splashes and spatters that will probably happen; spills wipe off.
  5. Washing. Fresh veggies need a good rinse, and it’s a perfect job to hand off to your kids. Give them a colander and a step-stool, if needed to reach the sink.
  6. Crushing and pounding. These jobs are so satisfying you might not want to share them. But a recipe that calls for flattened chicken breasts or crushed nuts is a good way to show your kids the joy of going to town with a rolling pin.
  7. Sprinkling and garnishing. Put kids in charge of sprinkling on a breadcrumb or shredded cheese topping, or hand them a few lemon slices or parsley leaves and let them get creative with garnishing a finished dish.
  8. Table setting. It may not sound exciting, but it’s an important part of getting ready for the meal. To make it more interesting, let them fold the napkins however they want, create a centerpiece for the table. Disregard table-setting faux pas like forks being paired with spoons.
  9. Serving. Older kids can use a ladle or serving utensils to help serve up the dishes you’ve prepared together. The job gives them a sense of ownership and a pleasant dose of responsibility.
  10. Clean-up. One of the best perks to having your kids help in the kitchen? They’re more likely to engage in clean-up tasks with less moaning and groaning. Have them clean as you go during dinner prep so there’s less to do after the meal.

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Cooking Schools for mini-chefs in Singapore

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Well, parents have always though that Little Cookhouse is a cooking/baking school for kids! Well, we’re truly honoured by that! BUT if you’ve been following us, you will notice that our focus is about teaching skills and values, with cooking and baking as the means to achieve that. Our classes will always have non-cooking/baking activities – reading, craft work, fun games, busy bags etc – that can reinforce the learning for a child.

So if you are looking at training your child to be the next Junior Masterchef, we recommend you to check out the following cooking schools in Singapore!

Camp Asia Super Chef

The camps are only available during the June holidays. Working in a professional kitchen, kids (6 to 16) are taught by Super Chef’s resident culinary expert Head Chef Tim Ong and Celebrity Chef Emmanuel Stroobant.At the end of the week the kids will be setting up their own restaurant and cooking some great, enticing food for parents to enjoy. Bon Appétit!
Stamford American International School, 279 Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore 347691, p. 6593 3691. Fees from $698 per week

TOTT

Seafood, pasta, cakes, pies, cookies… These are just some of the dishes parents and child can whip up together as part of ToTT Junior Masterchef classes, taught by professional chefs.
ToTT, 896 Dunearn Road, Singaore 589472, p. 6219 7077. Fees from $98 onwards.

Expat Kitchen

A culinary playground for all ages of kid. Designed for children and covering essentials such as handling food, eating healthily and preparing great kids’ recipes. Children will learn to whip up adorable, age appropriate recipes with experienced industry trainers, while mastering mixing, measuring, kneading and of course tasting.
Expat Kitchen, #02-01, 9 Norris Road, Singapore 208252, p. 6299 4221. Fees from $65 onwards.

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Why Dads should cook with their kids

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I always find Father’s Day to be a less important affair compared to Mother’s Day. Perhaps it is due to the traditional role of dads being the breadwinner, being the disciplinarian, and not showing the ‘soft’ side with their child.

However, four decades of research and hundreds of studies have proven what should be obvious to everyone: The more involved a dad is, the more successful his children will be. A father’s influence can determine a child’s social life, grades at school, and future achievements.

Involved dads = Successful children

A study by Brigham Young University researchers finds that involvement in everyday activities, such as eating dinner together, watching TV, playing in the yard, and playing video games are even more important to share with Dad than big outings or trips, although those contribute to children’s development as well. Fathers and youths in the study experienced more satisfaction and cohesion in their family when fathers were involved in everyday core activities.

Studies also prove that a child learns differently from daddy and mummy, even if it’s the same thing being taught! This is because father’s inputs and influence are unique from the mothers.

Where mothers tend to worry about their children’s safety and well-being, fathers encourage their children to take risks. In one study which focused on a group of parents teaching their children how to swim, it found that “fathers tend to stand behind their children so the children face their social environment, whereas mothers tend to position themselves in front of their children, seeking to establish visual contact with the children.” This tells us that in a kitchen setting, daddy tends to let the child explore more and to stretch their capabilities, which helps to fast track the learning capabilities of the child.

Also, in cooking together with the kid, it encourages communications, allowing the dad to better monitor what’s going on in their children’s lives, including interaction with peers and adults.

So dads, why not do something different this Father’s Day. Time to cook!!

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7 Basic Ingredients every household should have

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Picture11. Eggs

Why? Eggs are rich in belly-filling protein at low calories. They are also extremely versatile and can be cooked for any meal of the day.

How to use them: Boil, fry, poached. Add to bread, rice, or simply eat on its own.

2. Honey

Why? It’ll last in your cupboard for years. And in addition to being a versatile sweetener, honey can serve as a hangover helper, cough soother, and more.

How to use it: Sweeten homemade marinades and salad dressings. It’s also a good substitute for sugar in dense In recipes that call for sugar in whole-grain baking, by swapping an equal amount of honey and reduce baking temperature by 25 degrees.

3. Canned Sardine/Tuna

Why? It’s versatile, can be eaten with sandwich, salad, crackers. Sardines stirfry with onions can form a dish on its own.

How to use it: Just open the can and eat it!

4. Chocolate

Why? Dark chocolate provides powerful disease-fighting polyphenols and has even been associated with weight loss.

How to use it: Apart for satisfying cravings and bakes, you can also use it as a surprise ingredient in sauces. For example, throw one square into a braising sauce for meat to elevate the flavor.

5. Garlic

Why? Garlic allows you to add flavor to your dishes quickly and easily without unhealthy fats or processed ingredients.

How to use it: Buy some fresh garlics, peel of the skin, some fast chopping and add to soups, stews, sautés, stir-frys and marinades.

6. Oatmeal

Why? Known for helping to lower cholesterol numbers, research suggests oats may also help you control your appetite.

How to use it: A great breakfast food, and also great ingredient for healthy oatmeal cookies.

7. Broth

Why? It’s useful in many ways, be it for soup, as a stock etc.

How to use it: Whether chicken, beef or veggie, boil it for at least an hour to let the flavours come out, then freeze it in ice cube trays for quick access.

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